Coming of Age - An introduction to the NEW worldwide web

An introduction to the NEW worldwide web

Discussion area etc for this book. The first edition was downloaded or read by an estimated 60,000 people. This new edition is going to be much larger. If you're interested in exploring the use of Web 2.0 tools in the classroom, join us!

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Golden Triangle Tours in India

The sunbeams make its surface brighter. The moonlit creates a gleaming aura. Diversity creates joyful ambiance. Culture & tradition enthralls us. And the time bends to the glory it beholds. History summons us. I am talking about a popular north Indian travel circuit – golden triangle. This fascinating travel circuit plays a major role in the boom of Indian tourism appealing travellers from all over the world for golden triangl… Continue

Posted by Rajesh Kumar on November 18, 2009 at 10:28am

Social media at the Forefront of Education

This new digital age and the unprecedented growth of the internet has caused individuals to turn to the web to share about themselves. I blog, and read blogs several times per week. I'm shocked to see how many professionals in the education field have now turned to the web to share their insights. Previously this information was unavailable. I just read a post from Niranjan Shah regarding the various too… Continue

Posted by Matthew Harris on November 17, 2009 at 4:02pm

Top Five Popular Destinations for India Luxury Tours

India is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world. Every year a large flock of tourists visit this country in quite good number. There are several fascinating tourist places in the state offering opportunity to explore awesome tourism. It is perhaps the destinations of all kinds of tourists like nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, beach lovers, cultural tourists, history buffs, honeymooners, family vacationers and regular tourists. When it comes to luxury vaca… Continue

Posted by Rajesh Kumar on November 14, 2009 at 9:14am

Dissertation buy or not to buy-that is the question?

The pressure of writing a dissertation is most monstrous and unimaginable. Due to inability to handle the ginormous task on their own and deadly threatening time constraint, many people decide to buy a dissertation.

It is neither an easy task to decide where to buy dissertation from nor ask for an advice on it. Judgmental as advisors may be, they regard buying dissertation online unethical which is entirely a… Continue

Posted by Gaili Jensen on November 11, 2009 at 6:53am

Kerala Tours in India

Looking for a destination where you can enjoy your vacation in a delightful way? Visit to Kerala in India and you will find the places of your choice to spend your holidays in a memorable way. Kerala is one of the beautiful and picturesque states of India ideal for tour and travels. It is gifted with immense natural beauty, pristine palm fringed beaches, breathtaking backwaters, exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries, lovely lakes, rich culture, terrific temples, historical monuments, etc. These… Continue

Posted by Rajesh Kumar on November 4, 2009 at 7:52am

New World Benefits

The discussion around this book is tremendous. I am particularly interesting in the various ways that people will be able to work from home in this new world. People will need to consider Medical Insurance, or at least Travel Medical Insurance when traveling for conferences, workshops, etc. How will this new world of self employed peopl… Continue

Posted by Cindy Fallsen on November 2, 2009 at 2:42am

The Revolution Has Started

From HR departments using social networks to engage employees in discussions over Medical and Dental Insurance plans to training depts delivering training on things like Programmable Thermostats and Home Security Systems… Continue

Posted by Pat Jewett on October 20, 2009 at 2:30pm

Destinations of India – Honeymooners’ Paradise

Honeymoon in India? It is the dream comes true of many newly wedded couples. India provides couples with several exotic destinations to celebrate honeymoon vacation. Couples and newly wedded can plan their honeymoon according to their choice and preferences. If you want to celebrate along the beaches the Goa would be the right place for you. If you want to celebrate in the lap of nature then Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Darjeeling are ideal. You can also celebrate… Continue

Posted by Rajesh Kumar on October 13, 2009 at 8:38am

Explore the Royal Charm on Trip to Rajasthan

Situated in the northwestern part of India, Rajasthan is the most preferred tourism destination of India. It is a beautiful state of India with fascinating tourism options that are worth exploring on trip of Rajasthan. The state is endowed with wonderful options such as heritage tourism, wildlife tourism, cultural tourism, desert tourism and lot more special tourism. Every year tourists from all over the world visit this wonderful state to India to explore its unique royal charm and fascinating… Continue

Posted by Rajesh Kumar on October 7, 2009 at 1:00pm

Rajasthan Tourism Appealing Tourists from Worldwide

Situated in the northwestern part of India, Rajasthan is the most preferred tourist destination of India. It is globally famous for its heritage beauty and the royal attractions appealing tourists from world wide. The state of Rajasthan is gifted with amazing tourism options off beat and mesmerizing than other tourist destination of India. Heritage tourism, Cultural tourism, wildlife tourism, fairs and festival tourism, etc are some of the prominent tourism options of Rajasthan. Every year quite… Continue

Posted by Rajesh Kumar on September 29, 2009 at 10:57am

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The Educational Technology Site: ICT in Education

The new ICT in Education website is well under way!

Well, the new website is up and running and, I'm pleased to say, gaining in popularity. Quite a few people have messged me by one means or other to say that they like the new look. Basically, I'm determined to resist the temptation to install every widget known to humanity!

In this article I give you the things I'm concerned with on the new website, the new RSS feed, and links to a whole bunch of articles from the new site.

New ICT in Education website up and running

The new ICT in Education website is now up and running. Here is some information about where it is and how to subscribe. See you there I hope!

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I'm starting a new website. Read on for more information.

A Funny Thing Happened To Me On The Way Home

Waterloo Station, London, by Terry Freedman via Flickr

London is a sprawling place and, depending on how you define its boundaries, is home to up to around 18 million people.

So what are the chances of this happening?

Is There a Place for the Barefoot Researcher?

I have a lot of time for academics. Some of my best friends are academics. I used to be something of an academic myself (I studied for, and obtained, an MA, and did some ground-breaking research into adult economics education which resulted in my being invited to embark on a PhD; I declined).

The reason I mention all this is, of course, by way of a prelude to, not so much an all-out attack on, but an all-out gripe about, academic research.

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Welcome!

Thanks for visiting! This community site was established to enable people to meet and discuss the development of this resource. In case you're not familiar with it, "Coming of Age: An Introduction to the NEW Worldwide Web" is an ebook (in PDF format) that explains what blogging, podcasting, and other applications are, and how they can be used in the classroom. It features examples such as UK primary schools and special education in the USA. If you haven't read it, go here for your *free* copy:
Coming of Age 1st Edition
(Please note that this is a new URL that takes you straight to the file!)

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There's a second edition in production, and that will be coming out soon. The purpose of this site is to swap ideas, chat, meet some of the contributors and readers, and make new connections. And, of course, to discuss where we go from here.

We've now got some new videos here, to supplement Shawn Wheeler's brilliant exposition of RSS (very slick, Shawn!). Plus there' s some discussion going on, eg about the text to have on a special button/badge that Jennifer Wagner is designing for us!

Join the conversation! And while you're here, stick your pic on the map below!

See a great animated badge showing all the contributors here.