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Pros and Cons of "Why Nations Fail"
I read Why Nations Fail this month while traveling in South Korea. The book was much on my mind as I looked across the DMZ at North Korea on the 38th parallel. South Korea, a country of about 50 million people, enjoys a per capital PPP (purchasing power parity) GDP of around $32,000.
Disputing the "Shiny Objects" Thesis
According to James A. Roberts, professor of marketing at Baylor, we have evolved into a nation of irresponsible spenders. The central thesis of Shiny Objects is that many of us have replaced traditional values of community, family, and hard work with those of thoughtless consumption.
Do We Really Need All Those EdTech NDAs?
How many non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with edtech companies have you signed?
4 Reasons Why the Bonk MOOC is So Interesting
Have you signed up for the Instructional Ideas and Technology Tools for Online Success course?
7 Rules For Managing Conflict With Your EdTech Vendors
When was the last time that you got angry with one of your edtech vendors? Did you express your anger to your contact at the company?
8 Reasons To Start an EdTech Company in South Korea
Just back from a 10 day trip to South Korea. Came back convinced that there is an incredible opportunity to form a Korean based edtech startup.
Kindle & iPod Yes; iPad, iPhone & Laptop No
What electronics do you travel with? Do you bring different digital devices to conferences vs. vacations? How has your device strategy changed as our screens have proliferated, and the era of constant connectivity has emerged?