Integrating Technology

"Microsoft Office Live, their version of a web collaboration application, does not even come close to the functionality you find in Google Apps, and seems more and more like an afterthought, with no real push behind that effort." (MICROSOFT. ¶3, 2010.05.06)

Web 2.0 Tools for instructions . Great resources

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"One gamer told an opponent he presumed to be Jewish that he wished Hitler had succeeded in his mission. Many exchanges involve talk of rape or exult over the atomic bombing of Japan. There are frequent slurs on homosexuals, Asians, Hispanics and women. Such comments can be heard on all online video gaming systems, including PlayStation Network, Blizzard Entertainment (World of Warcraft) and others." (para. 3-4).

"Here are few of the best screen recorders that will allow you to create videos and presentation from your activities and which are free to use" (¶1, 2010.04.13).

I'm not sure if all the items reviewed are as insensitive, but the CamStudio link merely takes the user to a PC download link without even asking concerning the system that the application will be running on. It is typical of Windows users to assume that the entire world (that they're interested in) uses PC computers. I have not tried it, but for Mac users, I have had IShowU (free program) recommended; Linux users probably also have some options that are available, and perhaps others can share what those not running PCs on Windows use for screen capture.

GENEVA DECLARATION ON INTERNET FREEDOM

One of the pages in the Centre for Learning and Performing Technologies (c4lpt) website listing tools for learning in a very clear and organised way. According to the site, about 70% of the tools listed are free

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"Macmillan, one of the five largest publishers of trade books and textbooks, is introducing software called DynamicBooks, which will allow college instructors to edit digital editions of textbooks and customize them for their individual classes" (Textbooks That Professors Can Rewrite Digitally, para. 1).

story of 100% data recovery, and suggestions for disk failure preparedness

Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that brings science to life for people concerned about the Earth's future. Founded in 1971, Earthwatch supports scientific field research by offering volunteers the opportunity to join research teams around the world.

Management tool for randomly selecting students.

Bernie Dodge's EdTech Connect Webinar: WebQuest and Web 2.0