Author: John Walker
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New Programs for Computer Science and Information Technology
This article was in the NYTimes this morning and it was an affirmation of the direction I am putting in place for my school. New Programs Aim to Lure Young Into Digital Jobs Jodi Hilton for The New York Times Dr. John Halamka today is the chief information officer at the Harvard Medical School. By…
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Research Information Online Tutorial
Passed on from other blogs is a great way to use emerging tools like MuviZu, online animation tools. Rutgers’ Riot is an animated tutorial on research. After the introduction you have five parts which explore the research process: selecting a topic, finding sources, choosing keywords, identifying citations, and evaluating sources. There are text documents available…
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Web 2.0 Tools for Education
This just in from Jesper Isaksson. What a great use of MindMapping software for something we all have to answer everyday to administrators, learners, other educators.
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GoogleApps Moderator
What exactly is Moderator? Let your audience decide Get to know your audience by letting them decide which questions, suggestions or ideas interest them most. Everyone’s voice is heard The voting box at the top of page focuses attention on submissions recently added and on the rise, making it simple and easy to participate. Be…
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Google Apps for URL Short Links
Google Short Links allows users to easily create descriptive shortcuts to web URLs. This makes it easier for users to recall and share the locations of important documents and web sites. Simple integration with Google Apps control panel Easier for users to access & share information Self-service web redirection system Google Solutions Marketplace