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Innovating e-Learning 2010 Online Conference : JISC

Julia — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:33:22 +0000

More » This theme showcases practice from universities and colleges and shows how they are responding to the key drivers for change and embedding innovative practice across their institutions. It will explore: How are innovations adopted and embedded? How are mobile and handheld devices changing learning and teaching? How are they impacting on educational practices and [...]

Training Teachers in use of technologies for learning

Julia — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:26:32 +0000

More » Training teachers in effective pedagogic practices of use of technologies for learning Read more at www.pontydysgu.org See this Amp at http://bit.ly/abK6xs url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/08/10/training-teachers-in-use-of-technologies-for-learning/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

How are Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) having an effect on Education?

Julia — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:10:31 +0000

More » From Rliberni’s Blog: Radical Language via rliberni.wordpress.com Brilliant insight into using Twitter as your PLN via #edchat – held every Tuesday on Twitter Posted via email from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/07/23/how-are-personal-learning-networks-plns-having-an-effect-on-education/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Using Twitter as a PLN: Part 1 Building the toolbox

Julia — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:58:53 +0000

More » via slideshare.net Posted via email from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/07/15/using-twitter-as-a-pln-part-1-building-the-toolbox/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

iPad and Kindle Reading Speeds (Jakob Nielsen’s Alertbox)

Julia — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:42:41 +0000

More » Jakob Nielsen‘s Alertbox, July 2, 2010: iPad and Kindle Reading Speeds Summary: A study of people reading long-form text on tablets finds higher reading speeds than in the past, but they’re still slower than reading print. Many companies are betting big that electronic book readers will be one of the main ways people read [...]

BigBlueButton

Julia — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:21:31 +0000

More » via bigbluebutton.org An Open Source alternative to Elluminate for web conferencing in Higher Education. Posted via email from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/07/09/bigbluebutton/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Learning communities: Case studies: Twitter for Learning

Julia — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:31:27 +0000

More » via helenwhitehead.com Excellent post by @helenrf with useful information on case studies where Twitter has been used in Academia in a formal or semi-formal way. Posted via email from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/07/04/learning-communities-case-studies-twitter-for-learning/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

eXe, The eLearning XHTML editor – WikiEducator

Julia — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:28:46 +0000

More » via wikieducator.org Further info and resources on eXe can also be found on this blog page Using eXe to create web pages (Learning Technology Development at Edgehill University) Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/06/18/exe-the-elearning-xhtml-editor-wikieducator/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

TweetDeck Training Videos

Julia — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:30:41 +0000

More »You can find a set of TweetDeck training videos as part of the teachertrainingvideos.com site. Many more free training videos are also available on the site. I use TweetDeck daily and can highly recommend it as a ‘cant live without’ app which brings me useful and relevant resources for both work and home! url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/06/06/tweet-deck-training-videos-teacher-training-videos-free-on-line-training-in-using-technology-in-teaching/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Ebook: Twitter For Beginners | Social Media DIY Workshop

Julia — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:27:26 +0000

More » via socialmediadiyworkshop.com Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/06/03/ebook-twitter-for-beginners-social-media-diy-workshop/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Zotero for Referencing

Julia — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:53:30 +0000

More » via zotero.org Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/05/27/zotero-for-referencing/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Apple – iTunes U – A wealth of knowledge from top institutions.

Julia — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:33:07 +0000

More » via apple.com Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/05/20/apple-itunes-u-a-wealth-of-knowledge-from-top-institutions/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Facebook to Link Profiles and Pages

Julia — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:27:42 +0000

More » Read more on Mashable Posted via web from Ffynnonweb on Posterous url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/04/20/facebook-to-link-profiles-and-pages/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Simplifying the social web with XAuth: Google Social Web Blog

Julia — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:22:57 +0000

More » Have you ever seen a webpage with a collection of buttons for sharing or logging in like the ones below? Not all of these buttons are equally relevant, but because there is currently no convenient way to share your preferred services publicly, this approach has become extremely popular, even though the complexity of this [...]

Taggable Extends Facebook People Tags To The Whole Web

Julia — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:04:43 +0000

More » Read full article on TechCrunch via feedproxy.google.com Posted via web from Ffynnonweb on Posterous url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/04/20/taggable-extends-facebook-people-tags-to-the-whole-web/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

66 Percent Of Facebook Traffic Is To Games

Julia — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:56:41 +0000

More » At the Inside Social Apps conference today in San Francisco, a number of leading social game executives participated in a discussion about the “Future of Facebook as a social gaming platform”. While there were a number of takeaways, the most significant statistic that many attendees found to be interesting was that two-thirds of Facebook’s [...]

