Inside a Cyber Studio: Kevin Honeycutt

Due to the popular response I've decided to issue two columns a week instead of one. I will post one at the beginning (monday/tuesday) of the week and then one at the end (friday). Otherwise, it would just take to long to get through all of them.
Keep in mind the questions might change from time to time (especially as technology changes), and I'm looking to provide other formats as well (audio/video).

I hope you all find this to be a fun/exciting journey as we get to learn a bit more about each other and why we love technology & education.

Kevin Honeycutt
Blog: http://kevinhoneycutt.org/

1. Where do you live? US, Hutchinson, KS
2. How long have you been working w/ technology/education? 6 years
3. What OS/platform do you use for your work? Mac
4. What is your favorite Web 2.0/21st Century tool and why? Plurk
   Because it allows people to build easy, collaborative networks that lend themselves to deep conversations.
   
5. What is the biggest misconception about technology? That it alone can make things better. It's the right symbiosis between technology and people that provides opportunities for great advancement.
6. What are the biggest hurdles you face as a technology educator? Helping people find a workable path to getting where they want to go. Every situation is different and often an outsider sometimes has a good chance of getting cooperation going between teachers, leaders and tech directors. It takes cooperation and understanding to move forward.
7. What has been your biggest success in technology integration? My ArtSnacks network has been a labor of love and a success for the schools and teachers who use it. It is my petri dish for experimenting with mentored educational networks. (http://artsnacks.org)
8. What has been your biggest setback in technology integration? Getting out of step with other teachers and tech support as I pursued my goals. Communication is important and people must know why you want to do things. The human factor and misunderstanding can cause as many breakdowns as a defective motherboard!
9. Who/what has been your biggest inspiration in technology/education? Ian Jukes inspired me when I was a young teacher. I have never forgotten his passion and I continue to be inspired by him.
10. Where do you see technology integration heading in the future? End user empowerment and self-directed staff development. I think we're heading to a place where educators collaborate and learn together and tech support collaborates closely with self-empowered, techknowledgeable end users.

Fun

1. What is your favorite book? Prince of Tides
2. What is your favorite movie? Princess Bride

Next on Cyber Studio: Brian Mckee