Communication
In Defense of Using PowerPoint in the Classroom
When you see horrible slides, blame the Indian, not the arrow.
Tag: Microsoft
Posts on this topic examine one of the world's iconic software vendors.
Higher Education
Why I Teach
My motivations behind my choice of vocations.
Analytics
Three Main Types of Capstone Project Problems
Thoughts on some common issues and what to do about them.
Analytics
Three of My Favorite In-class Exercises
A few of the ways that I try to make learning as active as possible.
Analytics
Characteristics of My Best Students
These traits set my star pupils apart.
Communication
How I Use Slack Inside of the Classroom
Adventures in the collaboration tool that has taken the world by storm.
Trends
Enterprise IT Trends for 2018
Some early thoughts on what to expect next year.
Higher Education
The Case for Lifelong Learning
Thoughts on whether your education will ever really end.
Big Data
The Case for Data Lakes
Data is more complicated than ever. One-stop shopping sounds pretty good.
Analytics
Who’s Looking for Free Tech and Analytics Expertise?
I am seeking a variety of interesting capstone projects for my ASU students. You in?
Big Data
Chart Design for Mobile Devices Made Simple
Think that one size fits all with visuals? Think again.
Platforms
Platform Lessons From Microsoft's Smartphone Surrender
Thoughts on first-mover advantage.
Technology
How to Handle Support for Decommissioned Enterprise Apps
It’s only a matter of when your organization faces this dilemma.
Platforms
Twitter's Platform Problem
The company has violated the second rule of platforms: Cherish developers. Don't piss them off.
Platforms
Celebrating the Four-Year Anniversary of The Age of the Platform
Reflecting on the book that put me on the map.
Platforms
Robert Reich Is Wrong
Thoughts on Big Tech and the need to break up "monopolies."
Platforms
Not All APIs Are Created Equal
Examining one of the most pervasive platform myths.
Dataviz
Celebrating Post Number 1,000
Reflecting on a milestone of sorts.