New Astronomy Tool: “Truly Transformative”
Connect-Ed@TIE: New Astronomy Tool: “Truly Transformative”
Dell recently announced the sale of low-cost Linux computers pre-installed with Ubuntu Linux:Dell launches Linux PCs On Thursday, Dell announced three low-cost Linux systems: a basic model, Inspiron E1505n, with few frills, for $539 (£271); a more powerful Dimension E520n, for $599 (£301); and a top-of-the-range XPS 410n for $849 (£427). The base system has…
Click below for more detail on the patches:Microsoft to patch four bugs on Tuesday Microsoft today said it plan to post four security updates next week, three of them “critical,” to patch Windows, Word, Publisher and all of the company’s anti-malware applications. Among the critical fixes will be one that quashes bugs in Microsoft’s Jet…
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…
Also posted at TIE-Lights Many educators may be familiar with Lit Trips on Google Earth where teachers and/or students post geographical information around the story lines of great literature. Google Treks follow the same concept, but are not limited to just literature–treks can be created using virtually any content area. My first session at ISTE…
So most of us have read articles that list “The 10 Best Apps for…” or “My Favorite Apps to…” There are hundreds out there, many listed in my list of bookmarks (so what do you call a list of lists?) Several sessions here at the ISTE Conference provide great suggestions for apps (e.g. What’s Your App? Finding Real…
A strange headline caught my eye–the agency that governs educational technology in the UK (British Educational Communications and Technology Agency BECTA) recommends schools and colleges not upgrade to Windows Vista or Office 2007. Windows Vista, Office 2007 Expelled From British Schools — Windows Vista — InformationWeek Becta officials said a study the group commissioned found…