Tag Archives: Google

A Good Window Into Information Architecture Trends

Posted on November 25, 2005 by Michael Feldstein

Rashmi Sinha has an outstanding post analyzing the information-finding affordances of Google Base. For people who are interested in learning some of the basic concepts in modern information architecture (IA), she does a great job of illustrating key ideas. (You … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogo-eroticism and Other Hype, Usability and Human Factors | Tagged | Leave a comment

Progress Toward an Offline e-Learning Client?

Posted on November 22, 2005 by Michael Feldstein

One of the most beloved aspects of the SUNY Learning Network’s current Lotus Notes-based homegrown LMS is its offline capabilities. Faculty members can download the current course data–including student discussion posts, tests, etc. They can respond to posts, grade papers … Continue reading →

Posted in Tools, Toys, and Technology (Oh my!) | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

More About Designing for the Long Tail

Posted on August 7, 2005 by Michael Feldstein

In my last entry, I wrote: We need a system that is optimized toward slotting in new pieces as they become available, not as an after-thought or an add-on, but as a fundamental characteristic of the system. That sounds cool … Continue reading →

Posted in LMOS, Tools, Toys, and Technology (Oh my!) | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Lean Clients, Plump Clients, and Chubby Clients for Learning Management Systems

Posted on January 2, 2005 by Michael Feldstein

As I mentioned in a previous post the SUNY Learning Network currently uses a home-grown learning management system built on top of Lotus Notes. And while there is a web interface to the system, many of the current users are … Continue reading →

Posted in Tools, Toys, and Technology (Oh my!) | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments