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| Running notes on the future of e-learning | | A few running notes from the panel on the future of e-learning, here at the D2L user’s conference.
Note: Next time I should be ready to use CoverItLive or another live blogging tool.
Stephen Downes talks about open educational resources.
GNU license
Creative Commons
http://creativecommons.org
attribution, non-commercial, no-derivatives, share-alike.
David Wiley OPL
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 | Teachable Moment | Blogger | Instructional technology research and news from Trey Martindale
Trey's E-Learning Trey Martindale on e-learning, openness, environments, and other fun. |
| DespairWear | | Next time you’re off to a pointless meeting, or team-building exercise, consider these delicious motivational t-shirts:
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 | Teachable Moment | Blogger | Instructional technology research and news from Trey Martindale
E-Learning Inquiry What Trey Martindale is Learning about E-Learning |
| DespairWear | | Next time you’re off to a pointless meeting, or team-building exercise, consider these delicious motivational t-shirts:
DespairWear [..] Read complete article |  | Published 14-Jul-2008 by Trey Martindale in news Read 2 times |
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 | Teachable Moment | Blogger | Instructional technology research and news from Trey Martindale
Trey's E-Learning Trey Martindale on e-learning, openness, environments, and other fun. |
| PIDT 2008 photos | | I haven’t posted much about the recent PIDT (Professors of Instructional Design and Technology) retreat in Memphis last month, but here are some photos to give you an idea about the beautiful campsite, and who was there. The website also has quite a bit from the retreat including live blogging, audio, session notes, contact lists, [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 20-Jun-2008 by Trey Martindale in news Read 1 times |
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 | Teachable Moment | Blogger | Instructional technology research and news from Trey Martindale
E-Learning Inquiry What Trey Martindale is Learning about E-Learning |
| PIDT 2008 photos | | I haven’t posted much about the recent PIDT (Professors of Instructional Design and Technology) retreat in Memphis last month, but here are some photos to give you an idea about the beautiful campsite, and who was there. The website also has quite a bit from the retreat including live blogging, audio, session notes, contact lists, [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 20-Jun-2008 by Trey Martindale in news Read 8 times |
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 | Teachable Moment | Blogger | Instructional technology research and news from Trey Martindale
Trey's E-Learning Trey Martindale on e-learning, openness, environments, and other fun. |
 | Teachable Moment | Blogger | Instructional technology research and news from Trey Martindale
E-Learning Inquiry What Trey Martindale is Learning about E-Learning |
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Gossip, news and leaks for obsessive gamers Kotaku As if you don't waste enough of your time in a gamer's haze, here's Kotaku: a gamer's guide that goes beyond the press release. Gossip, cheats, criticism, design, nostalgia, pred |
| Netflix player hits the streets for $100 with unlimited downloads | | Yeah, you read that one correctly. Netflix has just released their oft-rumored set-top box, and from the looks of things they have a real stunner on their hands. The new hardware, manufactured by Roku, is a diminutive, fanless box that sports a HDMI and optical outputs alongside the standard component cables. The player is designed [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 20-May-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 6 times |
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| Netflix player hits the streets for $100 with unlimited downloads | | Yeah, you read that one correctly. Netflix has just released their oft-rumored set-top box, and from the looks of things they have a real stunner on their hands. The new hardware, manufactured by Roku, is a diminutive, fanless box that sports a HDMI and optical outputs alongside the standard component cables. The player is designed [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 20-May-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 5 times |
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| Carl Icahn begins proxy bid for Yahoo | | Yahoo, fresh off the Microsoft rollercoaster, is about to find itself in the midst of yet another takeover bid. Carl Icahn, the world’s 46th richest man, is about to begin a proxy bid for the internet giant. The mogul has nominated a board of 10 people to replace the current Yahoo board of advisers. In [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 15-May-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 7 times |
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| CBS to Acquire CNET for $1.8 Billion | | CBS is taking aim at the young demographic as they prepare to shell out a whopping $1.8 billion in the acquisition of CNET Networks. The hefty sum amounts to $11.50 per share, a 44% premium over CNET’s closing price on the day of the announcement. JANA Partners, a major stakeholder in CNET, may be left [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 15-May-2008 by Zach Epstein in news Read 6 times |
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| Opera Mini 4.1 hits the streets | | Over the last several years, Opera Mini has emerged as the browser of choice for anyone not running an iPhone. The software’s combination of extreme compatibility, stability, and speed have propelled it to the forefront of the mobile browsing world, with many companies now choosing to pre-install the software on their handsets, often at the [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 13-May-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 6 times |
