How to Search the Invisible Web

"The Web has become a big part of most students’ research processes; in fact, more people look on the Web for answers before checking any other reference. However, merely “Googling” something when it’s an obscure topic or if you need targeted information with a particular focus doesn’t always turn up the best results. That’s where the Invisible, or Deep Web, comes in. " From by Wendy Boswell's excellent article on LifeHacker.com

Record industry sues hundreds for file-sharing

Mind your Ps and Qs, People!

The Stanford Daily reports that the University has come up with a possible solution for music downloads with Yahoo. See this article:
"Agreement nears with Yahoo! Music"

http://daily.stanford.edu/tempo?page=content&id=17902&repository=0001_article

Teacher Blogs

Here is an amusing and thoughtful collection of notable new teacher blogs compiled by EdWeek.org.

Where to buy Textbooks

Colin would like you to purchase your textbook for Classroom Management soon [Building Classroom Discipline (8th Edition)" by Carol M Charles and Gail W Senter]. Christina recommends www.bigwords.com .

Tech, VAIOs and Video Tape - Fall Announcement

Here is information about checking out equipment, where to buy miniDV cassette tapes and news about other tech resources at STEP.

20 Technology Skills Every Educator Should Have

Original Article:
http://thejournal.com/magazine/vault/A5387.cfm

Comments by ed tech professionals:
http://davidwarlick.com/2cents/2005/07/05/skills-for-all-teachers/

http://www.educationaltechnology.ca/ross/?p=22

http://jade.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/cdb/2005/08/02/link-a-toriums/

Software for Students

Students should check out the http://www.Stanfordbookstore.com or wander over to the 2nd floor of the bookstore and ask about software they are interested in. They should also check out the Software Licensing Department on campus. They normally handle large accounts for the various university departments but they also have great deals for students on select software. I think this involves walking over to their building which is called Bambi Modular and they must bring their Stanford ID card. More info here.
http://www.stanford.edu/services/softwarelic/list.html

Access the Video Viewing Room/ Tingey Media Lab

Get your Stanford ID card updated to gain access to this room.

Notes from Supervisors Camera Workshop

Here are some basic instructions for using a dv cam in videotaped observation.

Windows XP Backup Made Easy

Read this today, before you need it:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/bott_03july14.mspx
[note that there is not currently an automated system through Xp that allows you to backup to a CD or DVD]

Not if, but when...

David Pogue, one of my favorite technology columnists, shares his experience with a failed hard drive. The cost to recover data from his harddrive - anywhere from $500 to $2700. Something like this happens every year to someone in the STEP community. One out of about one hundred people. Will you be next?
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/01/technology/circuits/01POGUE-EMAIL.html