New in Gmail Labs: Nested Labels and Message Sneak Peek

Julia — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:29:08 +0000

More » Yet more useful stuff from Gmail Labs! I love Gmail - it is so versatile these days! via feedproxy.google.com url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/04/10/new-in-labs-nested-labels-and-message-sneak-peek/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Posterous unveils Post Editor 2.0: Your universal posting tool – The Official Posterous Posterous

Julia — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:19:21 +0000

More »If you havent tried Posterous yet – what are you waiting for?? It is fab via blog.posterous.com Posted via web from Ffynnonweb on Posterous url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/04/10/posterous-unveils-post-editor-2-0-your-universal-posting-tool-the-official-posterous-posterous/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Twitter for iPhone

Julia — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:15:22 +0000

More » From blog.twitter.com Twitter has been growing by leaps and bounds around the world. Mobile has always been a focus for us—starting with SMS which lead to the 140 character limit. People everywhere should be able to access Twitter without friction or confusion. Careful analysis of the Twitter user experience in the iTunes AppStore revealed [...]

Overhauling the conversation about Social Media

Julia — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:28:25 +0000

More » via feedproxy.google.com Posted via web from Ffynnonweb on Posterous url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/04/08/overhauling-the-conversation-about-social-media/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

How Apple is Revolutionizing Education for Students Around the World

Julia — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:18:03 +0000

More » via onlinedegrees.org url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/04/06/how-apple-is-revolutionizing-education-for-students-around-the-world/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

10 Outstanding Social Media Infographics | @NowSourcing.Com

Julia — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:55:56 +0000

More » via nowsourcing.com Fascinating! Posted via web from Ffynnonweb Foibles url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/04/05/10-outstanding-social-media-infographics-nowsourcing-com/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Why You Will Love WordPress | Marknet Group Blog

Julia — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:17:15 +0000

More » via marknetgroup.com I have been using WordPress for around 8 years now – from the days when you had to install it yourself using a ftp client and make hacks to the code to do anything fancy – but as this article proves, it has come a long way since then and is now [...]

‘Paul’s E-Learning Resources’ – does what it says on the tin!

Julia — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:17:50 +0000

More » via sites.google.com brilliant eLearning resource site Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/04/01/pauls-e-learning-resources-does-what-it-says-on-the-tin/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Consumer Profile Tool

Julia — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:41:07 +0000

More » Posted via web from Ffynnonweb Foibles url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/03/21/consumer-profile-tool/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Prezi Tips and Tricks

Julia — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:23:06 +0000

More » Prezi Tips and Tricks on Prezi Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/03/21/prezi-tips-and-tricks/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

How addicted to Twitter are you?

Julia — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:20:19 +0000

More » Created by Oatmeal Posted via web from Ffynnonweb Foibles url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/03/20/how-addicted-to-twitter-are-you/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Teens and the Internet: The Future of Digital Diversity

Julia — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:59:31 +0000

More » Teens and the Internet: The Future of Digital Diversity View more presentations from Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project. Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/03/20/teens-and-the-internet-the-future-of-digital-diversity/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Pew Internet: Teens and the Internet 2010

Julia — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:57:58 +0000

More » Teens and the Internet: The Future of Digital Diversity View more presentations from Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project. Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/03/20/pew-internet-teens-and-the-internet-2010/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

What is VoiceThread?

Julia — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:55:40 +0000

More » Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/03/14/what-is-voicethread/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

YouTube Guide: Best YouTube Tips, Hacks and Resources

Julia — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:58:31 +0000

More » via guidingtech.com Posted via web from Ffynnonweb Foibles url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/03/13/youtube-guide-best-youtube-tips-hacks-and-resources/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Social Bookmarking

Julia — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:02:32 +0000

More » Social Bookmarking @ #DR10 View more presentations from Alan Cann. Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/03/12/social-bookmarking/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

JISC CETIS » Only Connect?

Julia — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:36:40 +0000

More » Despite being a distributed organisation that frequently works with people across the UK and beyond, we’ve never looked very hard at running meetings and events online. Environmental concerns, tightened budgets, and simple practicalities such as overly busy schedules or arranging work cover or childcare are issues we and those we work with regularly face, and [...]

