Stephen Downes

Here are the things George Couros says they should have before they leave high school "to help create opportunities for themselves":

• a social network with other people in their field of choice
• a digital portfolio
• an "about.me" page

I get the general idea, and support it, but I think the description is way too narrow. I'd rather see people have much more than an about.me page and personal portfolio - I think they should have a wider online presence with credentials, tools, artifacts, and whatever else they need. The same with a social network - but not just a 'social network' but wide-ranging interactions with people inside and outside their own field.