Peerless HDS200 HD Flow reviewed by FCTT

At first glance, the $500 Peerless HDS200 HD Flow system conjures up endless memories of other wireless video systems that have come and gone – most of them falling far short of the mark. I personally have reviewed way too many to count, but this system may be a game-changer compared to past failures.

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eCollege Face Lift

A&M-Commerce online courses will have a fresh new look. The function and features are all the same and work the same as before. Only the colors and icons have been updated. The Faculty Center for Teaching with Technology and eCollege will roll-out the new online course design in the May Mini, Summer I, and Summer …

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Microsoft LifeCam Cinema

The Microsoft LifeCam Cinema boasts HD capabilities (up to 720p) and sports a handy mounting apparatus. We recently tested the unit with Adobe Connect, Elluminate (Class Live Pro), and Camtasia Studio 8. Finding a unit compatible with all three was a definite win, after some difficulties with newer Logitech models. (Sadly, the Logitech 920 will …

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WiPad Pro reviewed by FCTT

When we first looked at the Wipad we were impressed with the unit’s simple set-up right out of the box. We were able to connect the iPad wirelessly to an HDMI source without the nagging issue of network security like Apple TV and Bonjour. Here is a great article about the Bonjour issue. After more …

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BLOG: Academic integrity and online education

Cheating. It’s an age-old problem for educators. Regardless of the form and function of the education being administered (whether high tech, low tech, face-to-face, or distance education), there will always be students who attempt to circumvent the system. The folks at facultyfocus.com have posted a report (free to site members) titled “Promoting Academic Integrity in …

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