This week in So You Want To Teach? I read about Google's latest software package, Wave. It is being billed as how email would be if it had been invented yesterday. Basically, Google Wave combines all of the "essential" elements of everyday internet activity (email, social networking, instant messaging, and Skype-esque programs) into one central program, complete with drag-and-drop functionality. According to the post, there is a lot of potential for educators packed into this program, with features like step-by-step review that open up a vast range of possibilities for online group projects and publishing.
If anyone out there has one, I could really use and invite so I can get started!
Interesting! This will a good one to watch.
ReplyDeleteI like how it seems to connect all of these elements into one entity... social networking can be confusing with so many different mediums (AIM, facebook, various mail accounts with their own instant messaging protocols, blogs, etc..) Will have to keep my eyes open for it!
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