I was selected to attend the Florida Educational Technology Conference in Orlando this week. For a nerd it is almost as good as going to The Land of The Mouse. So, while I'm writing this on the spot it will be posted afterwords. Thought I would share some of the things I found interesting. The … Continue reading Live Blogging (Sort of) from FETC 2011
My Views on Technology
Disclaimer: If this sounds like a school essay, I know it is something I wrote for my class. Technology plays an important role in my personal and professional life. I worked in a technology related position for about ten years as a computer teacher, computer lab assistant and in tech support. Personally, I see the … Continue reading My Views on Technology
Technology Resources
One of the assignments for my instructional technology class was to compose a list short list of resources. Thought I would re-post it here. Technology Make Blog. This is one of my favorite technology blogs Each day it features do-it-yourself projects. The features range from practical such as how to convert film to video or … Continue reading Technology Resources
Maverick Flying Car
Founded by Steve Saint, Maverick LSA is committed to making a useful, practical, and innovative vehicle that is capable of true frontier navigation. In September 2010, Maverick received a green light from the Federal Aviation Administration to begin production of the first flying car. The FAA issued a Special Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness certificate to … Continue reading Maverick Flying Car
Top 10: Technology
I'm taking an instructional technology class this semester so I've been thinking about techy stuff this week. Oh, the Big Guy is taking the same class so things are more nerdy around our house than usual. In the process I begin thinking of my favorite practical applications of technology. #10: Cruise Control - This may … Continue reading Top 10: Technology
Android, WinPho7, iPhone4… What Grills Faster?
I hurt my ankle this weekend and have been forced to stay off it. I have too much time on my hands so I have spent some time surfing the web. Found this on you tube. It seems that guys very bored with a lot of cash and decided to put some smart phones to … Continue reading Android, WinPho7, iPhone4… What Grills Faster?
Would I Survive No Internet for a Whole Month?
Hmm… a month without the internet… could I make? That would be a tough one. It would probably be hard, especially if all forms of internet usage including email, Skpe and instant messaging were included in the ban. Work usage of email and selected sites would have to be excluded. Email is one of the … Continue reading Would I Survive No Internet for a Whole Month?
The Dee Zone 