Ben and Dave have just launched Explode: a very simple, tag-based social network based on the Elgg platform. Users sign up, fill out their profiles, and then receive a graphic or javascript widget that they can use on their own sites to display the avatars of their Explode friends (see my sidebar for an [...]
An issue language educators should consider when using blogs with their students is whether or not to make corrections in the comment spaces of their learners’ blogs. I am of the opinion that if a student wants corrections from the teacher, that should take place in a private space, via email, on a discussion forum, [...]
I really enjoy reading some of the articles that come through my Digg feed. Like Alec, I’d love to see an EduDigg service get launched; where educators and other interested people can submit good posts and articles they come across and their peers can give them a thumbs up or down. As much as I [...]
Web Worker Daily » Blog Archive 5 Skype Tips for Web Workers «
This article outlines some helpful tips for using Skype. I particularly like the ability to remotely access my Mac from my cell phone to initiate calls - it apparently works in conjunction with Soonr. That should save a bit of cash [...]