When Technology Fails

By Jami Gibson …3…2…1…silence. As I was beginning our Pro Learning Lab webinar last week, dead air hung between me and the 40+ attendees on the call. In my five years presenting webinars, I had never encountered this issue before. Despite...

IAMC Recap: Three Inspiring Talks

By Dean Whittaker While attending the IAMC forum this Fall, I heard three outstanding speakers. Never, Ever, Give Up! Diana Nyad, a long distance swimmer, gave an inspiring talk about her four attempts, and eventual success, to swim from Cuba to Key West, Florida. Her...

Virtual or Real…Which is it?

By Dean Whittaker While mentoring a seventh grader this month, I learned a valuable lesson. I asked him to teach me Minecraft, an online virtual world. My first lesson went well, complete with a homework assignment. After spending the weekend reading “Minecraft for...

Solar Industry Overview

By Saurav Rajbhandari The U.S. solar industry has seen growth in recent years. Tax credits and targeted research development programs by the government has encouraged solar manufacturers to investment in facilities and expansions. State level mandates for utilities...