Like my buddy above, we all have itches that need scratching. We all have unrecognized needs, that befuddle and bedevil us. Things that we can’t even imagine how tech can provide an easy solution.Like when Steve Jobs was creating the first ever iPod, who knew we needed ‘1000 songs in our … [Read more...] about This simple, easy solution for a problem you didn’t know you had
Three ways to use tech tools that don’t have you running away in fear
Tech tools. Those two little words are likely to inspire overwhelm, unease, dread, I-wanna-pull-my-hair-out & would rather have a fingernail pulled out than talk about this. Am I right or am I right?Do you relate tech tools to any of the following?Tech tools are synonymous with … [Read more...] about Three ways to use tech tools that don’t have you running away in fear
How to discover your tech personality (yes this includes you)
Nothing ramps up anxiety more than tech. It can feel like everyone else has mastered it except you (cue the poignant, cute kid video). And what’s more, today’s tech tools are public. Make a mistake & it’ll haunt you for the rest of your life (or so it feels).I’m thoroughly captivated by … [Read more...] about How to discover your tech personality (yes this includes you)
From overwhelmed to organized: tech tools & you (yes you)
Just like the word conflict can arouse all sorts of horrible, awful, nasty feelings, so can the word … (are you ready?) …. technology / tech tools.Technology, whether it’s your best friend of foe, is ALL around us 24/7.I’m guessing it’s more the latter. You probably don’t have to cast you … [Read more...] about From overwhelmed to organized: tech tools & you (yes you)
From overwhelm to organized; technology tips & techniques to serve you
‘All’ I had to do was to choose a picture of a chair from the ones on my computer screen & drag it to the centre of my screen & then write my name below it. It was an introductory exercise for an online course I was taking. Could I grab that damn chair picture & drag it into … [Read more...] about From overwhelm to organized; technology tips & techniques to serve you
It can be hell in the hallway
… one of my favourite sayings is "God doesn't close one door without opening another, but it can be hell in the hallway." My sister Hillary. You, our nation, our world is experiencing a black Friday. Our hope is that Sunday is coming. But it might well be hell for a while. – message to Hillary … [Read more...] about It can be hell in the hallway
Replacing the grinding & gnashing of teeth that technology can induce with some chortles
If you’ve ever found yourself grinding your teeth during a conference call then prepare to chortle while relating to this short video below.I teach a course on using social media for learning & development purposes & one thing that most of my participants have in common is frustration with … [Read more...] about Replacing the grinding & gnashing of teeth that technology can induce with some chortles
When hackers & farmers join forces – creating jacuzzis from abandoned water troughs & other hacker delights
Check out some pretty spiffy uses of technology - bringing hackers together with farmers. Hackerspaces [are] user-friendly spaces where technological tools are crafted, are spreading throughout the rural environment. They can even transform abandoned water troughs into eco-jacuzzis. "If we take a … [Read more...] about When hackers & farmers join forces – creating jacuzzis from abandoned water troughs & other hacker delights
Social media tools for listening, learning & leading
I recently presented a workshop on Leveraging Social Media to Boost Employee Engagement at the IHRM (Institute for Human Resources Management) HR Technology Conference, co-sponsored by H-Senid (which specializes in HR & Tech & has offices in 5 countries) in Nairobi.Here's the group … [Read more...] about Social media tools for listening, learning & leading
Learning means converting & translating
I was recently in Turkey doing program evaluation training for the United Nations, which meant carrying a variety of ubiquitous plug adapters. I laughed at the above combination of plugs - all feeding into one that would fit the hotel outlet, allowing computer and IPhone to charge.The need to … [Read more...] about Learning means converting & translating
Putting learning technology in the back seat – where it belongs
At its best learning technology should disappear into the background, allowing the learning to shine.At its worst technology is so much in the foreground that nothing else is discernible (enter video conferences where participant faces look like something a Star Wars make-up artist dreamed up … [Read more...] about Putting learning technology in the back seat – where it belongs
