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The Real Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Has Arrived

November 21st, 2007 · 2 Comments · Education, General, Media Literacy, Reviews, Science Fiction, Teaching, Technology

It was only a matter of time before Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy became a reality. That time is now here. You can now purchase a working prototype of a real Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, a book you can take anywhere that contains as complete a summary of human knowledge as is [...]

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How to Save YouTube Videos to Your Computer

October 25th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Technology, Video

You want to show your class a Netsmartz Internet safety video or the “Hero in the Hallway” anti-bullying song, but your school’s Internet filtering software blocks YouTube.  One alternative is to download the video to your computer at home and then bring it to school on a CD-ROM or thumbdrive.  Here’s how:

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No-Brainer Free Online Technology Conference for Teachers

October 17th, 2007 · No Comments · Professional Development, Teaching, Technology

It’s free. It’s for beginners. Or geeks. It’s going on now. It’s the K12 Online Conference 2007:

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