Categories: Technology, Content Management Systems, Elgg, Etomite, ExponentCMS, Graphics, Joomla, Large systems, Moodle, Open Source, Podcasting, RSS, Yammer
Aug
23
Seb Schmoller reprints a key section from Stephen Weber's book about Open Source projects (which don't have to be just software).
The section describes the critical factors for success, and specifically looks at the motivating factors for participants… more »
May
12
Now there's a portable way of demonstrating and presenting Moodle, and probably any other PHP/MySQL-based software. more »
May
09
Free stuff in a commercial world. Guest Contribution from Mark Berthelemy.
Technology, Open Source Send feedback » 17519 viewsSeb Schmoller asked me to write this article on the place of free services and open-source software in the commercial world.
The key thing brought out in it is the need for people to understand the business model that sits behind the free stuff. If th… more »
May
08
extendingtheschool.pdf (application/pdf Object)
Technology, Connected Learning Environment, Schools, Moodle Send feedback » 2831 viewsPresentation from Miles Berry about Learning Platforms (and other technologies) in schools.
The critical slide for me is on page 20 - which sets out a group of continua against which schools (and other organisations) could make their requirements for… more »
May
02
Mark Berthelemy :: Weblog :: Coming of Age: An introduction to the new worldwide web
Learning, Technology, Designing Online Courses, Masters Degree in elearning Send feedback » 2633 viewsThis free book (available from here: Coming of Age) is edited by Terry Freedman. The website for the book contains various comments and other stuff that didn't get into the book.
The book itself is an excellent resource for educators (in all sectors)… more »
Mar
31
A lot of people have been asking me where to start to find out more about Moodle. Most, if not all, of the information you need is on the Moodle.org community website, but this can appear a little confusing for new people.
So here's a quick run-down o… more »
Mar
13
It had to happen. It would either be Google or Yahoo. And Google got there first.
Good news for Writely and its users, who are becoming dependant on it (yes, that's me). more »
Mar
09
Mark Berthelemy :: Weblog :: Using online social networking tools to support teacher professional development
Learning, Technology, Masters Degree in elearning, Connectivism, Connected Learning Environment Send feedback » 622 viewsThis is a paper I've written recently as part of a Masters in eLearning.
The paper looks at professional development in the content of the UK's DfES National Strategies (a massive CPD programme for teachers). It addresses the issues around the cascade… more »
Mar
02
Introduction to web accessibility
Technology, Designing Online Courses, Knowledge Management Send feedback » 471 viewsThis isn't saying anything new. But, as usual with materials from Step Two, it gives a clear and concise explanation of why designing for accessibility is important - if not essential. more »
Feb
23
Thumbstacks.com - Live presentations on the web!
Technology, Designing Online Courses Send feedback » 910 viewsPicked this up from Mark Oehlert.
Thumbstacks lets you create Powerpoint-style presentations from inside a browser. Looks very slick and easy to use. more »
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