Writing

Jeff writes in a variety of venues about the social and economic impact of new technologies. A key focus of his work is one the demands a hyper-connected, “flat” world creates for effective lifelong learners. As individuals, organizations, and societies, we must be prepared to reinvent ourselves multiple times throughout our continually increasing lifespans. The only way to do this is to understand how to learn and re-learn rapidly and effectively. Some of Jeff’s writing projects include:

• Shift Ed: A Call to Action for Transforming K-12 Education
  A book on the transformation of education co-writtern with futurist colleague David Houle. The book will be published by Corwin this spring.

• Learning 2.0 for Associations
  A free eBook (rule of the new Web – always give away some of your content!) on the ways in which trade and professional associations can and are incorporating social media into their learning programs. The book briefly explores the evolution of learning; offers a range of examples to illustrate how tools like blogs, podcasts, wikis, and social networking sites can complement traditional learning activities; and suggests steps for moving forward in your organization.

• Play for Change
  An article in WE Magazine on serious games and the overall growth of video gaming as a tool not only for entertainment, but also for education, marketing, and social change.

• Tagoras Research Reports
  One of a number of in-depth research reports on learning technologies Jeff has authored and published through Tagoras. You can find out more about these reports by visiting the Tagoras publications catalog.

Blogs

In addition to blogging on this site, Jeff also blogs at:

• Mission to Learn
  A blog for people who take seriously the idea of being effective lifelong learners. Mission to Learn covers topics ranging from new research about the brain, to the impact of technology on lifelong learning, to the development of good learning habits.

• Tagoras Blog
  The Tagoras blog focuses on strategies, tactics, and overall trends relevant to organizations that provide lifelong learning and continuing education experiences to members and customers.

Jeff also publishes regularly in trade and professional publications. If you feel an article on topics like social learning, educational marketing, lifelong learning in a hyper-connected world, or the impact of learning technologies on innovation, creativity, and leadership would be a fit for your audience, please contact Jeff.