Many of us already know about Creative Commons content and how it works, but I found this presentation, with audio slidecast. It is well worth listening to the 20 minute slidecast that accompanies this presentation, it brings the static pages
Speak Foreign Languages with Google Translate
You can use the free Google Translate service to instantly translate text from one language to another and in some language pairs, you may even listen to the translated text.
http://www.labnol.org/internet/speak-foreign-languages/18288/
Educational possibilities for digital books
The arrival of digital books through Kindles, Sony e-Readers and the iPad raises all kinds of questions about the functions of digital books, given the possibilities for interaction. Some thought is being given to this at a general level; see
Import files from Dropbox into Moodle 2.0
Dropbox is really a convenient way to store and access your files from different computers in different locations. In Moodle 2.0 it is possible to import files you have in Dropox by choosing the Dropbox repository when you go to
What are your favorite free productivity applications for teachers?
A list focused on resources intended specifically for educators divided into categories.
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Introducing Google Ebooks
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The 3 Best Sites For Reliable Anti-Virus Software Reviews
Reviewing anti-virus software therefore requires that the software be tested against a wide range of viruses – and that’s something only a handful of websites do.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-sites-reliable-antivirus-software-reviews/
Take Notes & Annotate PDFs The Easy Way With Jarnal
Jarnal is an open-source note-taking and sketching application that you can run without installing it.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/notes-annotate-pdfs-easy-jarnal-crossplatform/
8 Ways Technology Is Improving Education
Technology is helping teachers to expand beyond linear, text-based learning and to engage students who learn best in other ways. Its role in schools has evolved from a contained “computer class” into a versatile learning tool that could change how
Hate PowerPoint? Here Are 5 Web-based Alternatives
For the most part, the alternatives offer similar functionality to PowerPoint, sometimes more, sometimes less. One obvious advantage to Web-based presentations is that they’re stored in the cloud, eliminating the potential for nightmare scenarios involving lost or corrupted thumb drives.
The Rise of Personal Networks Over Social Networks
When you think social media you think openness, inclusive communities and platforms that know no boundaries. You think Facebook. But are we starting to reach a point where we’re looking for more personal networks, smaller and more closed communities
The First Unofficial Guide to Dropbox
Dropbox acts as a “magic pocket” which is always with you and contains whatever you place in it. Put a file into your Dropbox and it’s on all of your computers and mobile devices, really handy if you own multiple
Try DROPitTOme to Collect Assignments Online
DROPitTOme is a free service that works with Drop Box to allow people to upload files to your Drop Box account without giving them access to the contents of your Drop Box account. For those not familiar with Drop Box
Open University chooses Moodle 2.0 as their LMS of the future
The Open University, after commissioning a survey of the alternative/rival LMSs available, has decided to continue using Moodle as it’s primary Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) moving forward and is now planning it’s site wide upgrade which will be a several