iTALC Classroom Administration

One of the newst pieces of software I have tired is a classroom management package called iTALC.  It has most of the features of Synchroneyes, but the catcher is that iTALC is free, while most other comprable packages cost an arm and a leg.  iTALC allows teachers to manage classrooms with computer easily and is [...]

Filed under: Computers, Education

Apple Releases second update to Leopard

On Monday, Februrary 11 2007, Apple released their second update to their newest operating system Leopard.  This update coming on a Monday was quite a surprise to all, seeing that most updates by Apple tend to come out on Tuesdays.  The update is very large at over 300 MB in size.  It updates many of [...]

Filed under: Apple, Computers

Apple Laptop Initiative

Many years ago Apple Inc. began their 1 to 1 Learning Initiative. 1 to 1 Learning is the idea of having every child in a school with a laptop of their own, or a laptop that can be easily accessed at anytime. Teachers and students alike have shown great interest in this program. [...]

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Digital Television Conversion in 2009

On February 17, 2009, all TV stations are required to stop sending out analog signals. This means that using “rabbit ears” to pick up local stations will no longer work. However, the government is allowing those that still have analog TV’s to still get these channels using a Digital-to-Analog convert box that you [...]

Filed under: Television