Wednesday, September 29, 2004

CBS News | College Gambles On Technology | September 14, 2004�18:45:46

This story seems to be amore balanced view, a combination of the two stories I posted earlier. Let me know what you think. CBS News | College Gambles On Technology | September 14, 2004�18:45:46

USC Annenberg School Center for the Digital Future

This is a summary of the latest report on trends in Internet use. Among these trends: the digital divide is closing, but not closed; credibilty of Internet information is down (hey, maybe our messages on information evaluation are getting through), and the implications fo the shift from viewing the TV to actively participating in Internet activities. The only thing that concerns me is that I don't know if browsing the Internet is necessarily a more active activity than watching TV. I think it would depend upon what folks are doing on the Internet. If they're using the broadband (another rising trend) to watch movies and film clips, what would be the difference between watching the TV and "watching" the Internet? USC Annenberg School Center for the Digital Future

Monday, September 27, 2004

The Other Side of the WV Wesleyan Story

This article appeared in the paper in Buckhannon. Wesleyan reacts to AP report

The Status of Ubiquitous Computing

An EDUCAUSE Review article addressing the latest dealing with issues of ubiquitious computing, including wireless networks and laptop colleges. This article was written by the Instructional Technology Specialist (Karen Petitto) at West Virginia Wesleyan College.I think we should look at these issues and determine where we stand on our ability to address them. The Status of Ubiquitous Computing

West Virginia college takes a gamble on technology - The Washington Times: Culture, etc. - September 27, 2004

This is one analysis of the situation at West Virginia Wesleyan College. This article presents the down side, while a presentation that I saw last summer indicated that most faculty would never go back to a non-laptop campus. This will be some good food for thought as we begin to discuss this issue again. West Virginia college takes a gamble on technology - The Washington Times: Culture, etc. - September 27, 2004

Friday, September 24, 2004

Wired News: Campus Life Comes to Second Life

An interesting article about an exciting new tool for community planning, leadership, environmental studies...the possibilities are limitless! Wired News: Campus Life Comes to Second Life

Wednesday, September 15, 2004

Peter Sefton : Links considered too difficult for online education software

An interesting view of LMS and how they should be used. I agree with Peter that too often WebCT is used like a digital version of a reserve reading section. Even though there is a place for these kinds of documents, I think that the greatest advantage that web-enhanced learning has is the abilty to draw connections, either the professors drawing connections and sharing them with the students or the students creating their own connections with the guidance of the professor. Some good food for thought. Peter Sefton : Links considered too difficult for online education software

WIDS (Worldwide Instructional Design System)

The Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS) provides software, professional development and training to help you create a learner-centered curriculum

Wednesday, September 08, 2004

Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Opinion / Editorials / Learning with a laptop

Experiences from Massachusetts state schools, some of which may be applicable here. Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Opinion / Editorials / Learning with a laptop

PCWorld.com - Burning Questions: When Good Discs Go Bad

A good overview outlining the differences in optical media, such as CDs and DVDs, along with a guide on how to make sure you're getting good media. PCWorld.com - Burning Questions: When Good Discs Go Bad