How to Make Awesome GIFs

Now that GIFs are more popular than YOLO, you might feel overwhelmed by all the search results on how to make your own.
Take a deep breath — it's okay. By the end of this comprehensive guide, you will have become the Karate Kid of GIF-making. Now go wax my car.
 
Read more at: http://mashable.com/2013/04/18/how-to-make-gifs/

Interactive whiteboard for primary schools in Mauritius: An effective tool or just another trend?

Authors:
Goonesh Kumar Asvin Bahadur, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
Deorani Oogarah, Primary School, Mauritius

Mauritius is among the few African countries where the interactive whiteboard has been implemented in all primary schools. This has been possible thanks to the Sankoré project, an initiative of Franco-British Summit and the Government of Mauritius.
The interactive whiteboard is an important tool in the classroom as it changes the mode of instruction.  In this research project, an educational learning tool was designed and mounted using XERTE which is an Open Source Authoring tool, to test whether interactive whiteboard can improve learning in schools.

Read more at: http://ijedict.dec.uwi.edu//viewarticle.php?id=1559

Commonwealth of Learning - Journal of Learning for Development

COL is preparing to launch the Journal of Learning for Development. The new e-journal will provide a forum for the publication of research with a focus on innovation in learning, in particular but not exclusively open and distance learning, and its contribution to development. Content will include interventions that change social and/or economic relations, especially in terms of improving equity. The Journal of Learning for Development is seeking submissions for its inaugural issue.

Read more at:  www.col.org/JL4D

See it on Scoop.it, via Studying Teaching and Learning

Become a Graphics Pro for Free During Photoshop Week

Beginning Monday, CreativeLIVE will host a week full of 40 free online classes taught by professionals at the top of their fields. Taking down two of the largest barriers to accessing education — geography and cost — founder Chase Jarvis hopes Photoshop Week will inspire creative individuals to pursue their passion for photo editing.
Classes are geared toward all levels, from noobs to pros, but each course focuses on how photo editing can be used to further your career.

More details at: http://mashable.com/2013/02/24/learn-to-use-photoshop-free/

Autism Society - Sensory Friendly Films

See on Scoop.it - Psychology Matters


AMC Theatres (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the “Sensory Friendly Films” program.

In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing.

See on autism-society.org

via Tumblr Autism Society - Sensory Friendly Films

Art and Design Online and On Campus Programs

via Tumblr 

Social Media Jobs Salary Guide

Source: onlineanddistancelearning.com via Stewart on Pinterest

Social Media Jobs Salaries Guide: This infographic lists the best job markets, the most in-demand job titles and salary ranges for social media professionals in the top 20 U.S. cities.

Top 10 Sites for Educational Apps

Techlearning.com is a Resource for Education Technology Leaders focusing on K-12 educators. Site contains a Software Reviews Database, articles from Technology & Learning Magazine, articles from Educators in Educators' eZine, Event and Contest listings, Reader suggested Web sites, and weekly news updates on education.
In the blog post Top 10 Sites for Educational Apps, the author says that a "one-to-one computing environment is not only a possibility, but also a reality in more school districts than people realize". The author then lists and describes 10 favorite sites for finding educational apps.

Entertainment Degrees

Generally, it's very hard to get into the entertainment industry - but a degree can help you.  Entertainment degrees are available for various jobs in the industry.   These would include the creative fields, e.g., video games, animation, and multimedia, as well as the business fields, e.g., marketing, being an agent, and business education.  Some of these degree can be taken online, which is very convenient if you want to carry on working whilst studying.
The "On Campus and Online Entertainment Degrees" page has information about the various career fields, the relevant programs, links to suitable schools, and more .,..