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"A global push to give every child a laptop is gathering momentum in Australia despite the absence of government funding. In less than three years, every child in Uruguay has been provided with their own laptop and now the initiative is growing in Australia, typically for children in remote communities."

"Free Software for Schools is a catalogue of open source computer programs for teaching and learning. The catalog is organised by the following categories, and contains an index that lists the name of each program listed."

Good catalgue of educational software, much of it free to download and share.

"This is a generic version of a class "Computer Programming for Information Management" that I taught twice a year at the School of Library and Information Science, Indiana University Bloomington. The materials in this course are mostly self-explanatory and can be used for self study."

"Scratch is often cited as one of the best introductory languages for teaching kids - or anyone, really - to code. So it's no surprise that a Rutgers University honors class called "Programming for the Masses" would utilize Scratch as part of its goal of making programming a more accessible, everyday skill. What is unique - and if I may say so, pretty fun - is the direction that a research project, an outgrowth of the class, has taken since. The project is called Scratchable Devices, and with it, computer science Professor Michael Littman and some of his students are working to make it easy for anyone to program their household devices by using Scratch."

"I've only recently started using Dropbox but I am a big fan. It's really convenient to store and access your files from different computers in different locations. In Moodle 2.0 it is possible to import files you have in Dropox by choosing the Dropbox repository when you go to the new file picker. This video shows you how to set it up as admin. All you need is a Dropbox account and a Moodle 2.0 :)"

Interesting tutorial that explains how to integrate DropBox with Moodle 2.0

"Kno has started shipping its single-screen and dual-screen 14.1-inch touchscreen Linux-based tablets. Unlike other mass market tablets they will mostly be sold as text book e-readers that are targeted at the educational market with web browsing and note taking support." "

Interesting tablet computer although probably too pricy and heavy.

"This video was produced as a contribution to the EDUCAUSE book, The Tower and the Cloud: Higher Education in the Age of Cloud Computing, edited by Richard Katz and available as an e-Book at http://www.educause.edu/thetowerandthecloud or commercially at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0967285399/ref=kinw_rke_rti_1 Produced in 2007 as a conversation starter in small groups. Released in 2011 as a conversation starter online."

"With Air Display, you can use your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch as a wireless display, to extend your computer desktop. Setting up the app is as simple as downloading a client and selecting your iPad (running Air Display) from a pull-down menu in the Menu Bar."

This is a very easy and slick app to set up on your Mac, especially when you can drag your toolbars and panels onto the iPad or even your iPhone.

Google doesn't intend the Samsung Series 5 and Acer Chromebooks to be stand-alone computers. Chrome OS is getting a file manager and offline access for applications, but Chromebooks aren't low-cost notebooks. They aren't dumb terminals either. Chromebooks are thin-clients with the ability to function, albeit in a limited way, without a network connection.

"In June 2010, a computer virus called Stuxnet was discovered lurking in the data banks of power plants, traffic control systems and factories around the world. Pandora's box has been opened; on the new battlefield the aggressors are anonymous, the shots are fired without starting wars and the foot soldiers can pull their triggers without leaving their desks."

"Handheld computers are everywhere. From mobile phones to handheld games, it's a very familiar sight to see people of all ages gazing into screens that they can hold. Schools are discovering that handhelds like iPod touch and iPad make great learning tools. In fact, handhelds can play a big part in project based learning. Not only do projects motivate students because they use exciting handheld technology, but they also lend themselves to student voice and choice. Watch or read below to be inspired to bring project based learning into your classroom, learn strategies for creating effective driving questions, and see how an iOS handheld can play a role in the the planning, research/investigation, and presentation of projects."

"A team of university students in Sydney have cracked the secret algorithm used on Sydney's public transport tickets for buses, trains and ferries, which they say could allow them to print their own tickets. "

For the first time in years, PCs grabbed the spotlight at CES 2012. Ultrabooks were everywhere, but was it an innovation win or an innovation failure?

Microsoft's corporate Windows business is losing ground to Apple .. Apple's gains coupled with Microsoft misses on mobile devices, which increasingly are issued by companies and used by workers, may signal that "Windows' dominance is at an end,"

"This is the only ergonomic and secure Apple® iPad™/ tablet device holder that allows you to have full 360 degrees rotation with the screen while still being attached safely and securely."

This is a pretty tough evaluation of hardware, speaks well for the iPad tablet computer.

EduGeek is the world's largest and most vibrant online community dealing solely with issues concerning the technical aspects of educational IT. We have forums discussing everything from hardware to school IT policies and procurement.

A dynamic and engaging community for ICT educators and support staff interested in technical issues about educational computing.

"Police have issued a warning after reports that more than 40 Commonwealth Bank ATMs have been dispensing large amounts of cash. Police are unsure at this stage what has caused the fault and are liaising with the Commonwealth Bank, which has been hit all day by a technical glitch that has disrupted its online banking, ATMs, and eftpos services."

Interesting programming bug for a machine to spit out cash.

Game Maker for Mac Lite has the same restrictions as the PC Lite version but you cannot share the game with your friends as you cannot save the executable. Exclusions are * No 3D functions are available. * Sprites cannot be rotated. * Cannot create executables of the games.