Entries Tagged as 'Real World Applications'

Monday, February 11th, 2008

RSS Feeds

I recently learned about RSS feeds, a Web 2.0 tool. RSS is a simple way of getting customized information from the Web delivered to you computer automatically. It is a fabulous way to stay current on all of your favorite topics. This short video will tell you all all you need to know about RSS [...]

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

2020 Schools, Active and Engaged Learning, Collaborative Work

A few weeks ago I told you about a project that is taking place at a school called IIT High School. It is one of the four schools that are located in what was once known as Edison Tech in Rochester, New York. Students there have been working on a project that will result in [...]

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

Open Source Software

Wow this is a great site to try out all types of different software that’s free. The mapping software is particularly interesting. Kudos to the people in London that have put this site together. Try it and tell me what you think.
http://www.osliving.com/

Monday, December 17th, 2007

College Today

College students today are used to so many new ways of synthesizing information. Are we using the right tools right now to maximize student learning. What suggestions would you make? As the father of two college students I have heard stories of how textbooks go unopened and lectures with chalk can be less then engaging. [...]

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Distance Learning and Collaboration

At a distance learning project today. Talking with nine school districts across NYS. The discussion being led by tech coordinator in Michigan. Today’s activity demonstrates how quickly information can be shared across the state. A video of students showed us how effortlessly students adapt to the technologies. It demonstrates that collaboration has no boundaries. Have [...]