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Classroom 2.0 and the joys of Ning

Classroom 2.0 and the joys of NingOk, but what about locally hosted options?The concern I would have here is irresponsible content posting. Along the lines of externally hosted IM. Lots of potential for abuse. Is there anything like this that can be hosted internally?

Tags: Instant messaging, Classroom 2.0, Ning

Discussion threads 2008-11-02

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Student Response Network 2.0 (Windows)

If your school or training center has a computer classroom with a projector, then you really should add Student Response Network to make it a real powerhouse of learning. There are so many educational advantages when using audience response systems. With Student Response Network, you'll quickly find that it costs...

Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows, Parallel Divergence Software, Projectors, Productivity, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-11-26

If teens are confused by Twitter, what's the right SocMed tool in school?

It isn't that kids are confused by the technology; hand the average millennial just about any Web 2.0 application and they'll be networking very quickly. Just because they understand the tech, though, doesn't mean they understand the relevance. Without relevance, should we bother using it in the classroom?...

Tags: Twitter Inc., Relevance, Tool, Web 2.0, Productivity, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-10-22

Google Wave: Begging for a classrom

Using Wave to interconnect academic institutionsI think, the first large-scale Wave deployment should be used to interconnect all academic institutions around the world.This would be attractive because:1. younger generations are very adaptable, to new technology.2. there is a great deal of collaboration, in the academic world.3. technical glitches are likely...

Tags: Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Google Inc., classrom, IRC

Discussion threads 2009-10-13

Google Wave: Begging for a classroom

I got my Google Wave invitation Saturday night and, as much as I wanted to race home, log in, and see what all the fuss was about, I decided instead to relish the rest of my 3-day weekend. Now, however, the weekend is essentially over, the sham of a...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Wave, Corporate Communications, Blogging, Cloud Computing, Productivity, Web 2.0, Marketing, Internet, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-10-12

Courier: Microsoft's new take on the Tablet PC?

RE: Courier: Microsoft's new take on the Tablet PC?First off, this is a really cool looking prototype. Second, I would hearken to what others raise; namely, when will the real product ship and what's the OS and tools side of the equation, as Apple has pretty much shown this to...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, BTW Here, tablet, Microsoft Corp., tablet PC, Apple Inc., PC

Discussion threads 2009-09-22

LabChart Reader 7.0.2 (Windows)

LabChart Reader allows you to share data with colleagues around the world for comment and discussion on the results and analysis. With LabChart Reader you can provide research LabChart data for students to view and analyze in the laboratory/classroom, enabling everyone to display and analyze data during research and teaching...

Tags: Window, Calculation, Microsoft Windows, ADInstruments, LabChart Reader, Construction, Document Management, Web Site Development, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Internet

Software downloads 2009-09-16

Rules are for impatient people

I prefer University 2.0University 1.0 is classroom, pen, paper, and book-bound.University 2.0 is on-line classes & exams, pc-based note-taking, still book-bound though. University 1.5 is a mix of the two, call it a transition stage.University 3.0 is 100% electronic. All your books and reference materials are in electronic format...

Tags: Classes

Discussion threads 2009-09-15

EPEE 2.0 (Windows)

EPEE is a file storage system to be used day to day in your classroom. Stored by drag and drop, your curriculum files and all resources are just a click away to open, project or print. Drag any file into an EPEE cell and a copy is stored into the...

Tags: Curriculum, Microsoft Windows, Standards, Ed-Man, EPEE, Quality, Business Operations

Software downloads 2009-08-17

Dell Latitude 2100

Netbooks, while as popular as ever, have settled into a fairly routine existence, with thin plastic shells, Intel Atom CPUs, Windows XP, and 10-inch displays. But when a company attempts to take these basic parts and dress them up with unique features, our ears perk up. Recently we've seen stabs...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Keyboards, netbook, Dell Latitude, lid, Dell Latitude 2100, Dell Computer Corp.

