The Big Question this month are Predictions for Learning in 2008. during 2008. Prediction #2 => Virtual Classroom Tools - Meeting Tool + Second Life Lite A medium size Virtual Classroom / Meeting Tool will announce features in 2008 that are not 3D immersive, but that are more like Mii characters in a 2.5D world. MORE >>

At events like this, which involve dozens of beta demonstrations of new products in development, a lot of the items blend together into a white noise of over-hype, but a handful of this week's debuts are intriguing. What product on this list are you most interested to try out for yourself? Photo by TechCrunch50-2008. MORE >>

It's always interesting to look back at the past year - 2008, think about what has changed for me during the year, and think about what that means for the next year - 2009. To do my review, I first looked at what I was writing about and what people were reading on my blog in 2008. June 1, 2008 was when Work Literacy Launched. MORE >>

In an effort to justify the time that I spend on Twitter , I am always looking for ways to be able to claim that I use it for more productive purposes. So here are some of my favorite, or otherwise notable, applications that let me tweak every last bit of productivity I can from my Twitter time. MORE >>

What to expect in 2008 and beyond…. Ross Dawson, January 21, 2008 2:06 AM US PT Nowandnext.com and Future Exploration Network have once again collaborated to create a trend map for 2008 and beyond. While last year’s map was based on the London tube map, the 2008 map is derived from Shanghai’s underground routes. Web 2.0 MORE >>