Keynotes

Leslie Fisher delivered a very interesting keynote. While she did speak of technology tools that can be used in th classroom, she also spoke about tools that can be useful in life. To be honest, I am not a super tech junkie outside of work.. sure I am on teh web 20 hrs a day.. sure I check email constantly.. but I don't text, I don't surf through my phone, I don't have an Itouch (I have an Ipod shuffle though), and I don't immerse (or is it drown) myself in geekie tech...

Here are some notes I took... I really hate this netbook teeny tiny keyboard!!!

tripit.com plan your itinerary

evernote.com take notes on teh web - app for mac, pc, iphone, droid, etc...
text recognition - write and scan... I am going to try this...

http://etherpad.com collaboration tool I am going to try this...

zamzar.com converts from one file format to another. I have some great free tools that I can use, but I am going to try this...

UStream.tv post videos live as they happen. I have been told that the quality isnt so great, but nonetheless I am going to try this...

mozy.com online backup for Mac and PC 2GB for free or $5 per month unlimited I might try this.. I have files backed up but not remotely... this (for 2GB) is pretty decent. Unlimited seems like a good deal too.

smugmug $70 per year for unlimited photos No thanks.. flickr works great for me. There is always Picasa too, and quite honestly for that price I could rent webspace, buy another domain and ftp up and down all day long.. sure.. it wouldnt be as user friendly for relatives to download pictures, but.. well... whatever... I hate that Kodakphoto share thing.. and no I don't want a pic of your kids on my coffee mug.. haha

Why pay for any of this stuff? That's my question. With all of the free stuff available, there is no need to go to the pay sites. JMHO

www.zeevee.com/zinc I am going to try this...

livescribe.com
microhone to record meetings, camera to capture what you are wrtiing uploads via usb

keyspan presenter remote
usb hookup
This little piece of hardware looked great. Control the mouse, aim a laser pointer, etc... however... for the classroom it might promote the "Sage on a Stage" performance..

More to come.. Im starting a session on "Technology and the Special Education Classroom" now.
despair.com