MacUpdate: Weekly Popular
Pretty cool site. You can uncheck items such as commercial, shareware, etc. and filter for only the software you want. Sorry, Windows users...this site is for Mac only and has some great software! One you really should have is called AppDelete. Just drag the Application into the basket and it will package all files up neatly into a folder and put it into the Trash for you.
You don't need a PrintScreen-type application on the Mac since you already have one! Do a Spotlight Search for Grabber. It works really well for all different types of screenshots you might want to take of your desktop or programs.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Why Switch to a Mac
50 Reasons to Switch from Microsoft Windows to Apple’s Mac OS X
Chris Pirillo, a recent switcher to Mac OS X after having spent a decade using Windows, is now deliriously happy with the switch (aren't they all?). So happy, in fact, that he has penned fifty reasons explaining why Mac OS X is the greatest operating system on Earth and Windows is like the lame donkey in a horse race.
He's missed a lot of points (not the least of which is how you can use Spaces to organize your work among several desktops and then zip around like you're in Star Trek), included a few relatively minor ones (better compatibility with the iPhone - duh), and about half of the fifty points are dedicated to VMware Fusion. Yes, you can run Windows as an application on Mac OS X, Chris. Get over it.
(From macuser.com)
Chris Pirillo, a recent switcher to Mac OS X after having spent a decade using Windows, is now deliriously happy with the switch (aren't they all?). So happy, in fact, that he has penned fifty reasons explaining why Mac OS X is the greatest operating system on Earth and Windows is like the lame donkey in a horse race.
He's missed a lot of points (not the least of which is how you can use Spaces to organize your work among several desktops and then zip around like you're in Star Trek), included a few relatively minor ones (better compatibility with the iPhone - duh), and about half of the fifty points are dedicated to VMware Fusion. Yes, you can run Windows as an application on Mac OS X, Chris. Get over it.
(From macuser.com)
Watch What You Post and Where...
Young warned over social websites
Millions of young people could damage their future careers with the details about themselves they post on social networking websites, a watchdog warns. Always good advice!
Millions of young people could damage their future careers with the details about themselves they post on social networking websites, a watchdog warns. Always good advice!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Name Mangler- Mac only
If you need to rename several files at once every now and then, this is the application you have always been looking for. Name Mangler is a batch file renamer that supports all common renaming tasks: Find and Replace (including support for regular expressions); Number Sequentially; Change Case; Set Extension; Add Prefix/Suffix; Remove/Insert Characters. is an awesome utility that allows you to quickly and easily change batches of file names quickly. Thia is for OS 10.5. Anything earlier, look for File List on their site.
This is one I am going to get. When working on photo galleries for web sites, I wind up manually changing all the file names from DSC-9435 to 001.jog, 002.jpg, etc. This looks like it might be a real timesaver for me!
This is one I am going to get. When working on photo galleries for web sites, I wind up manually changing all the file names from DSC-9435 to 001.jog, 002.jpg, etc. This looks like it might be a real timesaver for me!
Lock Desktop For Mac
Lock Desktop - This application locks your desktop by running a simple script. This will keep all applications running, eliminating the hassles of logging out. Microsoft Windows has a feature to press WINDOWS+L. This application adds this "Lock Desktop" functionality to your mac. Want to leave your Mac Desktop but don't want someone accessing your computer when you're away.
Photography and the Law
Photojojo » Photography and The Law: Know Your Rights:
"Be respectful and polite. Use good judgement and don’t escalate the situation."
"Be respectful and polite. Use good judgement and don’t escalate the situation."
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Ning
Ning - Popular Networks: "Ning is the only online service where you can create, customize, and share your own Social Network for free in seconds."
This link will take you to the educational networks. There are some pretty interesting ones here!
This link will take you to the educational networks. There are some pretty interesting ones here!
They Criticized Vista
They Criticized Vista. And They Should Know. - New York Times
A lawsuit filed against Microsoft in March 2007 in United States District Court in Seattle has pried loose a packet of internal company documents.
