e-Clippings 01.02.02

"Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true... "

- Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) In Memoriam A.H.H. (1850)

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Cool Site:
text-e.org
"Welcome to text-e, the first entirely virtual symposium
dedicated to investigating the impact of the Web on reading, writing
and the diffusion of knowledge."
http://www.text-e.org/index.cfm?switchLang=Eng
Feeling a lot like a virtual "salon", this site, regardless
of how you feel about the content, I think represents one of those
uses of the Web that makes me smile thinking about the still untapped
potential of this new communication realm.

ADLNet: PLUGFEST 5
Proceedings and video highlights available.
http://www.adlnet.org/plugfest/plugfest5/plugfest_index1.cfm
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NEWS

IDC: E-LEARNING MARKET TO REACH $18.5 BILLION BY 2005
E-learning continues to win new converts as corporate budgets get
slashed and interest in business travel wanes. IDC, which bills
itself as "the leading global provider of technology forecasts,
insights, and advice," says the e-learning market will balloon to
$18.5 billion in 2005 from $2.2 billion in 2000.
http://www.infoworld.com/articles/fe/xml/01/12/10/011210feedge.xml

UCITA backers agree to changes: The group that drafted the proposed
software licensing law have recommended changes to some of the
measure's more controversial provisions.
http://computerworld.com/nlt/1%2C3590%2CNAV47_STO66888_NLTAM%2C00.html

Give and Take in Tech Education (Making the Grade Friday):
Proponents of educational technology were relatively pleased with the
new education bill. But some are worried about a provision permitting
schools to move money away from technology and use it for other
purposes. By Katie Dean.
http://www.wired.com/news/school/0,1383,49279,00.html?tw=wn20011222

e-learning Magazine (Dec. Issue): ACCESS GRANTED
When conducting research on the Web or taking a course online, did
you ever think about what you'd do if you couldn't see the Web page?
What if you needed to listen to an audiocast of a professor's
lecture, but couldn't hear? The disability community has been facing
those concerns ever since use of the Internet and the World Wide Web
became widespread.
http://www.elearningmag.com/elearning/issue/issueDetail.jsp?id=229

JIME: SPECIAL ISSUE ON THEORY FOR LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
http://www-jime.open.ac.uk/

Inforworld: E-LEARNING SCORES BIG WINS
Recent investments by well-known corporations and an influx of
vendors may have turned the spotlight on the market, but e-learning
has been on a strong and steady growth curve for several years...
http://www.infoworld.com/articles/hn/xml/01/12/17/011217hnelearning.xm
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Syllabus: FACE-TO-FACE VS. CYBERSPACE: FINDING THE MIDDLE GROUND
Considered a hallmark of the online world, active learning actually
serves as a great example of a best teaching practice that spans both
worlds. Increasingly, instructors employ active and even
collaborative learning in the classroom. Active learning translates
well to the online world through the development of Web quests,
treasure hunts, Web-based presentations, and other means for engaging
students actively in the construction of knowledge.
http://www.syllabus.com/syllabusmagazine/article.asp?ID=5857

eLearn Magazine: LESSONS FROM THE CYBERSPACE CLASSROOM: THE REALITIES
OF ONLINE TEACHING: - Book Review
http://www.elearnmag.org/subpage/sub_page.cfm?
section=6&list_item=3&page=1

The Chronicle: RESEARCHER SEES A BIG ROLE FOR VIRTUAL REALITY IN
DISTANCE EDUCATION
Jaron Lanier: I have never learned to feel fully comfortable
lecturing to remote students. I've used various systems, and I try to
really be there for students if I'm giving a lecture. To me, teaching
is the ultimate performing art, and all performing arts are
interactive. You always have to connect with the people, you don't
just present, you have to connect. And I find it difficult [online].
http://chronicle.com/free/2001/12/2001122001u.htm

DEFENSE BILL FACILITATES GOV'T SUPPORT OF STANDARDS ACTIVITIES: On
Dec. 13, Congress cleared a $343 billion Department of Defense
Authorization bill (S.1438) for Presidential signature, which
includes a provision championed by the American National Standards
Institute and other standards organizations that facilitates
participation by federal employees in standards development
activities. The provision amends a 1912 law that prohibits government
agencies from using appropriated funds to reimburse association dues
or expenses related to an individual attendance at
society/association meetings or conventions. Under the new law, an
exception is recognized for federal employees participating in agency-
related standards activities.
http://www.ieeeusa.org/forum/EYEONWASHINGTON/01eow20.html

