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October 18, 2013 · Reading time: 5 min
Safer internet forum: lessons learned and observations from an outsider
A while ago, I was invited to join the Safer Internet Forum as a speaker. Huh, me? I am aware of various safer internet initiatives aimed at children, but as I neither have kids nor work with kids, it’s not really something I think about often. Especially because I imagine I can keep myself relat...Read more -
August 15, 2013 · Reading time: 2 min
My grandma is now online
I spoke to my grandma over the phone yesterday. When I called, she was just “behind the computer”. I know she’s been taking a computer class at her local center for senior citizens for a while now. But I never expected her to show so much determination and to keep at it. Well, yesterday I was pro...Read more -
June 22, 2013 · Reading time: 5 min
Entering the digital playing field as one, big European team
The past few months have been a crazy roller coaster ride for me. A new job at a cool hardware startup that is trying to improve indoor living (on top of my usual blogging about mobile tech, encouraging Rails Girls, running and what not), and I’ve just returned from the amazing Dublin, where I’ve...Read more -
April 6, 2013 · Reading time: 1 min
500 days of writing 750 words each day
I already blogged about why I write at least 750 words each day when I reached one straight year of regular writing. Today I’m celebrating another milestone: 500 days of interrupted writing. In other words: I’ve just added a Space Bird, the ultimate streak badge you can earn, to my collection! Read more -
March 7, 2013 · Reading time: 10 min
How I found great chocolate in Brussels and glimpsed the flame of hope
I found myself in a bit of an awkward situation when I had to explain to my friends why I would be flying to Brussels this week. Sure, I knew the official answer. I have been selected as one of the 25 members of the "Young Advisors Expert Group on implementation of the Digital Agenda for Europe"...Read more -
November 24, 2012 · Reading time: 5 min
Why I write at least 750 words a day
One year ago I first came across this strange website, 750words.com (thanks, Swizec!). Simple concept, simple instructions. Write 750 words. And come back again tomorrow, write at least 750 more. Rinse and repeat. 750 words. Each and every day in the past year. Now a total of 356,548 words, 367 ...Read more -
January 24, 2011 · Reading time: 2 min
Sharable Bits: Compliments, Doing Nothing, Standing Desk
Blog post: Genuine compliments matterStudents say: "I'd rather have a compliment than sex or pizza!"Why it's worth sharing: Vicki A. Davis reminds us about how important it is to give genuine compliments to our students and colleagues every day. I certainly try to follow this advice in my day to...Read more -
December 26, 2010 · Reading time: 0 min
Happy Holidays
I just wanted to stop by for a minute to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a 2011 full of new discoveries with my favorite video of this holiday season. See you next year!Originally published at http://ialja.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy-holidays.html Read more -
December 14, 2010 · Reading time: 2 min
Embracing the mind games and bad runs
I recently came across the following short movie about the mind games runners face when choosing to run and challenge themselves on a daily basis. I think it's a great snapshot if internal battles that go through our heads when we try to do something outside our comfort zone:Yes, it's hard to go...Read more -
December 4, 2010 · Reading time: 2 min
Sharable Bits: The Mystery of Life, Firefox Cuteness, Winter Running
Discovery: Life built with toxic chemicalsMono Lake Research area (source: NASA)Why it's worth sharing: When NASA announced a press conference about a new discovery related to astrobiology, many were hoping for a confirmation of extraterrestrial life. The actual news wasn't as huge as expected -...Read more -
November 24, 2010 · Reading time: 1 min
Don't be afraid to break the rules
We often get caught in thinking about the right and wrong ways of using tools like presentations, blogs, Twitter, and what not. Sure, it helps to know what mistakes to avoid - death by PowerPoint anyone? - but that doesn't mean you have to limit yourself to the "10 rules of [insert sti...Read more -
October 26, 2009 · Reading time: 1 min
The power of the unexpected
We're all naturally curious beings, but our day to day lives often get stuck in predictable routines that can dull our minds. And what's a great way to wake up our curiosity? The unexpected. Something that makes us pause and wonder, something that requires us to reconsider what we know about the...Read more