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Web 2.0 @ Work: Web 2.0 @ WorkSpin ClassesTo whom it may concern, I believe when the new bikes come in one should be designated instructor. There should never be a time that the instructor should have to teach without a bike. The paid classes are usually full,...; Tags: Sales force management, instructor, Web 2.0, Web; Discussion threads 2008-04-03
How many of you give tests online?: How many of you give tests online?Open Source Online AssessmentsChris, Check out http://os4ed.com. We are working to release open source administrstive applications for K-12. We are currently working toward the final release of Version 4.0 of openCentre SIS, we have a release 1.0 data warehouse called openIntel...; Tags: instructor, online test; Discussion threads 2007-06-15
Unix in education: Unix in educationRutabaga?OK, I'll bite. What's the meaning of "rutabaga" in the technical world of Unix? Or, were you just blowing off the question?Explain ThisTry to explain to a "business minded" person why having to restart an application or reboot a server on a nightly basis is a very bad...; Tags: Operating systems, Unix, instructor; Discussion threads 2006-11-07
Software Managment in IT: Software Managment in ITTrue, 'dat.Surprise, I'm not going to disagree with you this time! This was quite a good post.In an earlier comment when I complained about the ineffective use of computers in K-12 education, I noted that I knew of an exception. I've got one customer, a private school...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, computer, instructor, information technology, education, software; Discussion threads 2006-07-19
Tablet PC Solution Improves Students' Learning Outcomes at Kansas State University: Kansas State University (K-State) has long been an innovative user of technology to improve learning both in the classroom and through distance education courses. In an effort to enhance its students' knowledge retention and note taking, K-State began piloting the Tegrity Notes solution based on the Tablet PC running Microsoft...; Tags: Solution, PC, Tablet PC, Microsoft Corp., Tablet PC Solution, Instructor, Tablets, Notebooks, E-learning, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Enterprise Software, Software; Case studies

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Mystery Stories: Island of Hope (exe): Top New York journalist Michelle Deanfield is finally taking a much needed Caribbean vacation. Join her on the white sands amidst the magic of the Mayan culture, steeped in legend and divinity. Not to mention, a good-looking diving instructor in her view. Everything is rosy for Michelle, that is, until...; Tags: Curse, SpinTop Games, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-07-17
Now I know what to do with those Eees!: I'm really enamored of the Asus line of Eees. I really want one for myself (I'd much rather take a cheap 7" Eee on vacation next week than my Macbook since I just want a place to download pictures, write, and catch up on homework), but I have a...; Tags: Class, Laptop Computer, Computer, Productivity, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-07-09
Can't jump ship fast enough: Your worst IT jobs: Can't jump ship fast enough: Your worst IT jobsIT has been good to me.I may be in the minority, but as jobs go, my experience in IT has been good. Every job has its low points and mine have been no different. But the high points dwarf the low.Before IT...; Tags: Strategy, information technology, IT job, job; Discussion threads 2008-07-08
It's About Time to learn iPhone (zip): It's About Time to learn iPhone is one of the most amazing learning tools anyone has ever created. When Said, your instructor, shows you how to do something on iPhone, you can then instantly try it on the virtual iPhone that is built into the learning tool - an interactive...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Saied Ghaffari, 3G, Productivity, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-06-27
Is AppleScript under siege?: Is AppleScript under siege?We shouldn't limit ourselves to JavaI'm not a big believer that java and java-esque derivatives are the end-all be-all.I confess that I started programming VB, studied C for two years with a sadistic instructor and learned a ton about pointers and memory leaks.Somehow though, I can't see...; Tags: Scripting languages, AppleScript, Apple Events, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-06-24
Chronic conditions break the bank: Chronic conditions break the bankUnpatentable therapy that won't break the bankEnd-result data, historical statistical data showing the longevity records of people exposed to niacin therapy, has shown that niacin, alone, significantly increased mortality.I recently read articles at http://www.cholesterolscore.com that claim niacin (B3) improves all the blood/lipid ratios more effectively than...; Tags: Niacin, Body Mass Index, U.S. Economy, Chronic condition, bank, therapy, insurance; Discussion threads 2008-06-13
Should we be teaching "productive IM"?: Should we be teaching "productive IM"?Don't teach it......but certainly don't discourage it. Kids seem to constantly come up with ways to compress the human language. Once you start teaching this they will stop thinking and just do whatever it is you tell them.However some people need to come off their...; Tags: Instant messaging, IM; Discussion threads 2008-06-12
College plans virus-writing course: College plans virus-writing courseWriting virus classWhen I took classes for Networking in school. We had a security class where we tried to break into fellow students computers while preventing them from breaking into our computers. We worked as two person teams. We wrote or found and downloaded cracking software, virus,...; Tags: Cyberthreats, PRODUCTIVITY, Viruses and worms, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, virus, college plan; Discussion threads 2008-06-10
BIt: From Chapter one: Data Processing and the IBM Mainframe: BIt: From Chapter one: Data Processing and the IBM MainframeReading this gives me the shakes......by bringing back my days at the Chubb Institute in 1991, learning BASIC, OS JCL & COBOL. MANY hours of flow charting...WITH PENCIL & PAPER...and many more hours at a terminal trying to get what I...; Tags: Mainframes, Programming languages, Servers, data-processing, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, COBOL, mainframe, IBM mainframe, IBM Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-06
Introduction to SQL Server 2008: Instantly save $400 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends August 22, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsIn this three-day instructor-led course, you'll gain the knowledge and receive the training needed to upgrade your SQL Server 2005 skills to SQL Server 2008....; Tags: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Training 2008-06-01
Typing Instructor for Kids (exe): Typing Instructor for Kids delivers the same proven typing methods for children in an entertaining and educational environment. Lessons consist of structured touch-typing content, progressive skill-building methods, unique drills and interactive exercises, age-appropriate content, graphic guide hands, standard and split keyboards, and multiple skill levels.These lessons take place as students...; Tags: Region, Individual Software, Keyboards, Games, Hardware, Peripherals, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-05-22
Yet another academic against Wikipedia: Yet another academic against WikipediaGood Starting PointWikipedia is an excellent resource to use as a starting point for any research, so long as you understand that the articles are not necessarily written by experts in the relevant field.It's main failing is that any subject that has a political slant is...; Tags: Wiki, Wikipedia; Discussion threads 2008-04-15
FSFlyingSchool (exe): Add-on for MS Flight Simulator 2004 and FSX that provides an onboard flight instructor, who gives realtime voice feedback of your takeoff, flight and landing. FSFlyingSchool also creates detailed log books for each of your flights, which include a score that can be submitted to an online high score table....; Tags: Flight, FSInventions; Software downloads 2008-03-25
5 ways to fail at IT training: Lousy training, change management, and documentation are among the top failure-inducing mistakes that IT implementation teams perpetrate against their projects. As I've said in the past: To be successful, users must understand the project's goals, status, and impact on their jobs. Many projects pay too...; Tags: Information Technology, Problem, Training, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-03-13
Murphy's law, or why WinTel wins: Murphy's law, or why WinTel winsIn the case of ditching Wintel......you just do it. Buy a naked computer (or if you have an old one lying around, use that), take an inventory of the hardware so you know what drivers you need, use the evil FDISK program to obliterate...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating systems, UNIX, Esperanto, Wintel, Murphy, open source, English Language; Discussion threads 2008-03-05