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February 20, 2013 By Michael Boezi Leave a Comment

To MOOC or Not to MOOC

This article by Nigel Thrift, vice-chancellor and president of the University of Warwick, is probably the best, most thoughtful summary of MOOCs, “massive open online courses,” which have gathered a lot […]

February 19, 2013 By Michael Boezi Leave a Comment

The Textbook Problem, Part 1

What went wrong with the textbook publishing industry? The legacy publishers lost control of their own business and are caught in what I call “The Spiral of Doom.” Dramatic, I […]

February 17, 2013 By Michael Boezi Leave a Comment

We’re All Part Machine Now

Technology connects us. Technology makes us feel more alone. Both statements are true, aren’t they? For better and worse, technology is integrated deeply into our personal experiences. Enter Cyborg Anthropology, […]

February 6, 2013 By Michael Boezi Leave a Comment

Comic Sans Speaks Out

“I am a sans serif Superman.” Comic Sans Speaks Out

February 5, 2013 By Michael Boezi Leave a Comment

The Digital Resistors

“…represent today’s version of a long held antipathy toward technology.” I like that this article offers some suggestions for overcoming these challenges, though. The Digital Resistors

January 25, 2013 By Michael Boezi Leave a Comment

Inc Magazine’s Case Study on Flat World Knowledge

If you can survive all the pop-ups on Inc. Magazine, here’s a good article by April Joyner about the backstory behind the difficult “Free to Fair” decision at Flat World […]

January 22, 2013 By Michael Boezi Leave a Comment

How to Have a Year that Matters

I often find Mr. Haque to be inspiring. This is one of those times. I am sharing this because you need to see it too, but also because I intend to […]

January 20, 2013 By Michael Boezi Leave a Comment

Why Crediting is Important

artchipel: What’s supposed to happen What’s happening when you don’t credit What you’re making them do Every artist grow by displaying their work and getting critique. But when their work […]

January 14, 2013 By Michael Boezi Leave a Comment

The Quality Question

From an article posted on TeachThought: At present, open textbooks are developed by an eclectic mix of non-profit organizations, scholars and a few companies. The quality is often inconsistent, and […]