Debra Austin, PhD, JD

Technology Leadership

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That as we travel from the old to the new, perhaps we should worry less about choosing what is right and focus on choosing what we cherish.
- Susan Saltrick -
 

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January 4

Introductions

Technology Leaders 2005

Keeping Current

Text: The World is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman

January 11

Guest Speaker: Dr. Mohammed Sadeqi, Engineering Advisor and Director of Training Center, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development

Reading: Chapter 1

Reading Leader: Debra

January 18

Reading: Chapter 2 thru page 113

Reading Leader: Mark

Student Pilot of simSchool

January 25

Reading: Chapter 2 pages 114 to 172

Reading Leader: Bonnie

February 1

Reading: Chapters 3 and 4

Reading Leader: Leesa

February 8

Reading: Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8

Reading Leaders: Mike for 5 & 6 and Julie for 7 & 8

February 15

Guest Speaker: Brian Bohnert - Education Lobbying

Reading: Chapters 9 and 10

Reading Leader: Craig

February 22

Reading: Chapters 11 and 12

Reading Leader: Matt

March 1

Reading: Chapter 13

Reading Leader: Debra

Presentation: Matt Kuhn & Elizabeth Hubbell - McREL

March 8

Student Presentations

Course Assessments

  • Participation - 20%
  • Reading Leader - 30%
  • Paper and Presentation - 50%
    • Select a current issue in technology that interests you
    • Email Debra with your topic (questions or concerns) by Friday, January 13
    • Research Resources
      • Keeping Current Resources
      • Penrose Library Catalog
      • ERIC Database
      • Academic Search Premier Database
    • 8 to 10 pages
    • Due via email to Debra by Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm

Class List

Mark Francis

Matt Kuhn

Mike McCord

Craig Nicolaisen

Julie Peterson

Bonnie Salas

Leesa Smith

Elizabeth Hubbell

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It is simply too easily forgotten that when it comes to economic activities, one of the greatest virtues a country or community can have is a culture of tolerance. When tolerance is the norm, everyone flourishes - because tolerance breeds trust, and trust is the foundation of innovation and entrepreneurship. Increase the level of trust in any group, company, or society, and only good things happen.
- Thomas Friedman: The World is Flat p 327