Fragmented Blogging

This isn’t another one of those “Sorry for Not Blogging” posts.
I’m working out the editorial calendar for the next phase of this blog, where I intend to do a bit more long-form writing in support of my current research project. Hence, I’ve been a little less active until I work out my writing calendar.
However, that [...]

Building and Using Your Personal Information Network

So, last time I mentioned the importance of building your Personal Information Network or PIN (PS, thanks for the great comments – keep ‘em coming!). Today I’d like to share an example of how this can work in practice.
I woke up this morning and fired up Google Reader and Twitter first thing to see what [...]

Why and How I Use Twitter

Hi, my name is Chris and I’m…I’m a Twitter addict.
Hi, Chris.
So, yes, I’m a Twitter addict. Just a moment ago I cursed loudly (LOUDLY!) at Twhirl as it pitifully looked at me and told me that Twitter wasn’t talking to it right now because Twitter was so damned busy. So yeah, I need need NEED [...]

Awesome Lo-Fi YouTube Explanation of Twitter

This rocks. I especially love the use of lo-fi media (cut-outs, Flash Gordon-style animations) to explain a Web 2.0 tool like Twitter using another Web 2.0 tool like YouTube. The effect is jarring – in a good way – and really got (and kept!) my attention.