Posts in June, 2010

June 30th, 2010 in Daily Research Update

E-books, Video, and the iPad

Today’s research update focuses on digital happenings in education, e-books news from the Barnes and Noble investor report, and Hulu’s new subscription service. We also take a look at Google’s stance on Flash vs. Read Article

June 30th, 2010 in Learning New Tricks

The Epistemology of Rosin Up Your Bow

On the internet, how does one determine what is authoritative? By whether the website is cool? Whether the person talking at you on YouTube is likeable or seems to be a goober? In person or on the web, maybe you end up in the same place — questioning, testing, eliminating, and drawing your own conclusions. Read Article

June 30th, 2010 in Vocabulary & U

Vocabulary U: Squat–Aldous Huxley

Vocabulary U is a daily, animated series that gives the definition of words that are not commonly used. It is presented to you by one of the professors at Vocabulary University. It also features an example of the word in literature. Todays word is “Squat.” Read Article

June 29th, 2010 in Daily Research Update

Textbook Costs, Amazon, and DIY

Today’s research update takes a look at legislation on textbook costs, as well as at Google Apps in education. We also discuss new announcements from Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and point to recommended posts in open education Read Article

June 29th, 2010 in Vocabulary & U

Vocabulary U: Paragon–Saturday Evening Post

Vocabulary U is a daily, animated series that gives the definition of words that are not commonly used. It is presented to you by one of the professors at Vocabulary University. It also features an example of the word in literature. Todays word is “Paragon.” Read Article

June 29th, 2010 in Schooled

Schooled: A time well spent

Schooled is a video feature in which students respond to questions about the educational system, the effect of technology on education, and life in college Read Article

June 28th, 2010 in Daily Research Update

E-books, New Literacies and For-Profits

Today’s research update focuses on e-books and industry changes they are bringing about, as well as on shifts in education. Specifically, we take a llok at new literacies, for-profits, and student motivation Read Article

June 28th, 2010 in Feature Content, Future of Textbooks

The Future of Textbook Publishing in the Digital Age — New Publisher Workflows

Over the past month, I have written a series of posts on the future of textbook publishing in the digital age. In the series, I have addressed new business models, new product models, a formula for digital product profitability, and specific product opportunities. In this final installment, I want to address the need for new publisher workflows in the coming decade. A focus on digital content that leads to greater product diversity and flexibility, will force textbook publishers to introduce a number of changes in both conceptualizing and managing their content. The most significant difference will be that, in the future, profitable textbook publishing companies will adopt a “digital-first” strategy that focuses first on the digital collection of content, separate from any print or other specific product concepts Read Article

June 28th, 2010 in Vocabulary & U

Vocabulary U: Eclectic–Chris Elliott

Vocabulary U is a daily, animated series that gives the definition of words that are not commonly used. It is presented to you by one of the professors at Vocabulary University. It also features an example of the word in literature. Todays word is “Eclectic.” Read Article

June 27th, 2010 in Feature Content, Things I Learned This Week

Things I Learned This Week – #26

This week I bought an iPhone 4. So shoot me. :-p http://delicious.com/dajbelshaw/TILTW26 Tech. Read Stephen Fry’s thoughts on the iPhone 4. I can’t believe he usually leaves the house with an iPhone, Blackberry AND an Android phone. Read Article