Social change with Socialnomics

this gave me a sense of security in that, if Wikipedia can be at the standard of Encyclopedia Britannica, and if data is being updated by 100million uploads per minutes, surely, it pays to get the bigger picture of how I can create a nieche be it network, social or family focused. Email is too slow now, too many processes to get to it. I still go out and check my mail box, how hard is it to check email for goodness sake. Have a look at this vid

Linux - an approach to netbooks

I love Linux, and as soon as they are able to create a program like onenote I'll convert immediately to that platform. For Noobs Linux is a platform for doing your mahi on your computer, just as windows works for most of you now; Linux does pretty much the same except its 100% free, safer(security is still required but is more challenging to hackers to enter), quicker(because it require less resources to operate) and because it is opensource (developers or programers are able to configure it to their own needs) it has many potential options for advanced tech people.
This is an article on the market that Linux is entering. For new people,it is always a good idea to keep an eye every now an then on the market to make informed choices in the far or near future.

Video Conferencing... another option

Who would have thought, well actually thats a moot point because obviously many millions have thought so far. that using a Modular Object Orientated Dynamic Learning Environment (Moodle) could be used at school.It was my first time to use a platform of this nature for University. It works well I think and to utilise this within a class or school wide environ has many implications. Moodle used for Video Conferenceing to me was the high end of Business and corporate dealings, not for learning. After reading this article it seemed doable.

A little help from Twitter for teachers.

9 reason to Twitter in schools. If its a teacher you're gunning for or a teacher you are, consider the reflective implications twitter can provide. This little dosie has credibility especially when it comes to expression of a reflective evaluation in 140 characters.I would need to cut to the 'core' of the issue quickly. Sure building the team to bounce off can come with a time cost, but so does reflection on personal development or in teacher language PD( professional development.)

elearning on the Local scene

Kaitieke a local school in the King Country District is front page on epal.com where they are collaborating with a US school of a similar demographic on Biodiversity.
I taught there for my 4 week Practicum in Nov 2008. Elearning with Waikato University on a teaching degree in "Telecommunications in Education" paper is the next best thing since the fax machine. These students will become the leaders in elearning and collaborative project in a global village of peers. They are currantly seen as experts on biodiversity from their global peers and are lumped with the task of answering a truck load of questions from them.

RIP - Microsoft

An interesting article to give you a heads up on the common Paradigm about microsoft.
I believe it to be wise that one extend their learning experience with other platforms. I learnt on Mac, experimented with linux and can conclude that they behave streets ahead of windows. Unfortunately my main program for study used is not yet operational on the before mentioned. The point being, keep an open mind to what is available, (opensource or standard)and make sure your needs are met which could also include your wallet ability.
Here is the link
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/pcworld/20090426/tc_pcworld/microsoftrip

an Innovative tool for school the pocket, and mobility

Came across a link for learning. Its quite impressive that this Kiwi Nathan Kerr wins the "Most Innovative teacher Award" for 2008 at Microsoft International
Here's an interview.

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