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Pranav Mistry: The thrilling potential of SixthSense technology - 3 views

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Hongge Ren on 14 Sep 12

http://www.ted.com At TEDIndia, Pranav Mistry demos several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data -- including a deep look at his SixthSense device and a new, paradigm-shifting paper "laptop." In an onstage Q&A, Mistry says he'll open-source the software behind SixthSense, to open its possibilities to all.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"><a href="http://www.ted.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ted.com</a> At TEDIndia, Pranav Mistry demos several tools that help the physical world interact with the world of data -- including a deep look at his SixthSense device and a new, paradigm-shifting paper "laptop." In an onstage Q&A, Mistry says he'll open-source the software behind SixthSense, to open its possibilities to all.</div>

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Matthew Ong on 16 Sep 12

Hi there Hongge, thanks for sharing this amazing video. He's managed to bridge certain key technologies and made them more intuitive for the daily user. It's great that he's made it open-source too! Maybe we could pay a visit to MIT to check it out? I wonder though, whether such a device would in the future not only project thoughts and programs but also capture user data and begin to 'suggest' or advertise certain things to you. Scary but the potential is enormous. Again, thanks!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hi there Hongge, thanks for sharing this amazing video. He's managed to bridge certain key technologies and made them more intuitive for the daily user. It's great that he's made it open-source too! Maybe we could pay a visit to MIT to check it out? I wonder though, whether such a device would in the future not only project thoughts and programs but also capture user data and begin to 'suggest' or advertise certain things to you. Scary but the potential is enormous. Again, thanks!</div>

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Hongge Ren on 16 Sep 12

Thanks, Matthew. That video was actually filmed three years ago (yes, even before iPhone 4) and I wonder if Pranav is still at MIT Media Lab. Maybe Karen knows more about him and could make an introduction for us? Machine learning and personalizing content for us is already happening. Personally, I like the idea of personalized content simply because nowadays we can be so easily info-overloaded. It is quite normal for CEOs and political leaders to digest pre-screened/selected info by their secretaries and/or advisers, right? And Google has been doing this for advertising to consumers. I don't mind the right ads appear at the right time when I need the product or service. What really strikes me about Pranav's idea is that it reminds me about the movie Inception, where you can transplant an idea into someone's mind and the distinction between reality and the virtual world is so blurry.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thanks, Matthew. That video was actually filmed three years ago (yes, even before iPhone 4) and I wonder if Pranav is still at MIT Media Lab. Maybe Karen knows more about him and could make an introduction for us? Machine learning and personalizing content for us is already happening. Personally, I like the idea of personalized content simply because nowadays we can be so easily info-overloaded. It is quite normal for CEOs and political leaders to digest pre-screened/selected info by their secretaries and/or advisers, right? And Google has been doing this for advertising to consumers. I don't mind the right ads appear at the right time when I need the product or service. What really strikes me about Pranav's idea is that it reminds me about the movie Inception, where you can transplant an idea into someone's mind and the distinction between reality and the virtual world is so blurry.</div>

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How do we define learning in the digital age? - 1 views

In the service of organization and creating a shared language, this topic is a place to post how you define learning in a digital age and the resources that inform your mental model.

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For-Profit Certification for Teachers in Texas Is Booming - NYTimes.com - 3 views

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Chris McEnroe on 27 Nov 11

Hmmmmm. For profit? Taking the human out of a human services?

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The Himalayan Times : Can technology enhance educational quality? - Detail News : Nepal... - 1 views

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If the government fails to provide these technologies in delivering services to the people,
- Chris McEnroe on 14 Dec 11
  
  Uh oh- How would this float in the US political climate- the government is responsible for creating a just society. It would be nice if we could articulate a working premise like that.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Uh oh- How would this float in the US political climate- the government is responsible for creating a just society. It would be nice if we could articulate a working premise like that.</div>
  
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The internet facility has made it possible for the students to access and submit assignments online from wherever they wish.
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to create a just and equal society.
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Chris McEnroe on 14 Dec 11

