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July 16, 2012 6:55 PM
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The thoughtLEADERS Blog covers leadership, communications, strategy and operations. All posts are practical and applicable to help you apply the methods we teach. What I’m attacking is a belief that we as leaders can’t speak our minds because we might hurt someone’s feelings. It’s that mindset that erodes the core of leadership over time and turns it into gentle corrective actions that end up having no impact whatsoever. Sure, no one felt corrected or had their feelings hurt but they now effectively have no freakin’ idea what they’re supposed to do or what they did wrong in the first place because the message was diluted. We need to fix this. Now. So here’s what I propose: A MUST read: http://www.thoughtleadersllc.com/2010/08/4-steps-leaders-must-take-to-destroy/
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July 16, 2012 4:29 PM
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July 16, 2012 8:45 AM
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Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) schemes have become increasingly prevalent in most businesses worldwide, as employees look to use their own personal devices in a business context. When asked if employees valued certain devices over others, 89 per cent of those surveyed claimed this was the case. “Rather than fight against the tide, organizations should embrace the use of these devices and work alongside staff to ensure that comprehensive IT policies and best practice guidelines are put in place to assist and inform employees about how their devices should be used. End-point protection for these devices is also crucial if businesses want to safeguard employees against an ever-changing, increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.” Read more: http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=13245
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July 15, 2012 11:36 AM
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July 15, 2012 8:09 AM
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This infographic on ‘Components of a 21st Century Classroom’ has some interesting facts and figures (not all do) but the real interesting point is in the top-right corner: “top 3 reasons for teachers to use technology in the classroom”: - 76% (use tech to) adapt to diverse learning styles
- 77% (use tech to) boost student motivation
- 67% (use tech to) enhance the materials being taught Is this surprising? Did you think the figures would be higher, or lower, of different reasons? I wonder what the other reasons are that didn’t make the graphic? Read more: http://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/technology/3-reasons-teachers-use-technology-in-the-classroom-edtech-infographic/
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July 12, 2012 6:00 PM
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Performance Support Symposium 2012 - September 13-14, Boston... Performance Support Symposium The Performance Support Symposium offers you an exceptional opportunity to discover how organizations can amplify investments in training, eLearning, and mLearning by offering employees performance support so they can perform successfully on the job. You are invited to join other senior learning professionals in Boston for this deep exploration of strategies, technologies, and best practices for performance support. The time for performance support is now. ===> Join us September 13 - 14 at the Marriott Long Wharf in Boston, MA <=== Read more: http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/pss/content/2312/?utm_campaign=pss12&utm_medium=link&utm_source=gplus
According to a post of Eric Grosse, VP of security engineering at Google, on Google Online Security blog the company is constantly monitoring the web for malicious activity on its systems, with particular attention to attacks made by third parties to illegally access into users’ accounts. Google declared that is ready to adopt measurements to mitigate cyber threats each time they receive an alert from intelligence or from their clients and also when their monitoring procedures reveal anomalies. The company is preparing to offer a specific protection service for a restrict number of users that could be target of state-sponsored attacks. Every user potentially at risk will be advised with a message like the one proposed in the following picture: Read more: http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/6263/cyber-crime/google-online-security-against-state-sponsored-attacks.html
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July 11, 2012 6:24 AM
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July 9, 2012 6:51 PM
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Twitter wasn't designed with teaching in mind but Rosie Miles finds it an ideal way to encourage students to get under the skin of academic texts.
Via dirkvl, Donna Murdoch, Gust MEES
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July 9, 2012 6:17 PM
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Geotagging: the process of adding geographical identification metadata to various media such as photographs, video, websites, [etc]. That’s the definition from Wikipedia. If you’re still unclear on what this means, just imagine using your smartphone to take photos of your child at his/her school performance, then uploading them from your smartphone to a site like Facebook or Flickr, or directly to Twitter via a service like TwitPic or yfrog. Now imagine a complete stranger being able to pinpoint the exact location of where those photos were taken. Well, that’s what geotagging does. And it’s the same technology you’ll find in social networking services like Facebook Places or Foursquare. Here’s a video that my good friend Sue Scheff forwarded to me. It gives you a nice glimpse into how geotagging technology works on your mobile device, and why you might want to consider disabling it on your smartphone, and your child’s. Read more: http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/2011/03/location-based-services-and-geotagging-how-they-work/
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July 9, 2012 4:52 PM
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July 9, 2012 9:56 AM
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10 tips for starting a technology revolution in your school... 1 - Make sure the administration is on board... 2 - Lay the groundwork and foundation by asking simple questions... 3 - Some educators will be advanced...but most will not be - GO SLOW... 4 - Do not drown your fellow educators with too much too soon... 5 - Support and encourage your shining stars... 6 - Use the largest, loudest, and most listened to group in the school - the students... 7 - Get constant feedback from your colleagues... 8 - Offer your time to help others (off the clock)... 9 - Help make technology and social media applicable to their class / content area... 10 - When you get discouraged, don't - the revolution will be long and hard... Read more, very informative... http://www.justintarte.com/2010/12/10-tips-for-starting-technology.html
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July 16, 2012 4:55 PM
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ENISA has developed a series of free material to support the EU Member States in their preparations for the European Cyber Security Month. Citizens are increasingly relying on the internet in their everyday lives for banking, shopping, education and communication. It is, therefore, important that they are able to use the internet in a secure and confident manner. ENISA has developed a series of free material to support the EU Member States ===> prepare their cyber security education and awareness campaigns in the context of the European Cyber Security Month. <=== This material is an important tool in reaching people and getting them to change their behaviour, or to reinforce good behaviour. Read more: http://www.enisa.europa.eu/media/news-items/european-cyber-security-material-now-available-online
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July 16, 2012 8:38 AM
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Five ways to think like Galileo and Steve Jobs. Skepticism, on the other hand, is a key part of critical thinking – a goal of education. The term skeptic is derived from the Greek skeptikos, meaning “to inquire” or “look around.” Skeptics requires additional evidence before accepting someone’s claims as true. They are willing to challenge the status quo with open-minded, deep questioning of authority. Read more: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-moment-youth/201206/the-art-positive-skepticism
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July 15, 2012 8:15 AM
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July 13, 2012 8:11 AM
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July 12, 2012 5:34 PM
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STATE OF U.S. CYBER EDUCATION
Every year, the National Cyber Security Alliance presents a National K-12 Study that looks the state of cyberethics, cybersafety, and cybersecurity training in our nation's schools. FREE SECURITY CHECK UPS
The best way to protect yourself from viruses, malware and other online threats is by Keeping a Clean Machine. Check your computer for known viruses, spyware, and more and discover if your computer is... http://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/free-security-check-ups Read more: http://staysafeonline.org/
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July 11, 2012 6:05 PM
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July 10, 2012 6:13 AM
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The Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association Inc is a non-profit organisation supporting information and communication technology teachers at primary schools, secondary colleges and universities and other tertiary education... The 2012 VITTA Annual Conference and Expo is shaping up as the best ever. The range and diversity of sessions is vast, and lights up the spectrum of digital learning. Reign of the Cloud is designed for all learners. It explores the exciting environments and the opportunities for students and teachers to enhance their learning through technology. Reign of the Cloud highlights the innovation, creativity and achievement of teachers and students nationally in and beyond the classroom. REIGN OF THE CLOUD The Melbourne Racing Club , Caulfield Racecourse
Mon 6 Aug, Tue 7 Aug 2012 Read more: http://www.vitta.org.au/2012conferenceinfo
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July 9, 2012 6:39 PM
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