Product reviews 2009-08-04

Net Control 2 8.0.441 (Windows)

Net Control 2 is a classroom management and remote control software for public computers in educational institutions, libraries, Internet Cafes. Specially designed for easy management multiple computers simultaneously. Includes original Remote Desktop and Broadcast Desktop technologies, provides remote file and program management, multiple messaging and monitoring tools are combined in...

Tags: Software, Monitoring, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Management

Software downloads 2009-08-03

Amazon uses 1984 to free e-books

Amazon uses 1984 to free e-booksDangerous gambleThey'll get harmonization. But likely to the US level through ACTARE: Amazon uses 1984 to free e-books"In this case the monopoly is copyright, which extends practically to infinity in the U.S., thanks to the Walt Disney Co., but is held to a reasonable length...

Tags: Corporate communications, E-books, probation, e-book, video, Amazon.com Inc., monitor, software

Discussion threads 2009-07-19

Communication Server 1000 6.0 Architecture and Upgrades Boot Camp

View Available Dates and LocationsIn this Boot Camp, you will get an introduction to the Communication Server CS 1000 Unified Communications Management and Common Services UCM CS architecture, its features, and performing upgrades. Through demonstrations, hands-on labs, and classroom discussions, you will learn about...

Tags: Software, Raleigh, Schaumburg, Washington, San Jose, Toronto, Chicago, Tools & Techniques, Servers, Management, Hardware

Training 2009-05-01

CallPilot Release 5.0 Installation and Configuration

View Available Dates and LocationsThis training course is designed for distributors and installation technicians whose job function includes installation, configuration, and basic system maintenance responsibilities on the CallPilot unified messaging system. In this course, you will experience a typical CallPilot system installation, learning each step in...

Tags: Knowledge, Installation, CallPilot, CallPilot Software, Microsoft Windows, Strategy, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Management

Training 2009-05-01

A Twitter primer for administrators

How often have you heard, "So what the heck is this Twitter thing, anyway?" or "Why the heck would anyone want to use Twitter?" To be honest, they're not bad questions. Those of us who are Twitter geeks have to remember that the rest of the world may not...

Tags: Administrator, Twitter, Productivity, Channel Management, Marketing, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-04-06

The XO-2 is going Embedded RISC? So will everyone else!

The XO-2 is going Embedded RISC? So will everyone else!At a minimum, Arm will cause big problems for BOTH Intel and Microsoft.No, x86 and Windows will not die any time soon, but, low power, lower cost Arm will be hot in the netbook segment starting this year, and that cuts...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Processors, netbook, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Intel x86, XO-2, RISC

Discussion threads 2009-03-13

NCTE recognizes the evolution of writing

Earlier this year I helped my oldest son edit a paper he had written for his English class. Although it was fairly well-developed, I suggested that he break up his paragraphs into more manageable chunks. Don't be afraid to address an idea and then move onto the next...

Tags: Journalist, Student, NCTE, Web 2.0, Blogging, Wiki, Internet, Online Communications, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-03-10

Imagine if Twitter became a Google App

I'm slowly but surely becoming a social media geek, and keep looking for ways to make use of slick Web 2.0 tools like Twitter and Ning in the classroom. Now, the announcement that Google has made themselves a Twitter account has fueled some serious speculation that Google just might...

Tags: Google Inc., Twitter, Cloud Computing, E-mail Providers, Internet, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-02-26

There must be a way to use this little guy

There must be a way to use this little guyCloud in a classroomYou could create your own cloud for the classroom. You could simulate failures and see how the computers react. Teaching system administration skills would be great - since no one does it now . . .For some of...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Wireless LANs, router, Ethernet, little guy, Wi-Fi, USB

Discussion threads 2009-02-26

There must be a way to use this little guy

The little guy to whom I'm referring is the Marvell Plug Computer. At $100 and the size of a wall wart AC adapter, the cheapskate in me starts pondering just how I might use this bad boy in a school. It's specs are pretty minimal (half...

Tags: USB, Servers, Networking, Hardware, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-02-26