aclJohn's Blog Finds

Paul's Blog entry looks at Twitter, #Tags and  Personal Learning Networks; I'm disappointed he didn't mention #wdlih but he has some interesting ideas for formalizing #Tags to enhance communication, between learners, across the globe. 

Take a look yourself at http://moodlemckean.wordpress.com/2010/08/18/the-world-of-twitter/.

I wonder if they, #Tags, shouldn't be linked to the Dewey Decimal Classification e.g. #694 for Carpentry; #664 for Food Technology;  #341 for International Law etc....

I have to say that my experience, admittedly in the early days, of using Xerte wasn't great; Scott's blog however may have encouraged me to look again - time will tell but I have already downloaded the latest version using the links from his article.

Read the full blog entry and watch the embedded video clips at http://scottslibraryblog.wordpress.com/2010/07/23/delivering-inform...

"It's not the software  it's how you use it!"

I wonder how many times I've said that?

Well those of you involved in the 'performing arts' world, may well find one of these resources useful for managing your 'performing arts' wardrobe'.

• Grab a camera,
  
• take pictures of the clothes and
  
• create a virtual wardrobe on a computer.
  

Whenever a production needs to make a match, instead of rummaging through the physical wardrobe, browse through the virtual wardrobe and pick the most appr...

Edge is an independent education foundation, dedicated to raising the stature of practical and vocational learning.

They want all young people to have the opportunity to achieve their potential, to ensure that the UK's future workforce is equipped with the skills to succeed.

Visit http://www.edge.co.uk/ to find out more.

Also take time to look at 'Making the Games', at http://www.makingthegames.co.uk/; a project designed for teenagers and as a resource for teachers. This site features...

This blog, from one of our supported learning providers, addresses "Issues affecting learners and young people".

Read Training Plus Merseyside's blog entries on...

• Digital Citizenship;
• Teenage Mental Health;
• Bullying; and
  
• HIV Awareness.

This reflective blog, from Colin, mentions...

• last years and this years RSC-Northwest's Annual Events (I assume you have all booked your place for this years event);
• Pecha Kuchas (if you are attending have you booked your slot?) <http://www.pecha-kucha.org/>;
• iPadio; and
  
• adding audio to a SlideShare presentation (including instructions).

This blog has been recommended by Martin Sepion, from RSC London, who thinks that those of you engaged in  ESOL, EFL and Literacy will find it a useful blog to follow.

Find out/read more at http://e-blahblah.com/.

This blog entry provides a quick tutorial on lesson planning with Google Calendar.

Read the full article at http://electriceducator.blogspot.com/2010/02/using-google-calendar-for-lesson.html or

watch the video below or at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-6vM61LaI.

This recent post by Karen Barnstable, 41 Benefits of an ePortfolio, is an excellent collection of benefits that is hard to improve upon.

Read the full post at http://kbarnstable.wordpress.com/2010/01/08/41-benefits-of-an-eportfolio/.