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April 2009 - Posts

Chewing, texting and learning
Maybe everything they taught us was wrong... From the Wrigley Institute of Science: No chewing gum in class? A study by Baylor College of Medicine showed that students who chewed gum showed an increase in standardized math test scores and their final Read More...
Microsoft Certified Professionals: Help us by sharing your resume
We're creating a new guide for hiring managers, and we need your help! The guide will include job descriptions and sample resumes, and your input will help ensure that the guide is relevant. The document will focus on these job roles: ·  Server Administrator Read More...
Tech Tool: Microsoft Office OneNote - 2009 - ASTD
A couple of weeks old now, but this article is a good primer on the uses of OneNote as a learning platform. Tech Tool: Microsoft Office OneNote - 2009 – ASTD Another good OneNote resource is http://www.iheartonenote.com/ Read More...
Microsoft | Microsoft workers get their very own mall, The Commons, on corporate campus | Seattle Times Newspaper
Just back from lunch at the new Commons at Studios West. The food service seemed a little overwhelmed today – but it will be a great destination when they settle in. Good local restaurants are up and running – Acapulco Fresh, Mayuri, Typhoon; Spitfire Read More...
Microsoft Pri0 | Free Microsoft software training for 30,000 in Washington state | Seattle Times Newspaper Blog
I drove, not walked, to the mailbox this morning – to read the press coverage of the Elevate America launch that was held yesterday at the Seattle Work Source office. Governor Gregoire and Microsoft VP and General Counsel Brad Smith did a great job of Read More...
Do you hire IT personnel? Be part of a podcast!
We’re looking for Seattle-area hiring managers to share their thoughts on Microsoft Certification and its relevance in making hiring decisions. Tell us what you look for in prospective IT hires, and how certification influences your decision. What does Read More...
Calling Seattle-area MCTs: We need your voice for a Podcast
If you're a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), here's your chance to be heard! We're creating a podcast about Microsoft Certification, and we'd like to include your stories. As MCTs, your experience and expertise help your students become technically Read More...
Learning Barometer | Surveys
Interesting, not surprising, results of a recent survey on learning spending in the current economy: Learning Barometer | Surveys Summary: 532 responses were gathered in late March 2009, reflecting organizations of all sizes.  Of those responses, Read More...
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