web 2.0

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Often the best way to learn a new technology tool is to use it. With that in mind, A wiki for the Classroom 2.0 project has been set up at […]

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Researchers in the UK studied 3000+ children 9-16 y.o., and found that those who use social networking tools have higher levels of literacy: “And what about the “LOL OMG c […]

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This is the first use of Twitter in higher ed that I have seen that makes any sense. The idea excites me.. read on, just a couple of paragraphs. Wired […]

Not considered writing...?

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Linked below is a short Pew survey ppt surveying teen (12-17 y.o.) use of writing in school work compared to its use in social networking and other online activities. It’s […]

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BCC has completed the CCSSE survey for the second time this year. Below is the link to the executive summary, which looks at trends in engagement across the hundreds of […]

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Here is a another in the series of Common Craft’s short youtube videos that explain key technologies. Now that BCC students have Google email “gmail,” it might be time to […]

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‘We are pleased to present this very topical issue of the International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (IRRODL) on openness. Notions of open scholarship, open access publication, […]

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This presentation is from the current Educause conference taking place in Denver. To view the presentation, you have to download MS Silverlight, but it’s quick: http://educause.mediasite.com/mediasite/SilverlightPlayer/Default.aspx?peid=3f76ff6fc7354dbdb81202bb6a00146c  

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A small group met in the CTL Wednesday to discuss aspects of “web 2.0” technologies and their pedagogical uses. We discussed the various uses of blogs, wikis, and email groups. […]

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Some interesting tips via video on flip video, wikis, and educational games: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid9958061001?bctid=1877562263