A lawsuit filed against Microsoft in March 2007 in United States District Court in Seattle has pried loose a packet of internal company documents.
Last month, Judge Marsha A. Pechman granted class-action status to the suit, which is scheduled to go to trial in October. (Microsoft last week appealed the certification decision.)
Anyone who bought a PC that Microsoft labeled “Windows Vista Capable” without also declaring “Premium Capable” is now a party in the suit.SuperDocker
SuperDocker
SuperDocker is a free program designed for Mac OS X Leopard that gives you the ability to customize your Leopard dock and more, all in a very easy to use package.
It seems like everything you'd want to change about the dock can be done in SuperDocker: you can change the dock from 3-D to 2-D, add icon transparency, and add customized separators in the dock.
Also, when you edit the dock background, separator, and active application indicator (the blue glowing thing at the bottom of running applications), the SuperDocker interface gives you a real-time preview, so you can perfect the dock inside SuperDocker before you apply the changes to your system.
SuperDocker also has a few preferences for items outside of the dock. You can modify the menu bar, the default screen capture format, the boot screen, and more. And thankfully, all of these customizations can be undone with a single click.
If you try this one, let me know how it works out for you!
SuperDocker is a free program designed for Mac OS X Leopard that gives you the ability to customize your Leopard dock and more, all in a very easy to use package.
It seems like everything you'd want to change about the dock can be done in SuperDocker: you can change the dock from 3-D to 2-D, add icon transparency, and add customized separators in the dock.
Also, when you edit the dock background, separator, and active application indicator (the blue glowing thing at the bottom of running applications), the SuperDocker interface gives you a real-time preview, so you can perfect the dock inside SuperDocker before you apply the changes to your system.
SuperDocker also has a few preferences for items outside of the dock. You can modify the menu bar, the default screen capture format, the boot screen, and more. And thankfully, all of these customizations can be undone with a single click.
If you try this one, let me know how it works out for you!
Belkin travel powerstrip
Belkin travel powerstrip combines surge protection, USB charging
Power three devices--plus two USB products--with this portable surge protector: all for under $25...Great travel product!
Power three devices--plus two USB products--with this portable surge protector: all for under $25...Great travel product!
Time Machine Editor
TimeMachineEditor
TimeMachineEditor is a software for Leopard that lets you change the default one-hour backup interval of Time Machine. You can change the interval or decide to make a backup once a day, once a week or once a month.
Create Booklet PDF
Create Booklets in PDF
Create Booklet PDF Service adds an export command that converts documents into PDF format for printing as a booklet with staples down the middle. This means the pages have to be resorted before printing and two pages have to be shrunk onto one. Create Booklet does that for you and as it is a PDF Service you can do it directly from the print panel. Additionally you get the Automator Action that is used in that PDF Service.
For Mac only..Yes, another freebie...
Monday, March 03, 2008
Weekend Webware: The periodic table of the elements 2.0 | Webware : Cool Web apps for everyone
The periodic table of the elements 2.0
The chart, found at Ptable.com, is completely dynamic, letting you adjust nearly every aspect of the data to see what each element does at various temperatures, and even turn back the hands of time to see which parts of the chart were missing before being discovered by scientists.
The chart, found at Ptable.com, is completely dynamic, letting you adjust nearly every aspect of the data to see what each element does at various temperatures, and even turn back the hands of time to see which parts of the chart were missing before being discovered by scientists.
Not So Distant Future
Not So Distant Future
Carolyn is a high school librarian in Austin Texas. She uses her blog to discuss web 2.0 tools, teaching strategies, and library research tools for educators.
Carolyn is a high school librarian in Austin Texas. She uses her blog to discuss web 2.0 tools, teaching strategies, and library research tools for educators.
On an e-journey with generation Y
On an e-journey with generation Y
Ann writes about her experiences integrating Web 2.0 technology into her classes. She is doing some incredible things.
