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Universities running in Second Life

University may be the time to reinvent yourself, but go to one with a campus in Second Life and you can have a total body refit. The internet-based 3D virtual world, where you choose your gender, age, colour and appearance and live out a parallel animated existence, is becoming the playground - and study space - of British universities. Read more.

Learning in the Webiverse

Learning in the Webiverse: How Do You Grade a Conversation? Read article.

Anthropology Professor Now a YouTube Star

Professor says web video can help people craft their identities. Read article.

Thumb Generation

Study: Schools, businesses must adapt to 'thumb generation.' Young people are immersed in technology in a way that is different from earlier generations. Read article.

Why Twitter Matters

Twitter? Microblogging? What is it and why does it matter? Read more.

The Social Web: Academic Zoning Rules

The social Web is an outward sign of an inner human social reality and drive. And it works well, surprisingly well. Read article.

Social Media in Plain English

Social Media in Plain English from the folks at Common Craft:

7 Things You Should Know about Facebook

Social networking - what's that? What is Facebook? Here are 7 things you should know about Facebook.

7 Things You Should Know About Flickr

Flickr is a photo-sharing website where anyone can upload and tag photos, browse others' photos, and add comments and annotations. Users can create photo sets and collections to manage content and participate in topical groups to cultivate a sense of community. Although Flickr is ostensibly for photos, the site might more aptly be described as a venue for sharing experiences and building relationships. Here a 7 things you should know about Flickr.

AI uses iTouch to deliver content

American InterContinental University Online is embracing Web 2.0 ideology by making it possible for learners to check grades, read and post announcements, interact with their learning management systems, as well as downloading instructional content.

AIU is using the iPod Touch to provide these new services. This is an excellent example of accommodating multiple learning styles. Moreover, AIU is aligning educational products and learner needs, rather than imposing a technology on people just because it was convenient for the institution or the service provider.

YouTube video of iPod Touch in action: