Monday, October 24, 2005

Are kids online and on the phone too much?

What is the policy on cellphones and pagers at your school? Has the policy changed recently?

Thursday, October 20, 2005

More Fun Mashups with Google Maps

A New York Times article about how some are making great use of the open source code of google maps, with links to the really fun ones.

Reflection in an Always-on Learning Environment

An excellent article by Stanford's Helen Chin about reflecting in the digital age.

Friday, October 14, 2005

Software -Macromedia Products ~ New Versions, New Prices

Macromedia has recently released a new version of Studio, called Studio 8. Studio 8 is comparabale to Studio MX Pro, and is comprised of 5 products -- Dreamweaver 8, Fireworks 8, Flash Pro 8, and Contribute 3, and FlashPaper 2. Dreamweaver 8, Fireworks 8, and Flash Pro 8 are also new versions. We should receive them in about a week. We only offer Studio 8 as a whole package for student personal purchase. The price will remain the same as it is now. See our web site for information and order form: http://www.stanford.edu/services/softwarelic/student/macromedia.html

ITSS Software LicensingStanford
Universitysoftware@stanford.edu
650-724-2424
http://softwarelicensing.stanford.edu/
To make a request, submit a help ticket at
http://helpsu.stanford.edu/.

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Flash drive redefining the `personal' in PC

"Cheap storage of data, software makes computing more portable", From San Jose Mercury News Tech Monday Section. More reasons you should own a 1GB flash drive.

Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Speaking of Computers

Great Stanford Newsletter on campus computing resources.

"This e-newsletter highlights the latest news in computing and technology activities and services on campus. In the fall issue you'll find articles covering such topics as how to deal with spyware and adware and other desktop security-related news, a new IT Self Help web site, recent Essential Stanford Software upgrades, new assistive technology software on the public clusters, and new electronic resources (e.g., online research resources, digital resources in the Humanities)."

One to One

Maine's experiment with a laptop for every child.

Kids' Internet Safety

"A lot of parents aren't aware of the pitfalls," said Karen Winters, an educational consultant for Oakland Schools. "And many times even if the child is solicited, they don't tell their parents. This is a huge problem. People are so good at seducing, and our kids are so innocent. They don't realize they're being lured until they get in over their heads." From Tech Trends Newsletter form edweek.org

Educational Technology "Ready, Fire, Aim"

"The rush to implement technology in general has often been half-baked, with too little effort to identify effective practices and belated consideration of how much technology the schools can afford to sustain, according to English teacher Alan Warhaftig. " Brought to us by the Tech Tracker Newsletter from edweek.org

Update: See also comments (and add your own) on this article at:
http://www.edweek.org/tm/tb/2005/09/30/242.html

Cracking down on Internet Plagiarism

Includes tips for discouraging plagiarism.

Windows Movie Maker in Big Tree

I'd heard some folks were having trouble finding Windows Movie Maker in Big Tree, so I went there myself to check. WMM is on the computers in there, but it's in a weird place. It's under Accessories instead of Programs. Here's how you find it:
Go to the Start Button>All Programs>Accessories> Windows Movie Maker

You also might want to use the Firewire ports on the front of the PCs instead of the back if you can't get the computer to recognize your video camera when you've plugged it in.

Monday, October 10, 2005

Stanford Wins Robotic Vehicle Race

This will interest those of you are or who have robotics fans among yours students.

Update: Here is Stanford Report article:
http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005/october12/stanleyfinish-100905.html

And the Stanford Racing Team Website:
http://www.stanfordracing.com/

Monday, October 03, 2005

Wildcam at a watering hole in Botswana

Elizabeth writes, "Hosted by National Geographic, this wildcam is set up at a watering hole in Botswana and yesterday I watched an elephant drink and then bathe for well over an hour! That was during off peak hours. The sounds are incredible, and you never know what you’re going to see."