tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235587373428770702024-03-05T04:17:08.910-08:00InvisibleOn Information Technologies, Learning, Education, Libraries and beyondInvisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.comBlogger307125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-22034474417148942632011-10-06T08:42:00.001-07:002011-10-06T08:46:30.922-07:00Apple new logo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidctLlHSW1UO3bo_uTAcZm2mVYZPaSihycuUim9UP7vvLZonZGEgM6kOsSYHFbQkni8Dx4ISdFNeKZTQAz2eiuPIfC1QffB4ae8fEvlQbhTEhAwEDk2ctXNUgJvkWxg3beyIEk8kxIX04/s1600/jobs-steve.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidctLlHSW1UO3bo_uTAcZm2mVYZPaSihycuUim9UP7vvLZonZGEgM6kOsSYHFbQkni8Dx4ISdFNeKZTQAz2eiuPIfC1QffB4ae8fEvlQbhTEhAwEDk2ctXNUgJvkWxg3beyIEk8kxIX04/s400/jobs-steve.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660405190312163698" /></a><br /><br />This is created by onathan Mak, a college student from Hong Kong, he got a job offer because of this creation. see the <a href="http://www.wenxuecity.com/news/2011/10/06/1490743.html">link</a> here.Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-1069681330375356742011-06-18T04:44:00.000-07:002011-06-18T05:05:47.219-07:00Kenny G: Going HomeKenny G has created so much great music, here are some favorites:<br />Going Home<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TGIw60UKiKw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />My Heart will Go On<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IlHIwBgQGRA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />How Can I Suppose to Live Without You<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6AwUpiRprN4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-79964640378887333762011-06-17T21:40:00.000-07:002011-06-17T22:03:46.166-07:00Screencast-O-MaticScreencast-O-Matic is a wonderful online free screencasting tool. It works directly from the browser, no installation needed! <br />Here is the quick demo video, which demonstrate the features of the tool and how to use it:<br /> <br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pl9x_ryW-so" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Screencast-O-Matic is one of 10 best Screencast recording tools.<a href="http://www.the10most.com/entrepreneurs/10-useful-screencast-applications.html"> Click Here</a> to see othersInvisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-76185211870152411402011-06-10T21:31:00.000-07:002011-06-10T22:07:32.697-07:00Morning Sun, A Documentary FilmHere is the film <a href="http://morningsun.org/">website</a>. there is a short video from <a href="http://www.pbs.org/itvs/globalvoices/morningsun.html">PBS site</a>; the whole film is now available in youtube. here is the part 1:<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7ZaY846Wpj0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-9677901465131172812011-06-08T02:16:00.000-07:002011-06-08T02:20:28.919-07:00Love story by Andy WilliamsTheme song "where do I begin" from the great movie Love Story.<br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/O_FklOwMyoE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-70984498643187566472011-06-04T18:55:00.000-07:002011-06-08T01:29:19.814-07:00Yanni's musicYanni--another popuar pianist/musician in East Asia<br /><br />Nightingale:<br />The concert took place in Forbidden City , Beijing China. The Beautiful Chinese flue was played by solo flautist Pedro Eustache. This Chinese flute (Dizi) was made of black jade which is different from bamboo or wooden flutes. <br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GhV2ceRw2N4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Within attraction (live at the Acropolis)<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QYW63J648i0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Playing by Heart:<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AB-iN989l-g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-4681764586276719442011-06-04T18:13:00.000-07:002011-06-04T18:31:39.330-07:00Music by Richard ClydermanSome favorite music by Richard Clayderman (he is very popular in China and Asia)<br /><br />Romeo and Juliet: <br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vA-y1GpCMaQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Love is Blue:<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HnFyVzchqdo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Four Seasons:<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4ubgSFLtlb4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Weding D'amour<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/svT_-1Kzk0o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /> <br />Love Story:<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ITswHbJPHhQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-44306498646503899532011-06-03T20:16:00.000-07:002011-06-03T21:29:50.971-07:00Blessing-by Jacky CheungBlessing, one of my other favorites by Jacky Cheung:<br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cZK9Tw7Ouv8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-18461853231705797382011-06-03T19:33:00.000-07:002011-06-03T21:33:11.640-07:00Take me to your heart-English and Chinese versionsListen to English and Chinese versions of "Take Me To Your Heart"-have different feelings. rhythm are same, but the lyrics in Chinese version were completely rewritten with different meaning. The title of Chinese version is "kiss goodbye". Many Chinese would say it was a better version. Which one do you like? <br /><br />English