Category Archives: edtech

Kids and cell phones. It’s all about the texting.

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Alvin Trusty

It seems like each one of my kids has gotten a cell phone at a younger age than her older sibling.  Usually the deciding factor has been a school activity which requires regular after school meetings or practices.  If we … Continue reading →

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I have been bested by an Android phone

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Alvin Trusty

A couple of years ago, I made this video showing I could solve the Rubik’s Cube behind my back. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kytM8rsS1H0 Now an Android phone can do the same thing in about 20 seconds using Lego blocks as the physical interface.

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Why spelling is so important

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Alvin Trusty
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Sir Ken Robinson – Changing Education Paradigms Animation

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Alvin Trusty
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Aspect Ratio

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Alvin Trusty

We often deal with digital pictures when creating documents and online content.  Depending on the size and shape of your original picture, there is a good chance it will need to be resized to work in the space available. It … Continue reading →

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