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In Episode #77 we discuss preparation for the Fall semester including several upgrades to systems including WordPress, Zimbra, Moodle and Smart Classrooms. In tech news we talk about ideas for using Pinterest in education and Google Play’s new textbook offerings.
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In Episode #73 we look at how the FBI used the Web to gather clues about the marathon bombing in Boston, consider the evolution of the keyboard with two new layouts, and discuss conferences that ITS is participating in.
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On this episode of the ITS Coffee Break hosts Courtney Bentley and Ken Newquist discuss Chris Phillips’ essay “I Hear America Reading: Using Digital Audio to Teach American Poetry”, which appeared in the Summer 2009 issue of Teaching American Literature and announce Moodle Hack/Doc Fest V, which will be held at Lafayette College.
In Tech News they talk about Windows 7 testing, the new Droid smartphone, and DARPA’s new $40,000 balloon hunting challenge. Finally in Help News they take a look at the Powerpress plugin for WordPress and announce a new smartboard workshop being held in just-renovated Scott Hall.