Many dread the word "research." This is mainly because conducting a research requires much time and effort, and may also involve a sizable amount of resources. Perhaps the meaning attached to the term has affected other words related to it, like research essay.
The Amazing Power of Google Apps for Education
Going Google in Education: its hard not to use hyperbolic statements when describing Google Apps for Education. Its that good and its free! The diversity of apps you get with a Google account is astounding. I've felt for years that Google is an education company and they don't even know it.
http://elearningindustry.com/the-amazing-power-of-google-apps-for-education
What I'm learning from Harvard: A MOOC story
Taking a bit of my own advice, I recently started working through a computer programming MOOC from Harvard, with the goal of distilling out teaching tips and online course ideas from a student's perspective. While learning some useful job skills, I will share my experience to help designers of MOOCs and traditional online classes think about best practices in their course design.
http://elearningindustry.com/subjects/general/item/408-learning-from-harvard-mooc-story