ED Tech Needs ENERGY!

Energy is basic requirement for all life, and it is part of the fabric of the universe. It seems to me that research and practical application of micro-production of energy receives the short shrift in discussions about technology in education. This may be the one area of technology where the first adopters may have issues.

There are organic based energy microproduction units, and there are designs and prototypes for mini-solar panels that can be part of your clothing. I think that all people who use technology, especially web2.0 tech, including such tech gear as: cell phones, tablets, and handhelds, need to be more in tuned with sustainable energy production.

Here is what I propose to the researchers and clothing manufacturers: Put various types of energy microproduction units on our clothes, especially outer wear.

If I had a microproduction on my clothing unit today, my digital camera wouldn't have run out of energy and die. I had to replace the battery, and recharge the old one. This means that I cannot reuse this battery for at least 24 hours.

I know this research exists, and I know that we need its practical application in our lives now.