It's interesting to compare the conversations around ICT and education throughout the world.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It's interesting to compare the conversations around ICT and education throughout the world.</div>

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Daphne Koller - Technology as a Passport to Personalized Education - NYTimes.com - 10 views

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AI personalization customization

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Chris Dede on 07 Dec 11

artificial intelligence and the personalization of instruction

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Allison Browne on 08 Dec 11

Excellent artcile that illustrates the disruptive nature of technology in education. Thank you.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Excellent artcile that illustrates the disruptive nature of technology in education. Thank you.</div>

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 09 Dec 11

I wholeheartedly believe in the last sentence of the article - "By using technology in the service of education, we can change the world in our lifetime".

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I wholeheartedly believe in the last sentence of the article - "By using technology in the service of education, we can change the world in our lifetime".</div>

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Billie Fitzpatrick on 19 Dec 11

A great article -- mentions Khan in forefront again -- I think the more we speak to how to maintain high standards of design and pedagogy for blended classes, the better

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A great article -- mentions Khan in forefront again -- I think the more we speak to how to maintain high standards of design and pedagogy for blended classes, the better</div>

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The fundamentals of Instructor Recertification Classes - 2 views

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Tommie Anthony Henderson on 12 Dec 11

A quantity of possibilities exist for lecturers searching with regard to on-line graduate programs. On the net move on courses can be used for continuing schooling (CEUs), in-service credit rating, or perhaps move on credit.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A quantity of possibilities exist for lecturers searching with regard to on-line graduate programs. On the net move on courses can be used for continuing schooling (CEUs), in-service credit rating, or perhaps move on credit.</div>

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Orange offers free Wikipedia access to mobile users in Africa and the Middle East -- En... - 1 views

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Bharat Battu on 24 Jan 12

Access to Wikipedia free for all 70 million Orange mobile customers in Africa & Middle East, incurs no mobile data usage, no data plan even required. Access to information seen as a "public good"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Access to Wikipedia free for all 70 million Orange mobile customers in Africa & Middle East, incurs no mobile data usage, no data plan even required. Access to information seen as a "public good"</div>

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They Effectively Fixed My laptop - 1 views

I love to surf the internet using my laptop, then one day it just stopped running. I did not know what to do since the blue screen error did not disappear though I have tried rebooting my laptop. ...

PC technical support

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PC Tech Support Saved the Day - 1 views

I am an owner of a small business office in Lancaster, California. I specialize in SEO, providing services to several people, most of them are in my own locality too. However, there was a day when ...

PC tech support

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The Key To My Success - 1 views

I have always been dreaming of becoming a police officer someday. I dreamt of doing police jobs myself, bust all criminals and save my society. I love protecting people, and I like to protect my fa...

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5 Ways Higher Education Is Leveraging Mobile Tech - 3 views

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Katherine Tarulli on 18 Nov 11

This article discusses ways to use mobile technology in a higher education setting, including uses to increase engagement among students and to provide safety and emergency information. The author fails to include any uses that actually involve learning or improved communication and transparency between students and teachers, which I believe is an oversight that many schools have when considering implementing mobile technology in their schools.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses ways to use mobile technology in a higher education setting, including uses to increase engagement among students and to provide safety and emergency information. The author fails to include any uses that actually involve learning or improved communication and transparency between students and teachers, which I believe is an oversight that many schools have when considering implementing mobile technology in their schools. </div>

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Yan Feng on 28 Nov 11

Jeff Kirchick is Director of Universities at SCVNGR, the popular mobile game about going places, doing challenges and earning points. He presents regularly about the future of mobile and location-based services in education. You can follow Jeff on Twitter @JeffreyKirchick or e-mail him at jeff@scvngr.com.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Jeff Kirchick is Director of Universities at SCVNGR, the popular mobile game about going places, doing challenges and earning points. He presents regularly about the future of mobile and location-based services in education. You can follow Jeff on Twitter @JeffreyKirchick or e-mail him at jeff@scvngr.com.</div>

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BBC NEWS | Technology | Youth speak out on digital divide - 0 views

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simultaneously amazed by and afraid of modern technological advances
- Sammi Biegler on 18 Sep 09
  
  It's a novel concept to see youths afraid of technology- in America, this attitude is usually reserved for parents, teachers, and other non-digital-natives...
  