Ann writes about her experiences integrating Web 2.0 technology into her classes. She is doing some incredible things.
Drape's Takes: why blog
Drape's Takes: why blog
Great postings from Darren Draper, Technology Specialist for Jordan School District in Utah.
He posts many reasons why teachers should blog!
Great postings from Darren Draper, Technology Specialist for Jordan School District in Utah.
He posts many reasons why teachers should blog!
Postcrossing
Postcrossing - Postcards Traveling The World
Pretend you’re eight years old for a second. Now pretend you just got a photo in the mail from your new buddy in Finland.
Fantastic, right? Best mail ever!
Now here’s the secret: it’s still that much fun to get photos from around the world. And it’s super easy thanks to Postcrossing: send a postcard to somebody, and somebody sends you a postcard back. Collect photos from 175 countries without blowing all your airline miles! You can even request pictures of specific things.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Saturday, February 09, 2008
A One-Page Internet Textbook on Google Features for Busy Educators
buckleit - Google-lizing Your School: A One-Page Internet Textbook on Google Features for Busy Educators:
After the morning break, so a short lecture/demonstration on the story of Google, covering topics like search engine history, how Google makes money, and so on. Use the links below, and have each person follow along. You can set this up as a scavenger hunt if you like. "
After the morning break, so a short lecture/demonstration on the story of Google, covering topics like search engine history, how Google makes money, and so on. Use the links below, and have each person follow along. You can set this up as a scavenger hunt if you like. "
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
File List 1.2
Macworld | Mac Gems | File List 1.2
Macworld has declared File List — a great way to batch rename your files — to be one of its gems. It has a slew of features and it’s easy to use, which shouldn’t be surprising since it comes from the developer of other amazing programs such as Butler, Witch and Service Scrubber
Macworld has declared File List — a great way to batch rename your files — to be one of its gems. It has a slew of features and it’s easy to use, which shouldn’t be surprising since it comes from the developer of other amazing programs such as Butler, Witch and Service Scrubber
Monday, January 14, 2008
April 18 - WDUG Workshop
Keep April 18 marked on your calendar for a fantastic presentation from Apple and hosted by the MHRIC here in New Paltz at the Conference Center.
Apple Software Enginner Matt Rowe will present iLife '08 and iWork '08, 2 fabulous suites of programs from Apple.
Registration is a must as seating is limited. More information will follow. If your district participates in Office Automation or the Technology Support Service, you are eligible to attend. You can register through MicroNews, on our web site, or use My Learning Plan. Registration opens in mid-March.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me!
Apple Software Enginner Matt Rowe will present iLife '08 and iWork '08, 2 fabulous suites of programs from Apple.
Registration is a must as seating is limited. More information will follow. If your district participates in Office Automation or the Technology Support Service, you are eligible to attend. You can register through MicroNews, on our web site, or use My Learning Plan. Registration opens in mid-March.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me!
Best Mac freeware and free Mac games
Best Mac freeware and free Mac games: The Top 10 coolest Mac freeware programs you've never heard of: thriftmac: "The thriftmac collection has grown fairly large over the past few months, despite our efforts to list only the very best. Can we help it if there’s so much truly good stuff freely available for Mac people?"
Thursday, January 03, 2008
VoiceThread
A VoiceThread is an online media album that can hold essentially any type of media (images, documents and videos) and allows people to make comments in 5 different ways - using voice (with a microphone or telephone), text, audio file, or video (with a webcam) - and share them with anyone they wish.
A VoiceThread allows group conversations to be collected and shared in one place, from anywhere in the world.
A VoiceThread allows group conversations to be collected and shared in one place, from anywhere in the world.
An Introduction to Second Life | The Story of My “Second Life”
An Introduction to Second Life | The Story of My “Second Life”
An introduction to Second Life on YouTube.
An introduction to Second Life on YouTube.
