CONTENTS (PDF): 3 Eight norms of readers LIVING: 4 Space invasion (Cover) 6 Digital native manifesto 9 Heavy lifting LEARNING: 10 Bridging the digital divide 13 In the U.S. Congress CHOOSING: 14 The few, the proud… 16 To err is human 18 In-your-face dressing CREATING: 20 Free “intraprise” – Part I 22 Trust your teammates WORKING: 24 Saving the company Part III 27 Analysis paralysis 28 Sneaky vacations 29 Do generational differences matter? K-FACTOR: 30 KM Six Pack #5
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The editorial policy of Smart People magazine follows the Eight Norms of Net Geners as described by Don Tapscott in his book Grown Up Digital.
This is a new media publication in every sense of the word. It is published online and it uses the interactive channels of Web 2.0 to enable ‘prosumers’—people...
December 12th, 2009 | 01 (1) 2009 / html, 01 (2) 2009 / html, 01 (3) 2009 / html, 01 (4) 2009 / html, 01 (5) 2009 / html, 01 (6) 2009 / html, 01 (7) 2009 / html, FREE articles | Read More
Cross the boundaries at your own risk.
By Carol Kinsey Goman.
As a consultant and professional speaker, I often travel by myself and frequently dine alone.
This affords me the opportunity to combine two of my favorite pastimes: eating great food and watching people.
One night at dinner in an oceanside...
November 14th, 2009 | 01 (6) 2009 / html, Cover stories, FREE articles, Living | Read More
By Robert Dürhager and Timo Heuer. Translated by Paul Morland.
Robert Dürhager is a student of philosophy and computer sciences at the Free University of Berlin with a special focus on the culture of the Internet and its impact on society. Timo Heuer works as a journalist and is a trailblazer...
November 13th, 2009 | 01 (6) 2009 / html, FREE articles, Living | Read More
Weighty. Heavy. These are words we routinely attach to intangibles like thoughts and opinions.
But how do these words affect our thinking? What do these words have to do with seriousness and importance? ... more for subscribers only! Please Login to continue reading or Register to get full acces to...
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Alabama provides students 21st century skills.
By John Norton.
Kurtavia, a first grader at George Hall Elementary in inner-city Mobile, Alabama, sits at a computer bigger than she is and strikes several keys.
A window pops up on the screen and when she clicks the “play” button, we see a colorful...
November 12th, 2009 | 01 (6) 2009 / html, Learning | Read More
In U.S. Congress.
Regardless of the current Federal emphasis on teaching basics and relying on test scores, President Barrack Obama initiated a new emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and a U.S. House subcommittee continues to look for ways to improve the program.
... more for...
November 12th, 2009 | 01 (6) 2009 / html, Learning | Read More
…plus virtual panhandling and where’s the money?
By Chris Reimer.
Although some branches of the military are actively using social networks for mission-related work, the U.S. Marines have decided against them. ... more for subscribers only! Please Login to continue reading or Register to get...
November 11th, 2009 | 01 (6) 2009 / html, Choosing | Read More
