NEW SLATE (WM-CSPD)

Great idea! I wonder what kind of range the wireless mouse has? 

Funny thing is that at Microsoft's website they show the entire class with mice...how would you do that?

The 5 mice only is with the XP OS, the others support more, 25 max I think.

Great Article for tech educators and admin!

I've highlighed some key points and shared with my Adminers

Missoula County Public Schools Lowell Elementary is seeing exciting results as a result of iPods in the classrooms.

I am not sure if anyone has posted this before, but it looks like a good set of resources. -Seymour There are teachers around the world who want to use technology in their classrooms, but they're just not sure where to start. That's why eleven prominent bloggers, teachers, and school administrators got together to create this free ebook. http://www.scribd.com/doc/45186316/Super-Book-of-Web-Tools-for-Educators

Dean Phillips Resources

nice work Dean!

Hmmm. Could this be the training "modules" for NEWSLATE schools using Google Apps instead of MS-Office, perhaps?

Training modules for google apps EDU.

Online training for those who want to learn more about using google apps

(Addiction) Attached to Technology and Paying a Price - NYTimes.com

Thought provoking. Will be a good discussion piece with students.

Excellent! I really don't see why all schools are not using this incredible tool. Thanks for the reference.

If we are really serious about "technology education" we must consider Scott's advice!

I've been thinking a lot about Least Restrictive Environment quite a bit in terms of internet filtering. If we are truly going to prepare students for college, career, and citizenship, we must be preparing them within as authentic a "real life" learning environment as possible.

Couldn't agree with you more. All the worries (inappropriate, controversial, miss informational sites, etc) are exactly what students will face in the "real life" environment. In fact, they already do. They need to experience this in school as well, as this is the place they will begin to establish a set of values and acquire the skills to discern what information is valuable to them. In our efforts to "protect" students, we are robbing them of these needed skills. I would argue that the Viagra adds during the Super Bowl are just as bad. Let's move away from a fear-based model of filtering to a more pro-active model of educating.

Hey Matt, a very interesting take on access! My argument has been that in locked down environments, kids can't develop ethics or appropriate use habits which are critical in life. You have to allow the possibility of misuse to test whether the ethic is in place, so this skill can't be demonstrated and is not developed in some systems. Nothing like developing internal locus of control.... much like intrinsic motivation.

fun ways to use ipad with the help of velcro...

I converted my pdf tech plan with tables and charts and it converted perfectly! Yah!

I'm a real fan of Dropbox, but this gives a nice overview of other options out there.

Jeff Y-tech's presentation website from ITSC 2011

Been following Utecht for years now. He's has revolutionary ideas as a change agent.

Some things you might already know, but other you probably don't.  Worth reading this post.

print from your phone

response to the NY Times article.

Give total control to viewing Youtube videos.