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| Now Easier Than Ever to Get Your Fat on While Driving | | That’s right people, you’re looking at history right here. It’s time to sit back in admiration and just watch the design awards start rolling in. If there is just one truth that is absolutely indisputable, it’s the fact that Americans are in dire need of a way to get fat and calories crammed into their [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 11-May-2008 by Zach Epstein in news Read 6 times |
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| Guitar Hero: On Tour Now Available for Pre-order | | All you Guitar Hero fanatics out there will be happy to know that we’re one step closer to D-day and now you can guarantee that you’re one of the first people to get your hands on the upcoming new release. On Tour, the first Guitar Hero game for Nintendo DS, is now available for pre-order [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 10-May-2008 by Zach Epstein in news Read 4 times |
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| Samsung announces wireless HDMI option for HDTVs | | Samsung’s HDTV lineup just got a whole lot more appealing. The company has announced a new add-on option to some of their higher-end HDTVs that will bring wireless HDMI to your living room. The option, which should run about $800 when it becomes available, will be built in the the back of the units, allowing [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 07-May-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 2 times |
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| Casio launches G-Shock for your feminine side | | Whether you’re a woman looking for a stylish bit of high-techerry to adorn wear, or a dude with a freakishly skinny wrist, we think you should take note of these new watches from Casio. The "lighter side" of the G-Shock line is now complete, with these BG-2000/2001 giving you a bit of style. According [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 01-May-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 7 times |
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| CompUSA to re-open?sort of | | The death of CompUSA last year was a sad day for fan boys of the big box retailer (yes, there were a few). Unfortunately, tough times and even tougher competition forced the big chain into bankruptcy after a long, illustrious career of low prices and poor customer service. It seems, however, that we haven’t seen [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 26-Apr-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 5 times |
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| Amazon Kindle back in stock | | After an extended stay on the "back order" list, the Amazon Kindle has returned to the virtual stock shelves at Amazon.com. The company’s revolutionary E-Book reader has been notoriously hard to get ahold of since it was launched, with Jeff Bezos issuing a personal apology to those that have been waiting so patiently for their [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 21-Apr-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 3 times |
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| Skype to offer unlimited international calling for $9.95 | | Amidst rumors of parent company Ebay’s desire to pawn them off on the highest bidder, Skype appears to be cruising along without a care in the world. The company had a successful first quarter, and is about to offer a new plan that could attract even more subscribers. Beginning today, anyone so inclined can sign [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 21-Apr-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 6 times |
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| AT&T?s Microsoft Surface hands on | | Right on schedule, AT&T has unleashed the beast that is the Microsoft Surface on an unsuspecting public. Thanks to a BGR tipster, we’ve got some hands-on pictures of one of the first machines to hit the streets. Nothing unexpected here, but it is an excellent demonstration of some of the practical applications of this giant [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 18-Apr-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 6 times |
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| Virgin Mobile facing more problems | |
As we’ve seen a number of smaller carriers and MVNO’s close their doors over the last 12 months, it’s clear that things aren’t so easy for the little guys in the American wireless business. The most recent carrier facing a bit of trouble looks to be Virgin Mobile. A recently leaked internal document reveals that [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 17-Apr-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 5 times |
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| Colorware announces custom Sony PSP | | Colorware has just announced that they will be offering custom colorization services for the Sony PSP. Available immediately, anyone interested has the option of sending in their existing unit, or purchasing a fresh one directly from Colorware. Sending in your current PSP will run you $99, while a newly colorized unit starts at $269. What [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 16-Apr-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 3 times |
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| GrandCentral goes dead | | This isn’t good, folks. GrandCentral is one of Google’s most innovative offerings. Their "One Number for Life" service provides you with a single phone number that you can route to any combination of land lines, cell phones, and more. It’s a fantastic way to provide people with a single number to contact you without giving [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 13-Apr-2008 by Joshua Karp in news Read 3 times |
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| ?Amazon Tax? Soon to Become Reality in New York | | It was only a matter of time before states began making moves to level the retail playing field when it comes to online stores. Barring "campaign support" from brick and mortar establishments, this of course has less to do with fair trade and more to do with squeezing cash from every possible avenue. Brainchild of [...] [..] Read complete article |  | Published 12-Apr-2008 by Zach Epstein in news Read 6 times |
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