Duke Univ will be giving the incomind Freshman Class iPods this year.
The pocket-sized digital devices, which can download and make use of both audio and text material, will be preloaded with Duke-related content, such as information for freshman orientation and the academic calendar....
"The iPod project will encourage faculty to experiment with adding elements such as music, foreign language and poetry to class curricula," she (O'Brien) said. O'Brien cited as an example the elementary Spanish course taught by visiting assistant professor Lisa Merschel. Students in that course will use the iPods to listen to audio examples of textbook exercises, hear Spanish songs and record their own efforts to speak Spanish. In another course on environmental ethics, taught by adjunct professor Sally Schauman, students will use their iPods to record lectures and, while in the field, take notes and record interviews.
The Power of the 2 x 2 Matrix : Using 2x2 Thinking to Solve Business Problems and Make Better Decisions
by Alex Lowy and Phil Hood
(A JOSSEY BASS BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SERIES)
Found this mentioned on slash.dot, not a cheap book but looks very interesting. It first explains the basics of using 2x2 matrix for decision making. Then provides over 30 case studies and well known examples of 2x2 matrix diagrams such as the Covey time management matrix (example).
You can download a copy of chapter one to read.
The Hidden Power of Social Networks: Understanding How Work Really Gets Done in Organizations
By Rob Cross & Andrew Parker
I listened to a presentation by Cross last week. I'm odering a copy for myself. I've listened to presentations and read other books, but there's a different spin to this that has caught my attention. I can't verbalize it just yet, when I figure it out, I'll be back.
This blog shares ideas and hopes to generate discussion on the use of portals, blogs, and knowledge management to provide value to organizations through practical applications. New trends and technologies are covered with a switch to music and food on the weekends
foofbags - handmade laptop bag (sleeve) for ibook or powerbook
These are fun slip cases for Mac laptops. Reasonable price and nifty colors.