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Technology:Emotiv Brainwave Control Gadget


Now, this is one nice gadget to have for PC controls. A device that reads brain wave and signals then translate it into digital input signals. So, what does it applies to e-Learning then? Well it’s all about the experience, I see the possible future for technology such as these in immersive 3D e-Learning. For [...]

Very Useful Software and Sites


It’s 2008 now and today, I’ll be posting some of the useful sites and software tools. Let’s start with useful sites to help you create content.
1. Cool Banner and Graphic Generators
Adding contents like pictures, comics and graphical stuff does make your online content more appealing and interesting. What generator does, is to enable users with [...]

A wonderful site to learn on Human Anatomy


For those that are learning and teaching about human anatomy here is a wonderful news. Visible Body beta is now Live and online!
This Visible Body application, featuring an interactive, 3D model of the human body, is the most comprehensive human anatomy visualization tool available today. Use it to explore body systems and structures, to help [...]

Using eXe for ePortfolio Authoring


D’Arcy created this nice screen cast on how to use the great XML publishing tool from New Zealand - eXe for ePortfolio authoring. The newest release of eXe is 0.23 and it works on both Windows and MacOS X. You can also download some nice plugins from the download page. Such as:

# Java Applet iDevice - adds an iDevice for importing Java applets into eXe content.
# SCORM Quiz iDevice - adds an iDevice for utilising the quizzing functionality with SCORM.
# Flash Movie iDevice - requires some knowledge of Flash and related technologies.
# Moodle Discussion Forum iDevice

Adobe Creative Suite 3.0 Announced!


Almost forgot, Adobe just announced the new product line - Creative Suite 3 (the finalized product package after the merge between Adobe and Macromedia) The package includes: Photoshop® CS3, Photoshop CS3 Extended, InDesign® CS3, Illustrator® CS3, Flash® CS3 Professional, Dreamweaver® CS3, Adobe Premiere® Pro CS3, and After Effects® CS3.

As they promised, Adobe has kept the strongest product from both companies (Adobe and Macromedia). The Flash CS3 (literally Flash 9) will incorporate Actionscript 3.0

This is exciting. Except good products come with a high price:

Estimated street price for the Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium is US$1799, US$1599 for Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium, US$1699 for Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium, and US$2499 for Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection.