I am experimenting with WAP (Wireless Access Protocol), or web browsing from my cellphone. Around the world, many countries are extending their wireless (mobile or “cell”) networks much faster than their wired networks. So, we expect people to begin searching for online (web) information thru their cellphones.
Blog software updated
Movable Type is the software behind this blog. We’ve not only upgraded our servers, but have also upgraded our MT software to version 3.01. This is a good step forward for us, as our blogs have recently been the victims of increasing volumes of spam.
Learning about ethics thru exploration – the LEARNING ETHICS GAME.
A bit of a challenge here. We have a remarkable new tool available to us – a software application that coordinates several media – phones, cellphones, email to cellphones, email, web pages and video – to allow us to weave an intricate tale through which a “player” makes their way in “real life.” The challenge is to figure out a way to work this “game” situation into a way kids can learn more about ethics.
Campus weblog use replaces email lists
The Diamondback the newspaper (online) of the University of Maryland, is the original source of the report of the phenomenon I referred to earlier today – that blog use may replace email list servers, at least in the university environment.
Using blogs rather than email
In preparing to make recommendations for an upcoming event at the University of California in Irvine, I took a look at the relative desirability of using a blog rather than using an email listserver to facilitate interaction in a large group of people.
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