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Wiffiti looks like Wallwisher except students send messages to post on wall via cellphones http://bit.ly/csLT4N #edchat

"Social media companies have become the new heavyweights of the technology world, with markets giving massive premiums to companies such as LinkedIn and Facebook, while industry stalwarts like Apple and Microsoft struggle to keep up. But is the bubble about to burst?"

"10 BYOD Classroom Experiments (and What We've Learned From Them So Far)"

Selected members of the general public will use twitter to ask scientists questions and report on this month's mission to Mar. The "tweetup" is tied to the launch of the NASA mission and is being hosted by CSIRO's Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC).

The invention of the tablet PC has created a new medium for book publishing. Interactive books are everywhere, and have revolutionized the way people consume the printed word. With the recent software available to allow easy creation of interactive books and with the race to bring these products to market, there seems to be a more and more dilution of quality and a loss for the meaning of interactivity. When publishers create new eBook titles or convert a traditional printed book to a digital interactive eBook, they often miss the added value this new medium can provide.

"Australian researchers report they've made a breakthrough in quantum computing. So how does their discovery fit in the race to build a supercomputer?"

"If you think your inbox is crammed now, just wait until Google rolls out a new feature that will allow any Google+ user to e-mail another Google+ user." Her's how to opt out.

An interesting piece on George Siemens and Connectivism. Good background to MOOC's and how the original concept is different from that offered by companies such as Coursera and edX.

#abcnews The technology 'generation gap' in schools via @abcmobile worth a holiday read #ceoelearn http://t.co/hnniThy9d2

LONDON 30th January 2013 - Pearson, the world's leading learning company, is announcing a partnership with Makerversity, a making and learning start-up in London, to introduce "The Pearson Lab" - a classroom of the future.

A great summary of how to go about doing research online from Chris Betcher.

Summary of game benefits for learning and why they should be used more. New Media Institute white paper. See awards for best examples.

"Dealing with trolls is one of the costs of participating in social media. These are the folks who combine a strong opinion with a lack of knowledge. A handful of inflammatory and negative comments can neutralize dozens of positive ones. Here are the top twelve signs that you're dealing with someone who lives under a bridge."