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November 14, 2009

social media influences politics

It’s not just western society that is using social media to influence politics.
Cynthia Schneider looks at two international “American Idol”-style shows — one in Afghanistan, and one in the United Arab Emirates — and shows the surprising effect that these reality-TV competitions are creating in their societies.

e-tools

November 13, 2009

how to prevent Death by Powerpoint

Less is more
KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid
We have all heard it before but how do you apply it to a PowerPoint? Below is a PowerPoint on the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of PowerPoints.
I often have instructors asking how to make their colourful PowerPoints available to students. I advise them to make 2 presentations. One for the delivery and one for printing. Better still, create a black and white print (pdf) of your PowerPoint with 3 slides per page. I have found that students prefer 3 slides per page. It saves paper and gives enough room for notes, if students take notes.

digital literacy

myths and realities of digital literacy

Reading, writing… and texting? Stanford University’s Andrea Lunsford on the myths and realities of digital literacy.

FOL, Howto

FOL Howto

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I will be using this page to add pdfs on Howto do things on FOL for students and faculty

Theory - something to think about

November 11, 2009

Remember

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Theory - something to think about

Don’t be a Billy

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When it Comes to Digital Literacy, Don’t Be a Billy!

e-tools

November 9, 2009

What makes people successful

Analyst Richard St. John condenses years of interviews at TED… to work out what makes people successful. He discovered 8 things that lead to success.

A good discussion starter for your meetings or courses.

Review – 8 things for success

Theory - something to think about, e-tools

New ways of teaching in the 21 century

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Lord Puttnam message about barriers in education systems and new ways of teaching in the XXI century.

Theory - something to think about, leadership

Change Management

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4 key factors to change management

  1. Involve Your Team
  2. Communicate Constantly
  3. Plan Properly
  4. Don’t let up

Theory - something to think about, leadership

Moving toward the future – action and inaction

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A short animated movie about the state of progressive action and inaction today — and what’s standing in the way of a better future. Please be aware that level headed pragmatists may be upset by some of the scenes in this movie.