version:<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BdCpASsqPuk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Chinese version:<br /><iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/O4ZgKsfj5Sg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-34673423847981293442010-09-11T18:55:00.000-07:002010-09-11T19:05:23.654-07:00Poublic colleges face tough times after stimulus end"Most state governments depend on federal stimulus money to keep public colleges and universities afloat, a new report says. But these funds may be drying up as the new fiscal year begins". Thirty-nine states used stimulus money to support higher education in the past year. "it won't be long before stimulus dollars disappear for good, forcing state colleges and universities to raise tuition, cut enrollment, or lay off faculty". Read the whole article <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/college/2010-07-11-college-funding_N.htm">here </a><br /><a href="http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/paying-for-college/2010/07/12/most-public-colleges-face-budget-cut-threats-in-2011.html">Another similar article on higher education budget cut</a>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-7172873696117284262010-09-11T16:48:00.000-07:002010-09-11T19:04:15.826-07:00College in America-infographicIt is interesting to look at these statistics: <a href="http://highereducationmanagement.wordpress.com/2010/08/26/college-in-america-infographic/">info graphic about college in America</a>! Russian has the highest percentage of population with a college degree; 90% college students have cell phones, but didn't say what percentage of students has computers, iPhones, ipodTouchs; 66% of college students get financial help from parents,and so forth...Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-49763007223537004242010-09-11T16:30:00.000-07:002010-09-11T16:33:15.714-07:00Cataloging matters podcast by Jim WeinheimerHere are <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/aaAXV">Cataloging Matters</a>, a series of podcasts about the future of libraries and cataloging by Jim Weinheimer. Looking forward to next ones.Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-53821860177945499762010-07-17T06:06:00.000-07:002010-07-17T07:07:56.364-07:00Cloud ComputingWhat is cloud computing? There are a lot of resources including videos out there explaining it. The following video focuses on explaining its advantages with a clear illustration:<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QJncFirhjPg&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QJncFirhjPg&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />but leave many questions unanswered.Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-20021224030635027062010-07-17T05:33:00.000-07:002010-07-17T07:08:29.758-07:00New tools make online courses easier to access<a href="http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/01/28/new-tools-will-make-online-courses-more-accessible/?ast=34">Florida Virtual Schools</a> announced built-in text-to-speech reader and other tools will be be made available for online students. FLVS courses will be updated to include a toolbar with read-aloud functionality, as well as study skills tools, a dictionary, English to Spanish translation, and a research tool for conducting web searches on any selected word. The read-aloud functionality allows students to click on a sentence to hear the content read aloud. As students hear a word read aloud, the word is simultaneously highlighted on the screen. These new technology tools will benefit online students especially the students with learning challenges.Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-76373406565898089792010-07-17T05:18:00.000-07:002010-07-17T05:26:46.454-07:00Secondary schools students want more online learningDespite a growing interest in online learning among students, the availability of online classes in K-12 schools and districts hasn’t kept pace with the demand, according to a new report from Project Tomorrow and Blackboard Inc. The key barriers to offering expanded access to online courses include: online learning was not a funding priority (22%); teachers are not comfortable using the tools (18 percent) or teaching online (17 percent), or are reluctant to try (14 percent); schools do not have the expertise to create online courses (14 percent).<a href="http://www.eschoolnews.com/2009/07/01/study-students-want-more-online-learning/?ast=34"> Read the article</a>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-8286951360439011072010-07-08T09:10:00.000-07:002010-07-08T09:17:42.739-07:0020 Facebook tricksNot a devoted user of the Facebook, but find this <a href="http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/20-facebook-tipstricks-you-might-not-know/">article: 20 Facebook trick interesting!</a>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-19053415886846048272010-07-04T11:50:00.000-07:002010-07-04T12:40:30.507-07:00The newer version of Firefox doesn't allow Youtube videos to be downloaded via RealPlayerIf you updated a newer version of Firefox, you probable have noticed that the icon of "Download this video" on the up right of Youtube videos disappeared. You no longer be able to download youtube videos using RealPlayer. This happened several times once Firfox newer versions came out. <br /> <br />Here is solution I found from Internet search and it does work (credit goes to Hest):<br />step 1: type about:config in the address bar <br />step 2: in the filter box type dom.ipc.plugins.enabled.npswf32.dll. <br />Step 3: change the value to false. <br />step 4: restart FireFoxInvisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-37318069388967456362010-07-04T09:28:00.000-07:002010-07-04T10:48:03.142-07:00New language learning systems target K-12 schoolsRecorded Books, a publisher of K-12 curriculum and independent producer of audio books, has teamed up with Transparent Language, a provider of language-learning software, to introduce three foreign language-learning systems for K-12 schools: Transparent Language Premium Edition, Byki Online for Education, and KidSpeak.