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Web Filtering: Shall We Collect Some Data?

0 Comments Published by Ed-Tech Insider May 2nd, 2006 in School Communications, Educational Technology, Educational Technology

When I read things like Steve mentioning schools that block Google Maps, I realize that not only don’t I understand the scope of what’s going on, but that the discussion on the web isn’t fully capturing it either. I mean, agree or disagree with blocking MySpace, but at least you have to agree that there is a coherent argument for…

A presentation podcasting solution

0 Comments Published by Tim Wilson February 15th, 2006 in School Communications, Educational Technology, Educational Technology

I helped out with an Apple-sponsored podcasting presentation that we hosted at our high school today. Our local Apple system engineer showed a great application that I had never seen. According to the maker’s Web site, ProfCast:
ProfCast is the ideal tool for recording and publishing your live Keynote or PowerPoint presentation. All elements of your […]

BoardBuzz

0 Comments Published by Ed-Tech Insider October 13th, 2005 in Ed-Tech Insider, ESN, School Communications

I made the following comment on BoardBuzz this morning: Yes, school boards are often called on to make tough calls. I just wanted to comment on the quality of this blog. You are blogging about some tough issues and not afraid to take a stand. You cover a wide range of issues and many cause me to pause and think….

School Walk Out Organized Online

0 Comments Published by Ed-Tech Insider September 21st, 2005 in Ed-Tech Insider, ESN, School Communications

The NY Times is reporting on a walkout of 1500 students from DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx on Monday. The whole tale is interesting, but of particular relevance to this site is the students’ use of a site called Sconex.com to plan and coordinate the effort. With a little bit of persistence (you have to guess at some…