Knowledge Ninja 3 - Out Now!

September is not only the start of a new semester, but also heralds the new issue of Knowledge Ninja!

The third issue of ADMC Library & Learning Centre’s own “manga” comic sees our intrepid novice ninja learning that listening, speaking and reading in English are important skills for a successful future in espionage! Of course, the Library & ILC is an excellent place for putting these skills into practice, with the right staff and materials to support a young ninja.

If you’re not lucky enough to get your hands on a printed copy of Knowledge Ninja’s new issue, never fear, as you’ll be able to find it online here

ADMC’s App Store Now Open!

Discover hundreds of free (or cheap) applications you can download for your iPhone, Blackberry and Smartphone. Browse the App Store for organisational, business, English, maths, science, technology and MFL Apps.

www.admc.hct.ac.ae/edtech/mlearning/

Thanks to ADMC’s Michael Bolton – eLearning & Educational Technology

Sentenceworks Automated Writing Tutoring

Sentenceworks.com is a great writing support tool that helps find and correct problems with grammar and punctuation, improve word choice and avoid plagiarism.

60 day free trial !

Self-register here www.sentenceworks.com/  

Thanks to Duncan Murphy from Al Ain’s Men.

New Foundations Exam Practice for Vocab Level 1

Al Ain Women’s College ILC has developed a wealth of practice test materials to support the New Foundations Level 1 Vocabulary. All the units are printable, iPod compatible and flash interactive. Scorm packages are available for all review units on request. Practice materials for levels 2, 3, and 4 are being developed with contributions from ILC’s across the HCT and will be available soon.

Click here for access (login with your Windows id & password)

Thanks to Janice Coats & Brenda Boyle from Al Ain’s Women's College

Clear Pronunciation - Speak Clearly, with Confidence

Clear Pronunciation helps learners recognise and pronounce 43 English phonemes; vowels, consonants and diphthongs. The program includes over 1,000 audio clips and 50 videos which provide both comprehensive input for the sounds, and models for learners to copy. The ‘Recorder’ enables users to record their voice and assess their pronunciation against a native speaker. From elementary to advanced.

Click here to try

Self-Publishing Arrives in the UAE

Blurb.com, the creative self publishing service now delivers direct to the UAE. Now everyone can be a author – every student, teacher, cook, photographer, parent, child, traveler, poet, pet owner, marketer.

Checkout our own book of
ADMC's Library & ILC.

http://www.blurb.com/books/1198813

Most Economic Fonts for Printing

According to the media news site CNET.com, if you want to save some money on printing, try using Century Gothic. Changing only the font results in saving between $20 and $80 per year. And large organisations (like HCT) can save even more. Century Gothic is a modern font that comes standard with MS Windows.

To read the full article and details of the research click here

The World’s Largest Oral History Projects

StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 30,000 interviews from more than 60,000 participants. Each conversation is preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, and millions listen to our broadcasts on public radio and the web. Also includes a free i-phone app.

http://storycorps.org/listen/

You Tube Time Machine - Tomorrow's Classics

YTTM is like a time machine for YouTube, where you can choose to watch videos from 1860 through 2010. Categories include television, commercials, current events, sports, movies, music and video games.

http://yttm.tv/

The World Clock - Life is Ticking!

Poodwaddle's World Clock flash application offers anyone a fascinating glimpse into the continuously updated stats. See the world population, death rates, illness incidence, global warming rate, and many more.

www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf 
Thanks to Tom Poulter from Australia

The Emerging Top 100 Tools for Learning 2010

From the contributions of 527 learning professionals worldwide, here’s the emerging Top 100 Tools for Learning 2010.

1. Twitter - Microblogging tool

2. YouTube - Video sharing site

3. Google Docs - Office suite

4. Delicious - Social bookmarking tool

5. Slideshare - Hosting presentations

6. Google Reader - RSS / Feed reader

7. Wordpress - Blogging tool

8. Skype - Instant messaging/VoIP

9. Moodle - Course mgt system

10. Facebook - Social networking site

Click on the links above to find out more about each tool.

http://c4lpt.co.uk/recommended/top100-2010.html

Grammar 101 - Commas Save Lives!

Grammar is important. For instance, commas save lives, such as in this example:

"Let's eat grandpa."

vs

"Lets eat, grandpa"

Just for Fun – Covert Front

In Covert Front you are a top secret agent code-named Kara in an alternate history version of World War I. Assigned to infiltrate the mansion of a notorious scientist, Karl von Toten, you must discover the incredible secrets that lie within and escape with your life.

Covert Front is a point-and-click adventure game that will transport you to the center of an espionage-filled world. Click here to play