Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Here is an article about some of the dangers of using PowerPoint incorrectly: We Have Met the Enemy and He Is PowerPoint. For Some Examples: Go over to Slide Share and search for “worlds best presentation&# examples. __. Learning Circuits Big Questions: Avoiding Death by PowerPoint. PCAR Presentation Resources.

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Platform Big Question PowerPoint Slides 140

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AUGUST 11, 2011

Search for any words in your textbook or PDF. See the article Teacher-student online communication = BANNED? The article states that part of the reason for the law is because: Sen. The application allows you to Highlight any text on a page. Zoom in on any picture by double-tapping (iPad only).Create for more on this crazy law.

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Social Networks iPad Facebook Social Network 145

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

As a Fastcompany short article states: Suffering from PowerPoint fatigue? For Some Examples: Go over to Slide Share and search for “worlds best presentation&# examples. __. You’re not alone. Tech conferences, including Demo and Finovate, have banned boring slide shows in favor of short, fast-paced product demos.

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PowerPoint Slides Brain Sales 197

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APRIL 8, 2009

According to the article AP to Aggregators: We Will Sue You they want companies like Google who only show a headline or two to pay. According to an article called A.P. to Take On Web Aggregators One goal of The A.P. But many news executives, including some at The A.P.,

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Media Yahoo Press News 100

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

After about four months as interim CEO, working closely with Bob Komin, the management team, and the board, we’ve decided we are ready to start the search for a new CEO. I’ll be leaving day-to-day management of the company and continuing in my role on the board, including helping in the search to find a great CEO.

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Second Life Linden Virtual World Wiki 140

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Over at Wired I found a great article on the ability of authors to self-publish their own books directly to the Sony eReader. As the article states: To Sony, the reason for the deal is obvious — since digital shelf space is infinite, for practical purposes, there simply isn’t much of a downside.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2008

With a simple search, users can quickly locate colleagues doing relevant work—and not only find their contact information, but also recent projects, publications, and seminars. Here is an article from InformationWeek on the topic. Here is an article from ON Magazine called Enterprise Collaboration 2.0: tags: web_2.0

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Social Networks Web Case Study Wiki 124

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MARCH 11, 2010

In the future, experts predict that wars will be fought both in physical places, like Afghanistan and Iraq and in cyberspace such as the recent attacks that have allegedly originated in China on NATO and the European Union computers searching for secret intelligence material. Recently Newsweek ran an article titled Educating Elite Hackers.

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Server Player Virtual World Predictions 186

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AUGUST 24, 2009

Here is a portion of the abstract to the paper: A systematic search of the research literature from 1996 through July 2008 identified more than a thousand empirical studies of online learning. Here is what the New York Times says in its article about the study: Study Finds That Online Education Beats the Classroom Thank you to Mark!!

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Classroom Education Online Blended Learning 168

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NOVEMBER 12, 2007

Many critics wondered if this was just technology in search of a problem or if the kids would actually benefit from the use of technology. Check out the article School laptop program begets writing gains for more details. Check out the entire article Games that can educate: SimCity donated to OLPC project.

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PENS Write Blog Open Source Games 100

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FEBRUARY 28, 2007

However, one article caught my eye "MySpace, IM--why so addictive?" This article, written by Ms Abbey Stahl from Shikellamy High School, provides insight into the thinking of current high school students. The article provides great information about what the upcoming gamer generation is going to demand in terms of learning.

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Social Networks MySpace Social Network Multitasking 100

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APRIL 29, 2007

An article by Associated Press called “ Schools banning iPods to beat cheaters ” outlines how “schools across the country are targeting digital media players as a potential cheating device.” A teacher at San Gabriel High School in San Gabriel, Calif., Kids are using iPods and MP3 players to cheat on tests. Stop the insanity.

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MAY 3, 2017

Explain why the learners are earning points, who they are trying to save, why they are searching for a treasure. Article: Here is an article on my process. Storytelling: A particularly powerful way to motivate individuals is to give actions and ideas meaning by framing them within an appropriate context.

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Resources Cognitive Games Learning Objects 114

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

One way to ensure that knowledge transfer is by adding elements of gaming to your training, including using rewards systems, leveling the playing field for learners, creating avatars and searching for hidden treasures. In the end, the learning will be more memorable and the results more impressive. Game Levels and Scaffolding–They’re Related.

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Resources Simulations Comparison Press 154