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Electronic ink could kill QR code

Electronic ink could kill QR code | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.com - September 28, 2012 10:08 PM
Wireless data transmitters that cost one penny to produce challenge limited QR code technology.

 

Researchers in Korea have devised a cheap way of transmitting data from objects to mobile phones when swiped.

They have printed small "rectennas", a cross between an antenna and an AC/DC current converter, onto plastic foils using electronic inks.

 

The rectenna uses radio waves emitted from a smartphone to transmit data to it from a tiny chip.

 

The printed rectennas cost less than one penny per unit to produce and could be used as an alternative to QR codes.

 

The technology behind them, Near Field Communication (NFC), is already used in devices that enable shoppers to make card payments by touch.

 

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http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-19208112

 


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[Infographic] Evolving SEO tactics: longer posts, Google+ and the tilde

[Infographic] Evolving SEO tactics: longer posts, Google+ and the tilde | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
From leaderswest.com - April 30, 1:01 PM

This is an infographic about current SEO thinking with tips and tools to help sites rank better on search engines.

 

Most people have a general idea of how to optimize their content for search engines. That search engine algorithms are proprietary and evolving inevitably causes different opinions on SEO. Of course there’s another school of thought that minimal keyword research and a green-light from a SEO plugin are enough to publish a piece.

 

This infographic challenges writers and some of the preconceived notions about SEO. It has a mixture of tips and tools to help you rank better in search...


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MizWalidah's curator insight, May 2, 3:55 AM

There aren't many band blogs as it can be too time consuming strays away from actually making music. So SEO really comes into play when a band is finding it difficult to be found on Google maybe because their name is to similar to a person, place or thing that is more popular but may or may not have anything to do with music, much less your band. My band  still suffers from this situation. The band's name is St.Lô which is also the name of a small town in France. this small town also shares some serious history during WWII. And then of course there is St.Louis.  

 

SEO became apart of our blogging and social media gameplan. We use a highend paid Tumblr template for our website and then also have Facebook and Twitter accounts. Rule #6 in the SEO suggestions above, utilization of the Long Tail helped a great deal. We had to differentiate our name from the towns with keyword that we did not have in common. We had to think about how would be search for ouside of the obvious simple search. Also where we couldn't write lengthy articles about everything we did, we instead updated our facebook and blog regularly, if not daily. Because the blog and the facebook/twitter pages are linked the cross referrencing and the amount of times in which people have shared the band with has prevailed. Frequency over volume at the end of the day won out!! NOw when you search for St.Lô Music we rise to the top over WWII history. We still have yet to rise to the top if someone simly types in St.Lo but we are steadily rising to the top and are atleast on the first page of the google search. 

 

SEO matters for band blogs as they do for business. You want to always be the first choice when someone searches for your band. Continually optimizing your meta keywords and tags to better fit the culture of your band will help you stand out from all that may be similar. 
Martin (Marty) Smith's comment, May 2, 12:52 PM
Great comment MizWalidah. I wold modify one point. Instead of "continually optimizing your meta keywords and tags" I would find ways to ping in fresh content such as User Generated Content from reviews or comments. Once a website I've SEOed is inside of Google's algorithm changing meta values that matter (mostly the page's title) can HURT SEO. I change titles VERY VERY carefully since the first rule of SEO is DO NO DAMAGE. The QDF (Quality Deserves Freshness) movement post Panda and Penguin LOVES it when a page pings, so I love the 1% of visitors who are willing to comment, review or otherwise contribute User Generated Content.

I DON'T play with meta nearly as much as you imply since to do so can look SPAMMY and cause real harm. The most important idea is creating content other people want to share. This is why I love GAMES and CONTESTS especially for bands. High engagement content such as Contests and Games can help with SEO and they can help create a distinct brand all bands need. Appreciate your enthusiasm, but be careful about meta (especially title) changes. Marty
Coralie D.'s curator insight, May 3, 4:32 AM

Infographie sympa sur la rédaction SEO... A lire et relire, c'est toujours utile ! ;)
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Introduction to Slide Design: 7 Rules for Creating Effective Slides

From www.slideshare.net - February 13, 7:56 PM

The 7 rules for creating effective slides include 1) slides are not documents; 2) picture superiority effect; 3) slides should be simple; 4) slides must have unity...


