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Category Archives: Opinion
Who needs an LMS – I got Google Apps
Over the weekend I attended the first ever Google Apps for Education Summit in the Middle East. In between a session, a colleague of mine asked asked me, “Patrick, if we have Google Apps why do we need Edmodo?” For … Continue reading
I really don’t like LiveBinders.com and neither should you!
I don’t rant about too much on IT Babble but I can’t help it this time. I hate LiveBinders.com and can you blame me? Maybe some of you out there are thinking “What a jerk. What did LiveBinders.com ever do … Continue reading
iTunes U – Course Manager
I really like Apple products. I don’t have a Steve Jobs tattoo on the small of my back like Preston but I prefer their products to the competition. In my household we have two iPhones, a Macbook Pro, a 27” … Continue reading
Wouldn’t This Be Great
Wouldn’t This Be Great This method of teaching is designed to create autonomous thinkers. Plan and build the main course of thought (theme) through the lessons. Build in potential errors for discovery and discussion. Keep a list of common misconceptions and … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Instructional Technology, Opinion
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Going 1:1 – Week 1
No, no, no I will not posting about our process each and every week but I figure talking about the first week (teacher orientation) with our new Macs, the questions I received, the frustrations and joy I observed and how … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Patrick Cauley
Tagged 1:1, first week, laptop initiative, macbook pro, one-to-one
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Are computer labs obsolete? Silly question
I was reading the latest edition of Leading and Learning in Technology (good stuff people) and I saw the point-counterpoint article which was simply titled Are Computer Labs Obsolete. I quickly read the two points and went off to do … Continue reading
Please Don’t Call Me!
Dont call me for a quote or demo…just gimme instant downloadable trials! I don’t post much here on ITBabble and Patrick rightfully makes fun of my anemic post count. So, what better way than to jump in again with a … Continue reading
Posted in Omar Ghosn, Opinion
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Google Glasses and Education
OK, this is happening and this is kind of exciting. Google is creating and is going to sell these interactive glasses. Instead of me trying to explain what they do, take a gander of the Project Glass concept video to … Continue reading
Posted in Educational Technology, Opinion, Patrick Cauley
Tagged Google Glasses, grade7it.posterous.com, student opinion
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Facebook – A square peg trying to fit in a round hole
It’s a square. SQUARE! Teachers have been using Facebook for educational purpose for a long time. Heck, Facebook even has Facebook in Education group about how teachers can use it for, you guessed, educational purposes. What bothers me are the teachers … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Patrick Cauley
Tagged facebook, high school, learning management system
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