Enough already with the “young people know everything about technology” conversation! For years we have heard that young people growing up online find technology so easy and intuitive. Perhaps they were “born digital” as natives in Internet culture and adjust easily to constant upgrades and new apps; but most of the tools they master quickly are for personal entertainment. Older adults, with a lifetime of experience and knowledge, are willing to persevere toward critical thinking and I find them inspirational. Learning should be fun–true! But it also takes hard work sometimes.

Anyone who has explored virtual worlds has probably bumped into Selby “Thinkerer” Evans who is a virtual world champion for learning and building professional learning communities.

After a lifetime of school (teaching, serving as a librarian, and earning a PhD because I love school so much!), I am still learning from Selby who is turning 91 years of age today. What an amazing teacher! Happy 91st Birthday, Selby!