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- the easiest way I can think of to keep track of good stuff at SXSWi Conference 2010, 12th - 16th March; brilliant panel line-up, leading speakers and cutting edge topics (see Hot Links)!

My aim was simply to find out about:
- Emerging technologies for learning
- Emerging ways of using existing technologies for learning
- Emerging ways of thinking about technology and learning
- Meeting some inspirational people who do this thinking ;o)

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Friday 12 March 2010

Spotted at sxsw - Brad King

Brad describes himself as  is an 'assistant professor of journalism at Muncie, Indiana's Ball State University, where his research examines how emerging technologies are changing the ways we tell -- and share -- stories.'.


Having shared a brilliant evening of stories, philosophical discussion and incredibly bad jokes with Brad and friends, can testify that it is possible to combine passion about work around cutting edge uses of technology with cutting edge humour.

I especially liked the relationship he has with his students he called MINjas (Media Informatics); as he teases them mercilessly, he is reflecting that 'But what we do today can change the tomorrow for the people around us.'. 
It reminds me of a core truth, that one of the most effective ways to transform teaching is to look at study someone who role models both the teaching and the attitudes and values underpinning it.

3 comments:

  1. That's really far too kind. I appreciate it + it was lovely to meet you as well. Fiona said we'd get along :)

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  2. Not kind just true. Vibrant teacher-student relationships make all the difference for most students. Also hilarious so good to meet!

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