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Want some ideas about where to go for your next educational video-conferencing or virtual field trip? Then stop by this site – it’s a HUGE resource for all sorts of places that have the facilities to conduct VC field trips: http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/vidconf/adventures.html

Did you know? You can incorporate EdNA Online’s search into your website – a code generator http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/page2981.html will create the HTML code for you, to copy and paste where you want it to appear on your page. This will give you instant access to multiple repositories holding nearly 2 million records of education and training…

I noticed this article in the Sydney Morning Herald the other day – it’s a rather amusing take on how to destroy your computer – without really trying – in 7 easy steps: 1. Leave your computer plugged in during an electrical storm – surge protectors don’t cover lightening strikes directly to your house! 2.…

The internet certainly doesn’t make this any easier – but the Copright Council might be able to help! DON’T BE A COPYCAT The Australian Copyright Council runs copyright training sessions specifically for people working in educational institutions. http://www.tpatwork.com/ViewArticle.asp?issueid=196&articleid=1362

Josh Bersin from Bersin Associates has published an interesting study on the appropriateness of using rapid e-Learning approaches – through the use of rapid authoring tools and the use of instructional templates. The report is overviewed by Macromedia on this link A useful guide or taxonomy has been developed – The Four Categories of Training…

Eyestrain and your computer screen: Tips for getting relief By Mayo Clinic staff Your eyes hurt. Your head aches. And there you sit, peering at your computer monitor. If you’re one of the many people who use computers every day — either for work or personal use — you may experience eyestrain as a result.…

Do you remember in the May 2004 issue of this e-Zine we highlighted that Elliott Masie had asked his readers (all 47,365 of them) for tips on best practice – well, he received over 430 responses and has collated them into a FREE downloadable Digital Book, based on those tips: “701 e-Learning Tips” It is…

Here’s an interesting summary of the current generational cross section in our workplaces from CCH HR Tools newsletter. I know many of you have mentioned some concerns around the impact of learning in the organisational and institutional context – perhaps this will give you another perspective? (They’re US figues…) For the first time ever, there…

Elliott Masie in his monthly TRENDS e-Zine, asked his readership (all 47,365 readers!) for tips on best practice – he received over 430!!! He is collating them into an e-book to be published on his site within the next 4 – 5 weeks. Check next month’s e-Zine for an update! http://www.masie.com

This is an interesting site specifically designed to facilitate collaboration among videoconferencing educators – it’s a “listserv” where you can share experiences, post questions and learn from others. http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/ed1vidconf.html