Eye on Learning

Watch the launch of iPad by Steve Jobs:

Apple never fails to impress me. One typically drools over their products, especially of late and their prices are getting more affordable unlike 10-20 years ago :-) Steve Jobs just launched the iPad . Really something. If you're about to buy a netbook, wait...see if the iPad will work better for you. I'm tempted to get one as soon as they start selling. Why not? As my Gen Y daughter says, "It's an iPhone and laptop hybrid, who would've thought that'd be possible so soon? On hindsight though, these days it's actually not much of a surprise especially with Apple. Anyhow, seems pricey in US$ and may also likely well be by the time it's (or if!) sold locally here but it'll probably be convenient and will see some personal 'productivity' increase for those who can afford one. The book reader function looks nifty and could actually be well-utilized." For more info, visit: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/the-apple-ipad/ . Looks like...

One of the ways to promote excellence in learning is by giving out awards of excellence. Why not? Brandon Hall has been doing this since 1999...wow! For further info, visit: http://www.brandon-hall.com/awards/excellenceawards.shtml

“The easiest way to make sense of microblogging is give it a go! It’s not for everyone, but the majority of people who use it as part of their working practice report that they find it beneficial." What do you think? View the video below and see if your view is correct.

This is a good summary of instructional media....not so much the instructional technology which will include other components, that is, not as clearly communicated through the slides, visually, that is. Information & Instructional Technology View more presentations from Alaa Sadik .

Slides presented to audience invited by the Malaysian Development Corporation (MDeC) last December 2009 as part of a platform of events to reflect on current trends and planning for the way forward for education in schools. http://www.slideshare.net/zoraini/new-age-tools New Age Tools View more presentations from zoraini .

Latest from The Chronicle of Higher Education (Jan 11, 2010 issue: "Getting technology tools into the hands of every student and family should be standard practice. It isn't now," said the U.S. under secretary of education, Martha J. Kanter, addressing a mix of technologists and educators . . . for more . Something that's equally interesting is that Facebook is giving away five doctoral awards. Read more about it here: http://chronicle.com/blogPost/Colleges-Lag-in-Technology-and/20419/