Second Life

Second Life is a 3-D virtual world entirely built and owned by its residents. Since opening to the public in 2003, it has grown explosively and today is inhabited by over 200,000 people from around the globe. [more]
now the question is, what’s the (future) potential of such development in the internet for education *hmm*
read about second life off will r. ‘s blog post.

Resources, HOWTOs …

This webpage maintainde by John Larkin lists a number of useful resources for educators who would like to find out more about and to create podcasts. A list of ideas for educators trying out podcasting as a teaching and learning strategy is also available. And a guide to configure your microphone too !
Check it out 🙂

Microsoft 2007 — blogging from

microsoft is building direct blogging from word feature into its next release of office. read this post for an introduction to the software by Joe Friend, a lead program manager. and if you are interested, can also checkout slashdot for the comments left by the folks.