How to Save A Newspaper

I had a conversation with a friend about the possiblity of the L.A. Times eliminating their printed editions and becoming an exclusively online newspaper. I visit the L.A. Times web site every day but I still find that there are articles in the printed edition that I somehow miss online. I also find that [...]

10+ Top Mac Applications and Utilities

Here’s a list of my favorite Mac applications that do not come with the Mac. Many of them are freeware or shareware. Firefox This one is maybe too obvious to include. However, this open source browser is a must for any Mac user. Many people are shocked when I tell them I much prefer [...]

iSchool Worries…Is Technology A Distraction?

The comments to the iSchool video I posted give some insight into some of the challenges involved in implementing one to one technology of any kind: Chelsea asks, “Won’t students tune out if we use iPod Touches in the classroom?” I say…The distraction argument has been made in terms of integrating multimedia in the curriculum, using the [...]

5 Music Podcasts Worth Subscribing To

Wrapping up this music themed mini-week on Creating Lifelong Learners, here are three music related podcasts I subscribe to: Sound Opinions from National Public Radio (home of This American Life) comes what they call the world’s only rock ‘n’ roll talk show. Based in Chicago, they’re the Siskel and Ebert of pop music. My favorite [...]

Interesting Reads on Michael Jackson

Michael and Branding How Michael Became a Brand Icon What we should do to brand ourselves, our schools, our businesses Death by an Overdose of Showbusiness What we should not to to ourselves, our schools, our businesses Humanizing Michael Robert Hilburn Remembers Long time L.A. Times critic reflects Quincy Jones Remembers After “Bad” the rest was just noise, Jones says of Michael’s life and [...]