Class2Go is an open source platform(LMS?) is to be integrated with the edX platform and released on Github from June 1 2013. Will be interesting to see what its like...
"Which of the following predictions about the future of libraries were made by university administrators?
Within five years, libraries will focus exclusively on electronic resources
Academic computing and libraries will merge.
Librarians who do not produce will be reassigned or fired.
The library will only house materials that are actively used.
Libraries will shrink, in both collection size and staffing, and funding will be redirected from libraries to more critical and productive areas of the university."
Sound familiar?
Digital literacy refers to the basic skills necessary to seize the opportunities of broadband Internet – how to use a computer, navigate the web, or take actions like preparing and uploading an online resume, or processing a basic Internet transaction.
DigitalLiteracy.gov
Microsoft has announced it will build a state-of-the-art online digital literacy training center, with videos and other easy-to-follow content,
"Connexions is a dynamic digital educational ecosystem consisting of an educational content repository and a content management system optimized for the delivery of educational content. Connexions is one of the most popular open education sites in the world. Its more than 17,000 learning objects or modules in its repository and over 1000 collections (textbooks, journal articles, etc.) are used by over 2 million people per month. Its content services the educational needs of learners of all ages, in nearly every discipline, from math and science to history and English to psychology and sociology. Connexions delivers content for free over the Internet for schools, educators, students, and parents to access 24/7/365. Materials are easily downloadable to almost any mobile device for use anywhere, anytime. Schools can also order low cost hard copy sets of the materials (textbooks)."