The Blackboard bungle
Another article on the Blackboard patent case:
The Blackboard bungle: Why a patent fight over e-learning could mean we all flunk out
Archive for August, 2006
New Synchronous Tool Service
nstructional Communications Systems (ICS) is managing Breeze Meeting
service for FY07, part of an agreement with UW System Administration.
We hope that this year will be a success for everyone involved. In
consultation with UW System, the overall Breeze Meeting service has been
branded ExtendLMS@ICS.
Monthly call Monday 8/21
It’s time for our monthly call, this coming Monday, August 21 2-3pm. Please send me any additional items for the agenda (draft agenda below).
Toll Number: 608-265-1000
Passcode: Leader Passcode: 4809
Tentative Agenda
Strategic Planning Update (Donna, Andy)
Background
Work the Exec committee has done
What needs to done
What is the purpose/role(s) of the LTDC
Values
Feedback on strategic planning process for LaCrosse meeting this fall
Process
Planning for fall meeting in LaCrosse (Oct 19-20)
Breeze Meeting Update
Campus Updates (open)
Viewpoint article on CMS patent controversies
Interesting commentary on the Bb patent and the state of academic technologies…
Most youths may be tech savvy, but they lack ‘digital literacy,
An interesting point to consider in the NetGen/Millennial conversation…
Most youths may be tech savvy, but they lack ‘digital literacy,’ report says:
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/15131207.htm
ELI Call for Proposals
The EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative’s (ELI) mission is advancing learning through IT innovation. ELI accomplishes this by focusing on learners and successful learning. The ELI Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for those interested in learning, learning principles and practices, and learning technologies to explore, network, and share. The ELI Annual Meetings attract a diverse array of higher education professionals, including CIOs, senior administrators, instructional technologists, instructional designers, librarians, and faculty.