Interesting article highlighting why faculty members at universities need to know not just how to use technology in their classrooms, but how to use technology well.
Twine is a free tool for creating branching e-learning scenarios. It has a flowchart and a storyediting mode, and besides adding links, images, etc. you can manipulate the HTML code for further customization.
Better Communication: - Open discussion and clear communication - Facilitates centralized discussion avoiding scattered email exchange - Respond to any message easily. - Customizable Real-Time Email notification on the latest messages, comments and activities - Online Chat facility Easy File Sharing: - Share any type of project related document.
Creating a fake Facebook profile for a character in a book or of a famous person in history on Facebook.com is a violation of Facebook's terms of service. However, there are some ways to create fake Facebook profiles without using Facebook.com.
Really nice overview of effective screencasting. Highlight tech tips, software, online audio sources and formatting for various end devices. Clear, VERY informative read.
Tom lays out perspectives/arguments very nicely. In many ways, I think it boils down to the person him or herself. Some folks have the discipline, drive and contextual experiences/collegial interactions that would make more autonomous 'self study' very effective. Others... not so much. I think in this day and age, this issue presents itself in many professions.