This week I will be presenting at thte Stritch Faculty Institute. I am teamed with another Stritch Professor, April Folgert. If you want a peek at our presentation go to: http://dynamit.us/Avn
Interestingly enough, that is not the actual URL I used http://dynamit.us/url to create a smaller, more manageable URL. The original is: http://sites.google.com/a/wolfmail.stritch.edu/intheclouds/ way to long to comfortably email or pass on to someone else.
Try it to make URL's more manageable. There is another site that does the same thing. http://www.tinyurl.com/
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
My Netbook Runs Windows 7!
A couple of weeks ago I put Windows 7 on my Acer Aspire One. The process was actually pretty simple. I just followed the directions I found at a blog, Into Windows . The directions were clean and direct. I used a portable USB 60 gig hard drive that I loaded with the Windows 7 files on another Windows 7 computer. I had tried to do this with a Vista based computer but it didn't work until I was able to do it on a Windows 7 machine.
The upgrade was easy and all the functions worked as I used them. That is, when I inserted an SD card the SD card drivers loaded, when I tried to use the wireless, then the proper drivers loaded. After rebooting a couple of times, the computer worked perfectly.
One problem I had was that I assumed that all my programs and files would be removed during the installation. On the contrary, they were all placed in a folder, Windows.old. The program files were useless, just taking up space the data files were there but not where I wanted them. My solution would be to uninstall all programs and archive all files then install when XP is as clean as you can make it.
Is it worth the effort?
My Acer was running Windows XP before the upgrade and I am very pleased. The positives are pretty easy to see.
BTW: If you are a student you can get the upgrade for about $30
Not being a student I bought a 3 pack from Costco.com for just a bit more than that. The three packs include upgrades for both 32 and 64bit versions. I believe you can do a clean install or an upgrade with these upgrade packs but please don't quote me.
The upgrade was easy and all the functions worked as I used them. That is, when I inserted an SD card the SD card drivers loaded, when I tried to use the wireless, then the proper drivers loaded. After rebooting a couple of times, the computer worked perfectly.
One problem I had was that I assumed that all my programs and files would be removed during the installation. On the contrary, they were all placed in a folder, Windows.old. The program files were useless, just taking up space the data files were there but not where I wanted them. My solution would be to uninstall all programs and archive all files then install when XP is as clean as you can make it.
Is it worth the effort?
My Acer was running Windows XP before the upgrade and I am very pleased. The positives are pretty easy to see.
- Networking is easier and it finds the network faster
- It is easier to share files, including music and pictures on my home network
- The machine seems faster both in booting and while running.
- Windows 7 seems to take better advantage of the meager processor in the Aspire One
BTW: If you are a student you can get the upgrade for about $30
Not being a student I bought a 3 pack from Costco.com for just a bit more than that. The three packs include upgrades for both 32 and 64bit versions. I believe you can do a clean install or an upgrade with these upgrade packs but please don't quote me.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The Netbook Effect: How Cheap Little Laptops Hit the Big Time
I love my netbook. why? Read this little article in Wired magazine.
The Netbook Effect: How Cheap Little Laptops Hit the Big Time
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The Netbook Effect: How Cheap Little Laptops Hit the Big Time
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Monday, March 23, 2009
CEDo510 - Welcome to My World
Welcome to my blog. I find this a great place to "put stuff" that others can look at. I also want please fill out the class information form on our WIKI. I will be sending you an invititation to join the wiki, you may have received it already. I know you've filled out a lot of forms but this one will help me keep track of you folks on paper. (Yes, I will probably print the results out.)
You may have asked why I didn't have some kind of ice breaker or meet and greet session. My answer is that you know each other and I'm the outsider. I will use the information sheets to get to know you a little better.
Link to the above presentation
You may have asked why I didn't have some kind of ice breaker or meet and greet session. My answer is that you know each other and I'm the outsider. I will use the information sheets to get to know you a little better.
Link to the above presentation
Thursday, February 19, 2009
CSI - Milwaukee
Welcome, I have assembled some materials that you might want to review after we are done or share with colleagues and students. These will be here because blogs don't go away. In fact, you can look back to July of 2008 when I did a presentation much like this. I recycled some of the materials and added a few new pieces.
Here is a flash version of my presentation:
Thinkfree is an online office app and here is a pep talk about online apps you can look at: Use Online Apps (From Thinkfree) Getting started with Web 2.0:
Here are some interesting Web 2.0 links:
What's an application? Where does collaboration and composition collide? Why use online apps?
Using Google Docs - An Adobe Publication which is a tutorial of sorts and quite professional.
Another Google app is the Google Notebook. I put one together, for you about Jewish Blog Sites.
