NECC 2007 – Virtual Worlds

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…

Yesterday at work a RSS headline crossed my screen that caught my eye, and I clicked on it thinking I would take a quick glance–Roger Ebert gets his voice back: “Uncanny. A good feeling.” which led me to the Esquire article: Roger Ebert: The Essential Man. Little did I expect I would get drawn down…

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…

With all the discussion on what content should be blocked/filtered, the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) sponsored a webcast that questions the practice of blocking all Web 2.0 resources: eSchoolNews – CoSN to school leaders: ‘Think before you ban’ Before school officials prohibit teachers and students from accessing certain web sites, they should think about…

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…

Systems Change Conference Keynote: Neil Howe Click on the link directly above to read this posting on the TIE Leadership blog.