tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598Sun, 19 May 2013 00:41:22 +0000Torontosocial-bookmarking2009toolsPerformanceChinanewsLike a Rolling StonefreeHDRCiscoadobeAppleupgradesafetychromepicasaaudioTGJdougpeteEffectsETFORick Mercerhonour codeDrawingDellvideosocial-networkingRMRNuit BlancheCSDL650FailmotorcycleiOS appComputer StudiesCSSstoregraphicsexperimentliteracyTechEdmirrorlesspreziKickstarterFirefoxiPhoneiTunesLayoutwebsitesflickrmacscreencastingECOOdropoutSchedule FgoogleeducationMicrosoftpodcastCorel Photo Painter EssentialsGoogleDocslistclientmedalsBill 115NYCinterestingnessOpenCVice-storminspiration#ontedolympicsRGMBlackberryopensourceanimationcourseraTIJ1ODSBNTGJxxCool Teche-readerphysicsimagewallwisherICTlearningFacebookteachingSt. CatharinesexamextensionsBDSSebooksphotographyOISEphotoshopMP3musicbookmarksICSbrizzly#otfretreat2010HyundaiphishingpaypalbangenderpygameedmodoBellOCTacademicwritingBob DylanfileFormatpcastronomycurriculumnote-takingwebdigital citizenshipbait-and-switchWindows7binarypresentationtestFlashtravelBlocklytipsNikonteacherSketchUpcraigslistAnimotoapplinkrepairAl KooperutilityOTSCGmailNYTimesPPS6abusetedschoolcloudBloggerWritelyeditorSonataedittutorialsV1TDJsoftwareHTMLscamtransitcandymypluginsTwitterSkyDrivewikiaudacitymapTGJ2OwinteryoutubeAjaxinforgraphicICSxx2012docstringdownloadfeedbackwordlepython2DissuesOntarioTEJBeamsvillekijijiscriptadvisorYahoosciencelemonPLNVenuswomenScotia Bankvacationstudentslifehakerprogrammingwebdesign tweetedblogTDJxxstudentkindleheaterToonPAINTdiigoweb2.0trip-loghistorysearch#failarticleiPadfailureOCTEpinholeAnything related to anything...http://blog.beens.org/noreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)Blogger343125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-7240405712715682875Sun, 19 May 2013 00:41:00 +00002013-05-18T20:41:22.754-04:00 Teacher Assignment in Ontario Schools - A Resource Guide tags: Ontario education Qualifications Tech Ed 201103 PDF Pictures from BDSS' 125th Anniversary opening festivities. http://t.co/http://blog.beens.org/2013/05/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-3748850745344114254Sun, 12 May 2013 00:40:00 +00002013-05-11T20:40:33.191-04:00 Java Uninstall Tool Used to delete old versions of Java from your computer. Clear out old versions of Java, which take up space and may present a security risk - Java Uninstall Tool http://t.co/JadGDlbcza tags: via:packrati.us Java uninstall utility TEJ TEJxxhttp://blog.beens.org/2013/05/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-1344257836879439615Fri, 10 May 2013 11:26:00 +00002013-05-10T07:26:08.999-04:00TechEdOTSCDSBN (From Jill Russell, Co-consultant, Technology and Experiential Learning, DSBN) Team DSBN returned from the 24th annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC) at RIM Park in Waterloo Ontario yesterday. The District School Board of Niagara had one of our best showings ever, bringing home 10 provincial medals.   Ranking Competition Student Teacher School OTSC GOLD http://blog.beens.org/2013/05/dsbn-brings-home-some-gold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-6683104204180466194Sun, 05 May 2013 00:41:00 +00002013-05-10T07:26:42.270-04:00 An Interview with Cyndie Jacobs | doug --- off the record An Interview with Cyndie Jacobs - http://t.co/i1nNVc77uP Great interview @dougpete and @cyndiejacobs! Nice to see mention of Cyndie's blog! tags: via:packrati.us Udemy - Online Courses from the World's Experts tags: hexadecimal binary conversionhttp://blog.beens.org/2013/05/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-7125025783306469777Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:41:00 +00002013-05-10T07:26:50.888-04:00 Adobe InDesign CS2 Course Online tags: InDesign CS2 videos tutorials TGJ TGJxx InDesign CS2: Transparency and Tint - YouTube tags: InDesign CS2 tutorial video youtube TGJ TGJxx opacityhttp://blog.beens.org/2013/04/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_27.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-7435351476412093482Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:42:00 +00002013-05-10T07:26:58.704-04:00 GoPro Hero 3 - Everything You Need To Know - YouTube tags: GoPro 101 Hero 3 Google Sites Cheat Sheet.pdf tags: GoogleSites cheatsheet PDF Google GLearn Raspberry Pi Starter Pack - Includes a Raspberry Pi Computer ID: 1014 - $104.95 : Adafruit Industrieshttp://blog.beens.org/2013/04/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-7894663375734068030Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:41:00 +00002013-04-18T21:48:00.293-04:00 Google Drive (googledrive) on Twitter tags: Google Drive Google Twitter Google Drive - Google+ tags: 'Google Drive Google+ Google Use the Crucial System Scanner software to find out what type of memory is in your computer tags: Crucial