Monthly Archives: November 2010
Old School vs. New School
Just the other day a colleague asked, “Any new trends in the hardware/software area?” I thought about it for a minute, but just couldn’t get over the phrasing. Hardware? Software? Are they still calling it that these days? Is this … Continue reading
INTERVIEW | Why Eric Davis Creates Global Citizens
A well-traveled, seasoned educator sees the failure and devastation in the American education system—and opts to do something about it. Some people are just plain passionate, and it shows. Asked why he created Global Citizenship Experience, a Chicago-based high school offering … Continue reading
Interview | Christoph Knoess
Christoph Knoess is founder and president of Engaged Minds Inc. He was Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Strategy, at Jenzabar Inc., a higher education administrative software company. While at Jenzabar Christoph built a consulting group focused on helping colleges and … Continue reading
Interview | Tim Discipio
In the early 1990s, Tim Discipio and a business partner started one of the first digital design and online media companies, working directly with the original pioneers and founders of the Web—including the top 10 major search engines and portal … Continue reading
Top 10 Apps for Faster Education Reform
10 BrainSTEM. Best used with earbuds. Student downloads app and knowledge flows straight into brain like an IV drip. Especially recommended for overnight usage. Currently available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 9 LunchSniffer. Scans facedown over cafeteria lunch tray, … Continue reading
