I wish you 'ENOUGH'

To all, I wish you ENOUGH for the new year 2012.

May you have
enough joy in your heart to share with others
enough peace to keep you sane and contented
enough kindness to help other people who really need help
enough confidence in yourself
enough courage to take on bigger tasks this year
enough strength when you are faced with various obstacles
enough persistence to overcome your problems
enough good friends to share and have good time with
enough gratitude to be thankful with all you have
enough space to talk and listen to God
enough time to keep in touch with your family and friends
enough time to look within yourself and reflect
enough wisdom to know what is important and prioritize
enough wisdom to do what is right
I wish you 'ENOUGH'.

Watch Your Back!

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Tech ABC

Advantages of using iPods and cellphones in school / classroom

The availability of iPods and cellphones have opened up a new way for teachers in teaching their students. The use of these new technologies when used correctly can help students to learn in creative ways. The iPods and cellphones can be used in the following ways.
- Polling activities, calculation tools,
- Web browsing to find information, research and read news, articles and current events
- Explore Google Maps and learn to use GPS
- Use QR codes in learning activities
- School projects. Record video and audio to create video projects and podcasts.

Some rules pertaining to the use of iPods and Cell phones in School / Classroom
Draw up a set of rules to ensure the safe use of iPods and cell in schools.
Students need to know that these basic rules and follow them:
- No usage of iPods and cell phones during instructional time.
- Do not use the devices for bullying or harassing other students .
- Do not use iPods and cell phones for cheating in examinations - recording and sending questions and answers
- Sexting is not allowed - taking inappropriate photographs of other students and distributing them.
- You should not use your mobile devices to conduct any activities that are unlawful - drugs transactions, criminal or gang-related activities or similar activities.
If they have involved in those activities, the school will hand over those cases to the police for further actions.
They must be made to understand that if they do not follow these rules and use their devices that is detrimental to other students or tarnish the good name of teachers and school, they will face disciplinary actions and parents will be notified.
Other measures that school could implement:
- Perhaps the school could ask a police officer to come to give a talk on the consequences of misuse of mobile devices in the school.
- Parents sign agreement on the terms and conditions on the use of iPods and cell phones in school and be given a copy of the agreement. This is to ensure mutual understanding of the rules set by the school and cooperation from all parties.
References:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin393.shtml
http://www.kktv.com/news/headlines/83306172.html
http://worldofmedia2007-2008.blogspot.com/2009/05/10-ideas-for-using-cell-phones-in.html
http://www.kysafeschools.org/pdfs-docs/hotpdfs/Cell%20phones.pdf
http://www.ehow.com/info_8070452_use-cell-phones-ipods-classroom.html
http://www.cellphonesinlearning.com/

My Favorite Chrome Extensions

These are my favorite Chrome extensions. They enrich my Internet experience. You should try these applications too. They are awesome!

Extensions: 32

• Google Translate v1.2.3.1
  This extension translates entire webpages into a language of your choice with one click. By the Google Translate team.


• Video History for YouTube v2.6.8
  Re-find great videos you've seen. Get notifications for your subscriptions. More...


• Awesome Screenshot: Capture & Annotate v3.2.4
  Capture the whole page or any portion, annotate it with rectangles, circles, arrows, lines and text, blur sensitive info, one-click upload to share. Support PNG and shortcuts.


• Bookmarks list from context menu v0.3
  Access and launch your bookmarks from Chrome's context menu (right click menu).


• Turn Off the Lights v2.0.0.11
  The entire page will be fading to dark, so you can watch the video as if you were in the cinema.


• Web2PDFConverter v2.4.4
  Convert any webpage to PDF including most SSL based sites, using http://www.Web2PdfConvert.com.


• Copy Without Formatting v0.31
  Provides various ways (customizable keyboard shortcut, floating button, or auto-copy) to copy your selection WITHOUT formatting.


• Ultimate Chrome Flag v0.3.7
  This extension displays country or region name, Geo, Google PageRank, Alexa Rank and WOT info for the websites you're visiting.


• SiteAdvisor for Chrome v1.0.2
  SiteAdvisor will give safety ratings for websites, this extension will warn you before you open threat sites... Happy Browsing!


• FB Photo Zoom v1.1108.9.1
  The best way to view photos on Facebook!


• Silver Bird v1.9.8.4
  Silver Bird is a Twitter extension that allows you to follow your timelines and interact with your Twitter account.


