Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Convert DVD's to iPod

DVD to iPod Converter

Just got this software and it seems to work very nicely.


Monday, December 21, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Copyright Friendly Images

copyrightfriendly - home

Teachers are always asking me where they and their students can find copyright-free/copyright-friendly images. Here is a wiki listing lots and lots of sites. But please remember:

...you should cite or attribute these images to their creators unless otherwise notified! If you see any copyright notices on these pages, read them for further instructions.
Note: always check individual licensing notices before publishing on the Web or broadcasting!



Confused About Digital Cameras?

What is a PLN?

The Power of the PLN: What Administrators Need to Know and Be Able to Do. « Leaders OnLine (LOL)

This great presentation will explain a few of the Web 2.0 tools and how these technologies can help build your PLN (Personal Learning Network) in collaboration with others.


Educational Administrators Who Tweet

Follow Educational Administrators on Twitter

Looking for some administrators to follow on Twitter? This is a great site/list of those admins who believe in, and use, Web 2.0 tools.


Free Library 2.0

100 Free Library 2.0 Webinars and Tutorials | College@Home

Take your library to the next level with Web 2.0.


Thursday, December 03, 2009

Run Windows on Your Mac

MacMost – Ways To Run Windows Applications On Your Mac

I've used Parallels but am going to try Sun's virtual box with Windows 7. Love the free price tag and I've heard great things about it.


Two Editing Programs for the Mac (Free)

Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Free Stock Photos

25 Places to Find Awesome Stock Photos — Free and Cheap!

Teachers are always asking me where to find free copyright-free images. Well, here's a whole list of them!


Wednesday, November 18, 2009

iPod to Mac

Pod to Mac - Free iPod, iPhone Music Transfer Software

Pod to Mac is freeware that lets you copy or transfer music, videos and playlists from an iPod or iPhone to your Mac and into iTunes. There is also a link for a Windows version. I'm going to get this, just in case!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

WildEarth.tv

WildEarth.TV ... it's in your nature. - wildearth.tv

View live streaming video capturing activity in several wildlife preserves in Africa. You can view profiles of WildEarth’s crew and animal “characters,” vote on your favorite videos, view archived webcasts, and browse the WildEarth blog to read about behind-the-scenes happenings. You can also chat with others who are viewing the videos.


Digital Story Telling Resources

Inspiring Story from the New york times

Op-Ed Columnist - Triumph of a Dreamer - NYTimes.com
Any time anyone tells you that a dream is impossible, any time you’re discouraged by impossible challenges, just mutter this mantra: Tererai Trent...


Learn.Genetics

Cell Size and Scale

Lesson Plans & Teacher Resources at this site done by the University of Utah.


Thursday, November 05, 2009

Skype with an Author

Looks like a great idea. I know lots of schools are doing this and posting the videos online.

Virtual Author visits!

Friday, September 25, 2009

Mac Freeware Discussion

Mac360’s Macintosh User Forums
Looking for freeware for your Mac? This discussion lists some places to find applications.


Friday, September 11, 2009

Free surveys

HaveASec - Tap your feedback...
  • Create a survey in minutes.
  • Distribute it to your users.
  • See results in real-time.

Distribute to your mobile users and let them tap you feedback




Masher

Masher - create free online video, photo and music mashups

Masher lets you easily create a video by mixing together video clips, music tracks, and photos all for FREE!


Local Time & Weather

Sendible

Sendible | The complete messaging platform

Sendible lets you reach all your contacts from one place through email, sms and social network messaging


Free, open-source instructional materials for K-12.

Curriki

Curriki, the online education community, is building the first website to offer free, open-source instructional materials for K-12. We have thousands of free worksheets, lesson plans, exams, project ideas and activities for English language arts, math, science, social studies, technology integration and other subjects. All of our educational material is contributed by teachers and partners and is free and open source.


Monday, July 06, 2009

How NOT to use PowerPoint

This hilarious youtube video is really for any presentation application. He makes his points fantastically!

Music Video Shot on iPhone

Made entirely on an iPhone!

Amazing, isn't it?

Twitter Mosaic: These Are My Followers!