Monday, December 24, 2007
The Complete Guide to Mac/Windows Interoperability
Geek To Live: The Complete Guide to Mac/Windows Interoperability
Also check out our video podcasts on this subject from a workshop Apple presented at the MHRIC in October of 2007. Select the Podcast link from our homepage at www.mhric.org
Also check out our video podcasts on this subject from a workshop Apple presented at the MHRIC in October of 2007. Select the Podcast link from our homepage at www.mhric.org
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Transfer Songs from Your iPod to Any Mac with Senuti
Transfer Songs from Your iPod to Any Mac with Senuti
Copy songs from any iPod to your iTunes library. There are other iPod-to-computer tools available for Mac and Windows, like iPod -> Folder, but Senuti stands out for this list for its ability to tell you want music on an iPod is already in your library and which songs are not, making it easy to slurp new songs from a friend's iPod without introducing duplicates into your library.
Copy songs from any iPod to your iTunes library. There are other iPod-to-computer tools available for Mac and Windows, like iPod -> Folder, but Senuti stands out for this list for its ability to tell you want music on an iPod is already in your library and which songs are not, making it easy to slurp new songs from a friend's iPod without introducing duplicates into your library.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Free Professional Development Videos
Teaching Hacks.com » Blog Archive » Professional Development VOD:
"Every member of Ontario Teachers Federation is invited to access in-depth professional development workshops from leading educational producers. There are hundreds of hours of Professional Development streaming video content available here. The programs will be available from early November 2007 to November 30th, 2008. There is no registration to access the materials at this time, although the registration process will be simple enough for any educator to access the content."
"Every member of Ontario Teachers Federation is invited to access in-depth professional development workshops from leading educational producers. There are hundreds of hours of Professional Development streaming video content available here. The programs will be available from early November 2007 to November 30th, 2008. There is no registration to access the materials at this time, although the registration process will be simple enough for any educator to access the content."
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Monday, December 03, 2007
Smart Notebook Hacks
Smart Notebook Hacks: "Turn Any Document into a PDF
Many district networks are locked down from installing free software or don’t include software that will generate a PDF for you. Sure you can use online PDF generators but when you install Smart Board software you have a PDF generator built in."
Many district networks are locked down from installing free software or don’t include software that will generate a PDF for you. Sure you can use online PDF generators but when you install Smart Board software you have a PDF generator built in."
Friday, November 30, 2007
Increase in Teacher Resignations - New York Times
Increase in Teacher Resignations - New York Times
More teachers resigned during the last school year than at any time in recent history, according to figures released yesterday by the United Federation of Teachers, the city’s teachers union. According to the figures, 4,606 certified teachers resigned last year, not including teachers who retired or had problems with certification. The numbers have been steadily increasing since 2001, when 2,544 resigned; last year 4,273 teachers did so. Of the 7,069 teachers who were hired in 2006, nearly 14 percent resigned by the end of the year, the union said, up from about 11 percent the year before.
More teachers resigned during the last school year than at any time in recent history, according to figures released yesterday by the United Federation of Teachers, the city’s teachers union. According to the figures, 4,606 certified teachers resigned last year, not including teachers who retired or had problems with certification. The numbers have been steadily increasing since 2001, when 2,544 resigned; last year 4,273 teachers did so. Of the 7,069 teachers who were hired in 2006, nearly 14 percent resigned by the end of the year, the union said, up from about 11 percent the year before.
School officials unite in banning Wikipedia | Seattle Times Newspaper
School officials unite in banning Wikipedia :
"The Great Meadows (N.J.) Middle School librarian hasn't been a fan of the online encyclopedia for years. This fall, she decided it was time to make others at her school aware of the Web site's pitfalls."
"The Great Meadows (N.J.) Middle School librarian hasn't been a fan of the online encyclopedia for years. This fall, she decided it was time to make others at her school aware of the Web site's pitfalls."