memoryhttp://blog.beens.org/2013/04/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-1107202875063352371Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:27:00 +00002013-04-12T07:27:18.593-04:00Bill 115ETFO#ontedAccording to this news item that came out yesterday, "The Elementary Teachers Federation broke the law when it advised members to withdraw from extracurricular activities." But then later in the article it states "The union said it will abide by the ruling, adding the decision confirms its assertion that the advice to members about withdrawing voluntary services was not a directive." I don't http://blog.beens.org/2013/04/etfo-ruling-i-dont-get-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-7468571150495263325Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:42:00 +00002013-04-12T07:30:30.138-04:00 Open source anti-theft solution for laptops, phones & tablets – Prey tags: laptop iOS monitoring location theft stolen open source utility free 14. Floating Point Arithmetic: Issues and Limitations — Python v2.7.3 documentation tags: http://blog.beens.org/2013/04/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-2897984768005802088Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:07:00 +00002013-04-02T20:07:09.687-04:00Schedule FOCTE In collaboration with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), the Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE) has agreed to manage the draft development of Schedule F Technology Emphasis Course Guidelines. We are currently in Phase III of this project and looking for writers in Hospitality and Tourism, Health Care and Hairstyling and Aesthetics. For more information, visit http://octe.on.ca/http://blog.beens.org/2013/04/octe-request-for-writers-phase-iii-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-3699873507170303257Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:07:00 +00002013-04-02T20:09:08.118-04:00pythonOpenCVI'm experimenting with the OpenCV programming library as part of the Computational Photography course I'm taking at Coursera. I don't know if I'll be able to finish the course due to my other obligations, but I just thought I would share my first little test program so that my students might benefit. This program reads in a picture file, then simply strips off the red, green, and blue channels http://blog.beens.org/2013/04/using-opencv-in-python-to-remove-colours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-5615460182401316315Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:41:00 +00002013-04-01T11:56:43.315-04:00 winpython - WinPython is a portable scientific Python 2/3 32/64bit distribution for Windows - Google Project Hosting tags: Python IDE WinPython Google Code Python: Palindrome Problem - YouTube tags: Coursera: Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code palindromes videohttp://blog.beens.org/2013/03/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_30.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-3328403671865569989Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:42:00 +00002013-04-01T11:56:52.521-04:00 dove evolution - YouTube tags: self-esteem initiative TGJ TGJxx Photoshop model billboard Take a walk through a Google data center – Data Centers – Google tags: Google streetview data center ICS ICSxx TEJhttp://blog.beens.org/2013/03/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_23.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-5857215205929043161Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:41:00 +00002013-04-01T11:57:02.673-04:00 Netflix Movies On Streaming That Are Actually Good: 7 Tools To Help You Find Them If Netflix's recommendations are getting stale, I've collected seven websites you can visit to find some fresh inspiration and flicks you otherwise might not have have found on the service.  tags: Netflix filter tools article A Better http://blog.beens.org/2013/03/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-247804010757990801Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:41:00 +00002013-04-01T11:57:17.876-04:00 Man not guilty in motorcycle death | Local | News | Barrie Examiner Texting + Driving + Kill Someone = Not Guilty. (This is outrageous and should be appealed.) http://t.co/VjL6oHjEYF tags: via:packrati.us Pascal Programming - Home Page tags: Pascal tutorial ICS ICSxx http://http://blog.beens.org/2013/03/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-7077434963856378167Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:32:00 +00002013-03-04T15:32:47.327-05:00 The OCTE executive asked me to pass along this news item from the Globe and Mail: "The Conservative government is preparing new budget measures to boost skilled trades in Canada, and one option under consideration would require companies to promise apprenticeship training as part of any bid for major procurement contracts.Addressing Canada’s growing labour and skills shortage – along with