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Day: May 10, 2006

Confederate Memorial Day

Posted on May 10, 2006 By Tom No Comments on Confederate Memorial Day
Rants

This week began PACT testing in South Carolina.  This is the high-stakes testing that every child in grades 3-8 have to look forward to because of NCLB.  Except… There was no testing today.  It’s Confederate Memorial Day in South Carolina,  so all state offices are closed, including the State Department of Education.  And if the … Read More “Confederate Memorial Day” »

Google Earth – Using Image Overlays

Posted on May 10, 2006 By Tom No Comments on Google Earth – Using Image Overlays
EdTech, Geocaching and Maps

One of the most frustrating things for Google Earth users is that most of the country is in low resolution.  This includes the majority of South Carolina, and almost all of Greenville.  The folks at GE have built in a temporary workaround by allowing users to add image overlays to GE.  However, image overlays can … Read More “Google Earth – Using Image Overlays” »

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