Wikipedia as Academic Source

Often times, I'm asked by students why they can't use Wikipedia as a source for information systems research for papers and project. Read this article for an understanding of why this isn't sound source of academic research information. The piece shows why we also should not rely on popular media for facts of any import.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30699302/

Thank you to Dr. David Nye, Professor of Human Resource Management for sharing this resource.

Wiki for Collaboration

On March 20, I had the opportunity to present a paper titled "Collaborate, Engage, and Interact in Online Learning: Successes at Athens State University" at the Instructional Technology Conference held at Middle Tennessee State University. The presentation received rave reviews and I am excited to share our paper, presentation, and resources with you

Colbert on Wikiality - Gotta See this One

Thanks to Dr. Robert Burkhardt, Director, Athens State University, for sharing this one.


Link for the Colbert Report on Wikiality :
http://www.comedycentral.com/colbertreport/videos.jhtml?videoId=72347

Recession-Proof Jobs

In giving career advice to several graduating students, I've found there is something to smile about for many college graduates. Take a look at the most recession-proof professions and see if there's any correlation to what I've been teaching you! Anyone needing counseling to earn the Information Systems minor, come see me!!

http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-five_high_demand_jobs_in_2008-279

http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/18/recession-proff-jobs-lead-careers-cx_tw_0718recessionproof.html

http://www.forbes.com/2008/07/18/recession-proff-jobs-lead-careers-cx_tw_0718recessionproof_slide_2.html?thisSpeed=15000

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jul2008/tc20080717_842379.htm

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1858788,00.html?referer=sphere_related_content

http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-829-Who-is-Hiring-Is-Your-Job-Recession-Proof/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/01/AR2008110100229.html

http://www.jobfox.com/Site/Employer/pdf/TopJobsJuly08.pdf

Web 2.0 in Classroom

Blogs in Education:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfJETK3am1M&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRyh4UeP-IY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKoEZJseVXU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYAestYcLww&feature=related

Education Today...and Tomorrow?

Your thoughts on this please. How can we save education?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o&feature=PlayList&p=6E4F971487C61ED9&index=17

Enter your reply as a comment here on my blog. Will count toward discussion grade or bonus points if you've already submitted your quota.

LiveText Portfolio

This semester we have implemented a new assessment procedure for student work. We will be using a software system called "LiveText" for creation of student portfolios and submission of assessment assignments. Dr. Teresa Wambaugh has developed a few simple steps to help you post your assignments to LiveText course.

Follow these instructions:

1. Your paper must be saved in Word 2003
2. Click on the assignment
3. Click on Upload Attachment
4. Click on Upload New
5. Click on Browse and select your paper
6. Click on Upload File
7. Click on Insert Selected Attachment
8. Click on Submit Assignment