<br /><br />Each system uses multimedia technology to help students rapidly acquire language skills and enhance foreign language instruction in K-12 classrooms. Transparent Language Premium Edition offers instruction in 16 different languages. Byki Online for Education offers practice and feedback for more than 70 different languages, including seven different languages for ESL students. KidSpeak offers 11 different languages: Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Portuguese. Know more about it <a href="http://www.transparent.com/personal/">here</a>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-22459519045754455142010-06-18T09:02:00.000-07:002010-06-18T09:18:44.619-07:00State of Shock-by Michael Jackson<a href="http://www.billboard.com/features/michael-jackson-the-billboard-cover-story-1004098778.story#/features/1004098667.story">Michael Jackson's top 50 Billboard Hits</a><br /><br />State of Shock was one of those hits<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hxa4Um9ICgk&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hxa4Um9ICgk&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-88368523831387735892010-06-16T13:09:00.000-07:002010-06-18T09:02:02.659-07:00"At Last"-sang by Alice Tan Ridley at AGTA stunning performance at America's got talent this week by Alice Tan Ridley (Actress Gabby" Sidibe's mom) singing Etta James' "At Last" <br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vBOYthKxQZA&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vBOYthKxQZA&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-54772090428042064862010-06-10T19:11:00.000-07:002010-06-11T19:02:07.741-07:00CheaterWhen you browse Michael Jackson's Ultimate Collection, you will find some not that popular or well known but very good songs. Cheater is one of them. It is a demo (the video was made by a fan, vocal by Michael Jackson)<br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CIZua3y3NW8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CIZua3y3NW8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-75067968742020166452010-06-09T20:07:00.000-07:002010-06-09T20:13:00.568-07:00"You don't know me"One of the best performances in America's got talent: Michael Grimm's singing of "you don't know me"<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IMvJw_TnyyU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IMvJw_TnyyU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-7383568742844439122010-05-19T17:42:00.000-07:002010-05-19T17:54:01.821-07:00Teacher Tube<a href="http://www.teachertube.com/">TeacherTube</a> is a You Tube based tool designed for teachers that allow them to share educational resources such as video, audio, documents, photos, groups and blogs. "as of March 2010, TeacherTube has over 525,000+ educational members and over 200,000 educational videos (Wikipedia)" Under Channels, you can find News and journalism, college and university, high school, middle school, elementary school, student products and subject categories like world language, fine arts etc.Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-38099887589344797782010-05-19T15:46:00.000-07:002010-05-19T16:02:40.527-07:00College for everyone?Experts say, instead of a four-year college, more Americans should consider other options such as technical training or two-year schools. The question is: Do too many students go to college? Opinions differ. Read the<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/13/college-for-all-experts-s_n_575396.html"> article and overwhelming reader comments</a>.Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523558737342877070.post-75546493129807351682010-05-11T16:34:00.000-07:002010-05-11T16:44:22.483-07:00Udemy-virtual learning and teaching toolSo many online learning tools are available out there, Udemy seems an interesting one. Watch the <a href="http://www.udemy.com/">introduction video</a>.<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cNG31hhVH6I&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cNG31hhVH6I&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br />Udemy provides the basic tools so anyone can create their own online course in minutes on any subject they like. Educators can upload presentations, videos, and write blog posts for their online course.<br />Udemy also enables instructors to engage with their users, providing participants with the ability to “subscribe” to courses so they are more engaged. They can also ask questions via the discussion boards and publish links and comments on course to Twitter and Facebook. One of the most compelling features of Udemy is the live virtual classroom, where instructors can host a live video conference with students using Udemy’s proprietary live video technology. Udemy Live has a whiteboard, presentation viewer, chatroom, and file-sharing component. Over 10 videos can stream on Udemy Live and 1000+ users can watch a session.<a href="http://techcrunch.com/2010/05/11/udemy-launches-virtual-learning-academy/"> Read more from TechCrunch</a>Invisible Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474460102574684277noreply@blogger.com0