Twitter for Busy People is one of my favourite Twitter tools. This tool allows me to save my Twitter user name and quickly access the last tweet from the people I follow on Twitter.
It organises tweets by last hour, last day last week... in a visual and appealing interface. I have used t4bp for many months now and find it really useful.
Just hover over any person's image/avatar and their latest tweet comes into view.
A very handy tool for quick updates on the go and checking on members of my PLN.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Lyrebird on YouTube
Just have to promote this southoz highlight at the Adelaide Zoo (South Australia).
Meet the superb male lyrebird from the Adelaide Zoo, fondly known as 'Chook'. Why has 'Chook' gained global attention of late? Check this YouTube video and listen to his amazing repertoire of sounds. This lovable lyrebird mimics the sounds of his surrounding environment and that includes the sounds of construction work on the nearby Giant Panda enclosure.
Not only can you detect the sounds of other zoo birds, including the kookaburra, but also the typical sounds of the nearby construction work!
'Chook' is sure to get his share of attention at the Adelaide Zoo, even as the anticipation and excitement builds as the date draws closer for the arrival of two Giant pandas from China (Wang Wang and Funi).
Listen carefully to hear the full repertoire.
Meet the superb male lyrebird from the Adelaide Zoo, fondly known as 'Chook'. Why has 'Chook' gained global attention of late? Check this YouTube video and listen to his amazing repertoire of sounds. This lovable lyrebird mimics the sounds of his surrounding environment and that includes the sounds of construction work on the nearby Giant Panda enclosure.
Not only can you detect the sounds of other zoo birds, including the kookaburra, but also the typical sounds of the nearby construction work!
'Chook' is sure to get his share of attention at the Adelaide Zoo, even as the anticipation and excitement builds as the date draws closer for the arrival of two Giant pandas from China (Wang Wang and Funi).
Listen carefully to hear the full repertoire.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Twtpoll (Twitter access)
Users of the popular microblogging site, Twitter, can access their account using a variety of tools or twittertools, via the Twitter website, phone and mobile apps.
What do you use most frequently when you access Twitter?
Mobile options are grouped under mobile and some of the possibly lesser known twittertools have been grouped as 'Other' to keep the number of choices to a reasonable number.
Try the Twtpoll. (Closes July 31, 2009)
What do you use most frequently when you access Twitter?
Mobile options are grouped under mobile and some of the possibly lesser known twittertools have been grouped as 'Other' to keep the number of choices to a reasonable number.
Try the Twtpoll. (Closes July 31, 2009)
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Mobile Museums
Interested in m-Learning, mobile presence, enabling and connecting learners and, as the title of this engaging presentation suggests, new learning trends with digital technologies? Incidental, informal, ubiquitous, lifelong learning is enabled with innovative learner-centric strategies and evolving mobile tools.
@dannno or Dan Sutch from FutureLab provides a glimpse of the (near?) future,"changing educational paradigm" and participatory culture in this SlideShare presentation.
Evolving mobile technologies and tools, 'always on, always connected,' authentic learning experiences are beginning to emerge. There are still many barriers to more widespread adoption. This presentation provides a range of ideas for exploring new connections for innovative learning and stimulus for discussion in education circles.
@dannno or Dan Sutch from FutureLab provides a glimpse of the (near?) future,"changing educational paradigm" and participatory culture in this SlideShare presentation.
Mobile Museums
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Evolving mobile technologies and tools, 'always on, always connected,' authentic learning experiences are beginning to emerge. There are still many barriers to more widespread adoption. This presentation provides a range of ideas for exploring new connections for innovative learning and stimulus for discussion in education circles.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Giant Cuttlefish video
I have posted a short video to my SouthOz Flickr account of the spectacular diving attraction of the Giant Cuttlefish during their annual breeding season in the shallow waters off Point Lowly, South Australia in June 2009.
This short video shows a Giant Cuttlefish pulsating its skin to deter other male cuttlefish in the vicinity. This video was taken in the area known as 'the fenceline' off Point Lowly, Whyalla in South Australia.
