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Posts from ‘April, 2011’

What is Foursquare?

Foursquare on mobile devicesFoursquare is a location-based social networking game. Use your smartphone or SMS (text message) to “check in”, share your location with friends, and collect points and virtual badges.

You can also bookmark information about places (venues) that you want to visit, read tips that others have posted, and post your own tips.  You can even become the “mayor” of a location!

See what students are saying about Foursquare.

Check out the slideshow for even more information.

Ready to play? —>  

I ain’t got no(Google)body!

Ever took an anatomy class and wished you had your very own 3D model of the human body? Well, wish no more! Check out “Google Body” by the great folks at Google Labs.

Here’s a short blurb from Google about Google Body:

Google Body is a detailed 3D model of the human body. You can peel back anatomical layers, zoom in, and navigate to parts that interest you. Click to identify anatomy, or search for muscles, organs, bones and more. You can also share the exact scene you are viewing by copying and pasting the corresponding URL.

Note:This only works in Google Chrome.

Are You Ready for Blackboard 9?

Blackboard 9.1 replaces Blackboard 8 on May 21st

Links to Blackboard 9.1 tutorials for students and faculty are available on the Help Desk web site. Instructions for faculty on how to migrate courses from Blackboard 8 are also available.

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