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Gust MEES's curator insight, February 12, 9:13 AM

Check it out, very interesting...

 
Schreib-Lounge's curator insight, February 13, 2:07 AM

Müsste eigentlich Pflichtlektüre sein für alle, die Powerpoint oder Keyword starten :-)
ElizabethHS's curator insight, February 15, 10:28 AM

Tried but true information. Might be useful to give to intermediate+ students who are preparing presentations.
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52 Presentation Tips by SOAP

From www.slideshare.net - January 23, 4:57 PM

http://soappresentations.com/52_tips/ SOAP Presentations wants to help you achieve exceptional performances in 2013, so we're giving you this eBook of 52 Presentation Tips...


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Carmen Arias 's curator insight, January 16, 1:17 PM

Thanks !!!
Sylvain Briol's curator insight, January 22, 2:52 AM

I guess it's an art, in a way ^^
Luca Brigada's comment, March 25, 7:16 PM
You are welcome and thanks for link :)
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6 Must Do Tips For A Quality Screencast

6 Must Do Tips For A Quality Screencast | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
From www.melaclaro.com - January 22, 11:26 AM

Stop! Before you get ready to record your next online tutorial, take a quick looksee at the 6 tips I present in this video. These are some of the easiest things to do that, if you pay just a little attention to them, can help differentiate your online screencasts as a step above in quality from all the others.


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Baiba Svenca's curator insight, January 3, 3:23 PM

Some great practical tips from an experienced trainer for anyone who wants to improve their screencasting skill.
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10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do On the iPad (MacMost Now 409)

From www.youtube.com - August 7, 2012 5:14 PM
http://macmost.com/e-40910ipadapps.html ;Take a look at 10 iPad apps that do things you may or may not have known the iPad could do.

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Ken Morrison's comment, August 7, 2012 11:36 PM
Thanks for another quality scoop. The stargazing one looks very interesting!
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Good tip - How to Attach an Email in Gmail | Google Gooru

Good tip - How to Attach an Email in Gmail | Google Gooru | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
From www.googlegooru.com - April 11, 2:26 PM
Google Gooru

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Six [totally awesome] Web Presentation Tools for Teachers at a Glance

Six [totally awesome] Web Presentation Tools for Teachers at a Glance | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
From www.universeastext.com - January 28, 8:37 AM

Below, you will find a link to a table I’ve made that puts information about these sources into an “at a glance” format. You’ll be able to easily reference what the tool is, what it does, and how it could be used in the classroom. You will also get access to links for the actual websites so that you can sign up and start creating! Before you do that, though, I’ve also got links to some examples on the final page for your perusal. (Keep in mind that these are just samples, not Pulitzer or Golden Apple material.) It is my hope that my own hours of time narrowing the field of free web tools will help others in their teaching, and help some new surfers to get up on that wave. Try to learn and implement one new thing this year… even that is a huge accomplishment. Come on in, the water’s fine! At the live session, you even get me to come around, assist you, and personally answer your questions about how these contraptions work…


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Charlotte's comment, August 3, 2012 10:33 AM
May I also add Present.Me that allows you to attach a video of yourself presenting to your powerpoint presentation. I use it to send to my class when I cannot be there for their lessons. Genuis.
Baiba Svenca's comment, August 3, 2012 12:01 PM
I agree Charlotte! Present.me is awesome, I use it too. And Prezi, and many more tools.... But that was the author's choice. I like the annotations and tips very much!
Mayra.Loves.Books's curator insight, January 28, 8:36 AM

Must try SPICY NODES !

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Teaching Presentation Skills

Teaching Presentation Skills | Technology Advances | Scoop.it
From oupeltglobalblog.com - January 23, 4:58 PM

John Hughes is the co-author of a new video course from OUP called ‘Successful Presentations’. On 25th January, he will be hosting a webinar on this topic. In this post, he sums up the key points of...


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Baiba Svenca's curator insight, January 14, 7:22 AM

Useful tips and suggestions how to teach presentation skills to your students. The article points out what the teacher's responsibilities are regarding student presentations.
Shona Whyte's curator insight, January 14, 12:05 PM

Nothing to argue with here ...
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16 New iPad Tips

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