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Moodling along

I came across this series of blog postings from Auricle on moodle. Reading them in order shows an evolution in understanding of moodle not too different from my growing understanding of it.
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Understanding vs doing

From this blog (http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/archives/001905.html) , a study on the use of camera phones notes how the younger generation approaches technology adoption as “if it works, I’ll use it” whereas adults take the “if I can understand it, I’ll use it” approach.
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Update on Regional Accreditation Issues for E-learning

This page gives brief summaries of what the various regional accrediting bodies are doing with e-learning. It’s interesting how different regions have different focuses — evaluation, hybrid programs, keeping up with new programs, etc.
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Free Opera for Higher Ed

This is an interesting new twist in the next “nail in the coffin” for Internet Explorer. The Opera web browser is offering free site licenses to HiEd according to this item. I hadn’t kept an eye on Opera since it cost money to remove the ads. It is one of the most standards-compliant browsers out there and has some features that people really enjoy.
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understanding wikis

To quote wikipedia (more on that in a sec), a wiki is “a website that allows a user to add content … but also allows that content to be edited by anyone.” I’m learning more about them as I co-teach MLIS 753 “Internet Fundamentals and Design” at St Kate’s. We’ll be using a wiki in the class.
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