Monthly Archives: January 2011

A TechCrunch post cautions that the reaction against Facebook may be an example of online mob behavior. Some may be reacting to gain attention and then others join without being able to evaluate the issues. I am concerned that the … Continue reading →

Concerns related to Facebook privacy and Facebook motives continue to escalate. If you are interested in this issue, here are some resources you might consider. CNN – Technology EFF – How to opt out Singel article from Wired

In a previous post, I described the announcement that free NING accounts would be discontinued. NING has now announced that the NING mini version will continue to be free for some: Ning will remain free for K-12 educators and their … Continue reading →

Sometimes the images tell the story. Here are NASA images of the Gulf oil spill.

Forbes contends ND students should be happy. ND students benefit because the state is one of the few that is operating in the black. Tuition increases should be less painful.

This content from Free Press writer Cathy Nelson challenges the notion that “digital natives” benefit from multi-tasking. Gaming, cell phone use, messaging – negative academic consequences.