This area is one of only two places in the world where this spectacular annual event occurs. It is a major tourist attraction for divers from around the globe.
The site is under threat from a proposed desalination plant for an outback mining venture and new wharf facilities for another new mining proposal. This marine environment is precious. Help protect it from developments which threaten its existence!
I have also posted a set of Giant Cuttlefish photos on Flickr.
This short video shows a Giant Cuttlefish pulsating its skin to deter other male cuttlefish in the vicinity. This video was taken in the area known as 'the fenceline' off Point Lowly, Whyalla in South Australia.
This area is one of only two places in the world where this spectacular annual event occurs. It is a major tourist attraction for divers from around the globe.
The site is under threat from a proposed desalination plant for an outback mining venture and new wharf facilities for another new mining proposal. This marine environment is precious. Help protect it from developments which threaten its existence!
I have also posted a set of Giant Cuttlefish photos on Flickr.
Highlighting Social Media courseware
If you are interested in free social media courseware with Creative Commons licensing, then check out Laurel Papworth's offering "COURSEWARE: social media and PR Crisis Communication."
Laurel is @silkcharm on Twitter with a very handy 8,770 (and rapidly rising) followers (June 8, 2009). Her blog reveals a top blogger, social media strategist, writer, keynote speaker and workshop facilitator on online communities and social networks and Twitter highlights a 'World of Warcraft' addict.
Laurel has generously started sharing her courseware under a 'Creative Commons Attribute and Non Derivative' license.
She is using the services of Scribd and publish on demand service, Lulu, to share with the wider community. Visit Laurel's storefront on Lulu for hardcopy (purchase) or free download options.
COURSEWARE: Social Media PR Crisis Communication
Example of embedding above.
If you have an interest in the potential and use of social media, in a variety of contexts take the time to check out Laurel's courseware, visit Laurel's blog and add comments/suggestions or check her Lulu storefront.
And follow @silkcharm on Twitter and add to the global discourse via this phenomenal example of social media . I have!
Thanks, Laurel.
Laurel is @silkcharm on Twitter with a very handy 8,770 (and rapidly rising) followers (June 8, 2009). Her blog reveals a top blogger, social media strategist, writer, keynote speaker and workshop facilitator on online communities and social networks and Twitter highlights a 'World of Warcraft' addict.
Laurel has generously started sharing her courseware under a 'Creative Commons Attribute and Non Derivative' license.
She is using the services of Scribd and publish on demand service, Lulu, to share with the wider community. Visit Laurel's storefront on Lulu for hardcopy (purchase) or free download options.
"Scribd offers a YouTube style embed, Lulu offers both hardcopy and a free download service."
COURSEWARE: Social Media PR Crisis Communication
Example of embedding above.
If you have an interest in the potential and use of social media, in a variety of contexts take the time to check out Laurel's courseware, visit Laurel's blog and add comments/suggestions or check her Lulu storefront.
And follow @silkcharm on Twitter and add to the global discourse via this phenomenal example of social media . I have!
Thanks, Laurel.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Social Networking
The phenomenal growth of social networking in recent years, and more recently, the massive interest in, and uptake of, real-time applications in social media eg. Twitter, are contributing to new trends in lifelong learning, business, marketing, entertainment and more.
This Slideshare presentation, 'Integrating Social Networking & Web 2.0 Applications into e-Learning ', by Rob Gibson provides an overview of a range of social networking & social media applications and examples of potential use in an educational context. A good starting point for increasing awareness and for educators considering the role of new tools, web applications and strategies in an e-learning environment.
This Slideshare presentation, 'Integrating Social Networking & Web 2.0 Applications into e-Learning ', by Rob Gibson provides an overview of a range of social networking & social media applications and examples of potential use in an educational context. A good starting point for increasing awareness and for educators considering the role of new tools, web applications and strategies in an e-learning environment.
Social Networking
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