Course materials online re wikis, RSS geeds, gaming, blogging, virtual worlds, media sharing, etc. by a Toronto librarian and tech geek. Good articles and links.
This mix of fantastic possibilities and social educational opportunities
has virtual worlds poised to transform basic approaches to learning and communication, as
well as innovation and entrepreneurship.
In an increasingly technologically linked yet socially fragmented world,4 virtual worlds
demonstrate the power to bring people together.5
The "7 Things You Should Know About..." series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) provides concise information on emerging learning practices and technologies like RSS. Each brief focuses on a single practice or technology and describes what it is, where it is going, and why it matters to teaching and learning. Use "7 Things You Should Know About..." briefs for a no-jargon, quick overview of a topic and share them with time-pressed colleagues.