This reading list is important. In fact, I believe that the key to any writing, blog or otherwise, is the bibliography that comes with it. That’s why I am making mine public with all of the books that I have read since the inception of this writing. There is, however, one flaw with this writing list. I push myself to read a minimum of 10 technology and education related articles per day. Though I can try to include them on this list, it is virtually impossible; therefore, I will only be including articles as footnotes in the individual posts.
Should you ever want to engage in conversation over one (or more) of these books it would be my pleasure as I love nothing more than to critique research and discuss opinions. Please feel free to e-mail me.
Bauerlein, M. (2008). The dumbest generation: How the digital age stupefies young Americans and jeopardizes our future (Or, don’t trust anyone under 30) (1 ed.). New York: Tarcher.
Christensen, C. M. (1999). The innovator’s dilemma: When new technologies cause great firms to fail. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Business School Press.
Collins, A., & Halverson, R. (2009). Rethinking education in the age of technology: The digital revolution and schooling in America. New York: Teachers College Press.
Colvin, G. (2010). Talent is overrated: What really separates world-class performers from everybody else. New York: Portfolio Trade.
Godin, S. (2010). Linchpin: Are you indispensable?. Ottawa: Portfolio Hardcover.
Homer-Dixon, T. (2008). The upside of down: Catastrophe, creativity, and the renewal of civilization (1 ed.). Washington, DC: Island Press.
Jarvis, J. (2009). What would google do? New York: Collins Business.
Lehrer, J. (2008). Proust was a neuroscientist (1 ed.). New York: Mariner Books.
Pink, D. H. (2009). Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us. New York: Riverhead Hardcover.
Restak, R. (2010). Think smart: A neuroscientist’s prescription for improving your brain’s performance. Boston: Riverhead Trade.
Shapiro, R. J. (2009). Futurecast: How superpowers, populations, and globalization will change your world by the year 2020. New York, New York: St. Martin’s Griffin.
Shenk, D. (2010). The genius in all of us: Why everything you’ve been told about genetics, talent, and IQ is wrong. New York: Doubleday.
Zhao, Y. (2009). Catching up or leading the way: American education in the age of globalization. Alexandria, VA: Association For Supervision & Curriculum Development.
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I reviewed Grown Up Digital, which is Tapscott’s answer to Bauerlein. As much as I like Tapscott’s book and his optimism, which is as refreshing as Seth Godin’s, I remain challenged by Bauerlein. The sense that I get from Bauerlein (and Neil Postman for that matter) is that we’re going to have an aliterate generation on our hands. There’s too much skimming and not enough deep meditative reading going on.
Excellent book list. Love love love book lists.
Ben,
I feel the same way about Bauerlein. I also find some fault with some of the research that he uses specifically in his discussion of Bibliophiles in Chapter 2. I never give very much merit to people who use NAEP data because districts are permitted to opt out of the testing if they forgo their funding. Since this number is based on a district’s District Factor Group (SES), the more affluent communities can elect to not take the tests. This eliminates a group of students that frequently ranks the highest in academic achievement.
I have to read Tapscott still. I’m going through Godin’s most recent book now, and then plan on reading “Readicide” by Gallagher. Let me know if you have any other recommendations. I read incessantly.
Hi Aaron,
Great reading list (I’ve read a lot of these). Have you read Ken Robinson’s The Element? It’s mostly the same as his TED talk but still a very good read.
What do you use to keep track of your reading? I’m using LibraryThing but have read some good things about GoodReads. I’m starting a book club with a few friends and am looking for a good book site to be able to share discussions.
Randall,
I haven’t read The Element, but I do plan to. I don’t use any of the sites either to keep track. I tend to just go “old school” and keep a separate page on my blog for books I really like. The rest I don’t post. This page is constantly updated, but I’ll work on making something more modern. Let me know which one you decide on so I can be sure to look into some options.
Thanks!