Monthly Archives: January 2011

If you have been using the iPad NY Times app, you probably realize the days of free access are numbered. Here is a report from Wired on what to expect (presently).

The International Society for Technology in Education has released a wish (priority) list for 2011. Two of the items seem focused – dedicated funding for K12 technology (rather than assuming tech funding was available as a part of other authorizations) … Continue reading →

This is not really new information (from PEW in 2009), but the graphic display is helpful. How, U.S. teens spend their time – how much media (not much traditional reading)

Data from ReadItLater allow the company to track reading habits of users. Offer interesting speculation that iPad has changed reading habits (contrast iPad and noniPad users of the service)

There is potential danger in using WordPress themes located on the Internet rather than through WordPress. Themes may ignore implementation expectations or contain exploits.

Finally, those of us in North Dakota can purchase an iPhone. Apple has finally made the commitment to add Verizon as a second carrier supporting the iPhone.

This post from Education Week concerns the issue of special education costs at a time when schools are expected to function more efficiently.

The FCC has conducted a survey (this is a RWW summary, but the summary provides a link to the full report) related to those schools who purchase at least some proportion of their broadband access using e-rate funding. However, nearly … Continue reading →