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Are we trying to fit old things into the new form?

mark novelli — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:33:57 +0000

Interesting thoughts from Marshall McLuhan.

“When any new form comes into the foreground of things, we naturally look at it through the old stereos. We can’t help that. This is normal, and we’re still trying to see how will our previous forms of political and educational patterns persist under television. We’re just trying to fit the old things into the new form, instead of asking what is the new form going to do to all the assumptions we had before.”

How might this apply to the internet? To the way we gather?

[HT: Michael Novelli]

Is Social Media Ruining Our Minds?

mark novelli — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:25:01 +0000

I found this intereseting infographic about effects of Social Media. I believe that there are some huge changes going on in us as a result of social media. I have noticed a change in myself. I am not sure about some of the validity of the statistics on this infographic, but it certainly raises some good discussion. What do you think?

[Source: assistedlivingtoday]

Genius Bar Secrets

mark novelli — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:56:12 +0000

I love apple products, as I know many of you do. I have often told family members when considering buying competeing products, that apple’s customer service was as an incredibly valuable factor to consider. I believe that apple is unmatched in this department, and this has been a huge part of their success.

My brother Michael passed along this article about how to get the most of your trip to the genus bar. Here is my summary:

1. Be honest, especially about water damage – they will know.

2. A manager can exercise “one-time exception” and replace an item regardless of the circumstances, s0 be nice!

3. A Genius can replace a device up to 45 days after the warranty expires

4. If you have battery issues and are out of warranty, apple replaces “the battery” by replacing the entire phone for $80

5 & 6. Earbuds and accessories that came with your device ARE covered under your apple warranty.

7. If there is a widespread known issue, Apple will swap immediately. So look up your issue to see if many others are reporting it before your Genius bar visit.

8. There are no shortcuts to get an appointment – so set one up online ahead of time.

9. You can be 15 minutes late and won’t be punished.

10. Update your device with the latest software before you bring it in.

Feel free to chime in with your experiences!

Whiteboard Video Shoot

mark novelli — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:45:04 +0000

I am shooting a whiteboard, time-lapse, video this week for World Outreach church in Murfreesboro.
Enjoying collaborating with my friends Mark Demel, Kelly Dolan and David Vosburg!

It feels like old times shooting with Kelly and Mark in our old studio!

Happy Holidays!

mark novelli — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:31:01 +0000

To all of my creative partners, friends and colleagues, I sincerely hope this holiday season is one of hope, peace, joy and love.

Here are a few of my favorite photos from Smashing’s photo contest “holidays around the world”. To see the collection go HERE.

12 Helpful Tips from Seth Godin

mark novelli — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:35:34 +0000

One of my favorite authors, Seth Godin, posted 12 tips that I found helpful on his blog:

Assorted tips, hope they help

No stranger or unknown company will ever contact you by mail or by phone with an actual method for making money easily or in your spare time. And if the person or company contacting you asserts that they are someone you know, double check before taking action.
Don’t have back surgery. See a physiatrist first, then exhaust all other options before wondering if you should have back surgery.
Borrow money to buy things that go up in value, but never to get something that decays over time.
Placebos are underrated by almost everyone.
It’s almost never necessary to use a semicolon.
Seek out habits that help you overcome fear or inertia. Destroy those that do the opposite.
Cognitive behavorial therapy is generally considered both the quickest and most effective form of addressing many common psychological problems.
Backup your hard drive.
Get a magnetic key hider, put a copy of your house key in it and hide it really well, unlabeled, two blocks from your house.
A rice cooker will save you time and money and improve your diet, particularly if you come to like brown rice.
Consider not eating wheat for an entire week. The results might surprise you.
Taking your dog for a walk is usually better than whatever alternative use of your time you were considering.

To a one year-old, a magazine is an iPad that doesn’t work

mark novelli — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:34:49 +0000

This video reminded me of a story that technology expert Clay Shirky told a few years ago about his friend’s daughter looking for the mouse behind their television. Shirky made the point that the emerging generation has a different set of expectations when it comes to information and technology. They expect to interact, and create, not just consume. He summed it up by saying, ”a screen that ships without a mouse, ships broken.” In recent years, touch screens, motion and voice controls are replacing the mouse as our input devices – but I think Shirky’s point still rings true. Our expectations are changing, and this must be addressed by those of us who teach others and share information.

[HT: www.tuaw.com]

Google Street View Stop Motion Animation

mark novelli — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:23:06 +0000

Fantastic creation using google street view and a toy car!

For a full description go HERE.

(HT: @kellydolan)

500 posts! Thanks to you.

mark novelli — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:00:37 +0000

We started out blogging almost 3 years ago with the hope to share thoughts, connect with others who are having similar conversations, and to personally grow. 500 posts later, I can honestly say all that and more has happened. Thanks for joining the conversation. Here’s to 500 more!

Heading to Atlanta for NYWC!

mark novelli — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:00:15 +0000

Michael Novelli and I are heading to Atlanta on Friday to the National Youth Workers Convention.

We are teaching a session together entitled: Story, Experience, and Collaboration: New Approaches to Youth Ministry For more info click HERE.

Let me know if you will be there and would like to grab coffee!