Over the last few weeks, several people have asked me for lists of free software that I use. There are plenty of sources online for this kind of thing, and there are some great sites that give you lists of free applications to perform certain tasks, alternatives to commerical software applications, and reviews of the [...]
Posted on April 30th, 2009 by John Schinker
Filed under: Front Page, Online Resources, Opinions, Uncategorized | 4 Comments »
Most school districts in the United States employ some sort of web filtering technology. To be eligible for the e-rate program, schools must comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000, including the use of “technology protection measures.” According to the Universal Service Administrative Company, which oversees the e-rate program, “A technology protection measure [...]
Posted on April 22nd, 2009 by John Schinker
Filed under: 21:Collaboration, 21:Globalization, 21:Information, Front Page, Opinions, Students, Teachers, Uncategorized, Web 2.0 | 4 Comments »
Baloo, our 75-pound dog, tirelessly guards the back yard from any and all wildlife. Squirrels, groundhogs, opossums, cats, and birds are not welcome, and he makes sure they know it. He’d keep the rabbits away, too, if Mom would let him. His rule is that anything that moves is not allowed in HIS yard unless [...]
Posted on April 3rd, 2009 by John Schinker
Filed under: 21:Collaboration, 21:Globalization, 21:Information, Front Page, Opinions, Teachers Without Borders | 3 Comments »
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