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		<title>15 Open Source Resources for Educators</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Finding open source or free resources is a great way to enhance learning and increase productivity in the classroom. There are many different applications, tools, and other materials available online. 
This list provides 15 free open source resources that are perfect for educators:
 
Bookgoo &#8211; Bookgoo is a free web app that provides tools to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=edutechgeek.wordpress.com&blog=2547150&post=524&subd=edutechgeek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Chicago Convergence&#8212;CANCELLED</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A follow up to my May 20th 2009 post about the TCC 09&#8230;the Chicago Convergence is cancelled.

The scheduled 2009 Chicago Convergence has been cancelled.  Last year&#8217;s event was great.  My intention was to volunteer this year. There seemed to be an awesome line up of new media nerds and techie geeks from all [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=edutechgeek.wordpress.com&blog=2547150&post=513&subd=edutechgeek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>In regards to technical writers&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How funny?!

Posted in Document Design, Random Ramblings, Technical Writing Tagged: technical writing comic      <img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=edutechgeek.wordpress.com&blog=2547150&post=510&subd=edutechgeek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Technical Writing Graduate Programs &amp; Certification</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In regards to technical writing graduate programs&#8230;

&#8230;Yes, they exist.
I seen a Wikianswers question regarding the availability of PhD programs in technical writing.   Someone replied &#8221;no.&#8221;  This is incorrect. 
As instructional designers and eLearning developers we are interdisciplinary professionals.  Technical writing is one of our most common crossover careers&#8230;in addition to web designer, video editor, script writer (audio/video), [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=edutechgeek.wordpress.com&blog=2547150&post=501&subd=edutechgeek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Adobe Learning Summit 2009</title>
		<link>http://edutechgeek.wordpress.com/2009/08/18/adobe-learning-summit-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Adobe + eLearning&#8230;

What: A conference that discusses the latest eLearning tools, practices, and skill using applications from the Adobe eLearning Suite
When: November 9, 2009 // 8:00 am to 7:30 pm
Where: Fairmont Hotel // San Jose, CA
Keywords: eLearning, learning technologies, virtual classrooms, Connect Pro, Captivate, Presenter, Adobe eLearning Suite, education, inspiration
Benefits: Connected with DevLearn 2009 [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=edutechgeek.wordpress.com&blog=2547150&post=491&subd=edutechgeek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>20 Free eduTech Resources</title>
		<link>http://edutechgeek.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/20-free-edutech-resource/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:13:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  From web apps and course management tools to social learning sites and online classes, there are many edutech resources available online. These resources are a great way for students and lifelong learners to discover, create, and share educational information.
10 eduTech Resources
Shmoop &#8211; Shmoop offers fun and refreshing study guides for literature, U.S. history, and poetry. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=edutechgeek.wordpress.com&blog=2547150&post=473&subd=edutechgeek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Creative Video: Contents of the IDD</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Very creative video tutorial on how to create an instructional design document&#8230;
Instructional Design Document


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		<title>For your policies and procedure needs&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://edutechgeek.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/for-your-policies-and-procedure-needs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>edutechgeek</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you responsible for developing manuals that include policies and procedures? 
There are many proposed methods of presenting policies and procedures to your audience.  One method that has proven effective for my recent work&#8230; Information Mapping.  Their website contains many resources (PowerPoints, Whitepapers, etc.) and the webinars are free of charge.
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Advantage: Clear, concise, and easy-to-follow [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=edutechgeek.wordpress.com&blog=2547150&post=453&subd=edutechgeek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Chicago eLearning &amp; Technology Showcase 2009</title>
		<link>http://edutechgeek.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/chicago-elearning-technology-showcase/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:09:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ &#38; Technology Showcase 2009
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What: Chicago eLearning &#38; Technology Showcase
When: August 19, 2009 (Wednesday), 8:30 am &#8212; 6:00 pm
Where: Roosevelt University (Downtown Chicago), 430 S. Michigan Ave
Hosted by: CISPI, CTC Chicago, &#38; CCASTD
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This event showcases the latest practices and technologies for eLearning design and development.  There are several interesting speakers/sessions.  One session covers mobile simulations! [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=edutechgeek.wordpress.com&blog=2547150&post=443&subd=edutechgeek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>eLearning Guild&#8217;s Midwest Instructional Design Symposium</title>
		<link>http://edutechgeek.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/elearning-guilds-midwest-instructional-design-symposium/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 19:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>edutechgeek</dc:creator>
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eLearning Guild has a Midwest Instructional Design Symposium coming to Chicago, July 9 to 10.  The event consists of two larger eLearning lectures and several smaller sessions.  I find the opening session by Brent Schlenker, an emerging technologies analyst at eLearning Guild to be most interesting.  The description of his session says:
New media and Web [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=edutechgeek.wordpress.com&blog=2547150&post=419&subd=edutechgeek&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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