Phyllis, my daughter and favorite rabbi, said I should include two additional items:
So does one keep track of all these great blogs? Here is a video that will describe a program, Web 2.0 App that will organize this for you.
Need a nice description of Social Media? Try this!
Here is a flash version of my presentation:
Thinkfree is an online office app and here is a pep talk about online apps you can look at: Use Online Apps (From Thinkfree) Getting started with Web 2.0:
Here are some interesting Web 2.0 links:
- A Web 2.0 Directory - http://www.go2web20.net/
- Blogger (Google blogs) - http://www.blogger.com/
- PBWIKI - http://www.pbwiki.com/
- GMAIL - http://gmail.google.com/
- ImageChef - http://www.imagechef.com/
- ZoHo - http://www.zoho.com/
- Thinkfree - http://www.thinkfree.com/
What's an application? Where does collaboration and composition collide? Why use online apps?
Using Google Docs - An Adobe Publication which is a tutorial of sorts and quite professional.
Another Google app is the Google Notebook. I put one together, for you about Jewish Blog Sites.
Phyllis, my daughter and favorite rabbi, said I should include two additional items:
So does one keep track of all these great blogs? Here is a video that will describe a program, Web 2.0 App that will organize this for you.
Need a nice description of Social Media? Try this!
Monday, December 1, 2008
A Vista Solution
One problem that I have had with Window's Vista OS is that software publishers do not create installers that are Vista compatible. That means that programs don't install correctly and then, don't uninstall. This leaves pieces of programs all over the computer, especially in the registry.
It is called Revounistaller and is freeware!
One of my Vista machines has had several programs that just would not uninstall. What to do? Yesterday I did a search on this problem and I found a new tool for users that will uninstall completely. It is easy to use and best of all, there is a portable version that you can use with no installation and even on a portable drive or flash drive.
It is called Revounistaller and is freeware!
Monday, October 27, 2008
On The Road!
We will be traveling to Israel this week. If you want to follow us, and if I have time to blog, check out:
Friday, October 17, 2008
Blogger in Draft
If you have blogged for a while and with to experiment with some new "stuff" why not try Blogger in Draft.
Just log into blogger with http://draft.blogger.com to see it. This is where the smart people who work on the blogger software experiment and have fun. For more info go to the Blogger in Draft info page.
Just log into blogger with http://draft.blogger.com to see it. This is where the smart people who work on the blogger software experiment and have fun. For more info go to the Blogger in Draft info page.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Meca Presentation
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Links to note:
- Blogs - http://www.blogger.com/
- PBWIKI - http://www.pbwiki.com/
- GMAIL - http://gmail.google.com/
- WriteBoard - http://www.writeboard.com/
- ImageChef - http://www.imagechef.com/
- Slideboom - http://www.slideboom.com/
Here is another public presentation on Web 2 from a poster at Slikeboom named Anarchyandy. No, I don't pal around with anarchists but it is a great presentation!
If you have blogged for a while and with to experiment with some new "stuff" why not try Blogger in Draft.
Just log into blogger with http://draft.blogger.com to see it. This is where the smart people who work on the blogger software experiment and have fun. For more info go to the Blogger in Draft info page.
Just log into blogger with http://draft.blogger.com to see it. This is where the smart people who work on the blogger software experiment and have fun. For more info go to the Blogger in Draft info page.
Friday, October 10, 2008
MECA ReBorn Join US!
| MECA Meeting Schedule: Join us from 8:30—9:00AM for coffee, juice, treats and conbersationSaturday, October 18th, 2008 (Newsletter and directions) |  |
- “Managing Digital Photos / Slide- Shows“ – learn how to organize your pictures with Louis Loeffler Web 2.0 applications allow you to share, edit and create pictures. This workshop will discuss photo sharing with Flickr, Image Editors as well as Visual Literacy and 21st Century Skills.
- “What is all this Web 2 Fuss?” with John Sklar Is Web 2.0 something educator’s should look at? Anyone can BLOG right now. We will create a blog and update a new MECA Blog.
Session II: 10:45—11:45
- “Internet and Technology Projects That Support Differentiated Instruction." with Lisa Gokey Are you wondering what you can do to incorporate technology into your differentiated classroom? We'll discover Internet resources that offer independent, self-guided learning for students of all abilities and learning styles.
- “Wikis and Other Web 2.0 Delights” with Jim Kasum Web 2.0 is all about collaboration and sharing. Wikis and other tools are simple to use and, in many cases, free to use. Come and see how to build and use a wiki along with, time permitting, other tools for conferencing, meeting and collaboration.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Class 5 & 6 Resources
Use the button on the left to access the files for the last 2 classes. If you have any problem getting the files please contact me ASAP.