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the knowledge tree (TKT) is an online journal published down under that i’ve recently become aware of. this journal is focused on innovative technology practices in learning. in fact, i have been invited to write a lead article for this online journal, which i have accepted. there are many things i appreciate about this journal and many reasons i want to be a part of what they are doing. first, you may recall a discussion on my blog from a few weeks ago where the topic of the future of scholarly journals came up. i stated that i would love to see scholarly journals open up their process and take advantage of newer technologies. the knowledge tree is only on edition 10, but they recently made an exciting transformation. instead of just writing an article and submitting this article to the editor, i will actually be writing my article right into a WordPress blog. i’ll go through some drafts along the way and i’ll likely invite my blogging audience (all 2 of you) to visit all through the writing process. the actual article will then be published in blog format. but, the innovation of TKT goes beyond just the recognition of the power of blogging; they are also having me record my my article into a podcast (mp3), which will be available on the site as well. finally, i will participate in a live session to discuss the article with other professionals and interested parties who tune in at the specified time (down under time, mind you).

i am just finishing up an article with my wife and then i will finish up with thesis students on August 8. we’re flying out to the Rockies for some R&R through the middle of August, but i’ll get started on my article in middle to late august. i’ll post a link at that time so you can scrutinize my writing, which is due by the middle of october. i’ll use my time in the mountains to clarify my thinking and to get my topic into shape, but i anticipate writing a ground-breaking and provocative piece, so stay tuned. in the meantime, you can visit TKT today and read up on past topics.

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