Apr 02
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How well do you know your EduBloggers? Via MyStudiyo.com

Do you know your EduBloggers?
I saw a quiz that someone had created using MyStudiyo.com and was pretty impressed with… Well.. for lack of a more sophisticated reason, I was impressed with how pretty it was. I figured the best way to learn about something is just to try it out, so I decided […]

Author: Steve
Mar 20
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Edmodo - A hands on look

Jeff O’Hara, known to many as Zemote on Twitter, invited me to take Edmodo for a spin before he opens it up to beta testers. I’ve been talking about it with him for well over a year, so I’ve been salivating over this for quite a while.
If you haven’t seen the […]

Author: Steve
Mar 14
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Cutting Edge using computers on the edge of obsolescence?

A few years ago I was at the CUE conference with Discovery, and was part of a little scavenger hunt we had at the booth. People had to come up to me and tell me one innovative way they were using technology in order to earn my stamp. By far, the most innovative […]

Author: Steve
Feb 25
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Building a better Twitter

I discovered Tweet Scan yesterday, which at first glance looks like yet another Twitter search engine. To be honest, I’ve been pretty disappointed with most Twitter searches, namely because they don’t go back far enough, take too long or just give wonky results. Consequently, I had pretty low expectations for Tweet Scan. […]

Author: Steve
Dec 04
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Poll Everywhere is looking for some Pilots. Interested?

I wrote about Poll Everywhere recently, one of the more interesting Web 2.0 sites I’ve seen in a while with HUGE potential for education. In case you forgot, Poll Everywhere allows you to create polls online that people can respond to with either a cell phone via text message, or via a web based […]

Author: Steve
Nov 16
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Poll Everywhere: Tap into those mobile phones.

This just may be in my top 5 Web 2.0 tools to date. I ran into these guys at a networking event in Chicago. Since then I’ve used this in a few presentations, but will definitely be using it in many many more.
Poll Everywhere is a site where you can create a basic […]

Author: Steve
Nov 14
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Geek Toys that’ll give you geekbumps

Simulblogged at TechLearning
I don’t really consider myself cheap, rather I’m just very very choosy. I don’t spend much money on software or subscriptions or gadgets unless I truly feel it’s worth it. When I have a chunk of money to spend, I really take my time, do my research and try to make […]

Author: Steve
Sep 14
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Captcha 2.0: Cats, Dogs and eBooks, oh my!

What do cats, dogs, and eBooks have in common? They can all help in the war against spam! Yes, it sounds strange, but I’m not kidding. Got two tools for you bloggers out there to consider adding to your blogs.
Most people know what Captcha is. Well, most people know what it […]

Author: Steve
Aug 14
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Social Networking: The Good, the Bad, and the NSBA

96% of students with online access have used social networking technologies. 71% have done it in the last 7 days.
Well now, isn’t that a fun way to kick off a report on social networking amongst students? The NSBA has completed a study of 1277 9-17 year old students, 1039 parents and 250 district […]

Author: Steve
Jul 24
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SlideCasting - Another ‘cast, another virtual presentation

I thought Podcasting, Screencasting, and Vodcasting, were enough, but now we have yet another term to throw into the mix: Slidecasting. As shared by Crafty, SlideShare now provides you with the ability to upload an audio file and sync your powerpoint slides to it.
Voila, instant online presentation.
This won’t put presenters out of […]

Author: Steve
May 30
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Google Maps keeps getting cooler

Two new features for Google Maps.
Firstly is the ability to jump into the map and get yourself a 3D view of a location. It’s called Street Views and unfortunately is only available in San Jose and New York right now. But it’s pretty sweet and adds a whole dimension to online […]

Author: Steve