Technology, Entertainment and Design: TED and TEDxSMU
TED, which stands for, Technology, Entertainment and Design has changed how we view the world. Today over 1,700 talks are available online.
Free Press Is an American Right
Free press is being challenged under today's governmental administration. The Society of Professional Journalists and several other journalism groups believe our government is guilty of “politically driven suppression of the news”.
The Legacy of Peter Drucker: The Father of Modern Management
Peter F. Drucker, hailed by Business Week, as "the man who invented management," influenced countless leaders through his writing, teaching and consulting. The author of 39 books, Drucker’s work inspired leaders and managers across all industries in both the public and private sector. Drucker was driven by an insatiable curiosity of the world around him and a deep desire to make the world a better place. In 2002, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. https://frtvvideo.s3.amazonaws.com/frtv/wp-content/uploads/2100/2126.m4v If video doesn't play correctly, open it here. The organization and practice of management today is derived largely from [...]
Another Debt Crisis: Student Loans
The student debt crisis has affected many Americans. Student loans have quadrupled in the last 8 years. Delinquency rates are high and millions of American students are facing massive debt and liability.
Income Inequality
Income inequality is growing and it is one of the most debated public policy, social-political challenges today. Yet, economists are divided as to whether income inequality is negative or positive.
Home Rule: Good or Bad for Dallas ISD?
Dallas ISD has agreed to explore the possibility of allowing home-rule. In this episode we are joined by panelists discussing this controversial issue.
Net Neutrality: What Is It and Why Should I Care?
Net neutrality rules prevent ISPs like Verizon, AT&T and others from blocking or discriminating against certain online services.
The Impact of Technology on Higher Education: A Brave New World – Part Two
Is technology changing how students learn - for the better? Sal Khan's Khan Academy, made an impact on the way students are being educated today. New ways of learning are challenging the traditional higher education model! Join us May 18th, for a look at the pros and cons, with guests: Adam Brackin, PhD: Research Assistant Professor, Arts and Technology, UT Dallas Marjorie Hass, PhD: President, Austin College Toni Portmann: CEO, Lockin Left to Right: Adam Brackin, PhD, Niki McCuistion, Toni Portmann, Dennis McCuistion and Marjorie Hass, PhD The traditional classroom model of students facing forward as a professor lectures [...]
The Impact of Technology on Higher Education: A Brave New World – Part One
Today's students are prepared to live and work in a digital world and have different learning expectations as a result.
Bioterrorism: Weapons of Mass Destruction?
Bioterrorism is a silent killer. It's an insidious weapon of mass destruction; a silent attack we may not even be aware of which can lead to illness, death and vast social disruption.