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.
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.
Reading, writing… and texting? Stanford University’s Andrea Lunsford on the myths and realities of digital literacy.
I will be using this page to add pdfs on Howto do things on FOL for students and faculty
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.
Lord Puttnam message about barriers in education systems and new ways of teaching in the XXI century.
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.
