Want a quick way to add simple text or drawing and then quickly post to email, blogs, etc.? Skitch is from Plasq, the makers of ComicLife software. Not yet released, Skitch is going to let you drag its window over whatever's on your screen, draw or add text on top of it if you want, then quickly move it, email it, blog it, etc. I can't wait to...
The Axiotron ModBook™ The ModBook is the first Mac tablet computer solution. This could be a great tool for students who need onscreen keyboards or other alternative input in a portable laptop. It's not even priced that much higher than a MacBook Pro. Special 'pre-reserve pricing' is $2200-$2700 (specs at the link) through Feb 1, 2007. • Write and draw directly on screen • True pen & handwriting...
Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone today, a combo mobile phone - video iPod - e-mail & web browser with a 3.5" touch screen, plus built-in 2 megapixel camera, microphone, speaker, Bluetooth and more. Given that the iPhone will also use Mac OSX, plus widgets, plus built-in maps, plus phone, plus curb cuts like predict and correct as you type, when I think of it as a potential tool...
The Publish, Publish, Publish! section of Haugen's Tech Tips includes how to's, samples and web resources. The opportunity to publish inspires students to collaborate on, refine and share their best creative work. We'll explore and compare a variety of elementary publishing projects - a school newspaper, and a school anthology, and a variety of class-made books. Learn how to accommodate and leverage the myriad of abilities and learning...
The Vision for Learning section of Haugen's Tech Tips includes how to's, samples and web resources. Digital photography empowers students to learn and communicate about math, science, history, reading, writing, and even social skills. In this lively and practical workshop, learn photography basics and tricks while exploring classroom-tested, curriculum-based projects. Photo essays and illustrations, digital scavenger hunts, literacy, math and how-to books, trading cards, and more will inspire...
As I explore the blog world more, it's been a while since I last updated my Haugen's Tech Tips Page, but there's still quite a bit of useful information there on digital photography, student publishing and designing school web sites. powered by performancing firefox
Digital photography can be both a fun hobby and a great learning and communication tool. But how does a kid who can't click a tiny shutter button use a camera? With a switch! But, you need a switch adapted means to take the photos. A web cam will work... very cool, and easy to do. Most web cams have fairly low resolution for photos, though, so it depends...
