Screencasting tools are available both as desktop applications (Free and commercial) and web-based services. The good news is that there are a growing number of screencasting tools that are completely free to use; some do not even require a registration
Blekko, The “Slashtag” Search Engine, Goes Live
Blekko, the long anticipated search engine founded by Rich Skrenta, has finally opened to the public. The service offers an interesting way to “slash” or create specialty search engines for any topic, along with new features the company hopes will …
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LearnBoost: Free Online Teacher Gradebook With Lots Of Features
Teachers know that managing a class is no small task. They have to manage grades, rosters, and at times, even seating arrangements. LearnBoost is a website that tries to merge all these features into an online interface, with a focus
W3C Announces MathML 3, New Standards for Math on the Web
W3C has announced the third version of its standards for the inclusion of mathematical expressions in Web pages. MathML (Mathematical Markup Language) is aimed to make math on the Web more accessible and more international.
http://www.readwriteweb.com/hack/2010/10/w3c-announces-mathml-3-new-sta.php…
The Super-Secret, Never-Before-Revealed Guide to Web 2.0 in the Classroom
8 easy steps to put even your most reluctant faculty on the pathway to social media mastery.
Introducing the Public Preview of Project ROME, a Content Creation and Publishing Tool for Virtually Anyone
Adobe has just released Project ROME, an all-in-one content creation and publishing application for use at home, work or school. It is intended for virtually anyone who wants to add the power of video, audio, photos, graphics, text or animation
6 Free Sites for Creating Your Own Comics
Comic strip enthusiasts who want funny but don’t care about pretty drawing can have their strips, those who want artistry have theirs, and even those with very specific tastes can find something just right. The best part about these developments
100 Incredibly Useful YouTube Channels for Teachers
For teachers hoping to infuse multimedia into their classrooms, YouTube makes for an excellent starting point. Plenty of universities, nonprofits, organizations, museums and more post videos for the cause of education both in and out of schools. The following list
Lessons I Learned about Web 2.0 Technology Working with College Students
Some interesting views on how to use Technology with college students by Jacob Gutnicki.
http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2010/10/lessons-i-learned-about-web-20.html
The (Very) Unofficial Facebook Privacy Guide
This handy guide outlines everything you could ever want to know about locking down your privacy on Facebook, and a few things you probably didn’t even know you wanted to know.
If you use Facebook you should read this guide,
… If you use Facebook you should read this guide,
Over 10 Million Students Now Use Google Apps for Education
Just about four years ago, Google launched Apps for Education – a version of Google’s online productivity tools (including Gmail and Google Docs) that is geared towards K12 schools and colleges. Now, Google just announced, there are over 10 million
BigBlueButton: A Free, Open Source Videoconferencing Platform
BigBlueButton enables universities and colleges to deliver a high quality learning experience to remote students, for free.
ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology 2010
Since 2004, the annual ECAR (EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research) study of undergraduate students and information technology has sought to shed light on how information technology affects the college experience.
http://www.educause.edu/Resources/ECARStudyofUndergraduateStuden/217333