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Capturing displays using Photosynth

April 8, 2011 - Technology - By: Chris

Turns out Photosynth is pretty good at recording large displays that are too big to get on one image.

Vimeo on the iPhone – shoot and edit on the move

April 1, 2011 - Technology - By: Chris

Pic: Vimeo timelineI’ve just finished having a play with the new Vimeo iPhone/iPad app. And it’s more than a little bit good.

It does 2 jobs; giving you the ability to administer your Vimeo account on the go, but more importantly, shoot, edit and upload videos just from your mobile. It makes for a great digital storytelling tool.

Nanostudio – creating music on your mobile

October 4, 2010 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

Pic: Nanostudio screen dump
At school, I spent more time than was healthy trying to create a synth epic a la Vangelis using the music department’s (at the time quite advanced) Roland D20. Unsuccessfully, as it turned out.
The keyboard had cost over £1200,

Why we bought our daughter an iPod

September 8, 2010 - Uncategorized - By: Chris

Pic: iPod headphonesGetting our eldest daughter an iPod Touch for her 6th birthday is probably one of the least revolutionary things I’ve ever done. Big deal!

All I wanted to do here was record the reasons behind going for this device rather than the Nintendo DSi as it might be interesting to look back in 12 months to see what she’s done with it; has she enjoyed it, does she regret not getting the Nintendo, is she getting things from it we didn’t anticipate.

Chalknote #5

September 3, 2010 - Chalknote - By: Chris

Pic: Specialized Sirrus commuter bikeThis week’s been about collaborative tools, monstrous mind maps, my daughter joining the Apple crowd and bikes.

Thoughts on the iPod Touch for Edu

December 17, 2009 - Comment - By: Chris

Pic: CC Image - /Joe on FlickrTo what extent does the iPod Touch contribute to pedagogical change? On it’s own I’m not sure it does. It’s designed with a different purpose in mind. Having tried one out for a few weeks these are some of my initial thoughts as an aide memoire (and they probably will change over time).