I was on LinkedIn today and saw this comment by Kerry Boyle

“I don’t think we’re doing our young people justice by making them proficient users of only one brand. The future of the internet and the success of it depends on peoples ability to use a variety of different programmes, operating systems, applications and mobile devices. Technology in education therefore needs to be about developing confidence with a variety of systems and building on 21st century skills to maximise the potential of the ubiquitous nature of the internet”

I totally agree. Things are changing fast and proprietary software is no longer the only way to do things. Free software, whether open source or online or mobile apps, is readily available. Google has a vast variety of online software that creates spreadsheets, documents, forms and presentations. We have choices.

4 key factors to change management

1. Involve Your Team
2. Communicate Constantly
3. Plan Properly
4. Don’t let up

A short animated movie about the state of progressive action and inaction today — and what’s standing in the way of a better future. Please be aware that level headed pragmatists may be upset by some of the scenes in this movie.