S.W.I.M. - Space, Web, Infrastructure, and Media - all the elements for building a 21ST Century Learning environment! This presentation discusses the latest technological developments in each of these critical areas. Learn to combine seemingly unrelated areas in creative ways to stimulate today's digital natives. John Kuglin uses his 30+ years of diverse experience in K-12 classrooms, higher education, and corporate America to create a new understanding for 21st century technologies and learning. Additionally, his experience included working as part of a team at the University of Montana and NASA. This team's lead scientist was part of the IPCC which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with Al Gore. An unusual background and presentation helping to chart the technological course for the challenging times ahead!!

To be effective today, teachers must utilize tools that stimulate, motivate, and challenge students. Enter Web 2.0 and other advanced technologies - the language of today's students. Participants will learn about new tools that have been classified as next generation web services. Learn how students have moved from traditional consumers of information to innovative producers of knowledge. See first hand how this transformation has taken place and what it means to teachers today. Students today are the generation destined to compete in a completely global work environment. Learn how to provide them with the knowledge, tools and skills to compete in a world where Web 2.0 technologies eliminate the traditional boundaries of time and distance - A 21st century world.