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Google Spreadsheet Forms for class/meeting sign-ups
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…
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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! []: http://ryancollins.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/etech-2009-handout.png
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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.
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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.
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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…