A group for collaborative annotated rsearch on the use of applicable Web 2.0 educational technologies for effective teaching in learning at Stellenbosch University.
JabRef is an open source bibliography reference manager that also integrates with Word using an add-in. You can download all your searches from places like PubMed, Hubmed, etc and store them on you hard drive in JabRef.
The nature of human interaction with information has implications for education. Web 2.0 technologies can enable better analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.E-learning 2.0 resources has enabled scientists and students of different fields, particularly those from the developing world, to develop lifelong learning skills. This paper takes a look at the awareness
of the various learning paradigms of the Web 2.0, e-learning 2.0, and the Library 2.0 environment with a focus on the geoscience education in India.
"Education in its current state is the equivalent of Roman numerals, a system that is preventing us from achieving great things." A thought-provoking article which is the result of futurist research done at the DaVinci Institute.
A site for texts and electronic learning solutions to help educators teach, students learn, and individuals expand their interest in and understanding of emergent and current technologies. Some of these learning opportunities can be incorporated into Blackboard.
Introduction and overview of e-learning with brief descriptions of various e-learning tools, namely, blogging, podcasting, mediasharing and social networks.
A list filled with tools that will make a teacher's life easier. The categories are listed in alphabetical order and the links to each tool are also listed alphabetically within those categories. Online tools and resources have made it easier for teachers to instruct students, and for students to collaborate with those teachers and with other students and parents. Some of these applications are Web-based, which means that they can be accessed from any computer.
Nicholas Carr's blog -- a stimulating take on the use and abuse of technology. His article "Is Google making us stupid?" sparked vehement online discussion.