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What is RSS?

tosd — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:53:14 +0000

The answer: Really Simple Syndication.

Isn’t it amazing how you can give a precise definition that conveys no understanding whatsoever! Try this short video from Common Craft for the plain English explanation.

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What is Podcasting?

tosd — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:47:50 +0000

Podcasting? It sounds like something you feed to trout at the end on a line doesn’t it. If you are a bit shaky about what podcasting really is take a few moments to view this short video from CommonCraft.

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What is Social Networking?

tosd — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:38:10 +0000

This is a general video that clearly explains the concept of Social Networking. Once again, thanks to CommonCraft.

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What is Social Bookmarking?

tosd — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:32:11 +0000

This is a great explanation of the Internet phenomenon known as Social Bookmarking from CommonCraft. This one demonstrates how a Social Bookmarking site such as www.delicious.com can be used to help manage all of your bookmarks in a way that makes sense to you.

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What is a Blog?

tosd — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:15:56 +0000

Here is the first of a small series of useful videos on topics of interest to many people venturing online and being faced with a bewildering range of new concepts. Many thanks to Lee and Sachi LeFever of CommonCraft.

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