David Wyld
Professor, Consultant, Doer. Founder/Publisher of The IDEA Publishing (http://www.theideapublishing.com/) & Modern Business Press (http://www.modernbusinesspress.com)
The Bot Battle for Virtual Education
Overview One thing is for certain: The history of modern information technology is replete with examples of how ingenious people find novel ways to use the technology in ways that the creators of the tech never ever imagined. One need look no further than the iPad for a quintessential example of this phenomenon. Today, the simple tablet has become omnipresent as a device used for serving customers, not only business, but in health care and more - all in ways Steve Jobs could never have dreamed of even in his imaginative mind. And in instance after instance, mainstream Web and ecommerce companies have adopted innovations from an unlikely source - namely the porn industry - that they are reluctant to acknowledge as being perhaps the most innovative sector over the years in finding ways to use online technologies in new and novel ways.
David WyldPublished 3 months ago in Education3 Tips to Improve Your Finances Today
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many people hard financially. From furloughs to job loss and from strict budgets to depleted savings and much more, people are making adjustments as needed. It's important to stay focused on your financial well-being and take simple steps so you can recover and thrive in the future.
David WyldPublished 4 months ago in TraderPracticing MBWA in a Time When It is Not Easy to Wander
Colgate University President Brian Casey is requiring all his university students to quarantine for two weeks upon returning to campus - and he is living in a dorm with them to show just how important it is for everyone to be committed to a safe reopening of campus to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
David WyldPublished 5 months ago in EducationIt Really, Really is in the Syllabus!
Introduction The course syllabus. Often, it becomes almost a work of art for us professors. It is something that each of us have to craft each semester. And yes, I use that word “craft” deliberately, as the course syllabus is the guiding document for your teaching and student learning in the course.
David WyldPublished 5 months ago in Education
Worth the Fight: Taking on Lung Cancer
You have cancer. Three small words that impact a person in a very big way. For advanced lung cancer patients, the emotional response to a diagnosis can be especially complex as lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths - each year, more people in the U.S. die of lung cancer than any other type of cancer. For those newly diagnosed with lung cancer, feelings of hopelessness and defeat can paralyze their decision-making and may contribute to their hesitancy to seek treatment.
David WyldPublished 7 months ago in Longevity
Teaching Science Remotely in the Midst of the Pandemic
Scientists across the world are charging forward in the fight to prevent and treat COVID-19. And they're harnessing the latest tech and science as they press down on the accelerator at a speed unattainable to date.
David WyldPublished 7 months ago in Education
3 Steps to Healthier Eating (and a Cleaner Kitchen, too!)
Perhaps this year more than any other, seasonal clean-ups and clean-outs have become important to many of us. So, as you tidy-up closets, basements and garages and refresh your spaces, make sure you don't overlook the heart of the home: the kitchen. Now is a great time to purge the back-of-the-pantry and rid your refrigerator of crusty-topped condiment jars with an eye toward restocking with nutritious choices.
David WyldPublished 7 months ago in LifehackRun Away Your Stress
If you've ever experienced that almost Zen sense of calm just after a workout, you understand the positive effects exercise can have on your mental health.
David WyldPublished 7 months ago in Longevity
