The latest tech-savvy buzzwords

Two new technology buzzwords for you to use.
“Web 2.0″ – Ok, this one isn’t new but since no one seems to have the true definition, it’s like new. Think social networking like Facebook, Myspace along with “resources for collaboration, skill building, communication, critical thinking and creativity.” I bought an ISTE book called “web 2.0: new [...]

Soundzabound: Copyright safe music for pod-casting, videos and multimedia

Soundzabound is royalty free music for schools. They offer six volumes of copyright cleared music for schools that can be used and copied freely for student creations and teacher use. They have a wide range of styles. The cost per building is around $600. It’s something to think about because RPS wants to follow copyright [...]

Lexia Reading

Lexia has switched distributors and tech support. Their solution is now completely online and eliminates the headaches of supporting a great program with 1990s-like hostilities to networking. Ravenna and the ESU should look at replacing this ancient albatross with the new version.

Free elementary research site

www.facts4me.com
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Airliner & Sympodium

When I speak of having a wireless interactive board I am talking about something like the Airliner wireless slate or Sympodium from Smart Technologies.

Polyvision Eno

The Eno is a new, wireless board that is really intriguing. The surface can be used just like a whiteboard, it’s magnetic and a screwdriver can’t scratch it. It just came out Jan. 1, 2009. It comes bundled with the RM EasiTeach software. The 4′X8′ board runs $2,000.
J. Dobbs & C. Mezeske were going to [...]

Statement Apparel can make anything with a logo

If anyone is looking for apparel or promotional marketing, these guys stopped me:
John Lilienthal 
Statement Apparel
8019 Grand River
Brighton, MI 48114
(888) 852-6662
www.statementapparel.net

Elmo TT-02s in prototype rooms

The Elmo rep had some good tips for me

I think I can use the Elmo TT-02s with a microscope. I know the sweet spot now.
With the SD card slot and the camera functions, you can take pictures of your old transparencies. Then you can pull them up off the SD card when you need them. [...]

Passed the dis too soon

I shouldn’t have commented on the distance of Mindy’s room from the main floor. My room is at least that far out and it is right next to the “working” area of Cobo. I’ll be careful stepping out the door because I might get run over by a golf cart or hit by one of [...]

HOMERUN!

Holy cow did Mindy knock it out of the park! Tech4Learning got their money’s worth from her booth presentation. Mindy spoke for about 30 minutes and showed off the student work. People kept stopping and hanging around the whole time.
Her full presentation should be well attended.