#GetaClue

With the constant and rapidly changing technological world, how is anyone supposed to keep up? Is it possible to avoid being an index finger texting, flip phone using parent in my children’s generation? Or will I eventually fall behind and out of touch with reality? It’s mind blowing to imagine all of the advances technology is capable of making in just a few, brief years (or days). New apps, smart phones, transportation methods, gaming systems, communication and medical advances, the possibilities are endless.  In the “Art of Social Media,” Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick explain a couple ways to stay current with technology and appropriate on social media.

When it comes to emerging technology, the best place to start is right where you are. Unless you were born under a rock, we all have Internet access at home. This is all you need to read and research about new inventions and advances in technology. Websites like Engadget.com or even the Wall Street Journal provide descriptions of new consumer tech. Also, be willing to try new technologies for yourself. No one wants to spend money on a gadget they don’t like, so be sure to talk to friends and read consumer reviews online for feedback. As you’re exploring new platforms you’re likely to come across posts you don’t agree with, but the Internet does not revolve around you. It’s always best not to act like a guru if you aren’t one, especially on social media. It’s a never-ending learning process that we’re all trying to catch up with.

Kawasaki and Fitzpatrick point out, “No matter how smart you are, best practices always change… Therefore, everyone needs to keep experimenting.”