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Are Podcasts The Most Underrated Format for L&D?

Thinkdom

The term "podcast" is a combination of the words "iPod" and "broadcast," as it was initially used to describe the process of downloading radio broadcasts from the internet and listening to them on an iPod through a program called ippoder. A podcast is a digital audio file that can be listened to or downloaded online.

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Gadgets, Games and Gizmos: Beyond iPoding

Kapp Notes

Click on the link if you'd rather listen to the podcast of this post, Beyond iPoding , you can find it here. don't need an iPod to listen, just your computer. Often a short audio narration provides the information and coaching needed to help an employee solve a problem or deal with a customer issue.

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A List of Interesting Mobile Learning Links

Upside Learning

From netbooks and web applications to iPods, iPads, and podcasting, Tony has put together practical information for educators. The State of Mobile America , Lee Rainie provides a look at some of the most recent survey results obtained by the Pew Internet Project on mobile computing and the use of handheld devices. Mobile ESL.

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Mobile Learning: e-learningnext

ID Reflections

A recent survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project predicts that by 2020, most people across the world will be using a mobile device as their primary means for connecting to the Internet ( [link] ). Duke University made headlines when it provided all incoming freshmen with their own 20 -gigabyte iPods.

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The State of Rapid Development Tools for Mobile Learning: Webinar Recording Now Available

mLearning Revolution

Here are some interesting stats we provided: Apple sold 15.4 It took Radio 38 years for an audience that size, TV 13, Internet 4 years, and the iPod 3 years, etc. I brought up the need to rethink our learning strategy and we all agreed about the amazing learning possibilities mobile learning provides.

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eLearning: Interesting Weekly Finds #2

Upside Learning

Google will end Gears, an open-source plug-in project it launched two years ago to allow Web applications to function even when a computer isn’t connected to the Internet. The Platform enables content providers to create new interactive layer on top of video content. Are mobile learning companies developing applications for the iPod?

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Can Tech Save Education? 5 Ways It Could Be Done

Living in Learning

Experts agree that technology can save education if it is used by prepared teachers who can provide guidance to their students. The Internet is the driving force for all technological innovations. Some specific examples of technology saving education include.

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