January 2008
45 posts
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Teacher's Productivity Hampered by technology. No... →
WatchGood show from PBS Nova “Growing up Online” on the current generation of students and the effect of the internet and technology in the school. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/kidsonline/ Link to full program online.
WatchM-Dialog - An H.264 video hosting service with a video rating system.
WatchThe Krawler - Remote control robot
WatchThe Krawler - Remote control robot
WatchHere is a familiar face to the LAUSD EdTech Group. Smart Technologies’ very own Angela explains their involvement in the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus project.
WatchI spoke with this gentleman about very nice, graphical podcasting software called Ubercaster. I was very impressed. (I’m not impressed about the sound in this clip - my apologies)
WatchI bumped into this gentleman in the food and drink vendor line. It turned out he works with my department ‘s Chief Administrator, Themy Sparangis, on a K through 20 Ed Tech project in Sacramento.
WatchKeyspan has a delightfully useful product for teachers that use their iPod for video presentations.
WatchThe Apple “Genius” was not happy when I asked to film him demonstrating the laptop. I somehow “forgot” to turn it off.
WatchLook closely at this video. VMWare (a Parallels competitor) is virtualizing OS X Server on an OS X client. Very weird! (I want it!) ;>)
The question of content ownership and iTunes U came up. It seems to be question of whether “Professional” content creators is the best model. If students were taught to inquire and discern, then ALL content creators would be useful to learn. A culture of inquiry instead of professional content creators (Gatekeepers?). Hmmm…
John Couch, Apple Ed VP,
John Couch, Apple Ed VP, mentioned there needs to be product inbetween the iPhone and the MacBook Air. Hmmmm…
I am extremely disappointed in
I am extremely disappointed in Apple. I do not need to attend a product presentation infused with political commentary by Randy Newman.
One more thing... (there was
One more thing… (there was no one more thing…)
Randy Newman performed a fairly
Randy Newman performed a fairly offensive song. At least he will not go to jail after performing it. Ironic…
5 hours battery life iSight
5 hours battery life iSight camera built-in 2gig RAM standard $1799
enhanced multitouch trackpad 80 g
enhanced multitouch trackpad 80 g HD - 64 g SSHD option 1.6gh option 1.8 No ethernet port
#4 MacBook Air World's thinnest
#4 MacBook Air World’s thinnest notebook .76 inches to .1 inches full sized keyboard and display 13.3 inch LED BACKLIT display
Apple TV Take 2 HD
Apple TV Take 2 - HD - No computer needed to rent movies.
#3 iTunes - Online movie rentals
iPod Touch 5 apps added
iPod Touch - 5 apps added - Mail, stocks, notes, and weather maps
#2 -iPhone 4 million to
#2 -iPhone 4 million to date - SDK in Feb - Maps with location - Web clips - SMS multiple people - Display lyrics in iTunes
4 things... #1 Leopard Time
4 things… #1 Leopard Time Capsule - Airport plus bu drive
Wow! They sure do pack
Wow! They sure do pack them in here at the Apple Education remote feed of the keynote!
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I'm gonna be talking...
I’m gonna be talking on Tumblr on my Tumblr on Jott on my Tumble(?) Log(?). I’m speaking here with […] mention and just going over some of the funcitonality that this will do. Since this is short message, I’ll have to end it here. listen Powered by Jott The above is a perfect example of why you need to speak purposefully when using Jott. If I am confused about what I am...
WatchRafael Bernal - tech coordinator at Normont Elementary School, Local District 8
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This is a webtool called...
This is a webtool called Jott. I’m making a phone call through voice comands using my Bluetooth headset on my phone. I am sending this voicemail to my Tumblr log, Jott will transcribe it, post the words and then include a link so you can listen to the audio if you so choose. listen Powered by Jott