Free web developer tools for Mac OS X. Google "free Windows web tools" for similar tools for the Windows platform.

Quick Degree finder feature helps to narrow down your selections when looking for accredited online degrees.

What wonders await us?

Download 10.1.82.76 the latest version of Flash Player for all platforms.

A cool web-based presentation tool. Available in free, and paid flavors.

Courtesy of Nicole - recommended as a way to create quick just-in-time tutorials and reference resources.

Great tool for presentations or small group self-monitoring.

I think AppFresh was on the last image. It's a great way to keep up on the most recent updates available for apps, widgets, and plugins. Be careful though, a few glitches you may encounter when: -the update requires an OS update i.e. Leopard to Snow Leopard -the update requires a new license the District doesn't own -the app goes from freeware to shareware

Hey I'm a Mac man but I will post PC resources when I come across them. No bias here.

Need to know what Mac system you're working with? We are getting rid of them over time but believe me they are still around. How much memory can you install and what type? How do you reset the PRAM? When was the model discontinued? This is the app to help you with all of those questions and more.

makeuseof.com reviews tons of alternative Mac applications - so save those pennies and visit this site

One of the best educator's blog I've found. The posts are informative and thought provoking.

I haven't installed it yet but it might be worth looking at.

A rich source of professional learning network tools. Many examples of how teachers are connecting with each other, the students, and classrooms to classrooms.

I follow Ann Steckel a fellow Diigo user. Add her to your list of following.

A brief overview of getting from A to B in processing a digital image. There are also links to additional articles. Pretty interesting stuff. This is right up Ike's alley.

Being proactive is key in harnessing the power of emerging technologies like social media. Check out this article on the implications of social media in the workplace from an HR perspective. Try looking at the content through the eyes of an IT specialist. Directly from the article "The Bottom Line" Organizations must develop strong policies and implement them in a defensible way. If there are no internal resources with the hybrid legal and IT experience needed to execute a smart e-discovery strategy, it's advisable to hire outside expertise. Getting your e-discovery ducks in a row may be a tall order, but it can be done. Here are some guidelines: 1. Know your enemy. Find out what kinds of social media tools are being used in your organization and why. 2. Don't try to ban social media. Locking down your company's Internet access is an unrealistic goal, and it sends the wrong message to employees. 3. Establish good policies. Consider legal risks in all of the company's existing policies, including corporate communications and acceptable use policies. 4. Educate employees. Communicate why policies are important for the well-being of the organization and its staff. 5. Solicit feedback. Ask users for their input about policy changes. This will go a long way in ensuring adoption. 6. Keep it short. Make policies clear and understandable, and cut the legal jargon. Provide guidelines and examples to help employees understand the company's expectations. 7. Require employees to certify (in writing) their understanding and compliance with all corporate policies. 8. Track and audit the use of social media sites. This will provide valuable insight about policy compliance and the nature of social media use. Most importantly, learn to embrace social media for all of its benefits. Used properly, social media tools enhance your brand, foster collaboration, and help build the kinds of relationships you need to develop successful teams.

During a recent gathering of TISs Bill mentioned the importance of forming "personal learning networks" or "personal learning environments". I found the idea intriguing so I have started looking into the concept more. This is the first of many resources, examples, models, and approaches I will post to the group.

I found this article in the NYSUT magazine and thought about the possibilities for developing critical thinking skills.

This site is devoted to the listening of music. People in the fourth grade and older can find this site manageable and pertinent. Pandora is internet radio that allows the user to customize a "station" based on personal preferences. When a song is presented, the listener may skip it, click "I like this song" or click "I don't like this song". Based on the human input, Pandora will begin to "learn" the users preferences. The next song presented on the radio will be centered on the feedback from the previous song. Students could be presented with a new artist\composer to explore. By using this site they can be exposed to new music and be in control of the direction their tastes take them. The students can make connections between a classical composer and current pop-culture music.

I've been kicking around the idea of having teachers and/or students create and share Pandora stations around composers, favorite artists, genres, etc.

"This is the best time in history to be a teacher-librarian. Major shifts in our information and communication landscapes present new opportunities for librarians to teach and lead in areas that were always considered part of their role, helping learners of all ages effectively use, manage, evaluate, organize and communicate information, and to love reading in its glorious new variety."