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Randy Pausch on Oprah
Watch a video of Randy Pausch when he appeared on the Oprah Show in September 2007
Randy Pausch is a married father of three, a very popular professor at Carnegie Mellon University—and he is dying. He is suffering from pancreatic cancer, which he says has returned after surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Doctors say he has only a few months to live.
Randy Pausch is a married father of three, a very popular professor at Carnegie Mellon University—and he is dying. He is suffering from pancreatic cancer, which he says has returned after surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Doctors say he has only a few months to live.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Getting Ready for Leopard
TUAW Guide: Getting Ready for Leopard - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
Upgrading your Mac to the new Leopard? Here are some tips to help make it a seamless install.
Upgrading your Mac to the new Leopard? Here are some tips to help make it a seamless install.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
The Last Lecture
This was passed on to me by a team member:
"Professor Randy Pausch from Carnegie-Mellon University, he's an amazing man who has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. His "Last Lecture" which was given at CMU on September 18th has reportedly been downloaded by over one million people. He w
Friday, October 19, 2007
States Report Teacher Staph Infections
Web Watch: States Report Teacher Staph Infections
And a national report released this week indicates that staph infections killed more people in 2005 than HIV/AIDS, proving that it is more common than previously thought.
And a national report released this week indicates that staph infections killed more people in 2005 than HIV/AIDS, proving that it is more common than previously thought.
Kittens and Computers
Kittens and Computers: Emotions and the Tyranny of Learning Environments
An Apple computer is so simple, even a kitten can use it!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Blog Action Day
Blog Action Day
On October 15th, bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone’s mind - the environment. Every blogger will post about the environment in their own way and relating to their own topic. Our aim is to get everyone talking towards a better future.
On October 15th, bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone’s mind - the environment. Every blogger will post about the environment in their own way and relating to their own topic. Our aim is to get everyone talking towards a better future.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Blogger Play
Blogger Play - View the most recently uploaded photos to blogger.com as a slide show movie.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
77 Resources
77 Resources to Simplify Your Life as a Web Designer
Some great stuff here and well worth looking at!
Some great stuff here and well worth looking at!
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Sagan
Evolution from Past to Future at Bionic Teaching
View a clip of the late Carl Sagan narrating an animation of evolution. Pretty interesting stuff!
View a clip of the late Carl Sagan narrating an animation of evolution. Pretty interesting stuff!
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Dressing Teachers
Dressing Teachers
Nashville’s 75,000 public school students must now adhere to a strict dress code. Collared shirts are mandatory; hoodies and jeans are no longer acceptable. But what about teachers? Nashville parent Rebecca Willocks thinks there’s a double standard. "I saw a teacher’s navel piercing last year and was surprised," she says. "Students can’t get away with that." Nashville’s school board doesn’t think teachers should either.
Nashville’s 75,000 public school students must now adhere to a strict dress code. Collared shirts are mandatory; hoodies and jeans are no longer acceptable. But what about teachers? Nashville parent Rebecca Willocks thinks there’s a double standard. "I saw a teacher’s navel piercing last year and was surprised," she says. "Students can’t get away with that." Nashville’s school board doesn’t think teachers should either.
Tech Ed Left Behind
Tech Ed Left Behind
Vocation programs in New York public high schools have sharply decreased over the past decade due to a lack of funding and an NCLB-driven curriculum. In 1992, 41 percent of the state’s public high school students completed at least one vocational course, compared with 25 percent last year. “We started raising standards and adding more requirements, and something had to fall off the plate,” Buffalo Schools Superintendent James A. Williams told the Buffalo News.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Acer gobbles up Gateway | Crave : The gadget blog
Acer gobbles up Gateway
"...hinting at yesterday's announcement that Taiwanese computer maker Acer has agreed to acquire Gateway, currently the No. 4-ranked PC vendor in the world."
"...hinting at yesterday's announcement that Taiwanese computer maker Acer has agreed to acquire Gateway, currently the No. 4-ranked PC vendor in the world."
