Spring semester at the University of Minnesota will conclude in about a month, and I am already busy assembling my summer schedule. So far, it’s looking great! May 20-24, 2009, various talks, Destination ImagiNation Global Finals, Knoxville May 26, 2009, opening keynote, ITSMF Academy, Garderen (Netherlands) May 26, 2009, talk/presentation, Creative Company Conference, Amsterdam May [...]

If you tried contacting me through this site’s contact form over the past month, chances are I didn’t get the message. I discovered the problem this morning, and fixed it immediately. I apologize if you recently sent me a message, and if I never replied. The problem stems from the site’s recent software update, which [...]

Join students, scholars and guests from the University of Minnesota and our broader community to discuss LeapFrog futures for Chinese and U.S. American youth. Special emphasis will be placed on expanding learning opportunities across the full spectrum of education, work and life. The co-seminar will meet on three Saturday mornings this spring at the University [...]

I traveled to Shanghai with Arthur Harkins in April to investigate the use of handheld learning devices in Chinese schools. The Chinese are beginning to use these devices to learn English, take tests, and have fun. With grant assistance from Target, we were able to bring two of the devices back with us: The Noah [...]

The purpose of this project is to provide resources for educational professionals to help better plan for the future of education –and, to keep me productive as I begin to piece together my doctoral dissertation. Drop me a comment or email at if you have any suggestions! John Moravec