“Soundings,” a best practices network for pedagogical technology at UTA, came about as a result of discussions I have had with many of its now-authors—talks which highlighted for me the need for an electronic space where we might reflect on the deeper questions of technology in teaching, learning, and education.

Watching the creative practice of Gina Thames, Chris Conway, Lana Rings, Blake Carpenter, Peggy Semingson, Carolyn Guertin, and so many others on campus has been and is a constant joy for me. What better than to ask them, and all of you as readers, to reflect on their practice? So that is just what I did. And with the expert help of Scott Massey in shaping and making this space functional, you are now about to enter one of the most fascinating digital gatherings I can imagine.

And so, as any good host would, I stand here at the virtual door, greeting all of our invited and occasional authors and readers to this space. Now, on to the digital hors d’oeuvres and main courses….