Category Archives: edtech

Wimba

Posted on May 16, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

I started a new pilot today. UF is comparing Elluminate with Wimba. We used Elluminate last semester. I had the training for Wimba today and I start using it in class tomorrow. Both of these programs are synchronous tools designed … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #24 – Two Monitors

Posted on May 16, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Last year, when it was time to buy a new computer, I didn’t. Instead I purchased a new video card and a second display. I already had one 19″ flat panel. I picked up another one that matched. The video … Continue reading →

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The Jury Is In

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Protopage still rules. I have been exploring other options for my start page: Pageflakes and iGoogle. The basic functionality of Protopage leaves them all in the dust. No other site has the flexibility of resizing windows and infinite placement on … Continue reading →

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Efficiency Tip #23 – Windows-Tab

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

This is something new in Vista. It works like Alt-Tab, but with a different presentation. Hold down the Windows Key and tap tab. Full screen versions of each open window will stack like a deck of cards at an angle. … Continue reading →

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Citizendium

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Alvin Trusty

Imitation is best the compliment. The Citizendium (sit-ih-ZEN-dee-um), a “citizens’ compendium of everything,” is an experimental new wiki project. The project, started by a co-founder of Wikipedia, aims to improve on that model by adding “gentle expert oversight” and requiring … Continue reading →

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