Category Archives: edtech

Internet is Complicated Place

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Over the weekend I helped my daughter connect her computer to a large University network.  I expected a few complications, but nothing that couldn’t easily be handled. She has a new computer running Vista and I anticipated any problems would … Continue reading →

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Movies with Digital Camera

Posted on September 15, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

The next time you need to create a three to five minute video clip, don’t mess with your video camera.  Instead, use your digital camera.  Almost all cameras can be used to create video.  Even my cell phone camera can … Continue reading →

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Scholarpedia

Posted on September 14, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

If you don’t use Wikipedia as a resource because anyone can edit articles, try Scholarpedia.  All the articles are peer reviewed by scholars from around the world.  Publishers of articles must be associated with a research institution, be a leading expert … Continue reading →

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When A Group Is One

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

The new ISTE standards for students focus on things like creativity, innovation, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making.  I have made changes to my courses that reflect these new standards.  My undergraduate tech integration course completed the first activity today … Continue reading →

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Typing or Writing

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Two years ago I switched from a regular laptop to a tablet.  At that point I turned in my dry erase markers.  I haven’t written on a white board since. Almost all of my written communication is done using a keyboard … Continue reading →

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