Also attended the hands-on workshop "DE on a Shoestring", by Dr. Brett Millan. Lots of resources in this one, with handouts for open courseware, Web 2.0 apps, and open source apps. The presenter did a great job of demonstrating how these tools could be used in a classroom situation.
One of the most intriguing uses of YouTube was that of the interactive video. A series titled "The Murder" shows a 2 minute drama. The final scene asks the viewer to select what action the heroes should take next by clicking a link. The link takes the viewer to the results of their decision. Imaginative use of YouTube.
A session on cloud computing brought out a debate between faculty and IT on the degree that networks should be locked down. Some networks are locked so tightly that the latest cloud computing apps are unavailable. IT contends that this must be done to secure the institutional network, while faculty argue that this prevents students from learning and experiencing the latest cloud applications. And the argument continues....
Copyright/fair use was covered by Stephany Compton and Jake McBee of Texas Womans U. Documentation is key, as faculty must verify that content used in courses has been properly requrested from the author/owner. A number of links were provided for more info. And pleasant surprise: all attendees received a flash drive with presentation preloaded! Great idea, and hopefully one that will catch on as flash drives come down in price.
Other resources:
Tipping Point, by Malcolm Gladwell
Big Huge Labs (Flickr add-ons)
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