Author: Brian
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Rule the Web, One Day at a Time
For those of you following Dale Basler’s blog, you’ll remember that he recently posted about Mark Frauenfelder’s book Rule the Web (how to do anything and everything on the internet, better, faster and easier). While I realize that some of you still open books and read them cover to cover, Mark has created a blog…
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Doing e-mail for good, not evil
Wired Magazine’s How To Wiki Blog recently posted an article on how to Write a Perfect EMAIL. As educators are flexing their fingers for work after resting this summer, this is a perfect article to kick off the school year. Here is the annotated list: Be Brief Put your message in context Make your requests…
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These Kids are Hot!
After a few days of unbearable heat in my classroom (no air conditioning in my school), I decided to quantify my misery. Using a Vernier LabPro and Surface Temperature Sensor, I collected temperature readings in my classroom (in Fahrenheit) over the course of 8 hours of school. Here is the resulting graph: You’ll notice two…
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Digi-Peeve: The World is Flat
By now, you have probably heard of Thomas Friedman’s book “The World is Flat” (April 2005). While this is a very worthwhile book that addresses globalization in the 21st century (you should read it if you haven’t), it is over two years old and is not the only resource that can enlighten us about our…
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Is Your Principal Reading Your E-mail?
In the September 2007 issue of Reader’s Digest, an article entitled Is Your Boss Spying on You? (by Kim Zetter) caught my eye. While this article is applicable to anyone who has internet access at work, it is especially valid for educators. Not only is my district reading my e-mail and following my website history,…
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Digi-Peeves
If you are an educator like I am, then you have probably attended numerous conferences, presentations and forums that revolve around technology and its place in education. The majority of these professional development opportunities have provided me with excellent opportunities to learn new ideas, network with other educators, and generally discuss the role of technology…
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Recycle That Computer
Have you recently upgraded your computer at home, and have an older one neglected in disuse? Don’t throw it away – computer and other many other electronic devices contain heavy metals that should NOT be disposed of in your garbage. What should you do? Consider these options: 1. Donate it. Many organizations may have use…
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Schools Need to Front the Change
Last week, a study (pdf) and a survey (pdf) got me thinking about education’s role in emerging technology. The Study: A Typology of Information and Communication Technology Users from the Pew Internet & American Life Project Addressing people’s assets, actions, attitudes towards information and communications technology (ICT), this study sorts American adults into three distinct…
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My Dentist Has a Tablet PC!
Last night I had my regular checkup at the dentist (no cavities, thank you), and was amazed to see the technology that they have. Of course, I am talking of technology beyond the X-ray machine and standard medical equipment. I am talking about the tablet PC that the dental technician picked off its base, and…
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No Technology Left Behind
Recently, Dale Basler and I were recognized for our efforts in educational podcasting. Dale and I create a weekly podcast for the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers [Link], and Dale has also been creating a weekly podcast review/preview for his classes [Link]. This is wonderful PR for the district, especially considering our district recently passed…
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