Saturday, January 07, 2006

speed 'Quiet' Mach 6 wind tunnel helps shape future aircraft. Engineers have developed a wind tunnel that is the only one of its kind in the world capable of running quietly at "hypersonic" speeds, helping researchers to design advanced aircraft and missiles. No other wind tunnel runs quietly while conducting experiments in airstreams traveling at Mach 6 – six times the speed of sound, said Steven Schneider, an aerospace engineer and professor in Purdue's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. [Science Blog -] 1:43:58 PM    comment

eLearning platform model Kineo Survey Shows Audio Learning is Back. Kineo’s survey on the use of audio learning indicates that it’s back, and it’s here to stay. As mobile learning devices become ubiquitous, Kineo predicts that 2006 will see a major increase in audio learning. The survey shows that over 50% of respondent [Online Learning Update] 1:25:30 PM    comment

eLearning platform model Remote Access to Instrumental Analysis for Distance Education in Science - Dietmar Kennepohl, et al; IRRODL. Remote access to experiments offers distance educators another tool to integrate a strong laboratory component within a science course. Since virtually all modern chemical instrumental analysis in industry now use devices operated by a computer interface, [Online Learning Update]Remote Access to Instrumental Analysis for Distance Education in Science - Dietmar Kennepohl, et al; IRRODL. Remote access to experiments offers distance educators another tool to integrate a strong laboratory component within a science course. Since virtually all modern chemical instrumental analysis in industry now use devices operated by a computer interface, [Online Learning Update] 12:32:31 PM    comment

eLearning platform model Remote Access to Instrumental Analysis for Distance Education in Science - Dietmar Kennepohl, et al; IRRODL. Remote access to experiments offers distance educators another tool to integrate a strong laboratory component within a science course. Since virtually all modern chemical instrumental analysis in industry now use devices operated by a computer interface, [Online Learning Update] 12:30:50 PM    comment

disruptive Google Video Store Announced. [Slashdot] this has interesting implications for educational institutions both as providers of video and consumers of video clips with the potential for course packs which have time sensitive pricing (so that the expensive edge of as it happens costs more than delayed replays).  This will put a premium on services that can search video and audio archives for "just the right clip" to make a persuasive point. -- Bl 12:17:51 PM    comment

podcasting Southern Utah University to Launch Admission Podcast, IM, Blog. According to TheSpectrum.com, Southern Utah University will this Monday officially launch an admission podcast, instant messaging service, and student blog. [Syndication for Higher Ed] 9:58:45 AM    comment

search plus office utilities Google Unveils The Google Pack. [Slashdot] this is the beginning installment of google desktop with Firefox as the browser of choice.  Product placement in future packs will be worth $$$.  The mobile version will be interesting to see what services/apps are delivered through firefox. -- BL 9:55:16 AM    comment

wireless Motorola to Add Google to Mobiles. [Slashdot] 9:06:30 AM    comment