Cool Tools

MIMEA (Multimedia Interactive Modules for Education and Assessment) is a series of web-based video modules, interactive exercises, and assessment tools for language learners.   http://mimea.clear.msu.edu/index.php

FREE RICE This innovative web-based game from the United Nations World Food Program allows students to build English vocabulary and work to end world hunger at the same time.  http://www.freerice.com/index.php

HOOEEY Hooeey is a free web application that records web browsing and allows links to be used later in a fun and productive way. Every link that is recorded can be tagged, commented on, and retrieved at any time. http://www.hooeey.com/

REVISIONS This free Michigan State University resource allows students to collaborate on writing assignments. The tool can also be used for teacher and peer reviews.  http://clear.msu.edu/revisions/

Do You Think We Are a Rock Band?

Companies use all kinds of metaphors to describe their business. “Like a ship”, “like a family”, “a military unit”, etc.  I think the coolest workplace metaphor is “Like a Rock Band” and here’s why:

• We allow ourselves to be different.
• We do work that we and our clients think is really cool.
• We inspire people with what we do and who we are.
• We have a great time and give our audience a great time.

Do you think our workplace is like a rock band? Do you get to feel like a rock star on the job? Does what you do create admiring fans?  Comment below.

~Kristin

Show ‘Em Your Inner Rockstar

One of the most powerful things a leader can do to build a strong organizational culture is to just be himself. For us lucky Double-Take employees, we have a great example at the top of our organization.

Four or five times a year, Double-Take Software CEO Dean Goodermote makes a drastic wardrobe change to entertain his clients. His necktie is replaced with love beads. His suit is replaced with a tight, sleeveless T-shirt, capri pants and bright orange-and-blue sneakers – an homage to the company colors.

Cluster-Funk at Tech Ed from DBTK on Vimeo.

Read more about ClusterFunk’s rockstar performance last night at the Conga Room in Los Angeles for the 4th year in a row at the Microsoft TechEd event.

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