Monthly Archives: January 2011

Just forwarding this list of tips for taking travel photos. Unfortunately, I will have to wait a while to apply them. Note the polarizing filter – I used to have one, but that was back when I used film.

This survey of college faculty members’ use of Twitter from Campus Technology. 69.3 percent of respondents said they do not use Twitter in any capacity, and 56.4 percent haven’t tried it at all. The survey, Twitter in Higher Education: Usage … Continue reading →

Computer World has just released a brief summary of a cross-sectional study of gamers in the Seattle area by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). The study will draw attention because it paints a different picture of the average gamer … Continue reading →

Textbook costs and open-source alternatives is one theme that pops up here frequently. Here is a blog post (business1001) commenting on the California initiative to make open source textbooks available. Contained within the post is a link to an initial … Continue reading →

Here is an interesting analysis from MacWorld focused on the cost of wireless services. The cost of data plans for smartphones and some netbook devices is critical in proposals that hand-held devices offer equitable educational opportunities.

iTunes has a back to school sale this week (maybe longer). Most movies fall (loosely) under the heading of schooling – some frivilous (School of Rock) and some challenging and thought provoking. One of my favorites, Good Will Hunting, was … Continue reading →