aclJohn's Blog & Wiki Finds

What do you know about Pearltrees? Well until this year I hadn't been aware of pearltrees; but it is quite impressive.

Pearltrees...

• is a new visual bookmarking tool utilizing a mind map-like interface to help users organize their web page shortcuts in a much more intuitive way than the typical browser bookmark list; and

• enables users to connect with other users who share similar interests, which places pearltrees in the same camp as other social bookmarking tools.

This blog entr...

Adopting a new communication tools isn't easy and in the case of Twitter isn't obvious, to some, why you would even want to!

However, as with most new and emerging technologies, you are not going it alone.

In this post, they have culled the resources from an array of websites that try to help anyone understand and use Twitter.

If you haven't yet taken the plunge, perhaps the 100 resources might help you out.

Busy practitioners/administrators/eGuides/Subject Learning Coaches etc., ...

Writing for audio is a different kind of writing.

If you are...

• considering podcasts; or
• having trouble making the transition from eye to ear

...this blog post provides some tips.

Visit http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning_design/the-art-of-writing-great-voice-over-scripts/ to read the full post.

As you would expect, I'm not missing the opportunity to bring to your attention feedback about one of our events.

Craig Taylor's Blog reviews our 'Using Video Technology' Event in Bolton*.

Read what one delegate thought by visiting Craig's Blog at http://craigtaylor1974.wordpress.com/2010/11/10/video-enhanced-the-radio-star/.

*If you missed the event, the free resources provided are available online at
http://www.rsc-northwest.ac.uk/acl/eMagArchive/RSCeMags2010_11/MakeA_Difference3/i...

I've included TPM's blog in previous posts and, again they have come up with a Equality and Human Rights blog entry that many of learning providers will find a useful resource. I think that I also flagged this video clip - included in the blog (you can watch below or at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRS-ToNpcNY) when it was published last July by Amnesty <http://www.amnesty.org.uk/>...

Read the full blog entry at http://tpmnow.wordpress.com/2010/10/17/young-pe...

Safety and Privacy section added to the BBC Webwise site, offering lots of hints and tips on how practitioners and learners can stay safe online.

Read the full article at http://wblwestmids.blogspot.com/2010/09/getting-webwise-and-staying-safe-online.html.

With the current financial climate, a number of local authorities and learning providers we support are looking closely at video conferencing options; this blog, brought to my attention by my colleague John Davey, looks at the humorous but, in many cases, real experiences.

Visit http://onlignment.com/2010/09/conference-call-woes/ to see what I mean

or watch a video clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbJAJEtNUX0.

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...