If you have an i-device or a smart phone, you're probably not a stranger to the App Store. You download books, games, and in your downloading, it's crossed your mind that it would be great to also use your device for educational purposes. Well, now you can! I Education Apps Review is a website dedicated to finding and reviewing educational applications.
Want to create voice-recorded flash cards? iVoc Audio has you covered.
What about streamlining your note-taking? Sling Note and Note Shelf have your back.
Have trouble tracking your references and citations? Try Easybib
Need student response systems? There's an app for that too!
For the above apps + many more, check out I Education Apps Review.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Microsoft Launches Windows 8 Consumer Preview With Free Apps
Microsoft has just launched the consumer preview of Windows 8.
Microsoft said, "There are more than 100,000 changes to the OS since the Developers' Preview released in September 2011...Plus, for developers, the big news is that the Visual Studio 11 beta is now available as well."
Download the Windows 8 Consumer Preview App: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/consumer-preview
Check out Visual Studio 11 Beta: http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/11/en-us
Microsoft said, "There are more than 100,000 changes to the OS since the Developers' Preview released in September 2011...Plus, for developers, the big news is that the Visual Studio 11 beta is now available as well."
Download the Windows 8 Consumer Preview App: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/consumer-preview
Check out Visual Studio 11 Beta: http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/11/en-us
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Little Libraries
Todd Bol, of Hudson, WI, is the creator of Little Libraries. These makeshift structures sit on lawns and house books. People are invited to browse the Little Library's selection and then take a book/leave a book. Bol's friend, Rick Brooks, an outreach program manager for the Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Wisconsin, caught wind of the idea. Together, the two have been working to launch this growing movement.
To learn more about Little Libraries, click here.
To learn more about Little Libraries, click here.
Monday, February 27, 2012
"Online and Engaged" - From University Business
University Business published a great article about the steps Pitt Community College is taking to ensure their online courses are successful. The article, "Online and Engaged; How to help ensure student success in online courses—despite research pointing to disengagement of distant learners at community colleges," discusses the system created by Pitt Community College that emphasizes preparation by students and instructors in an online setting.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Prezi Viewer for iPad
by Prezi Inc.
Open iTunes to buy and download the app
Description from the Developer:
View and present your prezis anywhere with simple, intuitive multitouch gestures. Drag to pan and pinch to zoom in or out of topics, just like you do in any map apps. Revise and retouch your prezis, correct typos and adjust your presentation on-the-fly. Prezi Viewer is the perfect companion to your Prezi experience.
What's New in Version 2.7:
Open iTunes to buy and download the app
Description from the Developer:
View and present your prezis anywhere with simple, intuitive multitouch gestures. Drag to pan and pinch to zoom in or out of topics, just like you do in any map apps. Revise and retouch your prezis, correct typos and adjust your presentation on-the-fly. Prezi Viewer is the perfect companion to your Prezi experience.
What's New in Version 2.7:
- Facebook login
- Correct typos and edit existing texts
- Drag, scale and rotate any object on your canvas
- New show mode with simple path navigation (tap to go next)
- Import Prezi Desktop files (.pez) through iTunes file sharing
Monday, February 13, 2012
Seminar on Copyright, Distance Learning & Open Access Overview
Hosted by the USF-St. Petersburg, the January 2012 Seminar on Copyright, Distance Learning & Open Access explored the educational impact of copyright legislation with two dynamic speakers. Dr. Kenneth Crews, Director, Copyright Advisory Office, Columbia University examined the legal implication of fair legal usage as applied to college libraries and distance learning courses. In contrast, Dr. Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law of the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law provided a synopsis and evaluation of international anti-privacy legislation – SOPA and PIPA. Both speakers agree that international forces will impact future legislation. They speculate litigation will prompt colleges to re-examine e-reserves, library photocopying, video streaming, and course packs. To explore the how SOPA legislation impacts HCC, review the Chronicle at http://chronicle.com/article/A-GoodBad-Week-for-Free/130422/
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Escape Your Search Engine Filter Bubble
When you do a web search, the results are tailored to what the search engine thinks you would like to see based on your past internet history (past internet searches, things you 'liked' on Facebook, ads you've clicked, etc). While this 'customization' seems useful, it does raise the question, "what are you missing?"
The website Don't Bubble Us explains this phenomenon, as well as a solution.
Check out http://dontbubble.us/ to learn more.
The website Don't Bubble Us explains this phenomenon, as well as a solution.
Check out http://dontbubble.us/ to learn more.
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