I thought I’d take the time to write a coherent blog today since I don’t have any meetings, but I just finished catching up on so many fantastic blogs by other people that deserve attention.
My initial idea was to write a blog about the age of transparency that seems to be approaching fast, sometimes with our support and sometimes against our own will. I have mixed feelings about transparency. While I’m sometimes horrified when it is forced upon me, in all honesty I’m the kind of girl who will gladly give you an update on my mental/physical/spiritual status via Facebook. Through sharing, I’ve found that the more open I am with the world the more open it becomes with me, and I have felt less alone and hopefully made others feel that way, too. (cue Ben Lee’s song – We’re All In This Together) After reading a few blogs related to the concept of transparency/privacy, I couldn’t stop and my journey lead me in all kinds of disparate directions, although I could probably find a way to connect them ;-). Below are my favorite blogs of the day organized by topic:
Related to Transparency/Privacy:
- Hotmail’s social networking busts your privacy by Woody Leonhard – Thanks Barry!
- We Own Everything, So You Don’t Have To by David Parsons
- Live Interview with Scott Rosenberg on the Historical Importance of Blogging by Steve Hargadon
Social Networks:
- What Can You Accomplish With Your Trust Network? by Vanessa Miemis
21st Century Skills
- Essential Skills for 21st Century Survival Part 1 by Vanessa Miemis
- Essential Skills for 21st Century Survival Part 2 by Vanessa Miemis
The Future of Higher Education:
- Technology and the Future of Higher Education by Denis Saulnier
