Tag Archives: education

www.ustream.tv

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Want to broadcast on the web?  All you need is a computer, Internet connection, web cam, microphone and UStream.TV. The service is free.  Who uses it?  Check the FAQ. Ustream.tv is a LIVE community for EVERYONE! Already we have seen … Continue reading →

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Video or Still

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

In the last couple of weeks I have had several parents ask me about video and still cameras.  Most of them want to capture their kids as they grow up.  The question involves how much money to spend on a … Continue reading →

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Check your blog’s reading level

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

If you are trying to write a blog for an audience at a certain grade level, check your blog’s reading level. I don’t know how scientific this process is.  I did blog about another tool back in February.  Try the text … Continue reading →

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Collaboration Revisited

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Today we had another group activity in class.  The students in class have been exposed to many different collaboration techniques this semester.  I think they now have the tools to examine the situation and determine the best way to work … Continue reading →

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Legislating Napster

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Here is a bill that I hope dies before becoming law.  The U.S. House of Representatives bill (PDF), which was introduced late Friday by top Democratic politicians, could give the movie and music industries a new revenue stream by pressuring … Continue reading →

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