Jumat, 28 Januari 2011

Rediscovering the joys of mobile learning with Podcaster & Audible


I love using my iPhone for numerous reasons, but a big one is mobile learning. In this post, I'll describe some of the reasons I'm re-discovering my love for audio podcasts and audiobooks on the iPhone, thanks to the $2 app Podcaster and the free app, Audible.


These are the 'media consumption' apps I currently have installed and primarily use on my iPhone.


Media Apps on my iPhone (Jan 2010)


I've created a linked list of these on Appolicious, which I titled, 'Mobile Media Consumption.'


Best iPhone Apps: Mobile Media Consumption by wfryer | Appolicious ™ iPhone and iPad App Directory


As I explained in yesterday's post, 'Manage Podcasts WITHOUT an iTunes Sync Using Podcaster,' the Podcaster application is potentially transformative because it allows 'over the air' management of podcast channels without the need to sync your iOS device to iTunes on a laptop or desktop computer.


I currently subscribe to over fifty free podcast channels. Downloading content from several of these channels to my mobile device is a guarantee mobile learning / professional development is always at my fingertips if I want it. This is a selection of my recent podcast downloads on Podcaster.


Unplayed Audio Podcasts on Podcaster


The interface for Podcaster is similar to the built-in iPod application, but it allows for wireless streaming of podcast content OR podcast downloads. If you're going to be disconnected from wifi, downloading is the best option. If you're connected, however, you can save yourself the need to delete the podcast later if you just listen to it as streamed media. This is a screenshot of one episode I enjoyed tonight, 'Living the Green Dream' on American Public Radio's podcast channel for 'The Story.'


Listening to "The Story" podcast on Podcaster


I love how Podcaster provides the option to SHARE links to a specific podcast episode to which you're listening or watching.


Options for sharing a podcast on Podcaster


I used this tonight to post some links to my main Posterous blog. I use this site to save and share different kinds of resources, particularly when it's not possible to readily save those links to my Diigo / Delicious social bookmarks. Posterous websites are one of the BEST tools for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users because many apps permit sharing via email. In this case, when I chose to email the Podcaster info for the 'DocArchive: Lost Voices of Afghanistan' BBC World Service Documentaries podcast, this was the post result on Posterous:


Check out Documentaries: Stories from Afghanistan - wesley fryer's posterous


Posterous automatically created a flash-player on the post so others can directly listen to the podcast from that post. Since Posterous blogs are FREE and easy to populate via email, they are ideal for students to use for research projects. Think of a Posterous blog used in this way as a 'research bucket' for links, notes, quotations, and more.


I also want to share an enthusiastic recommendation for Audible and the free Audible iOS app. Last semester, commuting 3 hours to the University of North Texas each week for three days, I became an Audible monthly subscriber for the first time. I had not previously listened to many audio books, and didn't consider it something I'd want to do regularly. My opinion was transformed by my experiences commuting with Audible last semester! I listened to several complete books over the course of the semester, and there is no way I would have been able to 'read' these without Audible. Currently, I'm almost finished listening to Stephen Kinzer's fantastic book about Iran, 'All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror.' I highly recommend it.


Audible for iPhone: All The Shah's Men by Stephen Kinzer


If you don't know the background of BP as the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, it's a history lesson about English colonialism that's probably long overdue. If the name Mohammad Mossadegh and the Majlis aren't in your historical lexicon yet, they should be and Kinzer will remedy this learning gap.


I'm an ardent fan of TRANSFORMATIVE uses of learning technologies, which I define as uses enabling learning that otherwise would be impossible or extremely difficult. Podcaster and Audible are both applications which can be used transformatively for mobile learning, by older adults as well as younger learners. If you have an iOS device and have not already, consider giving both of them a try. If you want to jump-start your own podcast subscription list in Podcaster or in iTunes, my current podcast subscriptions are available as an importable OPML file. Instructions about importing those into Podcaster are available on yesterday's post.



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Morning Links - Will Kristen Stewart Play Snow White?

Morning Links - Will Kristen Stewart Play Snow White?: "


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We Salute You!

We Salute You!: "

Jennifer Lawrence Winters Bone Oscar Nominee 2011


In celebration of the recently announced Academy Award nominations….