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these services are expensive and thus digital barriers are widening
- Sammi Biegler on 18 Sep 09
  
  In America, we have tried to fix this by offering computer access in the schools. We don't have digital cafes offering computer access in many locations- typically it's just WiFi connections. Unfortunately, this means disadvantaged students are forced to complete any computer-based assignments before, during, and after school, while the building is still open.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In America, we have tried to fix this by offering computer access in the schools. We don't have digital cafes offering computer access in many locations- typically it's just WiFi connections. Unfortunately, this means disadvantaged students are forced to complete any computer-based assignments before, during, and after school, while the building is still open.</div>
  
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Now, in the age of Internet 2.0, the web is of no use if only some people have access to it. Perhaps the digital society can help with this - I believe that promoting tele-education in our cities will help these people to get good education.
- Sammi Biegler on 18 Sep 09
  
  If you're not yet familiar with it, check out the WIDE World site through HGSE. It's a good example of online learning and community building, and you might be interested in some of the topics! http://wideworld.pz.harvard.edu/en/
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">If you're not yet familiar with it, check out the WIDE World site through HGSE. It's a good example of online learning and community building, and you might be interested in some of the topics! <a href="http://wideworld.pz.harvard.edu/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wideworld.pz.harvard.edu/en/</a></div>
  
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Sammi Biegler on 18 Sep 09

Hi T561- a bit old, but an international perspective on the inequality of technology access across the globe. This article links in with the TIE list discussions about the One Laptop Per Child effort as well. If we want to use technology to break down international barriers, like Dede's "Microsoft of the future" film, we have to address the issue of accessibility, both across the globe and within our own student population.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hi T561- a bit old, but an international perspective on the inequality of technology access across the globe. This article links in with the TIE list discussions about the One Laptop Per Child effort as well. If we want to use technology to break down international barriers, like Dede's "Microsoft of the future" film, we have to address the issue of accessibility, both across the globe and within our own student population.</div>

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A Virtual Revolution Is Brewing for Colleges - washingtonpost.com - 0 views

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When this happens -- be it in 10 years or 20 -- we will see a structural disintegration in the academy akin to that in newspapers now. The typical 2030 faculty will likely be a collection of adjuncts alone in their apartments, using recycled syllabuses and administering multiple-choice tests from afar.
- Xavier Rozas on 13 Sep 09
  
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But within the next 40 years, the majority of brick-and-mortar universities will probably find partnerships with other kinds of services, or close their doors.
- Jennifer Hern on 13 Sep 09
  
  I seriously doubt colleges and universities are going to fall by the wayside into cyberspace. The article is focusing on the cost of education at these institutions instead of the quality of education. Yes, more students will have access to higher ed. degrees because they are more affordable, but setting out on your own at eighteen years of age, whether it be going to college or entering the workforce, is a long-held tradition in society. Students at universities aren't just learning about academics, they're learning about social dynamics as well. Based on my personal experience, I probably learned more about why and how people, groups, teams, and large organizations operate and interact (especially in informal settings) than I did about Milton's 15th century Morte D'Arthur. If the author is proposing that MOST high school graduates stay home for an additional two to four years before entering the real world, I think it would create a whole new set of rammifications that would negatively impact our society as a whole.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I seriously doubt colleges and universities are going to fall by the wayside into cyberspace. The article is focusing on the cost of education at these institutions instead of the quality of education. Yes, more students will have access to higher ed. degrees because they are more affordable, but setting out on your own at eighteen years of age, whether it be going to college or entering the workforce, is a long-held tradition in society. Students at universities aren't just learning about academics, they're learning about social dynamics as well. Based on my personal experience, I probably learned more about why and how people, groups, teams, and large organizations operate and interact (especially in informal settings) than I did about Milton's 15th century Morte D'Arthur. If the author is proposing that MOST high school graduates stay home for an additional two to four years before entering the real world, I think it would create a whole new set of rammifications that would negatively impact our society as a whole.</div>
  
