Gmail Storage as a Virtual Drive

Gmail is one of the best Web-based mail services and has integrated other Google services like instant messaging and RSS readers. It is free for everyone. If you have a Gmail account, you can use it more than just emailing since Google is very generous and provides you with a huge 5GB of [...]

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Mobile Web Design

Mobile phones and Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are changing the way people access and work with information. These devices are becoming smaller, cheaper, better, and more connected. Mobile phones and PDAs may just become the mobile computing technology that revolutionizes the face of learning. These mobile devices give students wireless connectivity while expanding [...]

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Podcasting Pilot Project at Southern Miss

In spring 2007, Dr. Sharon Rouse and I collaborated with the Learning Enhancement Center at USM to launch a podcasting initiative for improving student learning opportunities through the use of podcasting technology. Faculty members were invited to submit proposals detailing their ideas and plans to use podcasting in teaching and learning at USM. [...]

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Integrating Screen-Capture Based Instructional Videos into Instruction

With the software applications become increased complexity and more visually oriented and learners are growing larger and more distant, teachers need a tool that will assist them in delivering learning objectives and help them with the demands of software demonstrations. Screen-capture based video software appears to be one tool for developing prerecorded presentations that [...]

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Portable, Open Source Applications on a USB Flash Drive

USB flash drives are compact and easy-to-use storage devices. They offer the real promise of the digital age: complete freedom and mobility. However, USB flash drive is good for a lot more than data transfer. It can be a whole office on the go.
USB flash drives can carry portable applications such as [...]

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