CLICK HERE for a photo gallery of all the 2011 Oscar nominees!


CLICK HERE for a photo gallery of all the 2011 Oscar nominees!


CLICK HERE for a photo gallery of all the 2011 Oscar nominees!


CLICK HERE for a photo gallery of all the 2011 Oscar nominees!


CLICK HERE for a photo gallery of all the 2011 Oscar nominees!


P.S. That's Winter's Bone star and 'Best Actress' nominee Jennifer Lawrence (above)!


[Image via WENN.]

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2011: The Year of the Job


In recent weeks, we've been asking job seekers about their plans for 2011--and they're telling us that the coming year is all about a new focus on work.


We asked, 'Will your job or career be more or less of a priority in 2011 than in 2010?' And 61% said work would be more of a priority (9% said it would be less, 14% said they expected no change, and 16% weren't sure yet).


As many experts are predicting a rise in hiring over the next 12 months (at least a slight one), even people who already have jobs are thinking of looking for work in 2011.


We asked, 'What's at the top of your career wish list for 2011?' And 66% wished for a new job with a new employer (15% were hoping for a raise or promotion at their current employer, 17% were hoping to become self-employed, and only 2% were happy with the status quo).


The good news is, job seekers are mostly hopeful about their prospects. We asked, 'Do you think 2011 will bring improvements to your job or employment situation?' And 42% said they expected conditions to improve (33% expected conditions to worsen, and 25% expected things to stay about the same).


Of course, a career or job search doesn't improve on its own, and our poll respondents seem to recognize that. We asked, 'Are you making New Year's resolutions related to your career or job search?' And 78% said they'd made work-related resolutions.


Are you looking for ideas on taking your career to the next level in 2011? Check out the articles below for tips. And use the Comments section to let us know what your career- or job-related plans for 2011 are, or find us on Twitter: @HotJobs_editor and @MonsterCareers.


Read '5 New Year's Career Resolutions for 2011.'


Read '11 Things You Should Resolve Not to Do at Work in 2011.'


Read 'New Year's Resolutions for Jobless.'


Read 'A Fresh Start for Your Career.'

60 AutoCAD Tips in 60 Minutes!

The AU 2010 Classes are now posted! Those of you who are on Autodesk Subscription, the Autodesk Assistance Program, AU Virtual Premier Pass holders or who attended AU in Las Vegas can view all of the recorded classes. My 60 AutoCAD Tips in 60 Minutes is one of those classes so check it out!

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The first 20 minutes of the video are set up (I'm not sure why that's included) - so please just fast forward until the class starts.


Check out the AU BLAUG for more detailed information on how to access all the recorded AU 2010 classes.

AutoCAD Social Media

There are many social media resources to help you learn AutoCAD and stay current with the latest AutoCAD news. Here are just some of the ways you can take advantage of AutoCAD-focused social media!

Facebook


Become an AutoCAD fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AutoCAD.3D


Twitter


Follow AutoCAD on Twitter: http://twitter.com/autocad
Follow Lynn Allen on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lynnallen
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/heidihewett


YouTube


Visit the AutoCAD Exchange YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/AutoCADExchange
Visit the Autodesk YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/Autodesk


Blogs


Visit Lynn Allen’s blog: http://lynn.blogs.com/
Visit Shaan Hurley's blog:http://autodesk.blogs.com/between_the_lines/
Visit Kate Morrical's blog: http://ltunlimited.typepad.com/
Visit my blog: http://blogs.autodesk.com/autocadinsider

Coop's Beholder

Coop's Beholder: "


I love Coop's take on the Beholder, a true Monster Manual classic.


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Monster specimens in jars

Monster specimens in jars: "

London artist Carim Nahaboo was inspired to make these fantastical modelling clay monsters-in-jars by a visit to the remarkable Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons: 'They are all modelled with Fimo, and coloured slightly with ink, before being baked to harden. Then sealed into their new homes. They are all quite small, the two in the smallest jars are around 25mm. i am hoping to make a larger specimen soon....'

