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The Google Timeline

Posted on October 27, 2009 by David

Cool video from Google UK on the 14 year history of Google. Posted via email from David Middleton’s posterous

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Could Google Wave Replace Course Management Systems?

Posted on October 7, 2009 by David

Google argues that its new Google Wave system could replace e-mail by blending instant messaging, wikis, and image and document sharing into one seamless communication interface. But some college professors and administrators are more excited about Wave’s potential to be … Continue reading →

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Study: How Twitter is hurting students

Posted on September 30, 2009 by David

Dr. Tracy Alloway of Scotland’s University of Stirling, says her study shows using Facebook stretches our “working memory” (our short-term or recent memory), while Twitter, YouTube and text messages tend to weaken it. via higheredmorning.com The article goes on to … Continue reading →