Monthly Archives: August 2007

RSS in Plain English

If you are still not clear how one subscribes to blogs, podcasts or news services, here is a short video that provides an entertaining, non-technical introduction. It’s available on You Tube, of course. To view, point your favorite browser here Continue reading

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Music for elearning projects

A perennial faculty question is where can to find free or low cost music that I can use in Powerpoint presentations, Blackboard courses, podcasts, or other pedagogical projects. The July 31, 2007 issue of Online Learning News and Reviews has … Continue reading Continue reading

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Blackboard offers $25000 Grant for Virutal Worlds

Blackboard “has created a special Greenhouse Program grant, The Greenhouse Grant for Virtual Worlds, to foster greater educational innovation with virtual worlds such as Active Worlds, There and Second Life. Blackboard is funding a single $25,000 (USD) grant for initiatives … Continue reading Continue reading

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