Tech 2.0 Teach

Google Chrome My thoughts

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Sun, 7 Sep 2008 15:11:00 -0700

Google Chrome icon inspiration?
Originally uploaded by cole h

O.K now so much has been written about google chrome what could I say that would add anything to the conversation? Well, nothing other than its fast.. real fast.. and I like fast. Will it change the world? No, but it just might help web apps change the computing world. If you have not tried out chrome you should.
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The video I wish I made

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Wed, 9 Jul 2008 16:24:00 -0700

A new approach to the lecture: the future of stand and deliver?

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:23:00 -0700

Video on Searchme.com

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Tue, 8 Jul 2008 13:53:00 -0700

Check out searchme.com a visual search experience.

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:17:00 -0700

Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity | Video on TED.com

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:11:00 -0700

Please check this video out, it may change everthing.

Updating your Personal operating system:

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:35:00 -0700

Recently, during a short flight I had the opportunity to watch a lecture by Thomas Friedman, author of the "The World is Flat". Mr Friedman's lecture, which can be viewed via itunes U, was insightful and thought provoking. I highly suggest that anyone who is involved with educating students watch his lecture and read his book. Friedman explains that much like a computer, people must update their personal operating system to keep themselves relevant and working efficiently. Unfortunately, updating your personal operating system is not as simple as clicking a button. Updating your personal operating system requires you to recognize and implement technology that fundamentally changes the way people create, communicate and share ideas and information. This is no easy task but fortunately many small updates build on one another and make subsequent updates much easier with less downtime. So how does all this relate to teachers? Well many of us need a big update, or maybe a whole new operating system, a fundamental shift in the way we keep up on what's going on in the world. We can't sit back and skip these updates, ignoring the constant reminders that there is something new to learn or incorporate into our personal operating systems. We need to check for updates everyday and realize that technology is changing the way things are done in this world. Whether we like it or not, keeping our operating systems up to date is a necessity if we are to prepare our students for the world they will compete in. The job is never done, the next update is just around the corner. Stay tuned and hang on it is a wonderful ride.

Links for today 06/29/2008

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:30:00 -0700

Poll Everywhere | How it Works
Poll anywhere
tags: blogger, poll, tools
http://www.seesmic.com
Kind of like voicethread but maybe a little better
tags: blogger, seesmic, streaming
Clif's Wiki
tags: blogger

Seesmic test

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:33:00 -0700

The Right Tool for the Job: Why teachers are like rocket scientists.

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:45:00 -0700

After teaching a web 2.o course and trying to keep up with all that is going on at NECC this week, I finally got a chance to answer a question that was posted on the moodle course, "How do you know what tool to use" or more specifically is a blog or wiki more appropriate? The answer to this question, like many others, is it depends. With some imagination either platform could be made to work on a number of different levels. Obviously, one is more suited to group contribution and one is better at a more conversation like dynamic. That being said, a blog authored by several people or a wiki edited by just one person blurs the lines. As a teacher you must learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each tool you employ. No one tool will do it all, just like no one teaching method will reach all your students. You as a teacher use all the tools at your disposal to get the job done. The more tools the better. The more versatile tools are the most valuable. I often hear, "how can I use this technology in the classroom?" Well, it is my experience that even the creators of some tools don't realize how it will be used. Animoto is just one example (by the way I got my free account extended thanks to my web 2.0 class network). It is the magic of the classroom teacher that takes a tool and uses it in a new way, in science we call it transference, when one technology developed to solve a problem is applied to a new problem with favorable results. Transference is the idea behind "space age technology" technology developed by NASA for space travel often makes its way to other applications to help mankind on earth. I believe the same thing is going on right now with the internet and web 2.0. It's up to teachers and their imagination to find ways to transfer these new tools and from what I have seen we are up for the job. The conversations at the recent web 2.0 workshops were amazing. The next time someone says teaching is not rocket science you tell them if you do it right it most certainly is! http://www.nasa.gov/returntoflight/multimedia/rollout_gallery.html

Test of Ping.fm

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:39:00 -0700

Fooling around with ping.fm

As if you needed another reason to use firefox.

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:03:00 -0700

Thanks to everyone who made the web 2.0 workshop so much fun!

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:18:00 -0700

Web 2.0 class in progress

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:05:00 -0700

Photo by uleau

Playing around with wikis

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:19:00 -0700

I had a blast working with folks during the wiki workshop held recently. See the fruits of our labors on the Tech Two Teach wikispace, the links to the other participants wikispaces are on the front page. I am so excited that we all got a chance to collaborate ideas on how to use wikis in the classroom. We were also able to set up some social networking tools like twitter and de.licio.us to keep in touch after the workshop was over. The Tech Two Teach wiki is open to everyone and I hope folks who attend my workshops will continue to visit and contribute. It would be a great place to showcase teacher work. So if you do something really cool using technology go ahead and showcase it on the wiki there might be a prize for the best use of technology by a teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. How about the "techie awards"?... O.K maybe the name needs some work but the idea is good. Thanks again everyone, I can't wait to check on the wikis and see how they have grown. M

Photo by nattu

New study confirms Educational benefit of social networks

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:56:00 -0700

A new study conducted by the University of Minnesota appears to confirm what many of have suspected; social networks are helping kids learn even if they don't realize it. The study also suggests that the technology gap between students of different economic levels is decreasing, a finding that seems to contradict previous studies. You can see a summary of the report here and watch a video on the research. It is well worth checking out.

Photo by krishnade

Moving at the speed of creativity

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:48:00 -0700

What a cool logo, for those of you who are not familiar with Wesley Fryer and his blog Moving at the speed of creativity you should really subscribe. His dedication is inspiring and his thoughts appreciated by this blogger. Keep it up Wes, we are listening.

Gen Y

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:55:00 -0700

A crafty little Satan wearing oh so adorable overalls, planting Tyrannosaurus Rex bones with nothing but a shovel and some fierce determination to con

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:24:00 -0700

I Don't know why, I just want one.

Google search features for Teachers/Students

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:35:00 -0700

Every school year should start with a review of all the things you can do with google. Google's Search Features Just keep getting better and better.

Is this wrong, or is this Genius?

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:52:00 -0700

My new Web 2.0 resource website

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:20:00 -0700

This is a really short post to introduce TeacherTech my new google site for teachers. This is the companion site to my blog. Please check it out and give me some feedback. Its been a super school year and I can't wait to meet with some of you at the workshops this summer. Take care till then. M

Gawker: free time-lapse for mac

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:46:00 -0700

Just a quick post on Gawker a free time-lapse program for mac users. Simple interface, does what it needs to do, type of program I love. Great for all sorts of school projects. Also great for filming yourself while surfing the net! Download and enjoy!

Our new addition

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Sat, 17 May 2008 19:23:00 -0700

While I do not usually blog on my private life. I would like to share the arrival of my second child. Charles Steven Uleau. Born on May 14 and coming in at 7 pounds 12 oz Charlie has brought great joy to our family and Crystal and I could not be happier. Another future mac user is born.

How to make your own Audio Book

muleau@gmail.com (Michael Uleau) — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:04:00 -0700

A little tutorial on an apple script I found.