Wong, M. (2009) Facebook + Education = ? UBC e-strategy Newsletter, February
An interesting article on the pros and cons of Facebook in education. See also: Jaschik, S. (2009) ‘Online social networking on campus‘ Inside Higher Education, Jan 8
Facebook + Education = ?
About Tony Bates
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
Skype has opened up its website-dependent client beta towards the world,
after starting it generally within the U.S. and You.K.
earlier this 30 days. Skype for Online also now
works with Linux and Chromebook for immediate messaging
interaction (no video and voice however, all those demand a connect-in installation).
The expansion in the beta adds assistance for an extended selection of spoken languages to assist strengthen that overseas functionality