Sunday, August 12, 2007
ButtonBuilder - Web Button creation for Mac OS X
ButtonBuilder - Web Button creation for Mac OS X: " Button Builder It's free and easy. Enjoy. Come in, We're open!
This is a pretty cool application that allows you easily create attractive buttons for your website, has gone the way of open-source and is now free.
Sorry, PC folks!
This is a pretty cool application that allows you easily create attractive buttons for your website, has gone the way of open-source and is now free.
Sorry, PC folks!
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Monday, August 06, 2007
Photojojo » Upload your Photo and Try a New Hairstyle or Grow a Mustache, Virtually
Photojojo » Upload your Photo and Try a New Hairstyle or Grow a Mustache, Virtually: "
Whether you prefer the presidential $400 cut, the corner barber shop, or something in between, chances are you’ve spent too many braincycles on those tendrils of dead skin cells emerging from your body."
Whether you prefer the presidential $400 cut, the corner barber shop, or something in between, chances are you’ve spent too many braincycles on those tendrils of dead skin cells emerging from your body."
ViaTalk Free Connect
ViaTalk Free Connect: "Need to make a quick call? Try viatalkfree.com and don’t pay a penny. Enter your area code and phone number in addition to the digits you’d like to dial. Get talking and enjoy up to 10 minutes of talk time. It’s on us!"
I haven't tried it...yet. I assume it's only for US calls.
I haven't tried it...yet. I assume it's only for US calls.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
A quest for good image sites
A quest for good image sites
Great blog article on finding free graphics and Creative Commons License information. Read the comments too as there is more information in that area.
Great blog article on finding free graphics and Creative Commons License information. Read the comments too as there is more information in that area.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Hotkeys To Boost Your Productivity
Developer’s Alarm: 200+ Hotkeys To Boost Your Productivity:
Lots of shortcut keys here for lots of programs...
Lots of shortcut keys here for lots of programs...
Sunday, July 15, 2007
ViaTalk Free Connect
ViaTalk Free Connect
It says you can make phone calls up to 10 minutes for free. No registration required. I'll probably try it later today and see what happens. I am assuming it is for the US only.
It says you can make phone calls up to 10 minutes for free. No registration required. I'll probably try it later today and see what happens. I am assuming it is for the US only.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Stickam
Stickam: Would You Let Your Children Use A Service Owned By Pornographers?
Just came across this article and then checked out the site. Most of the chatrooms there are open to all. Just another site you might want to be aware of...
Just came across this article and then checked out the site. Most of the chatrooms there are open to all. Just another site you might want to be aware of...
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Save your blog
Save your blog with BlogBackupOnline
If you have a blog (or blogs), this site offers free daily backups. Great for restoring, just in case...
If you have a blog (or blogs), this site offers free daily backups. Great for restoring, just in case...
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Chalk The Movie
Chalk
Two former teachers from Austin, Texas, have taken the concept of a fictional documentary, recently used to depict the idiosyncrasies of white-collar work in “The Office,” and adapted it for the classroom. “Chalk,” a mockumentary about discouraged educators, follows new teachers as they deal with classroom etiquette, cultural issues, and stereotypes, and delves into the reason why 50 percent of new teachers reportedly quit within their first few years.
It has gotten a lot of mixed reviews from funny and empathetic to demeaning to teachers.
You decide.
Two former teachers from Austin, Texas, have taken the concept of a fictional documentary, recently used to depict the idiosyncrasies of white-collar work in “The Office,” and adapted it for the classroom. “Chalk,” a mockumentary about discouraged educators, follows new teachers as they deal with classroom etiquette, cultural issues, and stereotypes, and delves into the reason why 50 percent of new teachers reportedly quit within their first few years.
It has gotten a lot of mixed reviews from funny and empathetic to demeaning to teachers.
You decide.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Sunday, June 10, 2007
7 Brilliant Free Fonts: Faceplate, Sling, Cicle | Smashing Magazine
7 Brilliant Free Fonts:
Some very nice fonts (and free!) for you..
