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As you can see, I'm really into technology. Here's an article that explores trends in education and technology.

Here's an article from a leader in technology, James Dyson. I like how it states how its important to push through failures even when times are rough. Dyson shares some of his story in this article and the process it took him to reach where he is today. I enjoy reading Wired magazine because of the articles that are related to technology issues and how they play out in our lives. This article is another example of the quality information that a reader can get out of a leading magazine.

A gesture of friendship for my Christian (especially Methodist) friends in Leadership, but also I think this is a good leadership model of using new media and technology to send out a very old message, and also of adding a substantial level of communication by signing as well as speaking the message. And as a bishop, of course, we are looking at a religious leader in action. Happy Easter, all.

This book takes John Maxwell's career in leadership development and condenses it into 21 irrefutable laws of leadership. These laws can be easily learned and immediately applied in your own life. John Maxwell believes that leadership is leadership and regardless of time, technology or culture the true principles of leadership are constant. The principles of leadership stand the test of time and are irrefutable.

The link you provided doesn't actually take you to the book but rather to John Maxwell's website. Try http://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Follow/dp/0785274316

I purposely posted the website for John Maxwell, thought folks might be interested in learning more about the man and his ministry. Same for Laurie Beth Jones. They are both more than authors, also speakers and have their own ministeries.

I find that this article show's how a particular company can lead and innovate when they devote resources and energy into a specific product. What stands out the most is the innovation of the use of the 8-bit byte, which is something that all computers use today. Technology leadership shapes our world today, so it is worth noting contributions in the past.

A helpful reminder about e-mail (and, perhaps, moodle posting) communication for leaders/administrators

I don't know, Debbie. I think addressing someone on email by their first name followed by a colon (or not) isn't stiff and cold. I think starting an email with no salutation is cold. (Different strokes for different folks, perhaps.)

I think I agree with you, Judy, or at least I appreciate your reflection of different strokes. My sense is that it differs depending on a whole lot of variables, including sender, reader, topic, and so much more. For example, when someone who doesn't know me is asking for something from me, I tend to respond better to an e-mail that begins with "Dear Dr. Creamer" and then is well written and somewhat formal (but not too long). On the other hand, if it's someone I know sending me something like a brief piece of information, simply including my name (at the beginning with, or without, a colon, or in the first line) is more than sufficient. And when it's the introduction to a forwarded message ("Saw this and thought you'd appreciate it") or a quick reminder ("Just to follow up on what I just told you in the hallway, our meeting will be Tuesday at 2"), I wouldn't need (or expect) my name to be there at all. Maybe what I most appreciate from this post, then, is the reminder to be thoughtful about not just what we say but how we say it, particularly in a space like e-mail that can so easily carry misunderstandings.

Here's a text that examines the role of social media and leadership. As we are using a social media for this class, I think this is relevant for us.