Commentary on web development, instructional design, and life as I know it near Lawrence, Kansas.

Introduction

My name is Aaron Sumner. I've been developing applications and content for the web since 1994, particularly for education-related projects. In my current role at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning I manage web and educational technology research and development. On the side I enjoy photography, baseball, college basketball, music and bowling.

Projects

Everyday Rails Testing with RSpec is my first book! Learn how to test your Rails applications the way I did. Get early access now for only $9.
Stratepedia makes useful technology for Strategic Instruction. I contribute a great deal to a blog there as well.
Everyday Rails is a blog for people who need to build stuff with Rails and get on to their next project.
Sound Refound is an online gallery of promotional flyers for concerts. I've collected these over the years, primarily in the Lawrence, Kansas, and Seattle, Washington areas.
Rock Chalk Nation is a convenient collection of headlines from Kansas Jayhawks-related news sources. I made it to be useful to me; perhaps you'll find it handy as well.
Kansas Road Trips is a travel blog of sorts for anyone interested in exploring the nooks and crannies of the Sunflower State.

Recent Posts

May 03, 2012 What I'm up to, the spring 2012 edition Projects, Rails, and Publishing
March 04, 2012 Spring is springing in Jefferson County Photography and Kansas
February 15, 2012 Returing to Redmine: Suggestions for better workflows and productivity Project Management and Work
February 11, 2012 Breaking the Page: A Book Report Reading
December 17, 2011 Ten Photo Assignments: A Book Report Reading and Photography
December 01, 2011 December 2011 reading list Reading
November 07, 2011 Reflections on Ruby Midwest 2011 Ruby and Programming
October 26, 2011 O'Reilly Master Class: Leading and Managing Breakthrough Projects Video (a book report) Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Work
September 12, 2011 Living in the Sunflower State Kansas and Photography
August 16, 2011 Test-Driven Infrastructure with Chef: A Book Report Ruby and Infrastructure