Some very nice fonts (and free!) for you..
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Podcasts: Where's the Learning?
Podcasts: Where's the Learning?
"Students develop literacy skills as they create podcasts. They become more engaged with their learning, or at least with the uniqueness of the technology itself. David Warlick provides evidence of learning at his Education Podcast Network. You will find topics in 21st century teaching and learning and subject-specific podcasts ranging from computer and information skills to dance, music, and visual arts education to mathematics, science, and second languages. There are also student and class podcasts categorized for elementary, middle, and secondary school. "
"Jim Moulton (2007) reported in his blog that seventh graders are creating "Words of Wisdom" podcasts for their school's morning announcements. They are "spending significant amounts of time reading, understanding, rereading, reflecting on, and ultimately recording the words of Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, and others, along with a pithy moral. They are thinking about how to modulate and pace their voices, how to read in tune with the words so as to make their recording engaging and meaningful, entertaining and instructive, popular and purposeful" (para. 5)."
"Students develop literacy skills as they create podcasts. They become more engaged with their learning, or at least with the uniqueness of the technology itself. David Warlick provides evidence of learning at his Education Podcast Network. You will find topics in 21st century teaching and learning and subject-specific podcasts ranging from computer and information skills to dance, music, and visual arts education to mathematics, science, and second languages. There are also student and class podcasts categorized for elementary, middle, and secondary school. "
"Jim Moulton (2007) reported in his blog that seventh graders are creating "Words of Wisdom" podcasts for their school's morning announcements. They are "spending significant amounts of time reading, understanding, rereading, reflecting on, and ultimately recording the words of Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, and others, along with a pithy moral. They are thinking about how to modulate and pace their voices, how to read in tune with the words so as to make their recording engaging and meaningful, entertaining and instructive, popular and purposeful" (para. 5)."
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Screen Saver!
The Library Project: Screen Saver!
People of the Middle Kingdon
People of the Middle Kingdom is a screen saver made with Derrick Chang's beautiful, positive, and thought provoking photography shot in China.
The Library Project donates books and libraries to underprivileged schools and orphanages in the developing world. We believe education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. As we see it education is change.
It is available for both PC and Mac. They do ask that you donate 10 books to their Project. Not a bad price to help children's literacy in the world.
People of the Middle Kingdon
People of the Middle Kingdom is a screen saver made with Derrick Chang's beautiful, positive, and thought provoking photography shot in China.
The Library Project donates books and libraries to underprivileged schools and orphanages in the developing world. We believe education is the key motivator to breaking the cycle of poverty that exists in the developing world. As we see it education is change.
It is available for both PC and Mac. They do ask that you donate 10 books to their Project. Not a bad price to help children's literacy in the world.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
New Releases
iusethis mac software
Found this site while trying to search for some mac tips. I want to put a folder on my dock that contains aliases to certain programs. Cool site since it reviews the software, freeware, and 'boughten" types.
Found this site while trying to search for some mac tips. I want to put a folder on my dock that contains aliases to certain programs. Cool site since it reviews the software, freeware, and 'boughten" types.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
DV Info Net
DV Info Net -- The Digital Video Information Network:
78,000 Questions. 605,000 Answers; 25,000 Real People with Real Names
78,000 Questions. 605,000 Answers; 25,000 Real People with Real Names
Monday, May 14, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Web Design Mistakes
43 Web Design Mistakes You Should Avoid
Not sure if I agree with all his points but we all have different opinions and design strategies....thankfully!
Not sure if I agree with all his points but we all have different opinions and design strategies....thankfully!
10 Golden Lessons
10 Golden Lessons From Steve Jobs at Ririan Project:
Take your time. Read, and then re-read.
Take your time. Read, and then re-read.
Cyberbullying Law in Ontario
Monday April 16, 2007
Ontario introduced a new legislation Tuesday to add cyber-bullying to the list of offences for which a student can be suspended or expelled from school.
