links for 2009-07-08

• IE 8: End of the Road for Internet Explorer? – Business Center – PC World
  IE8 is the last version of the Internet Explorer Web browser. At least, that's what I'm hearing through the grapevine. It seems that Microsoft is preparing to throw in the towel on its Internet Explorer engine once and for all.
  (tags: explorer ie ie8 internetexplorer webbrowser)
• VisualCV • Get a better resume, online.
  A VisualCV is an Internet-based resume that lets you stand out from the crowd.
  (tags: resume cv portfolio Career job resumes visualcv eportfolio)
• MiLK – The Mobile Learning Kit
  MiLK is a new way for you to connect students, curriculum and everyday environments using simple web and mobile technologies.
  (tags: mobilelearning milkit Mobile web2.0 learning milk education mlearning)
• The Puzzle Hub: Mega Strung Out
  Are you the ultimate Harry Potter fan? Well, prove your
  fanatic status by solving this Harry Potter Crossword
  Puzzle. Trust me, it's not as easy as it looks.
  (tags: puzzle crossword harry_potter)
• cooltoolsforschools – home
  Web 2.0 tools for schools categorized by type
  (tags: web2.0 tools resources education wiki technology teaching wikis)
• Skype an Author Into Your Library or Classroom – Skype An Author Network
  Wouldn't it be great to invite authors into your classroom or library to video chat with students before, during, and/or after you've read their books? We are growing a list of authors who want to make that connection with you. See the alphabetical list in the scrolling author box on the left. Read on to find out just how easy it is!
  (tags: web2.0 skype authors literacy videoconferencing resources reading technology)
• Tools of the Modern Python Hacker: Virtualenv, Fabric and Pip
  For the modern Python programmer, some of the most important tools to aid in reduced complexity and repetition are virtualenv, Fabric, and pip. Although these tools have no strict relationship (in the sense that many people may use one or two of these tools often, yet aren't even aware of the others), they form a powerful suite when combined. An excellent example is the following:
  (tags: python django tools deployment development programming tips productivity icsxx)
• WorldImages
  The internationally recognized WorldImages database provides access to the California State University IMAGE Project. It contains almost 75,000 images, is global in coverage and includes all areas of visual imagery. WorldImages is accessible anywhere and its images may be freely used for non-profit educational purposes.
  (tags: images art photos education culture free library photography)
• Work Literacy Home
  Deliberate Practice – Cloud Worker – Collaboration – Work Literacy – June 2009
  (tags: WorkLiteracy elearning work_literacy literacy learning web2.0 learning2.0 information_literacy)
• Screenjelly – Home
  Screenjelly records your screen activity with your voice so you can spread it as a video via Twitter or email.

  Use it to quickly share cool apps or software tips, report a bug, or just show stuff you like.

  To start recording, click on the red button. No need to install or download anything!

  (tags: twitter webapp screenjelly screencast screencapture screencasting web2.0 record)

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