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Posts in September, 2010
September 30th, 2010 in Daily Research Update, Feature Content
Social Networking, E-readers, and Sakai
Today’s research update take a look at another institution moving to Sakai, as well as at current and new e-reader devices. We also discuss the impact of e-books on children and authors, and at a possible partnership between Facebook and Skype Read Article
September 30th, 2010 in InfoGrab
Teachers and Technology
This week’s Infograb takes a look at how teachers perceive, use, and incorporate technology in their classrooms Read Article
September 30th, 2010 in Daily Quiz
Daily Quiz: “Though brilliantly sunny…”
This is the beginning of a novel, movie, or song. Can you name the source material? “Though brilliantly sunny, Saturday morning was overcoat weather again, not just topcoat weather, as it had been all week Read Article
September 29th, 2010 in Daily Research Update, Feature Content
Sakai, OERs, and Social Media
Today’s research update takes a look at SunGard’s announcement to support Sakai, as well as Amazon’s strategy for ubiquity with its Kindle e-reader. We also discuss the plight of fiction authors in the digital age, good reasons for sharing OERs, and some trends in social media Read Article
September 29th, 2010 in Daily Quiz
Daily Quiz: “Look what you’ve done…”
This is the beginning of a novel, movie, or song. Can you name the source material? “Look what you’ve done for me – you’re makin’ more fun for me.” Click here to see the answer. Read Article
September 28th, 2010 in Daily Research Update
E-readers, Tablets, and Textbook Rental
Today’s research update focuses on new e-readers from Kno, Sharp, and Sony. We also take a look at the new RIM tablet and the latest funding acquisition by Chegg Read Article
September 28th, 2010 in Daily Quiz
Daily Quiz: “My name is…”
This is the beginning of a novel, movie, or song. Can you name the source material? “My name is H. I. McDunnough.” Click here to see the answer. Read Article