Mobile learning is gaining ground every week. Soon we'll see more classes designed specifically for mobile devices.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-17

Pretty amazing stuff. Using this for prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs is, of course, the most amazing part. But learning in online virtual environments could also take on a whole new level if you don't have to learn a clunky interface. Also, just think what students could do if they were free to work with their hands while their mobile device takes "notes" for them as they think them.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-15

Interesting look at cheating in face-to-face courses. Many people like to focus on cheating in online courses, but in reality it happens in all courses more than some would like to admit.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-11

Interesting look at what could possibly happen in the LMS market as Blackboard loses ground and others gain. The LMS field is ripe for disruption (as this article points out) - but will we ever get something that turns the whole idea inside out?

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-10

This is what we will need in the classroom of the future - the ability to connect all of the different devices students could bring in and let them communicate with each other.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-09

Interesting take on a practical way to restructure education. EdTech is at the core of a lot of this - but there will probably be resistance to some of these ideas. Ideas like this do need to be explored as much as possible.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-08

to geekdom ... 2011-08-08

to geekdom ... 2011-08-08

I have noticed these trends also - once introduced to online learning, older learners tend to prefer it more (even if slightly). But overall, we need to understand our learners and not just listen to simplistic generalizations.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-08

QR Codes are finally starting to catch on in education. I wonder how long until places will have virtual "comment walls" for use with QR codes?

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-03

Finally some good news on the Cyberbully front.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-01

More interesting thoughts on the future of social networking.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-01

More detailed look at this new development tool. Like the article says, it can create animations and games for disabled users - something very important for the educational games crowd.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-01

Wonder if this will allow people to covert older Flash games and such into html. This will be a great tool for educational use someday.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-08-01

Brutal honesty about the reality of social media hype. This is why you need to talk to educators about social media, not social media gurus.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-31

Well thought out idea by people that have been teaching in virtual worlds for a while. A tool like this could help bring skeptical administrators with tight budgets around to the idea of virtual worlds in learning.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-25

Interesting look at what could be happening in the LMS and textbook fields. Changes are happening, and alliances are forming, so the two fields are becoming more and more intertwined. Time will tell if that is good or not.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-25

More information that supports claims that the term "digital natives" might be misleading.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-25

This sounds like some of the 3-D covers of kids books we used to read - layers of transparent material. But I am all for any 3D that doesn't require glasses.

to geekdom edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-21

Interesting idea - do-it-yourself home security. For cheap.

to geekdom ... 2011-07-20

Students are demanding more technology. Yet some still want to debate if we should have it at all. Its not about if technology will save education or not, but about how to effectively use it as one of many tools.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-20

After WiFi comes LiFi. Interesting concept.

to geekdom ... 2011-07-18

Interesting look at two possibilities for why Providence bought Blackboard - with one that is not so good for education and one that is neutral to positive.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-18

A way to securely login to any site without transmitting your credentials across the net? Interesting idea that educators should look in to.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-15

Interesting look at the current pros and cons of Google+.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-13

Having recently taken my GRE, this article pretty much captures what I experienced in that test.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-12

Blackboard has a very uneven track record when it comes to combine the features of products they buy. I hope they get this combination right - these tools are a big part of many online classes.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-12

I am becoming more and more interested in the "flipped classroom" model. Great use of technology, but focusing on what works for the overall educational picture is the key.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-11

With Google+ open to all now, I think we might see some of these ideas become reality.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-11

Interesting - already there are add-ons for Google. The openness of Google will lend itself well to many customizations like this. I wounder what educational add-ons will be created.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-08

QR Codes + Mobile Devices + Some Inventive Thinking

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-07

This sounds like SciFi movie stuff - but augmented reality really has a future in education if someone can get it right.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-07

Bit of a misleading headline, because this study looks at improvements as perceived by educators. But instructor perception of the impacts of technology are important, so this is good information to know.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-07

Good questions to ask about open courses.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-07

Whether you love or hate massive open online courses, they are an idea to watch in education.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-07

I have noticed these changes, too. Sounds pretty interesting - is we can share easier, then we can also learn easier.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-05

It will be interesting to see the result of this initiative - will this help or do nothing for the overall educational atmosphere in South Korea?

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-05

Interesting look at research into the digital native myth.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-01

Sounds a little like the Borg - what if some super villian hacks into the system and decides to cause chaos? Cool idea, though.

to geekdom ... 2011-07-01

So it looks like Google+ just takes some hidden, complicated features of Facebook and brings them front and center (and makes them easier). Sounds promising.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-07-01

We'll be seeing many more of the issues in the future, because so few colleges think about accessibility when making technology decisions.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-06-30

Interesting way to use technology in the classroom, along with hybrid learning and a constructivist approach.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-06-29

Looks like Google is trying to take on about every social networking site at once. Certainly aiming big.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-06-28

Good summary article about the effects of Wikipedia that also gives many good ideas for how to use it in education.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-06-28

So most people agree that MOOC is a bad name, but the debate continues about whether they are the future of education or not.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-06-27

One problem that many don't talk about in using tech in education is the sheer amount of electricity need to power devices. Also, the number of sockets need to re-charge them. Maybe someday they will run on their own?

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings geekdom ... 2011-06-27

Google Earth on steroids meets YouTube? The educator in me loves the potential science uses for this, but the the geek side of me is probably more excited.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings geekdom ... 2011-06-24

This is what should be one future for green efforts - find places we are letting energy be wasted and then harvest that waste.

to geekdom ... 2011-06-23

Apple always comes up with great ideas. At first, this sounded bland, but as I dug into the details it sounds a bit cooler.

to geekdom ... 2011-06-23

More research that questions the validity of the "digital native" label.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-06-22

This is what I always tell people - focus on investing in others and not systems or programs.

to beggarstable ... 2011-06-22

So someday tablets will just be a sheet plastic that we carry with us rolled up in our pocket. Interesting to see where this will be used in the future.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings geekdom ... 2011-06-22

Next time someone tries to prove you are wrong by saying they "Googled it" and found you to be wrong, be sure to point out that Google is now skewing the search results to let every see exactly what they want to see.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings geekdom ... 2011-06-22

Lulzsec and Anonymous are out to destroy the Internet - ironically claiming they are trying to save it.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings geekdom ... 2011-06-21

Was thinking about grabbing me some sweet deals on some domains, until I saw the price! Cool idea, though.

to geekdom ... 2011-06-21

Kind of in-depth look at where the OS is headed, combined with a plea for Firefox to create their own cloud OS like Chrome. Will be interesting to see where computers are in 5 years.

to geekdom edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-06-20

An interesting looking course. I usually can't get into MOOCs myself, but for those that are into this kind of learning, this looks to be an interesting course.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-06-20

These are two great albums, and as a vinyl enthusiast I am pretty happy about this.

to downthelinezine ... 2011-06-20

Even though this is focused on church-work, the basic ideas could be applied to anything in life. If people don't know why they are doing what they are doing, they either won't give their best or they won't try at all.

to beggarstable ... 2011-06-20

Data caps on home internet usage? So what happens if your students have to one day choose between watching their favorite TV show on Netflix or doing their school work? Greed could kill the cloud.

to edugeekjournal bpnsoundings ... 2011-06-16