Some of the first devices from the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC), formerly known as the $100 laptop project, are starting to roll out. Some are dismayed that there may not be plans to commercialize this product or make it
Podcast for library media specialists
The new episode of Karen’s Educational Mashups podcast is up. This show is for library media specialists and anyone who loves books. The next show will feature podcasts produced by elementary students. If you have a favorite in this category
Been wondering what Palm's up to?
The rumor mill about Palm has been whirling wildly the last couple months. I haven’t posted on this, because most of it hasn’t seemed either relevant or likely to materialize. Yesterday, CEO Ed Colligan announced a new Linux-based OS with
Michigan's proposal for an MP3 player for every student
Michigan has a new legislative proposal on the table to purchase an iPod or other MP3 player for every student (not surprisingly probably influenced by Apple). Interesting, but wouldn’t a handheld that could play music and video podcasts, as well
A new take on the old bookmobile
This is an interesting story about WiFi-equipped buses being used to deliver Internet content to rural villages in India and elsewhere. Apparently, they cache a bunch of pages that they know are of interest and then drive out to the
New podcast for educators
I am happy to announce my new podcast “Karen’s Educational Mashups.” This podcast is a compilation of excerpts from podcasts and other free audio and video content of interest to educators. Shows will air twice a month, and each show
How cute is this?
When I first saw this, I couldn’t wait to get one. Ok, I admit it — I love gadgets. This is pretty cute though. The Ultra Portable Personal Media Player is promoted as the “smallest functional media player in the
Writing…some research you might be able to use
I recently attended a presentation by Dr. Doug Reeves of the Center for Performance Assessment , known for the 90/90/90 research. One of Dr. Reeves’ points that really resonated with me was the identification of expository writing as a best
Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction
I’m in Hattiesburg, MS today at the USM Leadership Institute. We’re here talking about using technology to differentiate instruction for a wide variety of learners. The topics we’re exploring include ebooks, multimedia presentations, audio ebooks, podcasts, mini-movies, scaffolding, graphic organizers,
Mobile recorders
In my collection of gadgets, I have different kinds of standalone digital audio recorders that I use for various purposes (from recording notes to myself to recording portions of podcasts). A few of you have asked about some of these