Some estimates put the number of presentations on the web close to 30 to 50 million. But we have to search them out. Using a general search engine with PPT as a filetype query is one way. But if you …
How To Find Your Favorite Movie Scenes In Seconds With MovieClips
If you’ve ever tried to find your favorite movie scenes on YouTube or other video networks, you’ve probably noticed it’s not always the easiest thing to find the direct quotes you’re looking for. Not only are these classic scenes hard …
Did You Know Moodle 2.0 Will…?
Hans de Zwart surveys what to expect in the new version of Moodle. The most interesting thing about Moodle 2.0 to me is that it will import external blogs. “Blogging should be done on a platform that is as open …
Google’s Nexus One Smartphone Revealed
The Google Phone has been officially revealed. After weeks of leaks and revelations, the search giant is finally telling the story behind its self-branded smartphone, which Google calls a “Superphone.” The cellphone is not available in Canada yet.
http://mashable.com/2010/01/05/its-official-googles-nexus-one-phone-revealed/
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Sprixi – The Easiest Way to Find and Use Free Images
Finding and using free images can be a real hassle. Searching for free content is hard enough, let alone crediting in accordance with the license. End result? Most people just don’t bother doing the crediting bit – which is kind …
What Teachers Need to Know About Creative Commons
Copyright and Creative Commons can be confusing topics for a lot of people. Fortunately, there are people like Rodd Lucier to help remove that confusion. Rodd created an awesome audio slideshow about Creative Commons called Creative Commons: What Every Educator …
12 TED Talks for Teachers to Watch Before 2010
TED Talks provide viewers with insightful and thought-provoking commentary and ideas. The contents of many TED Talks can be directly or indirectly applied to your classroom practices. While you’re on holiday break, you may want to watch one or all …
University of Arizona Team Seeks To Construct International Internet Classroom
A team of researchers from the University of Arizona is working on a project to develop an “International Internet Classroom” as a way to centralize information and resources that could be of value to teachers.
A cheap tablet: CTL 2GO Convertible Classmate PC 8.9”
The CTL 2go™ Convertible Classmate PC with Intel Atom processor has a rotating screen which easily converts from traditional Intel Classmate PC netbook format with keyboard entry to a resistive touch netbook tablet. The included stylus allows control of the …
Ten Technologies That Will Rock 2010
Now that the aughts are behind us, we can start the new decade with a bang. So many new technologies are ready to make a big impact this year. Some of them will be brand new, but many have been …
9 Great Document Collaboration Tools for Teams
With cloud computing continuing its reach into areas once dominated by desktop applications, it’s a great time to consider how you could benefit from online collaboration tools for producing great documents. Whether it’s a proposal, press release, manual, or other …
Make a Podcast, Become Internet-Famous
These days, it seems like everyone and her dog has a podcast, and it’s easy to see why: Modern tools have made audio recording and editing a snap for any amateur broadcaster. While there’s no guarantee you’ll find a huge …
Google Adds New Features to Help You Search Faster
Google is officially obsessed with speed. If real-time search didn’t convince you of that fact, then take note of two new features with speed also at their core: universal search features in Google Suggest and Quick Scroll for Chrome.
http://mashable.com/2009/12/11/google-suggest-quick-scroll/…
Top 10 Resources For Computer Troubleshooting Advice & Remote Help
What happens when you need that one on one computer advice as you have no idea why your computer does not work?The first thing most people go and do is to Google it, but when you can’t find a solution, …
Should Netbooks be Required?
When schools will make netbooks required materials, much like calculators for a math class, or gym shoes for gym class? With netbooks selling for $150 or less from time to time on sites like woot.com, I can’t help but ask: …