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New Tools for Back to School: Interact

Friday, August 15th, 2008

With the start of school just around the corner, I wanted to share some of the recent additions we’ve made to our technology tool-kit.  In my last post I briefly highlighted iFolder, our new personal backup and remote access solution.  Today I’d like to focus on Interact, an open source (i.e. free) learning community platform [...]

New Tools for Back to School: iFolder

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

The start of school typically means changes to our technology tool-kit and this year is no exception.  With the advent of our 1:1 initiative, several new tools are available that can benefit students and teachers alike.  Although formal training sessions and support materials will be provided, I’d like to highlight some of the major resources [...]

Reading is Good, Right?

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Last week, while on vacation, I finally found time to indulge in one of my favorite (albiet neglected) leisure activities; reading for pleasure.  Nothing academic or professional, just a few trashy paperbacks full of action and suspense.  Upon returning to work, I was disheartened by the realization that I probably won’t have another opportunity to [...]