Need a Caffeine Buzz?

OK, so this has actually nothing to do with libraries or ed tech, but my ice-cream is a finalist in a Fine Cooking contest. Whoo-hoo! If you have a minute, vote here for NW Caffeine Buzz.

Move Over iTunes U

Last March, Google/YouTube launched their own version of iTunes university, called YouTube Edu. The search engine includes content from over 100 universities and colleges, and allows searching by university, most subscribed or most viewed, as well as the usual keyword.

Content ranges from complete courses such as UC Berkeley's Physics for Presidents to informational videos such as this funny little clip promoting the Indiana University Library.

CyberSummit on 21st Century Skills

Register here for the online CyberSummit on 21st Century Skills from June 1-12. A nation-wide event including educators, administrators, business people and politicians, offers free webinars and a chance to make your voice heard.

On June 12th, as part of the National Summit, politicians and policy leaders will review the comments as part of their ongoing discussion on the future of education and technology skills.

On the Grill

I'm actually taking this summer off, for a change; which, ironically, means I'll be blogging more often as I catch up on my reading and experimenting. Only a few more weeks...

But to kick things off, we bought a Weber charcoal grill over the weekend. I was digging around their website and they have an excellent series of video podcasts with Chef Jamie Purviance that you can also access through iTunes. You'll need to join their online community, but it's free. And I'm totally inspired to try the grilled pizza this weekend!

Google Teacher Academy

Google for Educators is again accepting applications for their Teacher Academy this summer, in Boulder.

Gale: Free Swine Flu Information

Gale has provided free access to up-to-date info about the swine flu. You can preview it here or use the widget on the right.

Feed Your Inner Nerd

Have you been known to sit and read the encyclopedia just for the fun of it? Would you even THINK of going to the bathroom without a book in your hand?

I just ran across In Our Time, a great series from BBC radio exploring science, philosophy and culture. Each program focuses on a different topic--representations of Hell through the ages, or frothy brain-teasers such as "Does Time Exist?" with discussion by a panel of experts.


I spent a good portion of the morning sampling various bits and pieces--it's definitely time to haul out the iPod and load these. They'll be great to listen to while driving to work. Or as discussion starters in class.