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8/20/2008

The Buzz

Digital Arrays for Evidence-Based Learning
By Trent Batson

Our culture is redefining itself and we are redefining how we see learning. It is time for educators to get out of the box of seat time, finally, and consider evidence-based learning.

Web 2.0 In Action

'That Which Weaves Together': The NSF Cyberlearning Report
By Trent Batson

Trent Batson takes a look at the National Science Foundation's Report of the NSF Task Force on Cyberlearning, "Fostering Learning in the Networked World: The Cyberlearning Opportunity and Challenge."

Products and Apps

Sakai 2.5.2 Gets Performance Boost; New Modules Released
The Sakai Foundation has released the Sakai Collaboration and Learning Environment 2.5.2, the first maintenance update to the open-source learning management system since the 2.5 release in March. The new version includes performance enhancements, as well as a number of bug fixes and other enhancements.
Vorex Upgrades Web-based Data Collection Tool for Schools
Vorex has released an update to its Vorex Online Survey, a Web-based data collection tool designed to allow schools to collect information and gather feedback from education stakeholders.
Colorado State Launches New Online School
Colorado State University has selected Campus Management Corp. to provide the infrastructure for its new online campus, known as CSU-Global Campus. The technology the Ft. Collins campus will use includes CampusVue, a student information system, and CampusPortal, an integrated, configurable Web site software.
Collexis' Lawriter Debuts Social Network for Law Students
Collexis' Lawriter division has launched a social network for law students. The site, CasemakerX.com, was demonstrated in beta format at the American Association of Law Librarians Conference in Portland in July. A full launch is expected in early fall 2008 to coincide with the incoming class of new law students. Along with the social networking site, CasemakerX will provide free access to the Casemaker Suite of Applications for the American law student community.

Upcoming Events

Aug 21-29
SANS Virginia Beach 2008

Virginia Beach, VA

Sep 3-10
SANS Chicago 2008

Chicago, IL

Sep 23
CIC: Data and Decisions Workshop

Memphis, TN

Sep 28 - Oct 6
SANS Network Security 2009

Washington, DC

Oct 19-22
2008 Conference on Information Technology

Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

Oct 31 - Nov 5
SANS Monterey 2008

Monterey, CA

Nov 1-4
CIC: 2008 Chief Academic Officers Institute

Seattle, WA

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