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Paul Beaufait

Home | Usability.gov - 22 views

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    "Usability.gov is a one-stop source for government web designers to learn how to make websites more usable, useful, and accessible. The site addresses a broad range of factors that go into web design and development" (Enhancing the User Experience, ¶1, retrieved 2011.09.09
Ted Curran

[Must Read!] Advice for Small Schools on the LMS Selection Process | e-Literate - 0 views

  • Migration is inevitable:
  • Migration can be an opportunity:
  • All of these systems are pretty good: It’s easy to get worried about making a “wrong” decision and picking the “inferior” product. The truth of the matter is that, given the needs of your institution (both present and foreseeable future), any of the major systems available in the US that I have some familiarity with (ANGEL, Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Moodle, and Sakai) will provide you with adequate functionality.
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  • Accept the possibility that you may have Stockholm Syndrome:
  • If you are an LMS support person, then it is likely that you are too close to the day-to-day operations to have good perspective on all aspects of how well your current system is meeting your school’s needs. Make sure you get input from people with a broad range of experiences, roles, and perspectives.
  • All of these systems are pretty bad:
  • all of these systems will probably fare pretty well. But part of that is because our expectations are low. The state of the art in LMS design is frankly not great.
  • Having a system with 39,000 seldom-used features that require a course to learn how to use is not as valuable to you as having a system with 39 features that most people will find useful and can figure out how to use on their own.
  • You may not be a good judge of usability:
  • a system seems easy to use once you know how to use it.
  • Your current faculty LMS heroes may be the worst judges of usability: There is nobody on your campus more likely to have Stockholm Syndrome than the faculty member who taught her first online class using your current LMS, has never used anything different, and has devoted literally hundreds of hours to optimising her course—squeezing every ounce of value out your current system by exploiting every weird little feature and even figuring out how to turn a couple of a couple of bugs to her advantage. There are ways in which her perspective will be extremely valuable to you (which I’ll get to shortly), but judging usability is not one of them.
  • Somebody who has taught using multiple LMS’s could be a good judge of usability: Faculty members who have taught using 2 or 3 (or more) LMS’s generally have some sense of what differences between platforms really matter and what differences don’t in a practical sense.
  • The quality of the support vendor is almost certainly more important than the quality of the software:
  • Don’t assume that you know what the deal is with open source:
  • Your relationship with your LMS is not that different than your relationship with GMail or Yahoo! Mail. It’s hosted on somebody else’s servers; you don’t know anything about the details of the software—the programming langauge it’s written in, how much of it is open source, what the architecture is, what hardware it runs on, etc.—and you don’t care.
  • What matters to you is that the thing that appears in your web browser works reliably and does what you need it to do. Go to the open source LMS support vendors. Tell them what your requirements and capabilities are. Either they will be able to meet your needs or they won’t. Don’t decide in advance of getting the facts.
  • Don’t worry too much about the long-term financial viability of the vendors:
J Black

Kindle, schmindle...I've got your $350 e-book reader right here | Digital City Podcast ... - 0 views

  • With all the buzz about Amazon's new Kindle 2, you'd think this revamped e-book reader was the most advanced piece of technology this side of designer babies. After all, for $359, you get a color screen, Wi-Fi and Web browsing, video playback, 60GB of storage, and a reasonably usable keyboard.
  • Not only is there a wide range of PC software available for buying and displaying e-books (and tons of free content as well), when you're done with all that highbrow readin', pop open a Web browser and rot your brain with some Hulu videos.
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    With all the buzz about Amazon's new Kindle 2, you'd think this revamped e-book reader was the most advanced piece of technology this side of designer babies. After all, for $359, you get a color screen, Wi-Fi and Web browsing, video playback, 60GB of storage, and a reasonably usable keyboard. Oh wait, you don't get any of that stuff. No, that's what $350 can get you if invested in even a low-end Netbook, such as the new 10-inch Acer Aspire One. Not only is there a wide range of PC software available for buying and displaying e-books (and tons of free content as well), when you're done with all that highbrow readin', pop open a Web browser and rot your brain with some Hulu videos.
elliswhite5

