I was trying to think of a quick and easy way to have my staff sign up for classes. Right before I sat down to whip something up with a little php/mysql I realized I could just use a google form. [][]To get started, log into Google Docs and under the New button, one of the options is Form. From… Read more →
eTech Ohio ’09 Presentation page updated
[][]I’ve uploaded my slides, my handout, and audio from my presentation at the eTech Ohio 2009 Technology Conference to the eTech Ohio ‘09 presentation page. Wes Fryer’s notes from my presentation are also online. If you have any further questions or comments, please let me know! []: https://ryancollins.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/etech-2009-handout.png Read more →
Last minute inauguration resources
Here are some links to resources on the Internet covering the inauguration today. I would advise, if possible, to use a TV and cable to watch live video of the event. There is a really good chance that most of the live video over the Internet will melt down today with the number of people wanting to watch the inauguration.… Read more →
Group Twitter bot
Chris Hamady had the idea that at the eTech Ohio State Technology Conference we should be able to use Twitter to communicate great things that individuals see throughout the conference. It needed to be set up easy enough for people that have not been using Twitter to use. After discussions with John Schinker, they contacted me and I came up… Read more →
Teacher covers copy costs with ads
Ads on tests add up for teacher – USATODAY.com “Tough times call for tough actions,” he says. So he started selling ads on his test papers: \$10 for a quiz, \$20 for a chapter test, \$30 for a semester final. Interesting way to deal with cost cutting, but I don’t know the sustainability of the model. Right now the ads… Read more →
HIW (How I Work): The Apple MacBook
I am asked quite often how I can keep up with everything in regards to educational technology, software, and hardware. After some reflection, I realized that it would make a good series of articles, so I’m going to write up How I Work. First up is probably the most important component of my technology arsenal, my Apple MacBook. During the… Read more →
New page: About Me
I’ve create an About Me page that gives some background information on how I got to where I am today. Read more →
Portable blogging
I’m testing out a mobile blogging client for my Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone, MoBlog. It appears to work ok, including allowing me to insert an image from my phone. I’ll post a longer review once I’ve had more time to play with it. Read more →
Next fall, every school district in Florida is required to set up an online school for K-8
[In Florida, virtual school could make classrooms history — OrlandoSentinel.com][] > A new law that takes effect next fall requires every district in the > state to set up an online school for kindergarten through eighth-grade > students. > This is fascinating to me, and I’m surprised that this didn’t get more news coverage when the legislation was being passed… Read more →
Codeweavers Crossover Pro and Games for Mac and Linux Free today only!
Codeweavers is offering two of their products for Mac and Linux free today only. I’ve only played around with Crossover when it was still in Beta, but this is some exciting news. I’m hoping it can run VMWare’s console application so I don’t have to start up VMware Fusion on my MacBook. Read more →