I started this collection of posts not because I think there is one perfect tool as much as I believe many educators aren’t sure how different devices can be effectively used for instruction. Only a few years ago schools really didn’t have any technology options under $1000 to consider. However, with the proliferation of netbooks, iPads, and […]
Last year as part of a school site technology committee I visited multiple classrooms throughout the district who were using a variety of digital devices. The group happened to visit one 6th grade classroom where students had access to Macbooks, an interactive whiteboard, a classroom response system, and iPod Touches. As we walked in the […]
Often when I write a post I really have no idea where it might go. Last Friday morning when I sat down to craft “Can I Trade the iPads for Chromebooks” I really only had a few readers in mind. Via Facebook a few of these close friends, as well as current and former colleagues, […]
A few of you may have read my post from late last week about trading in my Macbook Pro for an iPod Touch (aka iTouch). Starting last Friday night I closed my laptop and didn’t open it (with a few exceptions noted below) until Monday morning. My goal was to experience life with an iPod […]
For the next 48 hours I will be trading in my 15 inch Macbook Pro for an iPod Touch (aka iTouch). Some of you might think I’m a little crazy, but after attending NECC09 and meeting people like Scott Meech and his iEar Project I want to experience what life would be like if I […]
Since starting my new job one of my projects has been working on the redesign of one of our high schools. This high school is over a century old and is receiving modernization bond money. While modernizing the facilities, the school is also refocusing its curriculum and instructional goals to meet the needs of 21st […]
What’s the future of student technology? Without a doubt – mini notebooks. Computers like the Dell Inspiron Mini 9, Asus EeePC, and HP Mini 1000 will be populating classrooms of the near future. With prices in the $300-500 range these computers are a cost effective method for implementing a 1:1 program in any school. Even […]
For as long as I can remember I have been a Windows user. I vaguely remember my parents having Windows 3.1 when I was in high school and my first computer came with a shiny new copy of Windows 95. After many years of Windows 95, 98, ME (yes, it was awful), and finally XP […]
Well, I am home and my bags are unpacked. Before I hit the sheets and rest up for a Friday with the kiddies I thought I would take a moment to write about my final ILC08 session. To conclude my three days of San Jose-based professional development I attended Gary Stager’s Ten Things to Do […]
Thanks to John’s fantastic help my $50 interactive whiteboard is up and running. The Ghetto Dell is all fixed and even has a few new updates. Apparently the re-installation CD for the Dell doesn’t include all of the features it actually needs – like Bluetooth drivers. Why? I have no idea…its bizarre to me. Man, […]