Blogging With Blackprof.com
Ronald Roach. Diverse Issues in Higher Education. Fairfax: Nov 17, 2005. Vol. 22, Iss. 20; p. 43 (1 page)
Abstract (Document Summary)
Frustrated by what they saw as a lack of expertise and informed opinion on "race, law and culture" by Internet bloggers, a group of nine African American law professor launched in mid-September "Blackprof.com," a blog which lets the professors express their opinion and expertise while allowing readings to have their responses published on the blog. Spencer Overton, founder and a George Washington University law professor, says the blog helps fill an intellectual space left vacant by the growing community American law professor who blog on legal issues.
Santa Clara University Recruiting Students With Blogs
Anonymous. Diverse Issues in Higher Education. Fairfax: Nov 17, 2005. Vol. 22, Iss. 20; p. 44 (1 page)
Abstract (Document Summary)
Santa Clara University has launched a student recruitment campaign using text and photo blog written by five students who are posting their lives at the California university. The goal is to provide prospective students with authentic, firsthand accounts of student life.
The Early Years
Anonymous. Science and Children. Washington: Nov/Dec 2005. Vol. 43, Iss. 3; p. 20 (2 pages)
Abstract (Document Summary)
The Early Years is exploring the integration of language arts into science by showing how to link literacy with science activities--through the use of science centers. Here, fellow early childhood educators are sharing their views on the topic online--i.e., their favorite science centers and more--at the Early Years Blog: http://nsta.science.org/earlyyearsblog. Among others, Gail Gauthier points out that a small table can serve as a permanent science center, and a freestanding tabletop magnifying glass and smaller magnifying glasses of various sizes are perfect.
Technology: A Challenge on Campus
Michael B McCall. Community College Journal. Washington: Oct/Nov 2005. Vol. 76, Iss. 2; p. 3 (1 page)
Abstract (Document Summary)
McCall claims that technology is revolutionizing all aspects of human life. With this, he discusses the inherent challenges in the innovation and implementation of technology at most colleges since students are demanding for technology to be a key component of their learning experiences and businesses are requiring institutions to train workers using state of the art equipment. Among other things, he says that the biggest technological payoff is in the area of teaching and learning.
Weblogs and Libraries
Berenika Webster. Journal of Documentation. Bradford: 2005. Vol. 61, Iss. 5; p. 676 (2 pages)
Abstract (Document Summary)
Webster reviews Weblogs and Libraries by Laurel A. Clyde.
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