The summer is the best time to learn a new software application or technology, and two options with many tutorials are Lynda.com and Adobe TV. Lynda.com. I had the opportunity to try out Lynda.com recently due to a promotion through Adobe for a 30 day free trial.  Lynda has tutorials in all software applications and [...]

I’m as tired of PowerPoint Presentations as the next person.  But then again, it’s important to get your message somehow. I finally had time to dig into an online tool called Prezi (www.prezi.com) and found it a refreshing and compelling approach to the presentation software idea. The user interface is easy to learn and it [...]

Over the last month here’s a number of valuable sites worth exploring in more depth. Literacy: Adolescent Literacy, literacy resources for parents, teachers, and students.  Including classroom strategies list and research articles. College/Career: Interactive 3D and maps-based college search site at Egiate.com College/Career: Google offers scholarships for minority and special needs students. Science: University of [...]

Be sure to download and check out the new version of Google Earth. Supposed to be faster. Also, take a look at Collecta.com.  It’s a real time search of what people are talking about on the Internet.  You can search for keywords, and it streams from blogs and Twitter and other sites.  It’s a nice [...]

I have paid more attention to technology news in relation to education this year, more than ever before.  I feel a responsibility to be aware of the services, tools and trends related to Educational Technology. Where I get my news: Podcasts: Twit: This Week in Tech, MacBreak Weekly and Windows Weekly. Leo loves to talk [...]