Tech Tip – Using Twitter as your Free Campus, Group Text Messaging Service
There are many group/campus text messaging companies that offer an array of services for a fee, but if you are just looking to communicate with a group via text, then Twitter might be your best free option. Mike Richwalsky over at HighEdWebTech demos how he uses Twitter as Allegheny College’s free text messaging service for […]
Speaker, Edtech and Peanut Butter – The Case for Reengineering Student Activities
In college, I tried to start an Entrepreneur Club but never got past the paperwork. The Student Activities office manager handed me three pages of clearly defined step-by-step guidelines she created on how to start a new group. It was evident she had spent a long time creating the document and was proud of the […]
2008 Swift Kick Program Calendar
As we close the door on 2008, here’s a look back at who we worked with: 01/02/08 APCA Advisors Institute 01/03/08 APCA Advisors Institute 01/04/08 APCA Advisors Institute 01/04/08 Shepherd U 01/19/08 Potsdam U 01/30/08 Emporia State 02/01/08 U. Of Alaska 02/08/08 Western State College 02/10/08 Wesley College 02/12/08 Boise State 02/15/08 27th Annual FYE […]
Swift Kick Helps “Meh” Become an Official Word
Well ok, we weren’t the main driving force, but for the past 5 years the term “meh” has been a cornerstone of our Dance Floor Theory Leadership Training and with 200+ college trainings under our belt, I feel like we’ve done our part to help push the “meh” agenda. In DFT we show student leaders […]
Podcast on Technology and the Future of Higher Education
In a podcast with Paul Miller of Project Xiphos, Kevin talked about technology and the future of higher education. The podcast runs 38 minutes, but if your time is short, here are some key quotes from Kevin I pulled while listening. – Education needs technology to stay relevant – Apathy is oil in the ground […]
What A Lovely Walled Garden It Is
To write this post, I’m currently “hacked” into the wifi system of a small community college on the east coast. For fear of my safety and those involved, I’ve hidden the identity of individuals in the story below. My mission started out simple enough; spend 1 hour online to check my email and catch up […]
The Danger of Internet Filters at Schools
If you haven’t yet subscribed to Weblogg-ed, make sure you do so. Will Richardson is spot on with many of his posts about digital literacy. His latest post, Filter Fun, talks about his ongoing frustration with schools putting filters on internet use and the potential damage caused. …I truly believe that filters make our kids […]
Rediscovering the Passion of Education
Watching a great TED talk is like drinking hot mint tea on a crisp morning from a balcony overlooking crystal clear ocean water with dolphins swimming by as the sun rises. Get the idea 🙂 This morning I watched Benjamin Zander talk about his two infectious passions: classical music, and helping others realize their untapped […]
Join Our Team – Hiring an Account Manager for Red Rover
Red Rover** is a free online tool for schools to use that improves education by increasing engagement, effectiveness, and relevancy. We are out to change education for the better and looking for someone, maybe you, to join our team. As Red Rover continually expands to more and more schools, we want to hire a part-time […]
Engagement & The Tale of Two Grateful Dead Shirts
As 1,200 students filed into the room for my talk, I planted myself by the front door with a few orientation leaders and we became the informal welcoming crew. We greeted the students with smiles and good morning wishes. I commented on cool or unique clothing I saw as a way to personalize the greeting and make […]