First Class Power
to the People
Transport of the mails, transport of the human voice, transport of flickering pictures—in this century as in others our highest accomplishments still have the single aim of bringing people together.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) - Wind, Sand and Stars
Halton District School Board
Power
- openness
- access
- permissions
 - rights- "limitational ALARA"
- 10 second rule
Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, and wants it down.
Robert Frost, Mending Wall
A Balance of Power
- too much = user mistakes
- too little = user potential unrealized
- zero mistakes = far from potential
- Do you discuss turning things on or off?
- vision/courage of IT staff
A balance of power that favors freedom.
- Condoleezza Rice, United States Secretary of State
Power to the People
I do not believe it is possible to create community. Rather, community is something that happens in an environment of freedom and openness.
Robert M. Berdahl, University of Berkeley Chancellor
A Balance of Power
Fostering online learning communities requires a culture of freedom, not fear. Our board mission statements call for open and empowering environments where learners and educators alike can learn, grow and succeed together.
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