Productivity and simplicity, these are two things the modern knowledge worker craves. Google Reader is my "secret weapon" of productivity and I'd like to show you how I get the most out of this program.
Very cool: offline campus focused on open online education and DIY learning principles.
"What We Do
The idea is simple. Online and DIY learners unite at a beautiful mountain resort to live an extraordinary lifestyle in a dynamic community of smart and motivated people."
"We've heard about Learnist, Lore, Edmodo, and the many other educational social networks. But what else is out there? If you're an early adopter or simply like being the 'cool' teacher in the lounge … then make sure you know about these relatively new offerings."
Either it's the case that everyone is talking about Educational Technology (EdTech) at the moment, or it is true that you 'trap' yourself in bubbles of your own interest. Whilst either could be true, from conversations that I've either had in the staffroom or online, there is a real trend towards talking about which apps/websites/other pieces of cool kit you can use in the classroom in enhance or benefit the learning that is taking place...
fun printable template for creating your own nifty-looking 35mm pinhole camera.
All you need to do is print out the template on adhesive paper (size A4) and stick it onto some cardboard. Once you’ve cut out all the required pieces, follow the visual instructions provided to put it together:
very cool mini-series on setting up virtualized Linux servers and a host PC took learn about web servers, email servers, DNS, etc. Looks like a great resource for a classroom