Technology Update for 2/1/2009
In case you missed it:
GMail now supports offline access for your email messages. I can now use it as the ultimate filing cabinet. Now, I don’t even need to be connected to the Internet. Also, a nice article about 10 good things about offline GMail.
Wikipedia is in the news, and they are considering restricting the ability to edit entries. It’s very surprising that they have no limitations on editing already well-written sections. And Britannica is going the opposite, opening up pages for editing. Competition in this space is good for all of us!
I can’t live without Internet access, but apparently I’m an exception. Two thirds of Americans without broadband don’t want it. I would have to question this–probably they don’t want to pay for it. Sadly, they are probably cable subscribers. What’s better: television or Internet?
And quickly:
Be careful student bloggers. Another freedom of speech controversy.
Shocking your brain can help you learn stuff faster. Read more.
There are clearly consequences to the social nature of the web. It’s been quiet on the MySpace front, but in case you thought it was all positive. Read more.
So I hear I can file my taxes online for free? Is this real?
Some things I plan to check out:
Create your own social issue game using nonprofit tool.
Start-up uses online games to teach math.
Two comprehension resources online.
For $5, get a special Garageband lesson online from real musicians. Hmm, I’ve always wanted to take the time and learn this one. I have seen students pick it up rather quickly. Figured out how to import created tunes into IMovie last week.
Another online survey tool. Survs. Only used Google Forms so far.
Software pick: Find last changed files on your computer.
And just for fun: