Worth Reading

Two articles in the November/December issue of Educause Review:

There’s Something in the Air: Podcasting in Education
“Podcasting is taking its place among the dizzying variety of grassroots media now available to everyone. Those in higher education need to understand the potential uses and value of rich media authoring, bringing podcasting into courses so that students can lift their learning to a whole new level.”

Instant Messaging: IM Online! RU?
“With IM playing a large and growing role in the communication, interactivity, and socialization skills of today’s younger generation, higher education leaders and faculty must seriously consider its application and inclusion within students’ learning activities.”