Systems Change Conference Keynote: Neil Howe
Systems Change Conference Keynote: Neil Howe Click on the link directly above to read this posting on the TIE Leadership blog.
Low-cost Laptops Battling for Markets
It used to be easy to write off the hardware specs of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) device, called XO, as a novelty. They were designing what appeared to be a low power laptop for sale only to 3rd-world countries. But the trend can be ignored no more. First of all, it is not…
Web 2.0 Tools and Dropout Rates
This year the Los Angeles Unified School District started a new initiative entitled MyFutureMyDecision: utilizing Web 2.0 Technology such as Myspace and You Tube, along with POWER 160 a local radio station and text messenging to aid in decreasing their dropout rate. The district hopes that this new endeavor will reach students through a medium…
Next Version of JPEG is Microsoft’s format
JPEG is the standard for photo sharing, particularly on the internet. Now a new proposed version, JPEG RX, is based on a Microsoft standard. Electronista | Microsoft format to become JPEG successor Microsoft format to become JPEG successorThe multinational Joint Photographic Experts Group, responsible for the JPEG standard used in virtually all mainstream imaging, has…
Apple Leopard Technical Review
Even if you do not have Macs, often the technology they implement shows up in other areas. Here is a more technical review of Apple’s Leopard that talks about OpenDirectory/ActiveDirectory, user backup systems, scripting, user interface, & security (including application sandboxing). Not Just Another Leopard Review — InformationWeek Another in-depth review: Mac OS X 10.5…
Google now incorporating YouTube layer
Google LatLong: Now Playing: YouTube videos in Google Earth Now Playing: YouTube videos in Google EarthThursday, October 11, 2007 at 6:25 AMPosted by Amin Charaniya, Software Engineer, Google Earth Now you can find YouTube videos connected to specific locations right in Google Earth. Our new browseable layer of geotagged videos works a lot like our…
Flash/Magnetic Hard Drive Hybrids
PCWorld tests the new hard drives that combine flash with magnetic hard disks. The advantages is quicker save times and lower power requirements. This may be a trend worth watching. PC World – Tested: New Hybrid Hard Drives From Samsung and Seagate Tested: New Hybrid Hard Drives From Samsung and SeagateThese drives promise the best…
Should schools block social networks/communication tools or utlize them?
While most educators recognize that social networks/communication via technology are used by many students, I suspect most of us underestimate their utilization. A new study finds their use more widespread that we may realize: eSchool News online – Online social networks hold promise for learning October 1, 2007—Creating content and connecting with their peers online…
Microsoft offering new Office Live Workspace
Microsoft is offering a new capability to match their competitors web offerings by providing Office Live Workspace. Microsoft Joins Online Productivity Battle With Office Live Workspaces — Microsoft Office “Peopleare e-mailing documents all the time,” said Eric Gilmore, a Microsoft senior product manager for Microsoft Office. “That’s an inefficient way to do things when you…
eSchoolNews: More changes at Gateway Computer
eSchoolNews explains how Idaho-based MPC is set to take over Gateway’s professional business unit in a deal that closely follows Acer’s acquisition of Gateway’s consumer business:eSchool News online – MPC acquires Gateway’s school business Just days after Taiwanese computer maker Acer Inc. announced plans to acquire Gateway Inc. for $710 million, Gateway’s school customers learned…