I have just come across Read Write Web in my search for information about Micro-blogging there is a great article that briefly describes Micro-blogging and which looks at the top 10 sites. I hope you find this article of interest.
We’ve been trialling a new presentation aid called Papershow in the office. Its a hardware and software combination which is comprised of a bluetooth pen and a USB stick.
Essentially, you write on the special Papershow pad with the bluetooth pen, using the icons located on the pad to select the required drawing options, the results are then displayed on the computer monitor and consequently on whatever projector you have. When you have finished with a page of notes or PowerPoint slides, you simply save or print the results. Video Clip.
Put simply Papershow can substitute for a whiteboard or flip chart, making it easy to share results after the event. This functionality will be familiar to those who have electronic whiteboards, but this new technology is much cheaper and can be used wherever you can take a laptop, making it ultra mobile.
We have found Papershow simple to set up and use, and the pen and paper are as responsive as any graphics tablet and the work range between the USB stick and pen means you can easy pass it around the classroom. If you want freeform, handwritten notes and graphics that you can share electronically this is well worth a second look.
Starter packs contain a USB stick, bluetooth pen,batteries and an A4 pad. Packs will be available to purchase as from mid September and will cost £117.49 inc VAT.
Are you unsure what a Wiki is?
Are you unsure whether a Wiki is a suitable tool to use and unaware if its potential benefits?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions then examine the link embedded into each question. Although the information found by visiting these links isn’t a definitive answer to these questions they will act as a starting point.
To find out whether a Wiki is for you go to www.wetpaint.com. WetPaint.com is a free Wiki website that allows the user create a simple Wiki in three easy steps (other websites are available).
Rather than working harder try working smarter! Rather than using one search engine to source the information you require why not use two at once and may be help the environment at the same time?Try the links below to find out more. Here are some Google variations and alternatives:
>> Gahooyoogle
Split-screen results from Google and Yahoo
>> Blackle
Energy efficient Google variant
>> Dogpile
Combines search results from Google, Yahoo, Live, Ask and others
>> Icerocket
Extra features including archived versions of search results, thumbnail previews, expandable quick view panels and more
>> Sputtr
Create your personal custom search page
>> Technorati
Blog, Web, image search
The Eee PC is easy to use with its intuitive graphical user interface, opening up a brave new world, maximising social networking opportunities for those potential uses who find the typical Graphical User Interface (GUI) intimidating. The Eee pc also features a host of tools to facilitate student homework including Open Office.I thought this item on the BBC Click website sounded like a brilliant idea. Basically the user selects a series of components for example a digital camera, an LCD screen, a GPS unit and clicks them together to create a handheld device that can geocode the image taken. Although this innovative product is still in the embryonic stage additional components are being developed and it will not be long before it hits the high street!
This could potentially provide learning providers with the opportunity to customise handheld devices to meet the specific needs of its learners, additional components can be purchased as and when required to create new devices without the need to purchase completely new devices each time a new need is identified .
I hope you will agree this idea has great potential for the future.
For those collaborative assignments or evidence gathering elements of a subject module video capture can prove to be invaluable. However the cost, potential damage or loss and required skills to operate this equipment can prevent it being embedded into the curriculum.The disgo and busbi digital video camcorders range in price from £29.99 inc vat and £39.99 for the basic models respectfully to £69.99 inc vat for the (plus) models.
They are easy to use and provide a reasonable end product and are ideal for the majority of activities, not sure take a look. After reading a number of online reviews and watching a few demonstrations on YouTube, for example from David Sudgen a well respected member of the Mobile Learning community I can see that these tools have great potential.
