Monthly Archives: January 2011

Just when I thought Microsoft may have some redeeming qualities I encounter a virus. I lecture in “smart classrooms” (now think about this phrase for a moment) that make use of machines running Windows. I bring in my materials on … Continue reading →

This is a very cool Touch, iPhone or Ipad app allowing you to play the top music from a year of your choice.

Check out this short piece from Wired magazine. The article portrays Google, Apple and Microsoft as locked in an epic battle. The most useful part of the article may be the image – expand it and examine it carefully. The … Continue reading →

As the news that NING was no longer going to be free (see my previous post), some began to offer suggestions for alternatives. For example, Free Technology for Teachers offered a list of other free services (most not nearly as … Continue reading →

I just read this post on TechCrunch contending that Ning is terminating its free product. I know that Ning has been popular within the educational community – it was powerful and it was free (Ning In Education). Anyone know if … Continue reading →

Here is an analysis of the future of the ebook market in education from Warton Business School / China. The National Association of College Stores estimates that less than 3% of textbook sales today are digital versions … My reading … Continue reading →