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Entries Tagged as 'Technology'

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills – Our Mission

January 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills – Our Mission 
There is a profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills they need in typical 21st century communities and workplaces. To successfully face rigorous higher education coursework, career challenges and a globally competitive workforce, U.S. schools must align [...]

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Tags: Convergence · Technology · Web 2.0

Welcome To 2007!

January 1st, 2007 · No Comments

Just a quick note to say Hello to 2007! I have a number of personal and professional plans this year… How about you?
2006 saw abuse rise in the Internet safety and security area as well as the launch of quite a few new web 2.0 technologies. one to which you can now see on my [...]

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Tags: Technology · Web 2.0

More on the little Tablet that could!

December 14th, 2006 · No Comments

I received the following email from someone just passing by my blog and I thought I’d share my response here as well.
I ran across your blog, where you wrote about installing Vista on your Gateway M275 tablet. I also own an M725 and am curious about how it worked out. You said that you got [...]

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Tags: Educational Technology · Technology

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, [...]

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

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 [...]

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Tags: Technology