Rock You!

May 08

Discovered this one via Brent Mackinnon. [rockyou 23617784] Kinda cool.

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The New Distribution Model

May 06

The New Distribution Model

It’s interesting as you begin to have deeper discussions with those who understand copyright and open source distribution. At the tlt2006 conference conversations I had with Rick, Rob, Alec and even David Porter all speak to the concept of sharing ideas and products. While this is not a new discussion, it has spilled over into another aspect of my life. My...

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A challenge to the $100 laptop

May 04

The $100 laptop has certainly brought much discussion among educators. It seems it has also brought discussion among manufacturers. Read the story. via Rick Schwier Mexico has already signed up for 300,000. Why is it that Mexico, China, India, Egypt, Brazil, Thailand, Nigeria and Argentina have all made committments to get the technology in the hands of...

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Lessons from the web: Building contemporary learning communities

May 02

Lessons from the web: Building contemporary learning communities

As a preface, anyone who begins by praising the work of Lawrence Lessig deserves some attention. Notes from Keynote, David Porter Campus BC at TLT 2006. We to focus more on transforming education rather than simply improving it. Learners take on consumer like values as they consider their education: flexibility, accessibility and choice. Teachers:Show me things that...

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Podcasting in real time

May 01

Podcasting in real time

Today I had the pleasure of co-presenting with the 3 other members of the edtech posse at Campus Saskatchewan’s TLT 2006 conference. Although we’ve been podcasting for a year, this is the first time we’ve been together in the same room.  The presentation as you can read, was an attempt to demystify the process and actually create a podcast during...

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