Saturday, August 1, 2009

Week 10 : Finale.....

22. Ebooks & Audios : Browsed through Worldbook Fair : free access to 2 million books until 4 August : intersting concept and gives access to those unable to get to libraries or to buy books. Librivox utilising volunteers to create free audiobooks was another interesting site - could see great value for those confined to home for one reason or another (e.g. I know a lady who is confined to wheelchair and uses her computer a lot. She loves to read so this site would be ideal for her)
I loved British Library On-line! Viewed the beautiful 'Masterpieces of the Renaissance' and the 'Flemish Masters'. Found Elizabeth Blackwell's 'Herbal' interesting - beautiful botanical diagrams of various herbs used in 1700s. The interesting thing is that many of these foods are now being rediscovered as health-promoting e.g. tomatoes, chillis, etc
23. Feedback: I really enjoyed this course - it has given me some great links and ideas that I can take forward with me in my quest to facilitate teaching in a different way. I will take the opportunity to revisit my site and catch up on those 'things' that I may have rushed due to time constraints. Thank you Peter, it was great!!!!

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