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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Steve Madsen

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YouTube - What is Visual.ly? - 1 views

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    As of April 13, 2011, this seems to be a new service that will be launched very soon.
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CSU System Shares E-book Pilot Results - 0 views

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    After piloting a digital textbook rental program in fall 2010, the California State University system learned a few lessons about how the e-books worked for students.
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10 Reasons To Use Digital Textbooks | Edudemic - 1 views

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    "Here's a few reasons why the digital revolution is worthwhile when it comes to textbooks courtesy of CourseSmart:"
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Mobile phones get better reception at school - 1 views

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    MOBILE phones, the ubiquitous accompaniment of youth, have broken through the resistance of schools, gradually taking over the playground and preparing for a final assault on the classroom.
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@Ignatia Webs: Free report on Education in the Wild: geo-located mobile learning - 0 views

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    "Contributors to this report have provided examples of innovative and exciting research projects and practical applications for mobile learning in a location-sensitive setting"
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    A 56 page PDF is available for download (Free)
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street art - Augmented Reality Browser: Layar - 0 views

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    "StreetARt Uses Layar Player to Find and Share Public Art, Graffiti, Tags and More"
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Using Multitouch Gestures in Mac OS X - 0 views

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    "Shortly after, Apple incorporated these multitouch gestures onto the Macbook. Just a few months ago, Apple released a dedicated bluetooth "Magic Trackpad" so even desktop users could have multitouch gestures."
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New series of laptops changes color, design - 0 views

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    "Dell has completely refreshed its line of Inspiron R series laptops, giving playful users the ability to change the exterior color and design as often as they change their outfit."
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    Article on customization
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BBC News - Computer games become a class act - 0 views

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    A walk around a Sheffield school has become a heroic quest to find weapons and magical items to defeat a monster.The augmented reality mission was created by a class of 10-year-olds at Mansel Primary.
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Amazing Videos Of Toddlers Mastering The iPad | Cult of Mac - 0 views

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    "These toddlers can barely speak, but they sure can rock an iPad. Check out the video above. "
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More Creative and Useful Infographic Maps - Noupe Design Blog - 0 views

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    "The best examples of infographics are maps which clearly illustrate the topic in a very clear and succinct manner - and stand out from the rest. Here is a collection of some great examples of infographical maps for your inspiration and perhaps future art projects."
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8ways - home - 0 views

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    "This Aboriginal pedagogy framework is expressed as eight interconnected pedagogies involving narrative-driven learning, visualised learning plans, hands-on/reflective techniques, use of symbols/metaphors, land-based learning, indirect/synergistic logic, modelled/scaffolded genre mastery, and connectedness to community. But these can change in different settings."
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Augmented Reality May Be the iPad 2's Secret Killer App | Fast Company - 0 views

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    "Are its light weight, large screen and twin cameras perfectly positioned to make the iPad 2 an Augmented Reality giant?"
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The high-tech halls - 0 views

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    "These days students everywhere are logging on and listening to lectures at home; they're submitting essays through plagiarism filters that scan the electronic ether for matching phrases and paragraphs; they're downloading journal articles to their iPads instead of lugging around photocopies."
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The Ever-Elusive Mobile Wallet: Why NFC Chips Are Overhyped And Will Underdeliver - 0 views

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    "The idea of turning your mobile phone into a digital wallet has a long and fruitless history. People are getting excited again about the prospect of mobile wallets replacing those in your pocket overstuffed with receipts and credit cards because both Google and Apple are pursuing the concept. "
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Education Week: Digital Gaming Goes Academic - 0 views

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    "Educators at Ocoee Middle School in Florida have built an online game lab to engage students and sharpen technology skills. "
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