Specimens

(via Super Punch)




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Tomorrow’s Events and Sales: 80 Percent Off at Cynthia Rowley; 75 Percent Off at Space NK

Tomorrow’s Events and Sales: 80 Percent Off at Cynthia Rowley; 75 Percent Off at Space NK: "

EVENTS

• Meet with a Philosophy brand expert at Sephora and learn how to improve your skin using products from their Miracle Worker anti-aging collection. Customers will receive discounts on the anti-aging eye cream and moisturizer, plus a complimentary gift. Sephora Times Square, 200 W. 42nd St., nr. Seventh Ave. (212-944-6789); noon–6. Call to make an appointment.



• Get beauty tips for the spring and personalized consultations from Eric Antoniotti, Clarins’s artistic director and international makeup trainer. Customers will receive a special gift bag with any $100 Clarins purchase. Through 1/29. Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., nr. 59th St. (212-705-2000); 11–7. Call 212-705-2891 to make an appointment.



• Celebrate Black History Month and the life of fashion icon Eunice W. Johnson and her traveling Ebony Fashion Fair at Macy’s. The store will hold a grand-opening party for the exhibit at 6 p.m. on January 27. Through 2/1. 151 W. 34th St., nr. Seventh Ave. (212-695-4400); M–S (10–9:30), Su (11–8:30).


SALES

STARTING TOMORROW

• Shop clothing and accessories at up to 80 percent off during Cynthia Rowley’s sample sale. Through 1/30. 376 Bleecker St., nr. Perry St. (212-242-3803); Th–F (10–8); S–Su (11–8).



• Cosmetics from Jurlique, Honore des Pres, Eve Lom, and more are up to 75 percent off during Space NK’s semi-annual sale. Through 1/29. 99 Greene St., nr. Prince St. (212-941-4200); Th (8–8), F–S (10–7).



• Bird is taking final markdowns on its winter sale items. Through 2/14. Various hours and locations.



• Spring and summer tees, tanks, and dresses are up to 80 percent off at Kain’s sample sale. Through 1/28. 525 Broadway, nr. Spring St.; Th–F (10–6).



ENDING TOMORROW

• Score discounts on Miguelina's fall 2010 collection during the brand’s seasonal sale. Pricing ranges from $50 to $300, with tops from $50 to $150, dresses from $100 to $300, skirts from $60 to $150, and jackets from $80 to $150. 336 W. 37th St., nr. Eighth Ave. (212-290-2996); 9–7.



• Select merchandise is up to 60 percent off during Armani/Casa’s seasonal sale. 97 Greene St., nr. Spring St. (212-334-1271); 11–7.



• Shop Cushnie et Ochs at up to 80 percent off during the brand’s sample sale. 336 W. 37th St., nr. Eighth Ave., Ste. 1200 (212-564-7839); 10–7.



Filed Under: fashion calendar, sales, shopping

So, Here Is Justin Bieber’s Love Cover



Last week, Love magazine released the first cover of its androgyny issue, which depicted Kate Moss and Lea T making out (*shrug*). What's far freakier is the issue's second cover, which features Justin Bieber, also styled by Katie Grand and shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot Terry Richardson. Thoughts? [TFS]




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Filed Under: cover girls (and boys), justin bieber, love magazine, love makes the world go round

NY Back On Top

NY Back On Top: "

According to Forbes, the New York Knicks have overtaken the Los Angeles Lakers as the NBA’s most valuable franchise. Increased ticket sales and sponsorhips at the World’s Most Famous Arena raised the Knicks value 12 percent from $586 million to $655 million while the Lakers went up 6 percent from $607 million to $643 million. I can’t imagine how much higher the Knicks value would have risen if Lebron would have chosen NY as his new home instead of South Beach. However, with the constant rumors of Melo coming over (and possibly CP3), Knicks should be able to hold this number one spot in next year’s rankings. Show me the money! Let’s go NY!


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7 Diamonds – Spring/Summer 2011


7 Diamonds lights up the desert with their upcoming Spring/Summer 2011 range. The label stays true to its California roots with a collection that gives the modern man that youthful exuberance with pieces such as plaid shirts, quality denim, polos, tees, khakis, hoodies, sweaters and more. The silhouettes are unique in style and design, and offers a refreshing take on today’s menswear options. The lookbook also has a great retro backdrop for the brand’s modern offerings, giving the upcoming range a great overall presentation. Nicely done.


Visit: 7 Diamonds



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