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Why does it matter what browser we use?

October 16, 2009 - Comment, Web Tools, software - By: Chris

Just a quickie. I’m genuinely confused but I suspect the answer to this will, as usual, be blindingly obvious.
I’ve been reading this article from the Guardian about the anti-competitiveness of Microsoft in the browser market.…

Adobe Clip Notes – Collaborative video annotation

September 9, 2009 - Tips and Techniques, software - By: Chris

Pic: prem cs3Adobe Premiere CS3 and 4 allow you to render a movie to Quicktime or Windows Media and embed it in a pdf. When you share the pdf it allows you to play the video and add annotations at specific points in the movie. Many users can add comments so you can build up a converstation about a particular video clip.

igot-U – Easy-peasy GPS Tracking

September 1, 2009 - Equipment, software - By: Chris

Pic: igot-U TrackerIt’s not often I write about bits of kit but I’ve been having a bit of fun with this wee gem for a few days now. The i-gotU tracker has been around for a little while and has previously featured on MerlinJohn but we got our grubby mitts on one last week.

OE-Cake makes me wish…

July 6, 2009 - Site of the Week, resources, software - By: Chris

Pic: explosion-liquid sculpture…I was a physicist!

Basically, OE-Cake is a physics simulator for demonstrating the properties of different materials.

Immersive technologies and education

June 11, 2009 - Professional Development, software - By: Chris

Pic: Image - Adi Setiawan on FlickrHad an interesting day out on Monday at Nottingham Uni. Nick Mount and Gary Priestnall in the school of geography were hosting a workshop on the uses of immersive technologies in education.…

AudioBoo – Audio microblogging

May 26, 2009 - Site of the Week, resources, software - By: Chris

Pic: Image - Eddie Lawrance on FlickrNo  matter where you go on the internet, whatever you discover it is a safe bet that Stephen Fry has got there before you!
So it is with AudioBoo. Basically, it’s Twitter for audio.
I’ll start…

So is gaming good for education or not?

March 3, 2009 - Whole School Issues, software - By: Chris

Pic: Brothers playing video gamesAn interesting juxtaposition of consecutive articles from BECTA recently. The first questions the effectiveness of those “Brain Training ” games and the second trumpets the value of gaming in enhancing certain skills.

Keeping it Simple!

February 2, 2009 - Site of the Week, Web Tools, software - By: Chris

Pic: Image by Karen Biggs - Flickr CCI want to introduce you to 2 web tools which I think are the absolute business…but I’m not going to tell you what they do yet…

Green-screen filming for education

January 30, 2009 - Uncategorized, software - By: Chris

Pic: Green screen painted wallA really useful and fun thing to use in teaching and learning. Seeing people students have filmed magically transported to far away times or places creates a real “ooh” moment and can enhance teaching about storytelling methods or appreciation of place or period.

Apple removes access to iMovie HD 06

January 28, 2009 - software - By: Chris

Pic: iMovie imageI’m not a regular Apple user but this is quite disappointing news that I picked up from arstechnica.
Basically, you can no longer download the 2006 version of iMovie from Apple. New Apple users…