Bryan Alexander (2) (1967–)

This book first surveys the current rising trends in academia and then engages in imaginative forecasting of what might lie ahead. The early chapters gather trends into related groups and gives truly countless examples of current events that might indicate a possible future. After this, somewhat overwhelming, exercise, the author aggregates some leading trends into a potential future college campus and takes the reader on little visits. What has changed? What is the same?

I found this book show more useful for awakening broad future thoughts while remaining grounded in the present. Although several of the projected futures seemed laughably unlikely, it's still a helpful exercise to envision what steps we can take now to head towards an ideal outcome. show less

Bryan Alexander is a born teacher, born storyteller, an online veteran, and a wonderfully readable writer: a perfect formula for a book about digital storytelling. Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or a citizen interested in the ways digital media are transforming the age old craft of storytelling, this book is for you.

Worth checking this book out if you are serious about creating digital content. Learning how to weave audio, video and text together to create a compelling narrative is becoming an essential part of the media and entertainment landscape. www.tellingdigitalstories.com

If you are into education and you have not heard of Bryan Alexander, you should check him out. I have been reading what he has written for years. Alexander is a futurist who focused on higher education. I have been impressed with his insights. Once I discovered that he wrote a book that focused on higher education, I knew that I needed to read it. Lots of interesting perspectives in Academia Next: The Futures of Higher Education. Read more