Open, Connected, and Social

♪ Wikis and weblogs sitting in a tree. L-I-N-K-I-N-G. First comes trackbacks. Then comes mashups. Then comes blikis in a Flickr album. ♪

MacLearning goes musical on simple tools tuned to harmonious combinations. Discover some of the simple tools that top experts are remixing into new applications while we work on our hits album.

iTunes U Integration on Campus

iTunes U offers an easy and powerful way to manage and distribute audio and video content to students, faculty, and staff. MacLearning explores some of the challenges in deploying iTunes U on campuses including bridging between iTunes U to authentication systems, connecting to learning management systems, and managing users and access control.

Think Out of the Inbox

Have you ever tried (unsuccessfully) to set up a online environment to collaborate with your peers in team projects? Collanos Workplace demonstrates that sharing documents, chatting with your buddies, and keeping tabs on project goals can be as easy as P-2-P, err, 1-2-3. MacLearning finds out how Collanos Workplace is being used today and what it has to offer users on all platforms.

Pachyderm

The proud Pachydermata family may consist of thick skinned animals, but you can't judge a book by its cover. This Pachyderm roams wild on the internet, offering an easy way to create Flash-based presentations with text, audio, and video content. MacLearning takes a look at the origins of Pachyderm, how people can interact with it, and its outlook on life.