Buy Outlook Accounts - 100% Verified Accounts And Cheap Rate , - 0 views

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    Why purchase an Outlook account? There are numerous benefits to purchasing an Outlook account. Here are a few examples: Buy Outlook Accounts A personal email account is provided to you, which you can use for either personal or professional reasons. It allows you to access additional Microsoft goods and services including Office 365, One Drive, and Skype. Because Outlook features are updated frequently, you'll always have the most recent versions. In general, maintaining an Outlook account is a terrific way to keep organized and connected. It's ideal for both personal and business use, and new features are constantly being added. How is an Outlook account purchased? An Outlook account should be your top choice if you're looking for a new email address. This is why: Outlook has excellent usability. It's incredibly basic and straightforward to use, with a clear UI. A wide range of functions are available in Outlook. You may set up folders for your emails, for example. Outlook works seamlessly with the rest of Microsoft's offerings. You'll find using Outlook as your email client fairly simple if you already use programs like Word and Excel. Buy Outlook Accounts You can rely on Outlook. Your emails will always be sent on time, so you may have confidence in that. Outlook is unquestionably a wonderful choice if you're looking for a new email account. Buy Outlook Accounts How to open an Outlook account? Go the Outlook website and select "Sign up." Type in your contact details, such as your name, email address, and password. Choose the account type. Both personal and commercial accounts are available in Outlook. Type in your payment details. Both free and premium accounts are available in Outlook. After reviewing your data, click the "Sign up" option. https://outlook.live.com/owa/ You are now prepared to use Outlook! What benefits do Outlook accounts offer? A multitude of tools and advantages that come with an Outlook account can simplify your life
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    Why purchase an Outlook account? There are numerous benefits to purchasing an Outlook account. Here are a few examples: Buy Outlook Accounts A personal email account is provided to you, which you can use for either personal or professional reasons. It allows you to access additional Microsoft goods and services including Office 365, One Drive, and Skype. Because Outlook features are updated frequently, you'll always have the most recent versions. In general, maintaining an Outlook account is a terrific way to keep organized and connected. It's ideal for both personal and business use, and new features are constantly being added. How is an Outlook account purchased? An Outlook account should be your top choice if you're looking for a new email address. This is why: Outlook has excellent usability. It's incredibly basic and straightforward to use, with a clear UI. A wide range of functions are available in Outlook. You may set up folders for your emails, for example. Outlook works seamlessly with the rest of Microsoft's offerings. You'll find using Outlook as your email client fairly simple if you already use programs like Word and Excel. Buy Outlook Accounts You can rely on Outlook. Your emails will always be sent on time, so you may have confidence in that. Outlook is unquestionably a wonderful choice if you're looking for a new email account. Buy Outlook Accounts How to open an Outlook account? Go the Outlook website and select "Sign up." Type in your contact details, such as your name, email address, and password. Choose the account type. Both personal and commercial accounts are available in Outlook. Type in your payment details. Both free and premium accounts are available in Outlook. After reviewing your data, click the "Sign up" option. https://outlook.live.com/owa/ You are now prepared to use Outlook! What benefits do Outlook accounts offer? A multitude of tools and advantages that come with an Outlook account can simplify your life
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    Buy Outlook Accounts Introduction Dispatch is a pivotal part of professional and particular communication in the ultramodern world. While there are numerous different dispatch providers to choose from, Microsoft Outlook is one of the most popular and stoner-friendly options available. Then are just a many reasons why you should consider copping an Outlook account moment. First, Outlook integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft products, like Office and One Drive. This makes it a great option for those who formerly use other Microsoft products for work or academy. Second, Outlook offers a variety of features and customization options to make emailing as easy and effective as possible. Why purchase an Outlook account? There are numerous benefits to purchasing an Outlook account. Here are a few examples: Buy Outlook Accounts A personal email account is provided to you, which you can use for either personal or professional reasons. It allows you to access additional Microsoft goods and services including Office 365, One Drive, and Skype. Because Outlook features are updated frequently, you'll always have the most recent versions. In general, maintaining an Outlook account is a terrific way to keep organized and connected. It's ideal for both personal and business use, and new features are constantly being added. How is an Outlook account purchased? An Outlook account should be your top choice if you're looking for a new email address. This is why: Outlook has excellent usability. It's incredibly basic and straightforward to use, with a clear UI. A wide range of functions are available in Outlook. You may set up folders for your emails, for example. Outlook works seamlessly with the rest of Microsoft's offerings. You'll find using Outlook as your email client fairly simple if you already use programs like Word and Excel. Buy Outlook Accounts You can rely on Outlook. Your emails will always be sent on time, so you may have confidence in that. Outlook is
David McGavock

