News: Mixing Work and Play on Facebook - Inside Higher Ed

"... a technology team at Purdue University has created a new application that seeks to upend both of those assumptions. The application, called Mixable, is positioned as an e-learning environment that empowers students, and can be used as a little study room and course library inside Facebook."
News: Mixing Work and Play on Facebook - Inside Higher Ed

The Super-Secret, Never-Before-Revealed Guide to Web 2.0 in the Classroom -- Campus Technology

"CT gathered advice from faculty members and other experts from institutions and organizations around the country who have experienced real success in helping timorous teachers incorporate social media in their classrooms."

The Super-Secret, Never-Before-Revealed Guide to Web 2.0 in the Classroom -- Campus Technology

Why Second Life is already second-best for education

An interesting piece on the recent decision by SL to eliminate the discounted pricing for education, and also an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of SL for educational purposes.

Why Second Life is already second-best for education

Why We Switched to Sakai -- Campus Technology

Another example of an institution that has made the switch to an opensource solution to their LMS strategy. The article discusses the main reasons for such change.
Why We Switched to Sakai -- Campus Technology

Wimba Basics

Here is a short video that provides some basics on Wimba and its use.

http://info.umuc.edu/de/Wimba_demo/Wimba_demo.htm

You can also find more information at UMUC's 360 site under the Wimba folder on the menu: http://support.umuc.edu/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=8054&task=knowledge&questionID=2998

Zorap Blog

Zorap

"Zorap is the first real-time communication service that allows groups of people to collaboratively experience and enjoy libraries of rich media content in personalized rooms, on fan pages, and on websites.. Zorap adds an exciting new dimension to the experience of social networks, allowing people to hang out and enjoy stuff together, in real-time.

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Voxopop: another tool to talk online

Voxopop
Here is a new tool that allows for speaking online...

"Voxopop is essentially a message board/forum system that uses voice instead of text. These forums are called "talkgroups" - communities of real people discussing various topics using their real voices. Anyone can create a talkgroup, so feel free to set one up for a personal interest or an existing online community! You can even set up a private talkgroup that will be hidden from the public - ideal for classrooms or family groups. An invite mechanism has also been added, to help spread the word about your favourite talkgroups."

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Dilbert and social media

Today's Google Logo: What's Up With the Dots and Balls on the Home Page? - Digits - WSJ

I couldn't resist... I thought the logo was so much fun that I needed to share my findings...
Today's Google Logo: What's Up With the Dots and Balls on the Home Page? - Digits - WSJ
cheers, --Stella.

Personal Learning Environments Networks and Knowledge ~ PLENK 2010

No, I don't want to have all of you sign up to another course, but I have to say that if we were all to experience this course and discuss it in the class, this could be an incredible learning experience. What do you think?

Personal Learning Envronments Networks and Knowledge ~ PLENK 2010: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us

Hi and welcome to DETC 630!

To start the blog for this course, I thought that I would share with you a somewhat viral video that has been out there for a while now, but which still captures our attention and makes us think of much the web has changed and therefore enables us to change the way we learn through it.

I hope you enjoy the video, and if you have a chance share your thoughts with the rest of the class...

best,
--Stella.