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Laptop Reliability

A new study published by SquareTrade revealed that the smaller name brand notebook manufacturers are usually more reliable than their larger rivals. Of the top nine, ASUS has the lowest tracked breakdown rate with fewer than 10 percent of its notebooks failing in the…

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Added by Jeffrey Thomas on November 17, 2009 at 5:44pm — No Comments

At what point does it simply cost a kid 7 "mow-the-lawns" for an Algebra I credit?

So when I read a story like this, about how students who have repeatedly struggled with a "core class at school" (i.e. they didn't pass) being able to use computers for credit recovery so that they can graduate, I like the idea.

And I do believe that there is a place and space in public education to address this need in this type of… Continue

Added by Alan Sitomer on November 17, 2009 at 12:41pm — 2 Comments

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Added by Jeffrey Thomas on November 17, 2009 at 11:07am — No Comments

In One Hour: Online Radio Interview With Video Production Teacher Trent Mitchell

This morning at 8:30am (PST) I'll be talking with Trent Mitchell, Video Production Teacher at Seattle Shorecrest High School about how his 4th period class made the above "Hey Ya - Music Video".…

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Added by Jack Olmsted on November 17, 2009 at 8:37am — No Comments

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Added by Shawn Roner on November 16, 2009 at 3:52pm — No Comments

PolyVision ēno whiteboards: A great alternative to the SMART Board

The third post in an ongoing series on learning about Interactive Whiteboards in the classroom.

I enjoyed learning about the SMART Board products while writing last week’s post. This week, I had the opportunity to enjoy a… Continue

Added by Kelly Walsh on November 16, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

PolyVision ēno whiteboards: A great alternative to the SMART Board

Added by Kelly Walsh on November 16, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

ISTE SIGVE in "soft opening" phase

Hey, all,

Discussions are still underway about the scope and mission of the newest Special Interest Group at ISTE, but I'd like to welcome you to join in to any degree your already busy schedules will allow. As you'll note, we're looking for participants who may not even be ISTE members (yet) but who are experienced and/or interested in virtual worlds of any ilk. I can let you know that what was formerly the Second Life Playground at previous… Continue

Added by Scott Merrick on November 16, 2009 at 8:49am — No Comments

The Lords of District Oversight that Ban the Reading of Novels in English Class

Is there such a thing as an English class that doesn't read a single, real, whole book over the course of the year? I mean I know there is. Some places -- WAY TOO MANY in fact -- have the The Lords of District Oversight that Ban the Reading of Novels in English Class

That's right, they mandate that NO NOVELS be taught.

It's all excerpts, pieces taken from anthologies, worksheets, scripted programming and... biggest of all, practice tests to prepare for the real… Continue

Added by Alan Sitomer on November 16, 2009 at 6:00am — 2 Comments

Learning about Collaborative Technology

Although I am working on my Masters in Educational Technology, I find there is so much out there to learn. This field, the technology and how it is used in education, is almost overwhelming. I think I need to pinpoint how I would like to use these applications and which ones would be best suited for what I am using it for.

Added by Connie Hackathorn on November 15, 2009 at 5:45pm — No Comments

Why We are Throwing A Bash to Celebrate Kids and Literacy!!

Look, I could rail on and on and on about why I believe it is entirely appropriate to throw a HUGE bash at NCTE to actually celebrate students.

But instead, I am going to let a student do the talking. (Please know that she is but one of the young poets you will see on Saturday night at NCTE in Philly if you come to the event... and when you are done, I'd ask you to reflect upon the question, "Isn't it about time we did a better job of validating the aptitudes of our kids in… Continue

Added by Alan Sitomer on November 14, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Is online learning good?

Online learning cannot actually replace the learning obtained from regular schools. However, with technology advancement internet can be leveraged effectively as supplemental method of studying.

We are seeing a lot of activity in the current times combining Web 2.0 and Education. There is a new social network or platform coming up every day. I wonder, which one will make a difference to me and work as a collaborative online learning platform.

With some research, I have… Continue

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Added by Health on November 14, 2009 at 1:35am — No Comments

WE WON! TOPYX was named "Best of Elearning 2009"

I am very happy to share with you TOPYX won “Best of Elearning 2009”!

For more information please visit our website: http://www.interactyx.com/interactyx-limiteds-topyx-is-named-best-of-elearning-2009-award-winner

Please let me know if I can answer any questions or send you more details.

Best wishes!
Jodi

Added by Jodi Harrison on November 13, 2009 at 10:21am — No Comments

Invite to a Special NCTE Bash on Saturday Night

So a really special opportunity has come up for me to offer 50 free tickets to a private literacy bash that is going to be off the chains at NCTE 2009 on Saturday night.

What we are gonna do is celebrate literacy, words, and books the way it oughtta be celebrated.

I wanted to open it up to everyone who wanted to come -- all my ning friends -- but since the food is free and the drinks will be flowing, my book publishers decided that the cap for my ability to… Continue

Added by Alan Sitomer on November 13, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Times They Are A-Changing

To quote the legendary Bob Dylan's famous song, "The times they are a-changin'". I am now currently teaching Math to some of the best and brightest students this side of New York. Each and everyone of them makes me proud as they have the skills in analytics and understanding numbers that may just surpass other schools.

But regarding more about me, I mentioned that times indeed change because just a few years back, I was the student and I was the one making fun of other people, or… Continue

Added by Johnny Phoenix on November 12, 2009 at 7:45pm — No Comments

A big shout out to Sesame Street!! (It's 40!)

Sesame Street turned 40 years old this week. To honor the show which game me my start as a lover of literacy, here's a big ol' shout out to Big Bird, Oscar, Ernie & Bert, and of course, the character that still represents to me the height of personal achievement and excellence, COOKIE MONSTER!

Here's a list… Continue

Added by Alan Sitomer on November 12, 2009 at 7:54am — No Comments

New features and functions at EmergingEdTech.com

In the last few weeks, I’ve added a couple nice new features to this website, and I’d like to share them with everyone.

Multisite Ed Tech Search: This brand new feature is a custom multi-site Education Technology Search Engine. This tool provides a search across a half dozen popular Education Technology websites, including those from Educause, Campus Technology, Classroom 2.0, (and… Continue

Added by Kelly Walsh on November 12, 2009 at 6:28am — No Comments

New features and functions at EmergingEdTech.com

In the last few weeks, I’ve added a couple nice new features to EmergingEdTech.com, and I’d like to share them with everyone.

Multisite Ed Tech Search: This brand new feature is a custom multi-site Education Technology Search Engine. This tool provides a search across a half dozen popular Education Technology websites, including those… Continue

Added by Kelly Walsh on November 12, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

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Added by Alan Yap on November 12, 2009 at 2:42am — No Comments