Monthly Archives: April 2005

Web Services Article (University Business)

University Business has a succinct article that provides some good examples of web services in action, and a short primer on the technology. I like it becuase it provides the “real world” examples — Web Services can be difficult to … Continue reading

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Google Maps Comic (Fox Trot on Patrol)

I really like the “Fox Trot.”.. and can relate all too well to the characters.. The youngest son in particular does things that are quite Calvin-esque at time. This week’s series has focused on Google maps and has been quite … Continue reading

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Adobe to buy Macromedia

Goodness gracious… Adobe to Acquire Macromedia in $3.4 Billion Stock Deal That’s an interesting development…

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Annie (UK Project)

This is probably old hat for many people.. but I just ran across the Accessing and Networking with National and International Expertise (ANNIE) project. The description from the Higher Education Academy site is as follows: “The project aims to enhance … Continue reading

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Learner Support Document – BLA miniguide

Got this link from Darren Cannell: 10 steps to develop learner support – a guideline through the key issues. The document provides a succinct overview of Learner Support, and how one might go about the process of re-examiing this type … Continue reading

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Qualrus – Writing Analysis Software

Qualrus, developed by Ed Brent (Univ Missouri, Columbia) using an NSF grant, analyses students writing – -in this case sociology courses. This ZDNet article desribe the software, provides info about its creator and its use. The software is being made … Continue reading

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Indiana State – Sketches of Innovators in Education

Hurray! I finally have “re-found” the Indian State University “Sketches of Innovators in Education” site: “Sketches of Innovators in Education is a collection of articles in which Indiana State University faculty and staff discuss their experiences developing courses and teaching … Continue reading

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