Premier Dalton McGuinty said "bullying is bullying..whether you do it online by way of the latest technology or you're doing it in person or over the old fashioned telephone, it still causes pain and suffering."
Denial of Degree
MySpace & a Drunken Pirate's Fate: A Cautionary Tale or Hint of Things to Come?
This should spark a lot of comments & conversation in all circles.
This should spark a lot of comments & conversation in all circles.
2 Cents Worth
Never Underestimate the Power of a Superintendent:
What happens with a 21st century learning environment in Greene County, NC, and a Superintendent with a vision pair up...
What happens with a 21st century learning environment in Greene County, NC, and a Superintendent with a vision pair up...
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Maintain Your Mac
Mac Maintenance Quick Assist
I know Windows Maintenace but sure do need help with the Mac side. This site, from Apple, has some good quick tips.
I know Windows Maintenace but sure do need help with the Mac side. This site, from Apple, has some good quick tips.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Leopard Delayed (MAC OS)
iPhone before Leopard
I guess I have no choice but to wait now:
Apple today released the following statement: iPhone has already passed several of its required certification tests and is on schedule to ship in late June as planned. We can’t wait until customers get their hands (and fingers) on it and experience what a revolutionary and magical product it is. However, iPhone contains the most sophisticated software ever shipped on a mobile device, and finishing it on time has not come without a price—we had to borrow some key software engineering and QA resources from our Mac OS(R) X team, and as a result we will not be able to release Leopard at our Worldwide Developers Conference in early June as planned. While Leopard’s features will be complete by then, we cannot deliver the quality release that we and our customers expect from us. We now plan to show our developers a near final version of Leopard at the conference, give them a beta copy to take home so they can do their final testing, and ship Leopard in October. We think it will be well worth the wait. Life often presents tradeoffs, and in this case we’re sure we’ve made the right ones. NOTE: Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh and iPhone are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Source: Apple Inc. Web site: http://www.apple.com/
I guess I have no choice but to wait now:
Apple today released the following statement: iPhone has already passed several of its required certification tests and is on schedule to ship in late June as planned. We can’t wait until customers get their hands (and fingers) on it and experience what a revolutionary and magical product it is. However, iPhone contains the most sophisticated software ever shipped on a mobile device, and finishing it on time has not come without a price—we had to borrow some key software engineering and QA resources from our Mac OS(R) X team, and as a result we will not be able to release Leopard at our Worldwide Developers Conference in early June as planned. While Leopard’s features will be complete by then, we cannot deliver the quality release that we and our customers expect from us. We now plan to show our developers a near final version of Leopard at the conference, give them a beta copy to take home so they can do their final testing, and ship Leopard in October. We think it will be well worth the wait. Life often presents tradeoffs, and in this case we’re sure we’ve made the right ones. NOTE: Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh and iPhone are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Source: Apple Inc. Web site: http://www.apple.com/
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Blog Code of Conduct
BBC NEWS | Technology | Weblogs 'need content warnings': "The code begins: 'We celebrate the blogosphere because it embraces frank and open conversation.'"
I like the idea of logos purposing the openness of each blog. this code is not censoring blog writings, just channeling their purpose and civility, similar to the Motion Picture Guides we are used to in the US.
Death threats and abuse should not be allowed and, to me, is really stretching freedom of the press.
Something to keep in touch with.. Tim's blog is here
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Mac Backups
Complete, free Mac backup
Guess it's time for me to backup my new Macbook Pro so I found this article. Now to choose which program and method.
I have an external 250gb hard drive that I use to back up data and I had partitioned it. If anyone wants to know the results of which software I have selected, drop me a line...
Guess it's time for me to backup my new Macbook Pro so I found this article. Now to choose which program and method.
I have an external 250gb hard drive that I use to back up data and I had partitioned it. If anyone wants to know the results of which software I have selected, drop me a line...
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