TLT CoffeeRead

Each work day, I will post a link to an article I found regarding teaching with technology, including new trends, what other institutions are doing, K-12 focused educational technology, opinion pieces, new product or service announcements, success stories, etc. The goal of the TLT CoffeeRead is to share these articles with the Penn State community, and start a discussion. With this in mind, comments are certainly welcome, and encouraged.

TLT CoffeeRead: A Cat and Mouse Tale of Textbook Piracy Continues

Cat and Mouse Tale of Textbook Piracy Continues

Has anyone heard of textbook piracy here at Penn State?

TLT CoffeeRead: Blogs Keep Students Connected

Blogs Keep Students Connected

“Myspace and Facebook opened the gateway for a new generation of social networking over the internet. Now, online blogging sites like Wordpress, Livejournal and Blogger bring a whole new level of intimacy to the online world.

“At first I was against blogging,” said sophomore Bree Gant, a film production major. “I thought it was just another way for people to whine and get attention. But I realized as a writer, blogging is a good opportunity to not only journal, but get your opinion and writing out there and get some feedback from both experienced writers and interested readers.”"

TLT CoffeeRead: High-tech costs strain families

High-tech costs strain families

This is an issue that should not be ignored. How do we bridge the Participation Gap?

TLT CoffeeRead: Cell Phones Make Headway in Education

Cell Phones Make Headway in Education

Very interesting and complete look at what schools are thinking regarding using mobile devices in class.

TLT CoffeeRead: “Web 2.0 University” to launch in Australia, New Zealand

“Web 2.0 University” to launch in Australia, New Zealand

Web 2.0 awareness in the enterprise world continues to grow.

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