He is an Educational Technology doctoral student at Arizona State University who is interested in the design, research, and use of educational innovations. Currently, his work focuses on mobile, game-based, and global learning, interactive mixed-reality systems, and innovation adoption. John's blog, which provides articles, tutorials, reviews, perspectives, and news relevant to technology and education, is available from http: //www.johnmquick.com. In his spare time, John enjoys photography, nature, and travel.