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Augmented Reality

Posted on June 11, 2010 By Tom No Comments on Augmented Reality
Gear, General Technology, Geocaching and Maps, Internet

Iron Man HUD

One of the reasons I upgraded to an Android phone was my interest in Augmented Reality. I knew I would be doing some traveling this summer and wanted a way to check out items around me quickly, without having to bring my work Blackberry along. I got a chance to put the new smartphone through its paces last weekend in Washington DC, and here are some of my initial feelings about AR…

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Facebook and Online Responsibility

Posted on May 21, 2010 By Tom No Comments on Facebook and Online Responsibility
EdTech, General Technology

The problems surrounding teachers using Facebook seem to be getting more and more complex. I’ve written before about how teacher’s private use of Facebook can impact their jobs, whether justly or unjustly. The issue that was brought up recently involves teachers’ use of Facebook on private mobile devices during school hours.

This is a tricky issue. We want teachers to be doing what they are paid to do – teach their classes and monitor their students. But how do you keep this in check?

We have Facebook blocked in our district because of some of the discipline issues is creates with students. It was suggested that we consider adding restrictions on Facebook usage on private mobile devices to our Acceptable Use Policy. I flatly disagreed with that. Our AUP regulates acceptable use of district-owned equipment and services, not private equipment. I don’t think should or legally could use a policy written for district equipment to be applied to private equipment.

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The Tech Guru

Posted on May 4, 2010 By Tom No Comments on The Tech Guru
Gear, General Technology

I’ve been accused of having too many gadgets. I confess, I have quite a few. However, I’m not one to rush out and buy the latest just because it’s new. I need to have a purpose for the gadgets that I get – not just so I can have something shiny. Yesterday, however, I met … Read More “The Tech Guru” »

Vote Greenville for Google Fiber!

Posted on April 7, 2010 By Tom 1 Comment on Vote Greenville for Google Fiber!
General Technology, Local

Google’s at it again with another product that everyone wants. This time it makes more sense than Buzz or Wave. Google is looking for a community to serve as a test bed for its 1 gigabit fiber optic Internet connection, and Greenville wants it. Of course, so do several other cities. Topeka, Kansas notoriously renamed … Read More “Vote Greenville for Google Fiber!” »

More Google Wave Thoughts

Posted on November 20, 2009 By Tom No Comments on More Google Wave Thoughts
General Technology, Internet

I finally had some time to play with Google Wave, and actually had some friends online who would wave back. While I don’t think the program is as useless as I had originally thought, I still think there are too many kluges required in order to get it to do what I want. Here are … Read More “More Google Wave Thoughts” »

Google Wave – First Impressions

Posted on November 15, 2009 By Tom 1 Comment on Google Wave – First Impressions
General Technology, Internet

Like any geek worth his salt, I’ve been waiting for my invitation to preview Google Wave to come through. I’ve only been playing with it for a bit, but so far my first impression has been, “So this is what all the hype has been about??” Maybe it will grow on my, but it hasn’t … Read More “Google Wave – First Impressions” »

Digital Disconnect

Posted on September 3, 2009 By Tom 2 Comments on Digital Disconnect
General Technology, Music, Rants

Monday evening was the first rehearsal of the season for the Greenville Chorale. This fall we’re doing some of my absolute favorite music – Rachmaninoff’s All Night Vigil. We’re doing it in Russian, which has caused me no small amount of headaches – not because of the difficulty in singing, but because of inability to say no.

Musica Russica is a company dedicated to making Russian choral music available for performance. They have also produced an audio pronunciation guide for the Church Slavonic in the vigil. We have a license to provide the audio guide to the group, and Bing Vick asked if I could find some way to distribute it.

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From Wired – 100 Essential Skills for Geeks

Posted on July 11, 2009January 24, 2020 By Tom 1 Comment on From Wired – 100 Essential Skills for Geeks
General Technology

UPDATE: I regularly check to see what search terms bring people to this site. Apparently lots of people are copying phrases from the list below and pasting them into Google to try to find the answers. Sorry, but I think that should automatically disqualify you for Geekdom. If you can’t phrase a search properly, you … Read More “From Wired – 100 Essential Skills for Geeks” »

The Not-So-Free Web

Posted on July 8, 2009 By Tom 3 Comments on The Not-So-Free Web
General Technology, Internet

I was wondering when this would happen. Many of the “free” online applications that we’ve come to take for granted are now coming with strings attached. I guess they have to make money some way, but this week two tales of monetization have really taken the Web 2.0 world by storm. Here’s the scoop… First, … Read More “The Not-So-Free Web” »

Google Squared

Posted on June 5, 2009 By Tom 2 Comments on Google Squared
EdTech, General Technology, Internet

Google has released two cool new products this week. First, there is a major update to the user interface for Street View.  The transitions between scenes are much smoother, and it reminds me of Microsoft’s Photosynth technology.  One gets the feeling of looking around corners, and actually being immersed in the environment.  For a good example, take a look at Times Square in New York.

As cool as this is, I’m even more excited about the public release of Google Squared, a new search product that creates tables for search results.   I had mourned the demise of Google Notebook, and haven’t really played around with Search Wiki, which is supposed to replace it. This new product is an excellent tool for research and comparison.

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