Sites and stories we might discuss in the tutorials this week around the earthquake

Depending on how people are we might discuss some of the ways people are using information technology to connect and help with the Christchurch Earthquake.  Below are some of the links I've been following (a lot come from the stuff website)

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4695363/map-christchurch-quake-photos

http://www.trademe.co.nz/christchurch-earthquake-support

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p--gqIP_v3g

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/what-you-need-to-know/4698056/Student-volunteer-army-mobilises

http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/

An OT Promotional Video from Canada

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA0Ky0iIelE

Some Plain English Explanations

Below are some video links which explain some of the concepts we introduced in the first week.  A good place to start for students who are a bit uncertain.  If students are feeling willing and able they can start their individual blogs by visiting http://www.blogger.com/  Cheers James

Explaining the Web

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Blogs in Plain English

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Explaining Twitter

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Explaining Social Networking

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Explaining RSS Feeds

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A bit of fun to start

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Here's a start to our blog

Hello to all students in Dunedin and Hamilton.  This is our course blog for 2011.  Stay posted for updates.