Digital Cents

Educational Technology and its Impact on Kids AND Parents

Entries from November 2006

IL-EdTech Conference – Day 2

November 17th, 2006 · 1 Comment

Ok, we are in day two of the conference and things are starting off well. I am currently in Jon Orech’s presentation on “High-tech Lit Circles using wikis.” Jon is an English teacher and curricular technology specialist at Downers grove South high school. Right now he is providing a well structured, interactive, and poignant presentation.
This is what [...]

[Read more]

Tags: Conferences · IL-EdTech · wiki

Disappointing Sessions and Technology

November 16th, 2006 · No Comments

After attending a number of sessions I am quite disappointed with the conference the year. through it is only day one and over all I will wait is pass judgment as a whole.
However, one comment I do feel I can make is my disappointment in the presenters I have seen. for a Technology based conference, [...]

[Read more]

Tags: Educational Technology · IL-EdTech · Technology · Web 2.0

Illinois – EdTech Conference

November 16th, 2006 · No Comments

Welcome to the 2007 Illinois Education Technology Conference. I have been looking forward is this conference since last year. Aside from spending two lovely days in Springfield, IL this conference has provided a wealth of information, thoughts, insight, and motivation for the future. I am anticipating that this year’s Conference will not at me down!
One [...]

[Read more]

Tags: Educational Technology

Technology Annoyances

November 5th, 2006 · No Comments

The no joy of new technology…
As part of a replacement for some stolen equipment, I just received two new Gateway M485-E Convertible Notebook pc’s. At first glance I was very excited! Core 2 Duo processor, 1gb of ram, 8 hr 1/2 cell main battery with thepossibility of adding a modular 8 cellfor a total of [...]

[Read more]

Tags: Technology