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Jennifer Jocz on 13 Sep 09

This article talks about online-learning and the ways it may change the college experience. While I agree that new technology is affecting the way our courses are run, I don't see it leading to the complete shut down of Universities. While it is wonderful that people have access to courses and resources that they may not otherwise have, I believe that there will always be a need for face-to-face interactions that one can only get from a University setting.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks about online-learning and the ways it may change the college experience. While I agree that new technology is affecting the way our courses are run, I don't see it leading to the complete shut down of Universities. While it is wonderful that people have access to courses and resources that they may not otherwise have, I believe that there will always be a need for face-to-face interactions that one can only get from a University setting.</div>

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Web 2.0 Web 3.0 concepts, news, services, and trends - 0 views

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glow education intranet web_2.0

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A bit dated, but pretty cool still

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Vafa AK on 01 Oct 09

A bit dated, but pretty cool still

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Jennifer Hern on 02 Oct 09

Great post. The private school I left was struggling to find an Intranet platform that served many of the purposes mentioned in the article.

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Have a Free Flight to Mexico With Your Taco? - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Liz Huttner on 01 Sep 10

These location based programs are a mixture of awesome and scary.

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Cal State Bans Students From Using Online Note-Selling Service - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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NoteUtopia is meant to function as an online community where students can share information, discuss courses and rate professors - a supplement to, not a replacement for, offline education
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Indeed, the provision of the state education code does some raise questions about intellectual property and the ownership of ideas and course content. If the students don't own their class-notes - or at least, cannot sell them commercially - who does? The professor? The university? The state?
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Devon Dickau on 21 Oct 10

Interesting article about how technology is changing the way we define and share intellectual property. Is a professor's lecture the property of the professor, the University or neither? Does a student "own" the notes he takes in class?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting article about how technology is changing the way we define and share intellectual property. Is a professor's lecture the property of the professor, the University or neither? Does a student "own" the notes he takes in class?</div>

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Foursquare: A Glimpse at the Future - 1 views

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As the web and mobile continue to get more personalized, we’re seeing more and more services tailoring their offerings to individual users — Foursquare is no exception. Crowley discussed the possibility of a smarter algorithm that would make customized recommendations based on a user’s checkin history
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Garron Hillaire on 04 Nov 10

another example of customized experience on the web. Perhaps these algorithms will one day serve educational purposes. Could we transfer from visiting physical locations to visiting learning locations?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">another example of customized experience on the web. Perhaps these algorithms will one day serve educational purposes. Could we transfer from visiting physical locations to visiting learning locations? </div>

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App Organizes the World Inside Your Smart Phone - Technology Review - 0 views

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Facebook encourages us to create a social network including everyone we know
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Much of these communications is increasingly channeled through one device: the smart phone
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"We're building your true social network from all of your services on the phone, and your [social] graph grows with every new message,"
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Aro is currently in a closed beta and is available only for Android phones (you can apply to join here), but an iPhone app is in the works
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Garron Hillaire on 10 Nov 10

Pulling together a social media experience on your mobile phone. This might be work that could lead to educational platforms on the mobile device in the US.

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Google Unveils News-by-Topic Service That Newspapers Can Adopt - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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Chris Dede on 09 Dec 09

Google partners with news media

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Augmented Reality: Not That Real Yet - BusinessWeek - 1 views

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augmented_reality AR apps

shared by Jennifer Hern on 07 Dec 09 - Cached

In theory, a service should be able to take your latitude, longitude, and orientation and tell you exactly what you are looking at. Alas, the data aren't nearly accurate enough for that.
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There's an even bigger conceptual problem with augmented reality as it is used today by a variety of search apps such as the Layar Reality Browser, Wikitude World Browser, or Presselite's Bionic Eye.
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Jennifer Hern on 07 Dec 09

AR not ready for prime time because of inaccurate GPS data and apps that only provide information about locations within the user's line of sight.

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