e-Clippings Post-Online Learning Edition
"Legero. Cogito. Scribero." NOT Latin for Fair and Balanced

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- Benjamin Disraeli

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Technology without electricity = worthless
(all figures approximate)
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Online Learning 2003 Wrap-up: Please to visit
http://colab.typepad.com/mlearning/

Plugfest 8 (Don't miss the mosh pit!)
http://www.adlnet.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Plug8
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The Future of e-Learning Models and the Language We Use to Describe
Them:
The objectives of this study are to establish a baseline of current
e-learning models from all sides of the equation – producer,
purchaser and consumer. The research will explore:
How valid are our current models of e-learning and how do they
limit/enable us in thinking about the future?
Based on those models that are valid – what are some models we
can expect to be prevalent in 3-5 years?
Where are the connections and gaps in our current set of language
that we use to describe the overall environment of e-learning?
Research Blog at:http://www.teleworks.com/blog/markoehlert/
http://www.masie.com/researchgrants/#future
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NEWS

Textbook Bundles that Include CD-ROMs are Thwarting the Used-book
Strategy - St. Petersburg Times: While rising tuition is getting most
of the attention from critics worried about the spiraling cost of
higher education, textbook prices may be climbing even faster. Some
professors ask their students to buy textbook "bundles," which
typically include CD-ROMs, access codes to Web sites, even a class
syllabus. Their price tag can reach $300. Not surprisingly, students
are searching desperately for alternatives
http://www.sptimes.com/2003/09/29/Tampabay/Their_first_test_is_a.shtml

Trojan Program Uses Internet Explorer Hole To Hijack Browsers: By
exploiting an unpatched hole in Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web
browser, hackers used an attack Web site to install a Trojan horse
program on vulnerable machines.
http://computerworld.com/newsletter/0,4902,85630,00.html?nlid=PM

Five Universities Team with 'PBS Campus': Dallas TeleCollege, St.
Petersburg College, Strayer University, Thomas Edison State College,
and the Educational Technology Consortium will now be using the
distance learning technology offered by the Public Broadcasting
Service.
http://www.pbs.org/campus/


Biz Leaders Prefer Web: A pair of studies reveal that high-ranking
global execs turn to the Web before any other medium. October 3, 2003
http://cyberatlas.internet.com/markets/professional/article/0,,
5971_3087341,00.html
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TRENDS / RESEARCH SECTION

IRISH OPERATOR LAUNCHES PHONE BLOGS: O2 Ireland is the first company
to deploy software from NewBay that allows users to update Web logs
from their mobile phones. With the new FoneBlog software, O2 is said
to be the first mobile operator to tie wireless multimedia messaging
(MMS) to the much-hyped trend of "blogging." Dublin-based NewBay
Software first announced the availability of its technology in early
2003. Following the O2 deal, NewBay says it hopes to sign up more
operators soon. The most notable aspect of FoneBlog is its ability to
allow users to upload images to their blog from a camera phone, as
well as text. To use the service, subscribers must pay a monthly EUR2.
50 fee, and each uploaded image or text message is charged at a
standard rate.
http://www.electricnews.net/news.html?code=9376903

Napster Marks Comeback with Debut Next Week: Napster, the pioneering
song-swap service that was shut down for copyright infringement, is
coming back next week to face the music as a paid site in a vastly
changed online music arena.
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W9RH0526747362C97E3623E89886A

Garfinkel: Pushing Peer-to-Peer: The notorious copyright infringement
systems like Napster are really just the beginning. Ultimately,
peer-to-peer could overcome many of the fundamental problems that are
facing the Internet today: problems of centralized control,
vulnerable servers, and the difficulty that most organizations have
scaling. It could also make the Internet's security problems
worse,
says TechnologyReview.com columnist Simson Garfinkel.
http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/wo_garfinkel100303.asp

