While this question sounds like it is from technology staff having a really bad day, it is actually the main question for an older article posted on C/Net. The issue is: “Might it be so that we use the term and concept of user education as a way to cover up our failure?” he asked…
With this new feature, users can now view heavenly objects, including stars, constellations, galaxies, planets and the Earth’s moon within Google Earth (GE), based on the user’s current location on earth within the software. GE also provides additional visual/text information within the Layers panel, including Constellations, Backyard Astronomy, Hubble Showcase, The Moon, The Planets, User’s…
eWeek has published a brief but timely article that is applicable to our work in education: 10 More Stupid Things Smart IT People Still Do Here is a sampling of easy trappings they recommend you avoid: Cast a jaded eye on emerging technologies and modes of delivering technology. Ignore investment in training and professional development….
The current system of IP addresses is slated to run out of addresses as early as 2010, so IPv6, the next generation of IP addressing, is gaining more attention. As noted in this PCWorld article, training for network administrators is growing in importance. PC World – IPv6 Requires Learning Curve for Network Admins The concerns…
South Dakota is 2nd to last in a state by state ranking of bandwidth speeds, and the US came in 16th for rankings with other nations in a report by SpeedMatters.org. David Warlick posted this blog about the reports:2¢ Worth » State-by-State Bandwidth Ranking eSchool News online quotes that large gaps exist among the average…
NECC 2007 – Keynote Click the link directly above to view the entry in the TIE Lead blog…
Staggeringly Good Things Integrating Media and Google Earth Click on the link directly above to view this entry in the TIE Teach blog…
How Virtual Worlds Help Real Students: The River City MUVE Please click on the link directly above to read this entry in the TIE Teach blog…
Mila Fuller of ISTE hosted a panel sessionAssessing Students’ and Teachers’ Technology Skills: NETS as BenchmarksThree organizations shared their resources for assessing technology skills:Certiport | Home – Microsoft certification in basic computer skillsNita Brooks, K12 Solutions662-621-8948 nbrooks@certiport.com TechLiteracy Assessment : measures and reports technology literacy for elementary and middle school studentsLaia Jackson, Market Manager800-580-4640 direct…
See this post in the TIE Teach Blogclick the link above to read more about the new NETS standards.