Tag: Technology
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Things That Are Necessary Tend to Happen
One the eve of the CreateWV conference, I want to close out my discussion of the book, Disrupting Class, with a simple, but profound statement made by Dr. Johnson, the book’s co-author, the last time I sat down with him in person – “CreateWV is all about creating something that is not there.” Public education,…
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MATRIC Continues its Innovative Ways
MATRIC – the Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research and Innovation Center – has already put dozens of ex-chemical industry Ph.D.’s to work in South Charleston. Yesterday the non-profit group, which was launched in 2004, announced a new round of investments and new jobs. From the Charleston Gazette: The Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research and Innovation Center in South Charleston…
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Free Training on Communication, Creativity at Create WV Conference
Two more great reasons to attend this year’s Create WV Conference – free training! Two special pre-conference workshops are scheduled from 1pm – 4pm at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. One session will show you how to unlock your own creativity in your work and personal life; the other will show you how to effectively communicate and…
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Creative Communities Under Construction’ Across West Virginia
In preparation for the Create WV Conference, Oct. 20-22, we’re inviting bloggers across the state to highlight “Creative Communities Under Construction,” by demonstrating local examples of the “new economy” in West Virginia. Several bloggers helped jump-start the effort, and others will be added to this list as it expands: abetterwestvirginia.com Health Care Attorney Bob Coffield…
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Charleston Catholic Uses Web 2.0 Technology to Open New Communication With Students, Parents
“Oh man! When is that psychology paper due again? I hope it’s not tomorrow!” “I forgot all about that big assignment due in English! I don’t even remember what to do. I am totally going to fail!” “Oh, no, Mom, I don’t have any tests to study for.” These are just a few of the…
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Equipping Kids with 21st Century Learning Tools
West Liberty State University made news last week regarding their provision of a laptop for each incoming freshman. In today’s multi-disciplined, team-oriented, task-centric learning environment, a laptop is what a pencil and paper were in prior generations. It’s important to note that technology doesn’t necessarily make kids smarter, but technology facilitates the kind of learning…
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Catching Creative Economy Dreams
There are a handful of creative economy pioneers in West Virginia who are still going strong. Scot Jackson and his Dreamcatcher web services firm, launched in Charleston in 1996, are certainly among those who have blazed the high-tech trail within this industry segment. Scot and his growing staff were profiled in the Charleston Gazette-Mail. We’re…
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WV Companies Earn Badge of Growth Honor
To be the top 500 in anything in this world, you have to be pretty good. While the Fortune 500 is the most respected list of large corporations, the Inc. 500 is the prestigious of the fastest-growing small companies. Such names as Microsoft, E*Trade and Domino’s Pizza are just a few of the now-large companies…
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West Virginia Building its Research Muscles
Some exciting announcements on steps forward in West Virginia’s quest to become a more significant player in university research. As many of you are aware, a strong R&D infrastructure is critical to economic growth in today’s innovation economy. First, WVU unveiled its new Health Sciences Learning Center and the WVU Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Center.…
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The Questions, My Friend?
On June 23, 2008, I posted an article called, “The Answer, My Friend?” Its focus was wind energy as an alternative to mountain top removal mining. Obviously, the title winks and tips its hat to Dylan; but it also paved the way for today’s post, “The Questions, My Friend?” Ken Ward writes in the Gazette…