Florida Dorms Lock Out P2P Users:The University of Florida has
developed a tool to help extricate the school from the morass of
peer-to-peer file trading, and early results show that it's
succeeding. Integrated Computer Application for Recognizing User
Services, commonly called Icarus, debuted over the summer on the
network that links all the residence halls on the UF campus. The
open-source program was developed by campus programmers to cut off
the file sharing going on among students.
http://www.wired.com/news/digiwood/0,1412,60613,00.html

from George Siemens:
Distributing Learning Objects: Quote: "Though much discussion has
centered around the nature and use of learning objects, less
attention has been paid to the problem of their di
stribution...Closely
tied to the question of distribution, and the subject of most
discussion on the subject, is the question of finding learning
objects." Comment: This article provides short overview of the models
being utilized to share learning objects: federated, harvested, and
peer-to-peer.
http://www.learnscope.anta.gov.au/learnscope/golearn.asp?
category=11&DocumentId=4715
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EMERGING TECH SECTION

Intel Sees New Laptops Running For A Whole Day: It sees Centrino
expanding laptop use beyond current 30% mark among company workers.
http://computerworld.com/newsletter/0,4902,85260,00.html?nlid=MW

Yahoo Launches Instant Messaging For Business: Internet portal Yahoo
Inc. is offering an instant messaging product for companies that
integrates the popular WebEx virtual meeting software.
http://computerworld.com/newsletter/0,4902,85676,00.html?nlid=AM

OpenOffice update finalized
http://ct.com.com/click?q=30-u8NEIRrULMxWzgvYdPDdGDp8NmFR
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MOBILE COMPUTING SECTION

Tool: Hotspot Zone: Looking for a wireless hotspot? Type in your zip
code in this handy CNET tool and we'll show you a list of spots
nearby where you can surf en plein air.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6659_7-726628-1.html

Tablet PCs begin to take off
http://ct.com.com/click?q=be-B7ixQCp_Ulvs~fSQKS4yvj2eO3cR

HP draws on Intel for next tablet
http://ct.com.com/click?q=e5-9Z7OQgyVltDFOtE7KGruoTQX9KsR

Palm to introduce trio of devices
http://ct.com.com/click?q=4e-0Y95InZ1acho60vpnryT01qlnErR

Review: Palm Tungsten E: Larry Garfield looks at Palm's new business
entry-level model, packing many features not yet seen at this price
point.
http://www.infosyncworld.com/hardware/handhelds/n/227.html

New Product: Mobile-Lingo: Mobile-Mind and Transparent Language Inc.
have partnered to produce language learning applications that can be
downloaded to mobile phones. Users can access commonly used phrases
on their cellular handsets along with quizzes and exercises.
www.mobile-mind.com

Intel, SAS go mobile with business data
http://ct.com.com/click?q=7c-7NCZIZWrN3NmBhAOWBOx2RYaU5PR

CNET's Brian Cooley takes a look at the new Treo 600--the first
PDA-cell phone combo device built on the Palm 5 operating system.
http://ct.com.com/click?q=4c-jxi2IZpKikCpkseFHvfg5EG30lPR

Wireless Is 'In': How To Use It Wisely: Columnist Marcia Wilson of
WilsonSecure understands the lure of Wi-Fi, but she also fears for
those business travelers who don't consider the security risks of
this in vogue technology.
http://computerworld.com/newsletter/0,4902,85373,00.html?nlid=MW

Wi-Fi terms explained.
http://computerworld.com/newsletter/0,4902,85383,00.html?nlid=MW

Large Campus Wi-Fi Deployment in Southeast Asia: Kasetsart
University, one of the top universities in Thailand, has deployed a
wireless network covering 43 buildings and 800,000 square meters,
making it one of the largest wireless campus networks in Southeast
Asia. KUWiN (Kasetsart University Wireless Network) connects the
Bangkhen campus with three other campuses and will expand to all 30,
000 students and staff in its various campuses.
http://info.101com.com/default.asp?id=3021

