My name is Deb Hanson. I am and always have been a seeker. I seek truth, knowledge, skills, challenges, opportunities, experiences, inspiration - as an educator, a librarian, a biologist, a mom and wife, a student, a volunteer, a human being, and all the other roles I play at one time or another… I believe in making the most of every minute, and helping everyone I can each day.
You can learn more about me here. I love life and learning, and usually- no matter what I am doing – I am always trying to find ways to do it better. One of my mentors, Bill Hammond, used to talk about balancing high-touch with high-tech (originally described by John Naisbitt in the book, Megatrends). I like this concept. So, you’ll find me spending equal amounts of time exploring the swamps and rivers of Florida, hanging out with kids, and embracing and learning emerging technologies for work and pleasure.
One other thought. I read recently that young people entering college today are actually writing better because of texting and time spent on social networking platforms. There was some thought that because they are writing for an audience, more so than any other generation, they are better at capturing a reader’s attention. I thought it was interesting as most of what I’ve heard was just the opposite. Might make an interesting blog post for you.
Dean
Thanks for the idea Dean. I will consider it. I’ve finally gotten some of the teachers at my school to begin blogging with their students as an authentic learning experience and am eager to see the results…