2009

If you open the link at the end of this post, you can view the graphic for the age group 15-24 (as well as other demographics), and then slide along […]

Students' proficiency in Office applications

This study is worth a read – the results indicate that their sample of 171 students self-stated as having intermediate to high computer skills, were less proficient than they thought […]

As a result of blatant imitation of my brilliant colleague Don Tracia at Bunker Hill Comm College, we now have a “genius wall” full of helpful tip sheets for faculty […]

Hype Cycle Redux

Here is a cleaner version of the Gartner Hype Cycle.  It’s a helpful model for understanding which technologies have made it into broad, mainstream use and therefore should be considered […]

This paper says it’s about online academic integrity, but many of the suggestions cover on-campus classes as well – very useful, definitely some unique approaches — http://wiche.edu/attachment_library/Student_Authentication/BestPractices.pdf

On Wed, September 2nd, BCC’s Professional Development Day “Spotlight on Innovation” will feature news and presentations from some of the best innovations in community college education – right here from […]

This may not seem like a very relevant post, but the study basically focuses attention on the fact that the major mode of under-25 communication online is texting or facebook. […]