Tag Archive: connections

The Internet Is Changing Conference Learning. Are You?

Tweet Whether we like it or not, the Web has changed the way we view things. For example, we are accustomed to clicking to a new page when the current one is boring. We spend our time on Websites that give us the most satisfaction. During conferences, people have no problem with walking out of…

Six Uber Important Conference Connections

Tweet During school, we focused on what was in our heads. We took exams, got grades, received diplomas and worked towards degrees. During work, we focus on doing the job right. Our work is an open-book exam and we access lifelines from our colleagues to the Internet. Accessing our networks is encouraged and welcomed. Success…

Social Media Equals Human Content And Connection

Tweet The term social media has become fused with Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. But that’s wrong. It is so much more than those three social networking tools. What Is Social Media Anyway? Web 1.0 was about online delivery of information. It was static information on pages. It was one-way broadcast. Web 2.0 is bidirectional, dynamic…

The Extreme Makeover: Conference Edition

Tweet Keep the tissues box handy because the tears may flow. And prepare to cover your ears when Ty Pennington belts out that infamous phrase, “Move That Bus!” What often keeps many viewers riveted to the weekly show The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is the heart wrenching family story. One filled with anguish and great…

Connecting: A Radical New Vision For Conferences And Events

Tweet Connections. As important as the plug is to the outlet so the electricity can flow. As important as the computer programming is to the wireless cell tower so our cell phones work. As important as the water faucet is to the plumbing so we can have fresh water. As important as the heart pumping…