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EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #6: Uses of Wikis

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on July 19, 2006

Ever wonder what you can really do with wikis that bring educational value? Listen to how educators are using wikis to enhance learning in EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #6.

And, if you have listened to other EDUCAUSE Pocket Editions, you'll notice that we've modified the approach in this version. Originally designed to appeal to a young audience, the current version retains a lighthearted approach but is intended to appeal to a more mature audience. Let us know which approach you prefer.

EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #5: Wikipedia

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on April 05, 2006

If you are interested in an engaging explanation of wikipedia, listen to EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #5. Learn how anyone who is interested can contribute to this living, online encyclopedia that is a product of group editing. (Did you know that the Oxford English dictionary was originally a group editing project?)

Hands-free, portable, informative, and engaging—that’s the EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition. If you’re too busy to read about new technologies, listen to Pocket Edition instead. Just download the Pocket Edition audio file to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your leisure. Or use podcasting to automatically download new Pocket Editions on hot topics such as podcasting or wikis as they’re posted. Whether you’re on your way to work, at the gym, or in your office, you’ll find EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition fits your busy lifestyle.

 

EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #4: Clickers

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on January 21, 2006

Whether you call them clickers, personal response systems, or even remote controls, these devices have the potential to engage learners and increase interaction. In EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #4 you will learn about clickers, how they work, and how they are being put in practice to increase engagement and interaction.

Hands-free, portable, informative, and engaging—that’s the EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition. If you’re too busy to read about new technologies, listen to Pocket Edition instead. Just download the Pocket Edition audio file to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your leisure. Or use podcasting to automatically download new Pocket Editions on hot topics such as podcasting or wikis as they’re posted. Whether you’re on your way to work, at the gym, or in your office, you’ll find EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition fits your busy lifestyle. 

Podcasting in the Classroom: EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #3

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on January 07, 2006

Podcasting has become popular, but if you are wondering what its educational value is, listen to EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #3: Podcasting in the Classroom. This edition explores how podcasts are being used by faculty to enhance students' educational experience. Along the way, many are finding unique value to this alternative media format.

Hands-free, portable, informative, and engaging—that’s the EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition. If you’re too busy to read about new technologies, listen to Pocket Edition instead. Just download the Pocket Edition audio file to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your leisure. Or use podcasting to automatically download new Pocket Editions on hot topics such as podcasting or wikis as they’re posted. Whether you’re on your way to work, at the gym, or in your office, you’ll find EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition fits your busy lifestyle. 

It's Pod Mania!: EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #2

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on November 27, 2005
The second installment of EDUCAUSE’s Pocket Edition audio series, It’s Pod Mania!, explains what a “podcast” is, how it’s done, and why it matters. Through dialogue and interviews, the moderators explore the technologies that make podcasting possible and easy to do, as well as the benefits to users that have driven its amazing growth: convenience, mobility, and targeted reach. Listen to It’s Pod Mania! to get a quick, informative overview of how you can join the 6 million people who already participate in podcasts worldwide.

Hands-free, portable, informative, and engaging—that’s the EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition. If you’re too busy to read about new technologies, listen to Pocket Edition instead. Just download the Pocket Edition audio file to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your leisure. Or use podcasting to automatically download new Pocket Editions on hot topics such as podcasting or wikis as they’re posted. Whether you’re on your way to work, at the gym, or in your office, you’ll find EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition fits your busy lifestyle. 

Invasion of the iPods: EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition #1

Created by Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE) on October 14, 2005

Invasion of the iPods, the first in EDUCAUSE’s new Pocket Edition audio series, discusses the MP3 player phenomenon and its increasing impact on higher education. Through interviews with students, faculty, and administrators involved in Duke University’s iPod project, this EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition highlights the features and functionality of MP3 players, as well as their current and potential academic applications. Listen to Invasion of the iPods to get a brief, engaging overview of a technology that’s sweeping campuses nationwide—and possibly your own.

Hands-free, portable, informative, and engaging—that’s the EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition. If you’re too busy to read about new technologies, listen to the Pocket Edition instead. Just download the Pocket Edition audio file to your computer or MP3 player and listen to it at your leisure. Or use podcasting to automatically download new Pocket Editions on hot topics such as podcasting or wikis as they’re posted. Whether you’re on your way to work, at the gym, or at your office, you’ll find EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition fits your busy lifestyle.

Not sure how to use podcasting to automatically download EDUCAUSE Pocket Edition? Learn more about podcasting and RSS at Wikipedia.