Keeping Up with Emerging Technology

It is not easy to keep up with emerging technology. I do it in a number of ways. Much like Anita McAnear in her article, "Keeping Up with Emerging Technology" I use a variety of sources to keep current. She mentioned a number of ways she keeps updated. I was excited to see a link to an e-mail newsletter that I do not currently receive. I plan to sign up. I already visit Kathy Shrock's site as well. Other ways I keep up include my subscription to Bloglines, being a part of the Edtech listserv, spending a few hours each week exploring the Web 2.0 directory, visiting Alan November's site and listening to some his online webcasts. In addition, I enjoy reading Technology and Learning magazine, the Journal, and Edutopia--all of which are FREE! I also listen to speakers whenever I get a chance. Ian Jukes has a great presentation where he highlights emerging technologies. Another person who has good information is Gary Marx from the Center for Public Outreach. I also like the idea of having students do the research and share knowledge as the "experts." I enjoyed it when our graduate class shared information in this way. It is definitely hard to keep up but I love the subject so much that I keep trying! If only we had more than 24 hours a day! :)