With the recent announcement that Ning will be phasing out their free service, going to a 100% fee-based system, I’ve been asked to recommend an alternative.
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Online scams, known as “Phishing”, are a growing threat that could cost you money or worse – your identity. Here are some tips to help you stay safe online.
As an IT guy, I get a lot of questions from frustrated computer users: co-workers, friends, family, even complete strangers. Sometimes I know the answer off the top of my head, but more often I do a quick Google search to find the answer. I can usually find the answer in less than five minutes.
27 Oct, 2009
What is social bookmarking and why should I care?
Posted by: Tony In: Ideas & Inspiration| Tips
Social bookmarking has been around a while, but I talk to people all the time who have no idea what it is or why they should be taking advantage. If you’ve heard of sites like del.icio.us or diigo, then you’ve heard of social bookmarking. So what is social bookmarking?
AudioBoo is an easy to use podcasting app for the iPhone. Easily create and upload podcasts directly from your iPhone.
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- CourseNotes for #iPad gains sharing, premium content http://yhoo.it/ajJWjh (Great note-taking app just got better) #edtech 1 day ago
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- @msgregson If you like Shazam, you should try SoundHound. It's even better! (IMO) in reply to msgregson 3 days ago
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- The future of textbooks? Inkling iPad app is on the right track.
- Monday Morning Roundup (7/19/2010)
- My thoughts on today’s Ning announcement
- Monday Morning Roundup (5/3/2010)
- How are (were?) you using Ning?
- CUE 2010 conference – the good, the bad, and the ugly
- My thoughts on the iPad
- Does technology improve teaching and learning?
- How to protect yourself from online scams
- Solving Problems (computers, math, and more!)
- Tony: Timely: the NY Times just put out an article on Inkling: http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/23/replacing-a-pile-of-textbook-with-an-ipad/
- Tony: @ted - Good point on "jury-rigged" vs "jerry-rigged". However, I was merely quoting a TIME Magazine article, and the author used "jury-rigged". As
- ted hart: I had hopes of sharing the above Website/URL with others of like-mindedness ... but I'm not sure of the "proper approach". Any help?
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This site is a collection of articles, resources, and tips related to using technology in education. As I run across articles or resources I find interesting, I'll post them here, along with the occasional original article and general technology tips.Copyright © 2009, Tips by Tony. Disclaimer: the views expressed here are my own and in no way represent the views or policies of Visions In Education Charter School.
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