Presentation of the Week: Transforming Learning Through Analytics
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Presentation of the Week: Open Education: The University and the Commons
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7 Ways Universities Are Using Facebook as a Marketing Tool
Facebook is the most prevalent social media tool in higher education — 98% of the universities in the study said they had a presence there. Here are seven ways schools are leveraging Facebook.
http://mashable.com/2011/10/17/facebook-marketing-colleges-universities/…
Dropbox: The Inside Story Of Tech’s Hottest Startup
Learn more about one of the greatest cloud-based storage services.
Facebook for Educators: A Concise Guide
This guide hopes to lighten the burden of new technology by offering clear explanations about Facebook in education. The information in this guide can help teachers turn the challenges of social media into opportunities that benefit them and their students.…
Google Docs Revamps Presentations, Adds 50 New Features
Google just introduced a new version of its Googlde Docs presentations Web app. The app has more than 50 new features. Learn more about them.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/242121/google_docs_revamps_presentations_adds_50_new_features.html…
Freeing the LMS: Pearson announced a free cloud-based LMS
In a move that could shake the e-learning industry, Pearson unveiled a new learning management system that colleges will be able to use for free, without having to pay any of the licensing or maintenance costs normally associated with the …
Create Strong Passwords using your Favorite Song
Google today launched a new microsite – Good to Know – with tons of useful advice on how you can keep yourself safe on the Internet. One idea I particularly liked is that you can create strong but memorable passwords
… How to Create your own Google Maps
There are many scenarios where you may want to build your own maps. Let’s now look at some of the best online tools that make it easy for us to create custom maps in the browser without requiring any programming …
32 Places to Find Images for Use Online
The images you select and where you choose to find them will vary depending upon their application. There are enough different types of image sites out there to find exactly what you need.
39 Sites For Using iPads in the Classroom
A great list of resources for using iPads in the classroom!
Apple TV may revolutionize the use of a teacher iPad in the classroom!
There is so much potential with wireless AirPlay, iPad 2, and Apple TV. Also, don’t forget, imagine the amount of money that you can save by not purchasing Interactive Whiteboards and Document Cameras!
http://www.iear.org/iear/2011/10/17/apple-tv-may-revolutionize-the-use-of-a-teacher-ipad-in-the.html…
Universities must rethink their approach to student digital literacy
The emphasis should be on building digital communication skills so that students can share and develop their ideas and aspirations online, says Dr Abhay Adhikari.
How To Prepare Your Laptop For A Case Of Theft
The great risk that comes with all portable devices is theft. Not only do you risk losing an expensive piece of hardware, a stolen laptop also contains private and potentially confidential data, for example photos, personal data, work emails, and …
Interview with George Siemens (Athabasca University)
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