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More schools using SocMed: are we asking for trouble?

Ownership? Right, until the cr*p hits the fan...I've been there. Everyone is completely on board until a risk becomes a law suit then suddenly all I see of the "Owners" are buttholes and elbows as they scramble for cover. Immediately afterwards the finger pointing begins with most...

Tags: SocMed, instructor

Discussion threads 2009-09-30

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

Additional Resources

CISA Exam 1.0 (Windows)

Course Contents Part 1: Our Course Includes 2 Instructional CDROMS that run as program on your computer. 2 Hours of Expert led instruction Maximizes your study efforts and covers only exactly what you need to know to pass the exam. Learn Fast and efficiently through complete Integration of words, Video,...

Tags: Information Security, Self-paced Learning, Exam, Microsoft Windows, Training, Workforce Management, Training And Certification, Human Resources

Software downloads 2009-11-13

Edufire raises the bar with new video offerings

teaching evaluationIt isn't necessarily the most popular teacher, instructor or professor who gives the best courses. The balance of power has shifted too far the other way, with education becoming commodified. We've all heard the arguments, but they're true: make the courses difficult, challenge the student, test the student at...

Tags: Edufire, video

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

A+ Certification Prep Course (2009 Edition)

View Available Dates and LocationsCompTIA's A+ certification is the industry standard for validating the foundational skills needed by today's computer support technicians. This international vendor-neutral certification requires that you pass two exams: CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam 220-701 and Practical Application Exam 220-702. In this lecture-only course...

Tags: A+ Certification, CompTIA

Training 2009-11-01

Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database

View Available Dates and LocationsIn this instructor-led course, students will gain the knowledge and skills to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database, focusing on learning how to use SQL Server 2008 database maintenance features and tools.What You'll Learn: Install and configure SQL Server 2008 ...

Tags: Dallas, Raleigh, Schaumburg, San Jose, Microsoft SQL Server, New York, Atlanta, Microsoft Corp., Chicago, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Training 2009-11-01

Microsoft and PC makers introduce Windows 7 offers for consumers

Can't wait to see theseThe local Best Buy is having a midnight launch. I'm probably going to go and geek out for a bit.RE: Microsoft and PC makers introduce Windows 7 offers for consumersWish I could afford the upgrades.Been laid off and on for 6 years now.Could not renew my...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), way thing, Linux, U.S. Department of Defense, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Win7, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

Those darned kids and their multitasking

Multitasking is good for some things...but not for others. I'm also a natural multitasker, in that I get bored if I'm not. I can watch TV, listen to the radio, write a paper, surf the web, respond to text messages, and cook. But none of those things...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Advertising & Promotion, that-I, TV

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Intel Strikes Chord at MusIQ Club

After selling its award-winning software in traditional ways, Adventus wanted to expand the reach of his products to include more students in more locations. Adventus felt the solution was combining instructor-led classes and new technology. MusIQ Club was born, a program that combines traditional classroom instruction led by a music...

Tags: Intel Xeon, Intel Corp., Processors, Servers, Wireless And Mobility, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

Case studies 2009-09-24

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

Dolce Music Flash Cards 3.5 (Windows)

Get a head start or improve skills in reading music notation with Dolce Music Flash Cards. Program features dual question counters, score counter, optional timer, and results of each round may be printed with student name and time/date stamp for record keeping. Round length and card selection limited. Version 3.5...

Tags: Card, Student, Music, Fast Rabbit Software, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-08-17

Laptop or desktop netbook for back to school?

Laptop or desktop netbook for back to school?ExactlyPrecisely my opinion. This way, everyone benefits. The student, because he has more powerful hardware at his disposal, has some computing redundancy if one machine breaks down, and has to carry less weight around. The teachers, because they can make normal eye contact...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, Desktops, netbook, laptop computer, desktop, back-to-school

Discussion threads 2009-07-28

TrackLog 1.1 (Mobile)

TrackLog is designed for the use in the cockpit of a glider doing cross country flights. The application can transmit the logger data to the internet for live tracking, use the iPhone as a communicator with prepared location messages for information or in case of an emergency, moving map, and...

Tags: Mobile, Aircraft, Urs Ribi, TrackLog, Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing

Software downloads 2009-07-20

A success story out of Florida

Before I left on vacation (I'm back, by the way and officially jacked in...Go WiFi!), I asked what all of you were doing this summer. I heard from and got a few ideas from a tech coordinator out in Oregon. A couple days ago, I heard from a...

Tags: Certification, Professional Development, Student, Academy, Quality, Training And Certification, Business Operations, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-07-18

Translate text by pointing (An early look at Office 2010)

Translate text by pointing (An early look at Office 2010)Some nice changes from 2007I see some changes I really like, but probably won't upgrade from 2007 for some time. I think MS has made an outstanding move to get away from the old menu system with sub menus buried...

Tags: Translate Text, Office 2010, Microsoft Office, early look, ribbon

Discussion threads 2009-07-13

Chegg.com is the Netflix of textbooks

Chegg.com is the Netflix of textbooksUse sticky notesInstead of writing in the textbooks, use sticky notes. Then take them all out when you return the book.Your Ideal world...Is unlikely to ever be ideal. The textbook industry is like so many others lately: greedy. That greed will prevent...

Tags: textbook, Chegg.com, NetFlix Inc., textbook industry

Discussion threads 2009-07-09

Private Pilot PocketTest (Mobile)

The original PDA test-prep study tool for FAA Written Exams in Aviation. "I got 100% on the FAA Private Pilot written exam after only four weeks of study. I attribute this to your program..." --Jim, in New York, NY As seen inmagazine "Now with my Palm in my pocket, I'm...

Tags: Software, FAA, Mobile, PocketTest, Questions, PDAs, Tools & Techniques, Handhelds, Hardware, Management

Software downloads 2009-07-08