Saturday, March 14, 2009

California Teacher of the Year laid off

California Teacher of the Year laid off
Hey, what do you expect? You want the state of California to place more priority on education than it does making sure some pot user does serious time? Get a grip.

LectureShare

LectureShare

This new web tool makes it easy for instructors to share text, audio, and video with students. Registration is required, but free. Use the FAQ and About sections to orient to the resources. Also look at Ezra Katz's sample course LectureShare 101 (once registered). ____JH

(Thanks to Jane's E-Learning Pick of the Day for this reference.)

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  • Give students access to course materials without the burden of maintaining your own webpage or the hassle of complex web-based solutions
  • Post audio and video content easily
  • Make class announcements that your students will actually read—via e-mail, RSS (coming soon), or SMS
  • Effortlessly make your course available to anyone if you choose

Montana revenue estimates fall another $41 million

Montana revenue estimates fall another $41 million
Montana revenue estimates have fallen another $41 million, spiraling further downward just as the House prepares to take up the state's main budget bill next week.

High school journos take all-platform plunge

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