http://blog.beens.org/2013/03/ottawa-planning-budget-measures-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-3263590418290802073Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:41:00 +00002013-03-06T17:15:05.832-05:00 It's great to see one my school's graduates on Canada's Handyman Challenge. Please vote for Maria Nestoras! http://t.co/ta51rinh3l It's great to see one my school's graduates on Canada's Handyman Challenge. Please vote for Maria Nestoras! http://t.co/ta51rinh3l tags: via:packrati.us List of Control Panel Command Line Commands "List of Control http://blog.beens.org/2013/03/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-7850111812617726403Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:43:00 +00002013-02-22T07:43:32.221-05:00Just a reminder to everyone that today is Scratch Day, to help promote Computer Science to all students. (this is NOT just for CS classes!) For each of my classes today (not just ICS) I have a simple plan: Give the students a quick demo of how to drag, drop, and place the various actions and run their program in Scratch Give the students a quick overview of the short tutorials available at http://blog.beens.org/2013/02/today-is-scratch-day-in-canada.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-8213235105498675614Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:43:00 +00002013-04-01T11:57:36.850-04:00 Codea – iPad tags: Cedea video intro ICS ICSxx App Shopper: Codea (Productivity) For anyone interested in creating apps for iPads, Codea is on sale this weekend for $4.99 http://t.co/5L6hlEmV tags: via:packrati.us Blogging platform Posterous to shut down on April 30th | Thehttp://blog.beens.org/2013/02/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-261748141653870441Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:41:00 +00002013-04-01T11:57:44.176-04:00 OTF Curriculum Forum 2013 - YouTube Check out our #OTFCF13 photo slideshow here: http://t.co/UgfHW5PP tags: via:packrati.us OTFCF13 OTF Curriculum Forum 2013 Video Slideshow - YouTube tags: OTFCF13 video slideshow photos pbeens Use These Special Siri Commands When Dictatinghttp://blog.beens.org/2013/02/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-5243053610170976459Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:41:00 +00002013-04-01T11:57:49.842-04:00 GenuTax - Multiyear Tax Software for Canadians Just giving a shout-out for GenuTax -- tax software you only pay for once. I've been using it for over 10 yrs. http://t.co/pINN0mn1 tags: via:packrati.us They “Get It” « doug – off the record tags: Daybook Feature dougpete homework Hallwayhttp://blog.beens.org/2013/02/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-6110285262942384721Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:41:00 +00002013-04-01T11:57:55.405-04:00 Twitter / pbeens: It's amazing to be part of ... It's amazing to be part of the #J26Rally energy! http://t.co/gGx4dLe7 tags: via:packrati.us J26Rally Ow.ly - image uploaded by @pbeens Quick stop in St Kitts to pick up protest signs for #J26Rally http://t.co/d9OtHCAz tags: via:packrati.us J26Rally http://blog.beens.org/2013/01/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_26.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-110628475731972912Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:42:00 +00002013-04-01T11:58:01.075-04:00 Google+ Communities: A Beginner's Guide http://t.co/Zb8kgJlg Google+ Communities: A Beginner's Guide http://t.co/Zb8kgJlg tags: via:packrati.us Teachers: The Airing of Grievances | The Agenda @cyndiejacobs An opportunity for you! "Teachers: The Airing of Grievances" http://t.co/kIWukji4 tags: via:packrati.us http://blog.beens.org/2013/01/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_19.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-1064779798676157441Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:41:00 +00002013-01-15T09:48:04.757-05:00 Freebook Sifter - A Resource for Free eBooks 10's of thousands of free eBooks on Amazon. Can you find (and share) any good ones to download? http://t.co/D2EGX4KS tags: via:packrati.us Freebook Sifter - A Resource for Free eBooks Freebook Sifter makes it easy to find over 35000 free eBooks on Amazon.com for your Kindle or eReader. tags:http://blog.beens.org/2013/01/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068598.post-4956164451353046729Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:40:00 +00002013-01-15T09:48:17.279-05:00 Facebook Poke and Snapchat bug saves “deleted” videos - SlashGear Not surprisingly, there are security concerns with Snapchat and Facebook Poke. http://t.co/AHm8aCUo tags: via:packrati.us 100 Words High School Students Should Know - Edudemic 100 Words High School Students Should Know http://t.co/dXlNifus << Hmm, I don't even know some of these!http://blog.beens.org/2012/12/my-diigo-bookmarks-posted-weekly-weekly_29.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Peter Beens)0