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 Discovering the Internet is an introductory text, covering the foundational concepts of the Internet. It is available for free as an ebook (PDF) under a Creative Commons License, and can also be ordered in hard copy for $10/copy.
Chapter List:
1. The History and Development of the Internet
2. Introducing the World Wide Web
3. Interacting With the Web
4. Searching the Web
5. Online Communication
6. Privacy and Security
7. The Basics of Web Design
Download the ebook or email me if you would like to order a hard copy.
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Abstract
Intellectual property is an increasingly popular topic in discussions of higher education policy and leadership. As higher education changes, seeking partnership with industry and looking for new sources of funding, and as our societal views of how information should be treated, intellectual property policy has the potential for huge effects on the shape of higher education in the future. Technology is another important factor in the changed that are needed in intellectual property policy within higher education. The Internet and other technologies have opened new doors for the use of intellectual property, creating streams of revenue for the owners of the property where none existed 10 years ago. Policies need to adapt to these changes in the higher education landscape if institutions are to survive in this new frontier of information
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Among the criticisms and fears of online learning, one of the most frequently mentioned is the perceived lack of social interaction in online courses. Social interaction in online courses is examined within the context of various social learning models, and common critical arguments of the social interaction in online courses are addressed. Recommendations for encouraging successful online learning through social interaction and community building are made in relation to the various social learning models.
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Here are the links to background information.
I would recommend visiting them in the order of their
appearance:
The
Trailer (Flash)
Increasing
the Effectiveness of Online Education through Personalization
The
Movie (QuickTime for Windows)
You will need the QuickTime plugin and the Flash
5 plugin to view the trailer and the movie.
If you want a shorter download, here
is the QuickTime movie in a .zip file and a
Shockwave (.swf) File in a .zip file.
Windows
.exe file (8.5 M)
Macintosh
.hqx file (11.5 M - ouch!)
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Got Game : How the Gamer Generation is Changing Business Forever - Beck & Wade
Don't Bother Me Mom, I'm Learning - Prensky
Where Have All the Leaders Gone? - Iacocca
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