5 Rules of Effective Negotiating

Negotiation is an interactive process by which people reach mutual agreement on solving a common problem, but for many people this is easier said than done In this white paper, Taylor Sparks discusses five tips for helping you approach and carry out your negotiations with confidence. Rule number one? You won't know what you can get until you ask.
http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=930105&promo=590&tag=nl.e590

What do we tell our students about WikiLeaks?

WikiLeaks’ impact on foreign policy is considerable, even as we struggle to fully understand the magnitude of their latest disclosures. However, for our students, the questions of ethics and digital citizenship will need to be addressed right now.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/education/what-do-we-tell-our-students-about-wikileaks/4374?tag=nl.e623

The five most overhyped tech products of 2010

The pace of technology innovation quickened in 2010 but there were still plenty of overhyped products floating around. Here are the top five.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/the-five-most-overhyped-tech-products-of-2010/42155?tag=nl.e539

Denmark weighs making Chinese an official subject in schools

Tina Nedergaard, Denmark's education minister, wants all students to learn Chinese because China may soon become one of the country's biggest export partners. Nedergaard wants Chinese to be made an official subject in public and private schools -- an idea endorsed by business and other government officials. 

http://www.cphpost.dk/news/national/88-national/50481-chinese-language-classes-for-danish-kids.html

The virtual classroom comes of age

Virtual classrooms aren’t just for distance education; they’re game changers for in-class interaction and out-of-class extended learning. By Christopher Dawson
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/education/the-virtual-classroom-comes-of-age/4338?tag=nl.e623

Microsoft launches Games for Windows Marketplace Today

As promised last month, Microsoft Games for Windows Marketplace launched today.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/gadgetreviews/microsoft-launches-games-for-windows-marketplace/20062?alertspromo=&tag=nl.rSINGLE

E-mail mania: Why does everyone want to be your inbox?

For a messaging medium that is reportedly dead, there sure is a lot of interest in e-mail these days. The lowly inbox has some mojo or it wouldn't attract the Web's heaviest hitters. By Larry Dignan

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/e-mail-mania-why-does-everyone-want-to-be-your-inbox/41644?tag=mantle_skin;content