Don Kasprzak

Conversations regarding Globalization, Internet2 and Education

August 29, 2008
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Microsoft & Seinfeld: Lame

After watching this clip I realized two things.  The commercial lacks creativity and Seinfeld’s show closed before 9/11.  Our world is a lot different today.  The AD/PR firm should be fired.  I thought there were creative types in NYC. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BraU_cpfBeI[/youtube]

August 17, 2008
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On my reading list

Looking forward to Larry Lessig‘s new bookRemix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy. Larry has documented how the music and movie industries are turning students into criminals because they use cheap software, the internet and their creativity.  … Continue reading

August 17, 2008
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My latest read – Once You’re Lucky Twice You’re Good

There was something from Sarah Lacy’s book Once You’re Lucky, Twice your Good which really hit home.  Today kids look to FaceBook as their exclusive communication tool.  They don’t do email like our generation overdoes email. That’s a key indicator … Continue reading

August 15, 2008
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Whats new is now old

Microsoft’s Photosynth was a hit at TED last year and looked to be really promising regardless of running only on XP SP2 and Vista (shame on you Microsoft) but the same team along with the University of Washington has moved … Continue reading

August 6, 2008
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Google Docs in education

Big thanks to my most excellent colleague John Pederson at WiscNet about this video.  Take a moment and listen to the testimonials all you administrative bean counters and computer directors. BTW: How many of you are facing budget cuts this … Continue reading