Microsoft Creates Unit For Mobile Content Delivery: The
Communications and Mobile Solutions unit will sell to fixed and
mobile
phone operators, Web hosting providers and entertainment and media
companies.
http://computerworld.com/newsletter/0,4902,85372,00.html?nlid=MW

Cisco Warns Its WLAN Security Can Be Cracked: The security system
used to protect Cisco wireless LANs is vulnerable to "dictionary
attacks" against passwords, and the company said users should
institute strong password policies.
http://computerworld.com/newsletter/0,4902,85637,00.html?nlid=PM

Taking Business Mobile, Securely And Cost-effectively: To have the
benefits of a truly mobile workforce, companies need to plan how to
secure, support and integrate their mobile devices, says Bob Brace of
Nokia Enterprise Solutions.
http://computerworld.com/newsletter/0,4902,85591,00.html?nlid=SEC2

A feast of handhelds, but who's biting?: Dell and Sony are updating
their PDA lines, Palm has introduced three new handhelds, and
Handspring has debuted the Treo 600--the first PDA-cell phone combo
device built on the Palm 5 OS. Will the slew of new models satisfy
business buyers and revive the sluggish PDA market? Our special
report includes the latest news, videos and reviews on the state of
the handheld.
http://ct.com.com/click?q=41-qqJ1IEKKoDDjLLQK9thCDpOpKuiR

David Coursey: Can a single device to handle all your communications
needs? http://ct.com.com/click?q=e0-cISRQfDonm7tGw7hEUE7opMFvxFR

David Berlind: Is any converged PDA/phone worth lugging around?
http://ct.com.com/click?q=b5-50FcQ7UY53rZU_P5EBb1vuqLWcsR
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GAMING SECTION

CSC gets $1.1 billion simulator deal: The 20-year contract covers
computer simulators for the Army helicopter forces.
http://www.fcw.com/fcw/articles/2003/0929/web-csc-09-29-03.asp

Market intelligence firm IDC has a new study available for purchase,
which outlines the future of the online PC gaming arena. IDC
estimates that revenue derived from the purchase of downloadable
games
will grow to over $760.0 million in 2007, compared to expected
revenues of $52.7 million in 2003. Schelley Olhava, the Interactive
Consumer Services and Consumer Devices program manager at IDC,
commented, "After years of experimentation and evolution, the
online
PC gaming industry is closer than ever to reaching substantial and
ongoing profits." Other "key findings" from the study
include that the
downloadable gaming model can be "very profitable," but that
downloadable game markets "may reach saturation, hitting the
limit of
gamers that will pay to download." The full 19-page study, U.S.
Online
PC Gaming Forecast and Analysis, 2003-2007: Not Just Playing Around
Anymore is available to purchase at:
http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jhtml?containerId=30098

GameBoy to Offer Wireless Game Play in Japan: An add-on adapter will
enable up to five gamers to play via a short-range wireless network.
http://consolewire.com/news/item.asp?nid=2780

from George Siemens:
Welcome to Digital Games for Online Learning Community
Quote: "Here's a community where you can meet other educators and
trainers who are interested in using games to enhance learning. It's
a place to share ideas, experiences, resources and best practices."
Comment: Nice idea. Too bad RSS feeds weren't added.
http://www.webct.com/games

Immersion Enables Haptics For All Games [10.01.03]
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=2142

Motorola, Nintendo team on wireless gaming: A new Motorola-based
wireless accessory for Nintendo's Game Boy Advance and Advance SP
consoles enables near-proximity wireless gaming for up to five
players.
http://www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/4114.html
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SECURITY SECTION

Unpatched Microsoft Browser Hole A Gold Mine For Hackers: A security
hole on Microsoft's Internet Explorer could provide hackers with a
simple way to install exploit malicious programs on vulnerable
machines through hacker Web sites and instant messaging applications.
http://computerworld.com/newsletter/0,4902,85512,00.html?nlid=PM
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HUMOR AND MISC. SECTION


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