Higher Learning Now
This podcast is devoted to discussions of the practical applications of technologies big and small and how these technologies can be used to support the learning process in higher ed, corporate ed, community ed, etc., by people who help others learn.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Episodes
- 43
- Years Active
- 2010 - 2012
HLN 23: QR Codes for Learning!
QR Codes for Learning! There are lots of QR Code generators; here are three of our favorites: Kaywa, Qurify, Delivr The following resources are also contained in this QR Code: I…
Wed 23 Nov 2011
HLN 22: Create Rubrics with Rubistar
Create Rubrics with Rubistar Rubistar webpage Rubrix webpage The Rubric Builder webpage WayPoint Outcomes webpage The Rubric Library Other Resources/Ideas Mentioned in the Show Blind Men and …
Wed 16 Nov 2011
HLN 21: Mindmapping with XMind
Mindmapping with XMind : XMind website Overview of Xmind 2008 (video) XMind Demo: Basic Operations (Part 1 of 2), video 1:09 XMind Demo: Structures (Part 2 of 2), video 2:11 How can you use mindm…
Fri 11 Nov 2011
HLN #20: Distraction Free Writing Tools
Create a Distraction-Free Writing Environment : Text Editor Notepad on Macintosh and PC Modifiy your word processor for a minimalistic format MS Word 2003 and 2011 (pc): Under the View menu,…
Thu 03 Nov 2011
HLN #19: Brainstorming, Processing And More With Wallwisher
Wallwisher Resources: Wallwisher webpage A PDF Guide to Using Wallwisher, pdf document How can you use Wallwisher to support learning? Leave us a comment and let us know! Listen to this podca…
Thu 27 Oct 2011
HLN #18: OneNote to Organize and Keep Track of Everything
OneNote Resources: OneNote Webpage OneNote Demo OneNote Blog OneNote on YouTube How can you use OneNote (or Evernote) to support learning? Leave us a comment and let us know! Listen to th…
Thu 20 Oct 2011
HLN #17: Wikis!
Wiki Resources: Brief history of the first wiki (Wikipedia) Wiki’s in plain english video (Common Craft) WikiSpaces website, embeddable widgets, help specifically for educators, wikispaces for …
Thu 13 Oct 2011
HLN 16: Presentations (and more) with Prezi
Prezi Resources: Prezi homepage (sign up and pricing. And check out the sample Prezi’s!) Prezi’s wikipedia page The Prezi website also includes tutorials (including how to “Prezify your Powe…
Fri 30 Sep 2011
HLN #15: Create Quizzes and Exercises with Hot Potatoes
Hot Potatoes Resources: Hot Potatoes homepage including downloads, tutorials in 18 languages, and example sites 5 instructional tutorials on creating quizes and exercises in Hot Potatoes (created by…
Sat 24 Sep 2011
HLN #14: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words with Snapashot
Snapashot Resources: Snapashot download from CNET Listen to this podcast (or right-click link and “save target as” to download mp3) Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes or RSS
Mon 29 Aug 2011
HLN 13: Manage Your Online Reading With Google Reader
(whoops, we originally posted the wrong audio for this episode. Corrected as of Aug 28. Sorry about that!) Google Reader Resources: Google Reader home page (you’ll need to sign in first.…
Thu 25 Aug 2011
HLN 12: Use Toodledo…and get organized!
Toodledo Resources: Toodledo home page Toodledo Forums (learn from others) How to use Toodledo (6 minute introduction. Direct YouTube link) Introduction to Toodledo (Episode 37 of the Mobile C…
Thu 11 Aug 2011
HLN 11: Bookmarking + Social = Diigo, A Social Bookmarking Tool
Diigo Resources: Diigo homepage Diigo video overview–Collect and Highlight, Then Remember! (more Diigo videos) Diigo tools Diigo educator accounts Listen to this podcast (or right-click link and …
Sun 24 Jul 2011
HLN 10: Smile…You’re on Ustream!
Ustream Resources: Ustream home page Ustream support page Listen to this podcast (or right-click link and “save target as” to download mp3) Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes or RSS
Thu 30 Jun 2011
HLN 9: Download and Convert Videos with Download Helper and AnyVideoConverter
Download Helper Download Helper home page (Firefox) After the podcast we realized Download Helper is also available for Internet Explorer. It’s still in Beta, but it seems to work! Here’s a quick i…
Thu 23 Jun 2011
HLN 8: Gather Real-Time Information with PollEverywhere
Poll Everywhere: Home Page, Demo/Tour, Video demos of premium (i.e. non-free) features Using Polling and Smartphones to Keep Students Engaged (Faculty Focus website) Classroom Response System (Clicke…
Sun 12 Jun 2011
HLN 7: Meet Your New Research Assistant – Zotero
Higher Learning Now podcast 7: Meet Your New Research Assistant – Zotero Zotero home page Other Resources and Tools Mentioned During the Podcast Endnote (right-click to download the MP3 of …
Wed 11 May 2011
HLN 6: Access and Share Your Files Everywhere with Dropbox
Higher Learning Now podcast 6: Access and Share Your Files Everywhere with Dropbox Sign up for a free dropbox account with this affiliate link and get an extra 250mb storage for free! Dropbox home pa…
Sun 17 Apr 2011
HLN 005: Join.me and Screen Sharing Software
Higher Learning Now podcast 5: Join.me (and other screen sharing programs) Join.me Join.me website (the start-a-screenshare-page) Join.me Quick Preview and Tutorial (video) Screen Sharing Program…
Sun 27 Feb 2011
HLN 004: MERLOT
Higher Learning Now podcast 4: MERLOT Using MERLOT MERLOT home page MERLOT Pedagogy Portal MERLOT Content Builder (webpage creator) QuickStart and Video Tutorials Of course the best way to …
Sun 06 Feb 2011
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