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Millennials

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There is a very interested infographic of the 18-29 year old Millennials.  Note, 86% of those Millennials who invested in higher education feel it has been a good investment. 50% of those currently in school would like to earn a graduate or professional degree afterwards.  Seems to me, there’s an opportunity to promote online learning to this demographic.

Another good area to study is their Lifestyles.  According to this source, 75% are on a social networking site and 74% feel technology makes their lives easier.  This is even more good reason to expect Millennials are primed and ready to tackle higher education online.

Maurizio Cattlean’s Guggenheim Installation

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I remember seeing Cao Guo-Qiang’s installation, not hanging in the Guggenheim, but strung across several large room at MASS MoCA back in 2004, when I visited.  Then Cao hung his cars in the Guggenheim.  Now this:

What this must weigh? Could be worth another trip to NYC…

Fun With PressBooks

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Please watch my presentation on how PressBooks can assist you in creating digital eBooks & ePapers for use in your teaching. Creating eBooks & ePapers is quick, easy, and the formatting allows a comment functionality which enables you and your students to collaborate within the content you create.

Below is an example of an eBook I created using PressBooks. Click here to open my eBook online or  you may also download my eBook in PDF format.

Here is another brief tutorial on the particular steps to Collaborating with PressBooks.

Saul Bass’ Celebrated Title Designs

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Movie title sequences begin and end every movie and can be quite entertaining in and of themselves. Here are some of Saul Bass‘ movie titles.

The Title Design of Saul Bass from Ian Albinson on Vimeo.

Movie titles can put the audience in the right mood for the movie, or close it in the right way….check out your favorites at Forget the Films, Watch the Titles.

45 New Digital Media Resources

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I’m often asked how I keep abreast of the changes in technology.  Interest is my number one response.  Ever since earning my Masters Degree in Media Studies from The New School, NYC, I’m fascinated at how people use technology.  So, in order to keep current, I snoop around, ask questions, read a variety of blogs [like Mashable for example], and I attend  conferences and/or present at them.

Here’s a good article for those seeking to find some new digital media resources. 45 of them in fact.