WEB CONNECTS U.S. TROOPS WITH THE FOLKS BACK HOME: (Source: CIO) A
dedicated server processes messages from the public to members of all
five branches of the military. Between
eight and 10 people at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
(SPAWAR) have responsibility for maintaining the site.
http://click.idg.email-publisher.com/maaafhQaaQQ4fa9ndSPb/

Camworld: ONLINE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGIES AND CONCEPTS
The concept of an online community is very broad. It can be anything
from a small close-knit group of people who email each other about a
mutual hobby to a mailing list or Web site with thousands and
thousands of users. There are thousands of these communities
scattered across the Web, covering far too many topics to even
attempt to list. Online communities are one of those subjects that
encompasses a very wide spectrum of concepts. I'll try to break out a
few areas that I have examples for.
http://www.camworld.com/essays/communities.html

TRENDS SECTION

PETRELEY'S 2001 GLORIOUS & DUBIOUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: (Source:
Computerworld) In this season of awards, columnist Nicholas Petreley
has a few to hand out for less-than-glorious
achievement.
http://click.idg.email-publisher.com/maaafhQaaQQ36a9ndSPb/

HOPE AHEAD: WHAT I LEARNED FROM 2001'S TRAGEDIES: As years go, 2001
sucked. But adversity teaches us more important lessons than
prosperity. So my bet is that 2001 and the upcoming 2002 will prove
to be very educational--and in ways that matter. Here's what I
learned this year, as I saw technology--and the world—change for
good.
http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1231/2835136:9649913

2002 IN REVIEW: NOT PERFECT, BUT IT SURE BEAT 2001: Welcome to my
2002 Year in Review column, which I feel very safe in asserting you
are reading here first. It's been a pretty good year, unless of
course you hate Microsoft, love Linux, or were hoping HP and Compaq
would unite. Read on for my highlights of the year that's about to
happen.
http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1231/2835377:9649913

FORTUNE 2001: Best and Worst in Business: Honest CEOs. Harebrained ad
campaigns. Appalling outfits. They've all earned a place on the year-
end list of Fortune Magazine as it picks the best and worst in
business for 2001.
http://www.fortune.com/indexw.jhtml?channel=artcol.jhtml&doc_id=205535

TOP TECH NEWS OF 2001: Analysis: We weathered terrorist attacks, dot-
bombs, viruses, dropping PC sales, failed ISPs, and more.
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,77324,tk,dn122801X,00.asp

Big Stink Over a Simple Link (Business 2:00 a.m. PST): A big-time
consulting firm -- so big it has its own song -- doesn't like
websites linking to it without permission. Naturally, this has
spawned dozens of unauthorized links. By Farhad Manjoo.
http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,48874,00.html?tw=wn20011206


EMERGING TECH SECTION

TOSHIBA COMES CALLING WITH A NEW PDA: Device combining functions of a
mobile phone and a handheld PC will be available next year.
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,77103,tk,dn122101X,00.asp

WEB WATCH: HANDHELDS, U OF PHOENIX: TRIVANTIS Corp. of Cincinnati
introduced Lectora
Publisher ($595) for the Palm OS handheld -- software to create e-
learning content for delivery on Palm handhelds.
http://www.trivantis.com/news_palm.html

MY 2001 FAVORITES: PRODUCTS I COULDN'T DO WITHOUT: One of the perks
of my job is getting to play with lots of neat new gizmos. During the
past year, I tried out dozens of different devices. But when it
comes right down to it, there's only a handful that really made a
difference for me. Here's what they are, how they work, and why I
like them so much.
http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1221/2834332:9649913

UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING WILL MEAN MULTIPLE DEVICES: (Source:
Computerworld) Opinion | Think many people are tethered to PCs today?
When ubiquitous computing explodes, the average knowledge worker will
carry as many as three devices – all linked via personal and
local-
area technology. [Michael Gartenberg]
http://click.idg.email-publisher.com/maaafhQaaQQ39a9ndSPb/

Woz's Dangerous Handheld Liaison (Business Wednesday): A Blackberry
competitor goes nuts and picks Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to join
the board of directors for a new handheld maker, Danger Inc.
http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,48869,00.html?tw=wn20011206

In Antarctica, Older Is Better (Technology 2:00 a.m. PST):
Newfangled technology is about as useful as a bikini in the snows of
Antarctica. If the cold doesn't zap your Palm Pilot, the static
electricity will. Kim Griggs reports from Ross Island, Antarctica.
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,48504,00.html?
tw=wn20020101

Can You Say Origami?
At the recent Comdex trade show in Las Vegas, hardly any product drew
more of a buzz than a concept version of National Semiconductor's
handheld computer, dubbed Origami.
http://www.pcmag.com/article/0,2997,s%253D1492%2526a%253D19763,00.asp

Taking Curl for a Whirl (Technology 2:00 a.m. PST): Some of the best
minds at MIT, including Tim Berners-Lee, are working on a new Web-
building technology called Curl. It faces a host of
challenges, including Microsoft stomping it to death. By Kennedy Grey.
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,48818,00.html?
tw=wn20011205


SECURITY SECTION

HOW NOT TO RECOVER FROM GETTING HACKED: (Source: CIO) Take a moment
to learn from the mistakes that others have made. Because your chance
to avoid these worst practices might be just around the corner.
http://click.idg.email-publisher.com/maaafhQaaQQ37a9ndSPb/

Why Worm Writers Stay Free (Politics Thursday): Even though many are
blatant braggarts after committing their crimes - - and authorities
vow to catch them -- many authors of e-mail and
server worms and viruses remain on the lam. By Michelle Delio.
http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,49313,00.html?tw=wn20020101

MS warns of severe universal plug & play security hole: Gives up
complete control of victim machine
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/23480.html

The crime of distributed computing: Hapless network admin facing
decades in slammer
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/23477.html


HUMOR AND MISC. SECTION

Netherlands - Website as PhD thesis: A document without a clear
beginning and end would be perfectly in line with the philosophical
concept of deconstruction, according to the
candidate.
http://www.europemedia.net/shownews.asp?ArticleID=7454

Best of the Worst ... Year Ever | by Fast Company Who's ready for a
fresh start in 2002? Check that -- who isn't? But before we welcome
2002, let's recognize the best of a lousy year -- the most popular
and powerful Fast Company magazine stories and Web features published
in 2001. After reflecting on the year gone by, tell us what you'd
like to read about in the months
ahead.
http://robin.fastcompany.com/cgi-bin/nph-t.pl?U=2250&M=69644&MS=13527

NEWSWEEK 2001: Year in Pictures
Perspective 2001 presents Newsweek's gallery of top 2001 pictures.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/newsweek/gallery/2001yearend.asp

ANNO DOMINI 2001; BIDDING IS CLOSED: The Internet can teach us much
about many things, such as ourselves. It can make us think about what
we want and why we want it, and what we take and what we leave
behind. What did you take in 2001? What did you leave behind?
http://click.idg.email-publisher.com/maaafheaaQQVna9ndSPb/

HOW TO TRANSLATE GEEK SPEAK: (Source: CIO) Here's a guide to help you
translate some examples of techy talk into the kind of lingo any CFO
(or CEO) can understand.
http://click.idg.email-publisher.com/maaafhdaaQQUba9nkbob/

TIME 2001: Best and Worst: Animated actors dominated the box office,
Barry Bonds hit 73 home runs and 'It' turned out to be a scooter.
TIME picks the bests and worsts of 2001.
http://www.time.com/time/bestworst2001/

Privacy Leadership Initiative: The Privacy Leadership Initiative
believes that consumers must be able to choose how their personal
information is used to better meet their everyday needs. Their site
provides simple tips to keep your information private, both online
and off.
http://www.understandingprivacy.org/content/consumer/tips.cfm

RepairClinic.com: Site is an online source of appliance parts and
accessories. Provides solutions for your appliance needs, including
helpful hints, tips, troubleshooting and more.
http://www.repairclinic.com/

BookFinder.com: Sites connects visitors to over 40,000 booksellers
from around the world with an open marketplace for all their online
book shopping needs.
http://www.bookfinder.com/

QuickMath: QuickMath is an automated service for answering common
math problems over the internet. Think of it as an online calculator
that solves equations and does all sorts of algebra and calculus
problems - instantly and automatically.
http://www.quickmath.com/

CNN 2001: Year in Review
The events of one terrible day cleaved 2001 into two distinct eras.
The eight months prior to September 11 now seem like a distant dream.
This CNN site lists 2001's top stories.
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/yir/
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