1974: ARTHUR C. CLARKE PREDICTS THE FUTURE

Historical gem from 1974.   Arthur C. Clarke predicts that by 2001,  people will have computers IN THEIR HOMES, or at least be able to connect via a home terminal, making it possible to check your bank account, or even work from home.
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WHY WE NEED VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Mark Phillips writes eloquently on the need for vocational education as a respected opportunity for all students:  http://www.edutopia.org/blog/vocational-education-benefits-mark-phillips
“Tinkering is what brings a kid alive,”  says Matthew Crawford, author of Shop Class as Soulcraft.  Here’s a short interview with Crawford by Valerie Strauss of the Washington Post.  http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/learning/spotlight-the-philosopher-who.html

LIONS AND FLASHLIGHTS

Richard Turere, a 13 year old Kenyan innovator, hacks together old flashlights to prevent lions from eating his family’s livestock.  http://www.afrigadget.com/2012/04/18/13-year-old-kenyan-innovator-saves-cattle-from-lions-with-lights/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Afrigadget+%28AfriGadget%29

INNOVATION: THE STONE AGE

The stone age did not end because people ran out of stones . . .