• Surf Canyon v3.3.3
  Find stuff faster on Google, Yahoo! and Bing by digging out search results from as deep as page 100.


• TwitterWatch - Real Time Twitter Update v0.9.0
  Watches Twitter for interested terms, with real time update! Works nicely with other Twitter clients too.


• DivX HiQ v2.1.1.94
  Use the DivX Plus Web Player to watch web videos with less interruptions and smoother playback on supported sites.


• History v0.9
  Quicker access for the History window


• AdBlock v2.4.28
  The most popular Chrome extension, with over 2 million users! Blocks ads all over the web.


• AppJump App Launcher and Organizer v0.9.1
  Quickly launch Apps from browser toolbar. Organize Apps and Extensions into Groups. Manage Apps and Extensions with ease.


• Twitter Refresh v2.4.1
  Refresh the Timeline automatically when there are new tweets.


• Forecastfox v2.0.10
  Get international weather forecasts with this highly customizable extension


• Downloads v1
  Access the Downloads window directly from the toolbar


• RealPlayer HTML5Video Downloader Extension v1.4
  RealPlayer HTML5Video Downloader Extension


• Readability Redux v1.3.2
  Readability for Chrome. Now fully customizable!


• Recent Bookmarks v0.4.1
  Shows recent bookmarks
  Navigable by arrows


• Delicious Bookmarks Extension (Beta) v0.998
  Delicious Bookmarks is the official Chrome extension for Delicious, the world's leading social bookmarking service.


• IE Tab Classic v0.9.8
  Internet Explorer inside Chrome

First Day In School

Could you still remember how your first day in school like? I still do.

I was apprehensive. Scared of what would happened to me the entire day. At the same time I was excited to get to know my new friends and teachers.

I remembered that my teacher would tell us to raise our hands if we want to say something, ask any questions or just to ask permission to go to the restrooms.

These three videos summed up all these experiences.  

 

Man and Technology

I would see the relationship of man and technology as illustrated below:
---- man create tools (stone tools)--> basic society formed ---> man create tools (iron tools) -----> modern society
---- Man leads nomadic life (Paleolithic Age)
-----> little technological knowledge in constructing tools (basic crude tools)
-----> No agricultural activities
------> Causing them to lead nomadic lifestyle in search of food (fruits and animals) to avoid food supply depletion in a place.
Neolithic Age: Primitive men created stone tools (technology)
------> tools (technology) shaped society
------> tools have become more refined - cutting tools and also tools to cultivate crops
------> With ability to cultivate food, they stayed put and live in communities
Iron age:
------> start making tools from iron and bronze
------> making axes, sickles, knives and spears.
-------> live in communities
Modern age:
- Devices that improve the lives of man ---> meeting consumers' needs ----> meeting consumers' wants
-----> telephones, automobiles, trains, airplanes, light bulbs, computers and etc.
-----> early technology developer mostly individuals and small groups
-----> large corporations became developers of technology

Tech Teacher: Robert Pronovost

LiveBinder Video

Computer Basics

http://dragon.ep.usm.edu/~it365/module/Basics/Basics.htm

Hardware and PC Repair Lessons

http://hubpages.com/hub/A-Computer-Repair-Training-Course-Hardware-Lesson-1-part-1

For More Videos, Go To This Link http://www.youtube.com/user/frenchge

Computer Lab Safety

To ensure safety while using computers there are some important precautions that teachers and students need to observe.

Among them are:

a) No food or drinks in computer laboratories.
- to avoid liquid spillage that might endanger computer users (electrocution) and cause damages to the computers.
- to ensure the laboratories and working areas are clean.
b) Report any exposed wirings in the laboratories.
c) Report if there is smoke, electrical sparks or they smell something burnt.
d) Never touch the computers if their hands are wet
e) Never pry the computer casing or try to repair the computers.
f) Never detach or attach any cables. Inform the ETS or person in charge to do it for you.
g) Do not play or fool around in the computer laboratories.
h) Do not fiddle or play with any electrical power sources.
i) Use fire extinguishers (not water) to put fires of electrical appliances in the events of
emergencies
j) Shut down and power off the computers after using them.

Ed Tech Links

http://specialeducationtech.com/education-tech-links/classrooms/

The Principal of Change

http://georgecouros.ca/blog/

Dr Alec Couros' Student Work - Fall 2010

http://educationaltechnology.ca/couros/

Ed Tech Resources

http://ritasimsan.wordpress.com/ed-tech-resources/