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - Assessment Rubrics - Kathy Schrock's Guide for Ed... - 42 views

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    "Now that we are using the Internet in the classroom to support instruction, it is important the area of assessment be addressed. One usable method for teachers is to provide a rubric for student use and for both formative and summative assessment purposes. Another is to provide some type of graphic organizer. Below you will find a collection of assessment rubrics and graphic organizers that may be helpful to you as you design your own. Let me know if you have one you would like to share! A book dealing with both the theoretical and practical design of rubrics is the ASCD publication, Assessing Student Outcomes: Performance Assessment Using the Dimensions of Learning Model. "
Janette Eade

Sharing knowledge is good: 2sparkley's LiveBinder Shelf - 49 views

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    A fantastic collection of resources collated in a very usable format.
Maggie Verster

Guidelines For Authors Of Learning Objects - 0 views

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    This guide explores the what, why and how of learning objects. It offers practical advice for designing for usability - and reusability; for keeping your learning objects learner-centered and learner-driven; for aligning with current metadata standards; and for making your objects accessible. It includes tips for "marketing" your finished work and points you to resources for follow-up information.
Dimitris Tzouris

Official Google Reader Blog: ​And now for something completely different - 21 views

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    Google Reader Play: Google's new toy seems to be aimed at tablet computers. Feel and usability on a touch screen seem to be the next step for Google.
Martin Burrett

Clockblock - Visual To-Do List - 0 views

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    A beautifully simple to do list site. Input your tasks and important thing appear large. The site uses HTML, so is usable across most devices. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools
officialunlock

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Pros and Cons of Using Animations in Web Design - 1 views

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    Subraa is an experienced and skilled freelance web designer Singapore who knows how to use animation without affecting the performance and usability of the website. In case you need an attractive and user-friendly web design then visit Subraa now!
mbarek Akaddar

30 Best Online Dictionaries and Thesauri - 18 views

  • 30 best online dictionaries, thesauri, and definition aggregators. Listings are judged by authority, coverage, usability, and utility.
Tero Toivanen

Usabilidad y ontologías: Nuevo paso en la evolución de la semweb de la mano d... - 0 views

  • Me entrevistaban el otro día acerca de la web 3.0, la web semántica y me resultaba difícil, a pesar de la experiencia en varios talleres sobre el tema, acercarla al usuario sin mencionar la primera aplicación que se ha encargado de ello: Twine.
  • Twine, una aplicación que está haciendo de algún modo de puente hacia esta (ya es casi tan popular como delicious), está a punto de lanzar un servicio para hacer más fácil la escritura de datos semánticos (ontologías).
  • La web semántica es una capa añadida a la web actual, no la sustituye. Añade significado visible a los buscadores que mejora la eficiencia, la experiencia de usuario de la web, pero en cuanto a lo formal, el diseño de lo que vemos actualmente no va a cambiar demasiado
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  • Como idea general, es una web más eficiente, más adaptada a nuestro lenguaje natural como humanos, más independiente de nosotros.
  • Twine, que parece que está creciendo hasta el punto de aproximarse a la popularidad de delicious, prepara una herramienta “usable” para la creación de ontologías, base para asegurar la eficiencia de la web semántica.
  • Según Nova Spivack en RWW, Twine, si sigue creciendo al ritmo actual, habrá sobrepasado a Delicious, una de las herramientas fundamentales de la web 2.0 en verano de este mismo 2009.
  • Pero si esta promesa de Twine es capaz de trabajar de forma tan intensa por la usabilidad como lo ha hecho la firma hasta hora con su aplicación para redes de interés, creo que puede acelerar de forma significativa la evolución de la web.
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    Me entrevistaban el otro día acerca de la web 3.0, la web semántica y me resultaba difícil, a pesar de la experiencia en varios talleres sobre el tema, acercarla al usuario sin mencionar la primera aplicación que se ha encargado de ello: Twine.
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