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I will analyze three common strands of current thought about education and the Internet. First is the idea that the instant availability of information online makes the memorization of facts unnecessary or less necessary. Second is the celebration of the virtues of collaborative learning as superior to outmoded individual learning. And third is the insistence that lengthy, complex books, which constitute a single, static, one-way conversation with an individual, are inferior to knowledge co-constructed by members of a group

Great article that paints our current educational direction toward trivia vs. deep understanding

Not Even Past provides current historical writing to a popular audience. For history buffs who want reading recommendations and short, interesting, digestible stories every day, the website offers a meaningful, dynamic, and ongoing conversation about History in the form of text, audio, and video histories on subjects that span the globe. The site is designed for anyone who is interested in history, from an avid reader of history to a history film aficionado

December 15, 2010 Good summary of current law + proposed Bill C-32

This article examines current developments in the field of CAI. The field of CAI has been driven by two major recent developments. One being the technological possibilities in the software field commonly referred to as "Web 2.0". The other being a strategic paradigm shift from closed to open innovation in many companies. Both developments lead to a new form of CAI which have been analyzed in detail and named Open CAI 2.0. This paper discusses the benefits and challenges for software providers and users arising from this new evolutionary step of CAI

Trakqr is a superb QR code creating site which is currently in Beta. You can create dynamic codes which you can update and redirect with the same printed barcode. Really useful if you want the same code for each new blog post. Encode web links, tweets, map addresses, an email and more. Get analytics for each code. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

A lovely little program that lets you record and play mouse and keyboard actions. Great it you currently repeat the same actions again and again. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

This tutorial by Zachary Zawarski explains "how to create a map with custom locations that you can publish on your website" (¶1). "The greatest benefit of this tool is that current entries can be edited and new entries can be added to the map through the Google spreadsheet without having to update the map's code..." (¶2, retrieved 2011.09.07). Thanks to Denise Krebs for pointing it out, and demonstrating how to do it in a recorded RSCON3 session (Elluminate recording entitled: Where in the world? Or, adding a directory map using a spreadsheet to your wiki.  For more info., please see her blog posts: http://mrsdkrebs.edublogs.org/2011/07/28/posting-a-directory-map-at-rscon3/ http://mrsdkrebs.edublogs.org/2011/08/06/mapping-our-connections-my-rscon3-session/

"Hobnox is an online entertainment and publishing platform, a network for creatives and their fans...Hobnox combines the best of current web entertainment with the newest technological possibilities of the internet to create fascinating opportunities for both artists and audiences."

Overweight and obesity are sure to increase the problems and, consequently, has grown exponentially in weight loss. Currently, a number of products and services, fitness weight loss pills, creams and surgeries. All claim to help people lose weight. In this article, however, focus less on the traditional and the only way to resolve the problem by using techniques of hypnosis o lose extra weight forever.

Here's our new program page on Facebook.  I am updating this page regularly with information for anyone interested in e-learning and online teaching best practices.  You don't have to be a current or former student to take advantage of the information and connections found here.  I do ask you to 'Like' this page if you find it useful.   (Try it! You'll Like It!)

An exciting site currently in beta with augmented reality phonic flash card. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

So, just what can you expect from Apple's next big cat, and is it worth your time upgrading from your current version? Let's find out.

A collective (social) and currently growing compilation explaining and illustrating how educators can use online data-collection forms both in and outside the classroom

Everyone has heard of Flickr, but are you using it in your classroom. It you are searching for a photo of a place, Flickr is often better than a search engine. There are so many different ways this amazing resource can be used in a classroom. It's always the first site I look at when starting a geography/history/current affairs lesson, as there are very few places on this planet where a tourist hasn't been and snapped. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Photos+&+Images

"millions of students use EasyBib monthly to cite and doucment the best sources used in their research. We've now made these sources searchable. What you cite, others can search. It's a viruous cycle that improves research for all" on webpage. it is currently in BETA

IJSRD Journal is a leading e-journal, under which we are encouraging and exploring newer ideas of current trends in Engineering and Science by publishing papers containing pure knowledge. The Journal is started with noble effort to help the researchers in their work and also to share knowledge and research ideas.

New, click-and-drag animation creation tool. Currently in beta and requiring invitation for access.

Email marketing has become a vital tool for business ever since the introduction of the internet to the world. Email marketing helps to Send emails with the purpose of improving the relationship of abusiness owner with its current or previous customers and to encourage customer reliability and repeat business. Send emails with the objective of attaining new customers or compelling current customers to buy something instantly.

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