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Google Notebook – the Perfect Online Research Tool?

Posted on May 27, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Google Notebook – the Perfect Online Research Tool?
Internet

I’ve just been playing with Google Notebook, and I’m thoroughly impressed. I find this to be even better than Del.icio.us or Diigo for collecting and annotating websites. First you need a Google account (easy enough to sign up for, and it’s free.) I added a Google Notebook box to my iGoogle page. To make it … Read More “Google Notebook – the Perfect Online Research Tool?” »

Memorial Day Caching

Posted on May 26, 2008 By Tom 1 Comment on Memorial Day Caching
Geocaching and Maps

Today I went geocaching with John Kaup and his son, Richard. I’ve found that I enjoy geocaching with others more than just heading out on my own. I think that’s why I haven’t been very active lately – it’s been harder to coordinate times with friends who are interested. John and I were actually written … Read More “Memorial Day Caching” »

In Flanders Fields

Posted on May 26, 2008 By Tom No Comments on In Flanders Fields
Miscellaneous

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In … Read More “In Flanders Fields” »

Fruit Smoothie on Steroids

Posted on May 25, 2008 By Tom 1 Comment on Fruit Smoothie on Steroids
Recipes

I was looking for recipes for fruit smoothies, but I didn’t find anything that fit the ingredients. So I came up with my own. Ingredients 12 oz can of frozen concentrate orange juice 6 oz frozen berries (I used a strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry mix) 1 cup water (or less) 1 cup rum dash of … Read More “Fruit Smoothie on Steroids” »

The Search for Moving Water

Posted on May 25, 2008 By Tom 2 Comments on The Search for Moving Water
Local, Photography, Travel

Pearson Falls Detail

Memorial Day Weekend is always the pits, at least as far as Furman is concerned. This weekend is particularly bad. Laura has to give exams both Saturday morning and Monday morning. When she’s not giving the tests, she will be busy grading them. With Furman going onto a semester system next year, this is the last time that Memorial Day will be messed up.

Even knowing that she wouldn’t be available for exploration, I got my household chores done ahead of time this week during the evenings so that I could head out and explore this weekend. I had planned to do a bit of geocaching, but I put that on hold to take a few photos.

My first target was Freedom Weekend Aloft. Last year I stumbled onto a balloon launch from a parking lot and was able to get some great shots. I was hoping for the same this year, but I was afraid the brisk winds this morning would keep the balloons grounded. Either my fears were confirmed, or I had missed the schedule. There were no balloons to be seen. Therefore, I headed north to look for some waterfalls.

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The Indiana Mummy Files

Posted on May 22, 2008 By Tom No Comments on The Indiana Mummy Files
Entertainment

Long ago, in a cafe far, far away… George: So, what good movies have you seen lately? Steven: You know, the Mummy series was really cool! I loved the way Brenden Frazier… George: Yeah! That was great! Steven: I just rented X-Files. Talk about a convoluted plot. George: Who gives a damn about plots. They’re … Read More “The Indiana Mummy Files” »

Houndbite – YouTube for Audio

Posted on May 22, 2008 By Tom 5 Comments on Houndbite – YouTube for Audio
EdTech, Internet

UPDATE: Houndbite is now defunct. However, there are some great alternatives in place. Try Audioboo, SoundCloud, or Chirbit for hosting files. ……… Here’s the dilemma – I’m not diligent enough about creating audio files to get into podcasting. Podcasting really requires consistency, focus, and dedication in order to keep your audience engaged. However, I do … Read More “Houndbite – YouTube for Audio” »

Creating Media-Rich Lessons with Google Earth

Posted on May 20, 2008 By Tom 3 Comments on Creating Media-Rich Lessons with Google Earth
EdTech, Geocaching and Maps

Sometimes it just clicks. As many workshops as I have done on Google Earth, I hadn’t really, truly understood its implications for the classroom. In most of my workshops, I had been focusing on the mechanics – basically how to navigate and create interactive placemarks. Now I’m going to emphasize using Google Earth as a … Read More “Creating Media-Rich Lessons with Google Earth” »

21 Accents

Posted on May 20, 2008 By Tom 3 Comments on 21 Accents
Entertainment, Miscellaneous, Weirdness

Via BoingBoing, I found this YouTube clip of actress Amy Walker saying the same sentence in 21 different accents. I listened to it with amazement. In my mind, she nailed every one of them with one notable exception – her Southern accent from Charleston, SC, sounded like the contrived, overdone version that Hollywood tends to … Read More “21 Accents” »

Online Tools for Digital Storytelling

Posted on May 19, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Online Tools for Digital Storytelling
EdTech, Internet, Photography, Uncategorized

Via Wes Fryer’s blog, I came upon a list created by Alan Levine which describes 50+ tools for digital storytelling. Alan has broken these down into Slideshow Tools which primarily use images with or without music background, Mixer Tools which include video as well as photos, Timeline tools, Comic Tools, Scrapbook Tools, Audio Tools, Video … Read More “Online Tools for Digital Storytelling” »

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