November 25, 2009

The Next Wave of New Technology changes the Landscape of Education

Our elementary instructional technology teacher, Lori Burch, recently shared an interesting video featuring what most likely will be the next wave of new technology which I'd like to share with you.

The creator of this new technology is a graduate student at MIT, Pranav Mistry.  He unpacks his thinking as to how and why he created the technology and then presents the features and applications the new technology provides.  I encourage you to watch the entire video, approximately 14 minutes.  I believe this technology will significantly change the landscape of education and schools and how we interact with our surroundings each day.  

 VIDEO LINK:  http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/pranav_mistry_the_thrilling_potential_of_sixthsense_technology.html           

Thanksgiving is a time of feasting; the turkey, the pies, and the celebration. However, Thanksgiving is incomplete without a moment of reflection. Take a moment to say some small statement of gratitude for life's little blessings. For, it is these little blessings that enrich our life.  – Anonymous  

I want to wish you all the best at Thanksgiving.  May you be surrounded by family and friends and take part in enjoying the bounties of the season.  

Sincerely, Dave