An excellent way to use Google for storage. http://themacschool.blogspot.com/2009/10/using-gmail-as-mass-online-storage.html

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I think everyone knows about Slideshare, it’s usually my first stop before starting on a new presentation. The two spaces I am really excited in terms of education technology are mobile learning and virtual learning. Here’s a nice presentation via Slideshare on the former. ENJOY.The Advent Of Mobile Learning Technology

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From http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/02/16/11-programs-only-as-good-as-their-teachers/
Experts say 1-to-1 computing research needs to focus more on classroom practices—and less on equipment
A compilation of four new studies of one-to-one computing projects in K-12 schools identifies several factors that are key to the projects’ success, including adequate planning, stakeholder buy-in, and strong school or district leadership. Not surprisingly, the researchers say the [...]

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I’ve used timelines for effect in class, but I’m trying to take it a step further this year. For my Introduction to HIp-Hop Studies class, I am using a service from timerime.com to keep a running timeline on events/people we cover in class. I’m thinking of having the students collaborate at some point, but I’m [...]

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So I am co-teaching an INtro to Literature course at Montgomery College. IN addition to concept maps (see related entry), I used a Tagul (www.tagul.com
to summarize the list of artists the students named when asked about their favorite musicians.
I used it in class to create community and allow students to see what their classmates said.

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