A guide to using a pbworks wiki

Julia — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:53:13 +0000

More » via ffynnonweb.com Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/03/08/a-guide-to-using-a-pbworks-wiki-2/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

The Ultimate Google Reader Guide

Julia — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:06:53 +0000

More » via scribd.com Continuing the series of guides to using Google Reader as your RSS feed reader and so much more…. Posted via web from Ffynnonweb Foibles url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/03/08/the-ultimate-google-reader-guide/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

RSS, Google Reader and Education

Julia — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:46:10 +0000

More »Using Google Reader With Firefox url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/03/08/using-google-reader-with-firefox/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Government departments allowed to use Firefox – ZDNet.co.uk

Julia — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:03:32 +0000

More » Government departments allowed to use Firefox The government has said its departments are free to consider any browser, and should consider open-source software including Firefox. According to a parliamentary written answer from Cabinet Office minister Angela Smith, there is no rule that says government departments must use Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, even though it is [...]

e-skills UK | e-skills Manifesto

Julia — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:03:44 +0000

More » The e-skills Manifesto Leading companies set out recommendations As countries around Europe focus on IT skills during European e-Skills week, major employers in the UK have set out their recommendations on how to e-skill the workforce to create sustainable economic growth. The heads of leading IT & Telecoms companies and CIOs from all sectors [...]

Open Thinking Wiki:Videos for Tech and Media Literacy

Julia — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:02:10 +0000

More » via couros.wikispaces.com ….a great resource to which you are invited to add your own contributions if you wish, to help it grow. Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/02/28/open-thinking-wikivideos-for-tech-and-media-literacy/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

twitter4teachers / wiki

Julia — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:51:02 +0000

More » Welcome to The Twitter4Teachers Wiki! This wiki was created to easily help educators find other educators on Twitter that have the same interests as them (that teach in the same content area). Check out the list of educators on the wiki pages and add your Twitter name to the appropriate list [...]

Teach ICT – Software Section : Excel

Julia — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:51:27 +0000

More » via teach-ict.net As someone who routinely struggles with advanced Excel functions, this is the page for me!! The information about a site licence looks interesting too. Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/02/21/teach-ict-software-section-excel/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Teach ICT – Tons of Free Teaching Materials and ICT Revision

Julia — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:47:16 +0000

More » via teach-ict.com This looks like a really useful site with resources that are not only relevant to those studying ICT in school – some can be used for staff development in improving general ICT skills. Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/02/21/teach-ict-tons-of-free-teaching-materials-and-ict-revision/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Web2.0 and Education: Wallwisher in the classroom

Julia — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:40:06 +0000

More » via jacquisharp.blogspot.com Interesting new tool and some ideas on how to use it. Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/02/21/web2-0-and-education-wallwisher-in-the-classroom/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Blogs, nings and wikis – taking learning out of the classroom « Brave new world

Julia — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:12:21 +0000

More » via tsheko.wordpress.com Interesting article on the use of web 2.0 in education. Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/02/20/blogs-nings-and-wikis-%e2%80%93-taking-learning-out-of-the-classroom-%c2%ab-brave-new-world/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

7 Ways To Become More Productive With Firefox Tabs

Julia — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:40:52 +0000

More » via makeuseof.com As a devoted Firefox user since version 0.93(!), even I wasnt using some of these handy add-ons – but will be now Posted via web from Ffynnonweb Foibles url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/02/15/7-ways-to-become-more-productive-with-firefox-tabs/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Meebo for iPhone | meebo

Julia — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:04:16 +0000

More » meebo designed especially for the iPhone Access Meebo on your iPhone by simply pointing your browser to www.meebo.com. You’ll find an interface customized for the mobile browser where you can effortlessly flick through your buddies—the smart buddylist makes it easy to keep up with all your conversations. via meebo.com Meebo is a great little [...]

Bill Gates on the iPad – and his envy of the iPhone

Julia — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:56:55 +0000

More » Bill Gates. You holding an iPhone there, Bill? Bill Gates has said in an interview with the news site Bnet that he doesn’t think the iPad is a dramatic move compared to what Microsoft has done with tablet computers – but admitted that he is envious of the iPhone‘s features. Interviewed by Brent Schlender, [...]

How we learned to love Photoshop

Julia — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:53:00 +0000

More » via guardian.co.uk Posted via web from Ffynnonweb Foibles url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/02/13/how-we-learned-to-love-photoshop/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

Education Questions – Leighton Andrews

Julia — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:28:22 +0000

More » via leightonandrews.com Posted via web from SWW TEL Picks url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/02/07/education-questions-leighton-andrews/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';

OSS Watch – Microsoft: an end to open hostilities?

Julia — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:25:48 +0000

More » via oss-watch.ac.uk Posted via web from Ffynnonweb Foibles url='http://ffynnonweb.com/2010/02/03/oss-watch-microsoft-an-end-to-open-hostilities/';size='small';username='juliadesigns';