MiFi goes pocket size

EMOBILE to offer the 3G All-in-One Mobile WiFi Router
"Pocket WiFi (D25HW)"

Main Features

• HSPA compatible (maximum downlink speed: 7.2Mbps, maximum uplink speed: 5.8Mbps)
• Up to 5 devices can be connected simultaneously
• Approx. 4 hours of continuous possible with built-in battery
• Compact size of approximately 80g that makes it perfect for carrying around
• Simple installation through WPS-compatibility
• Card slot compatible with up to 16Gb microSDHCTM cards
• USB cable connection available

no idea on price yet !!

Google to Caption YouTube Videos

This is a really huge story they are going to caption YouTube video wow wow wow !!  See story from New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/20/technology/internet/20google.html?_r=2&ref

2009 Horizon Report: Economic Development Edition

In times of recession the subject of this report could be of interest to many .

The 2009 Horizon Report: Economic Development Edition explores the landscape of emerging technologies as it pertains to small to medium-sized businesses.

Even in the US majority of people are employed by Small to Medium sized enterprises

thanks to Richard Scullin of mobile ed for the link http://www.nmc.org/publications/2009-horizon-biz-report

overlay AR technology interesting video

Promotional video but interesting example of AR overlay technology this technology is near horizon not far horizon . Worth a look .Professor Chris Dede of Harvard Business School these are technology not of far fututre but tomorrow morning !!

MScape Game Demo: Roku's Reward

Hayesbrook School

ICT young leaders project at Hayesbrook School http://www.hayesbrook.kent.sch.uk/yictl/index.htm

Interesting project that I had joy of being exposed to yesterday. Great use of appropriate technology to enhance the learning experience.

This exciting new leadership award enables students to gain valuable experience and responsibility within the field of ICT. Similar to the Sports Leaders Award, the YICTL is comprised of six units. Each unit develops a different aspect of leadership.

Some of the leadership tasks might include: support in ICT classes, support/ delivery to small groups, create resources for cross-curricular ICT, run ICT clubs/ workshops for staff and pupils, extended workshops for gifted and talented students, develop and maintain annual update news/ newsletter, run ICT clubs/ workshops in local primary schools, develop a student council website and forum (intranet).

Evidence for the award is collected, logged and presented through the e-portfolio (see link above). It can be in the form of text, video, images, sound recordings and more. To pass, all criteria must be met and sufficient evidence presented to your tutor/moderator.

Taoiseach launches €150m plan for 'smart schools'

Irish government has launched a 150 million euro for smart schools

Every classroom in the country is to get a teaching laptop, software and digital projector over the next three years as part of a €150 million plan for 'smart schools' launched today [Monday] by the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen TD

http://www.education.ie/home/home.jsp?maincat=&pcategory=10861&ecategory=10876&sectionpage=12251&language=EN&link=link001&page=1&doc=46554

worth a read

BBC iPlayer launches Wii channel

Not at home to set it up but will be doing this on Friday . Good one !!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8357777.stm

Social networks could help community college students

US article about community college a US equivalent of FE colleges http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-11-16-ccsse16_ST_N.htm?csp=34

Worth reading a comparing with the work of james Clay and colleagues at Gloucester College using Facebook to support learners at a UK FE college.

A Better Safety Net: It's time to get smart about online safety

Interesting article on e safety and how one organisation views it . Its up to you to make your mind up but worth a read .

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6703696.html

not sure I like another .0 tag but worth a read and compare with your or your organisational stance on e-safety

Those moles are reaching for the clouds again !!!

Well done to Wirral sixth form college for winning a Molenet 3 bid and looks like they are setting up theyre own cloud .From the Wirral globe http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/archive/2009/11/14/News (wirralnews)/4739151.Wirral_Sixth_Form_college_secures_funding_for_after_hours_online_access/

If your interested in mobile learning or learner mobility worth looking at

http://www.molenet.org.uk/

PARASYNC Charge & Sync Dock for 20 iPod / iPhone Devices

Now not recommending this product but struck me as potentially useful for those using the pods in whatever form in education . Thanks to Steve Bunce for reminding me and filling gaps in my lack of memory !!

free guide to google wave

confused about getting on the wave and staying on this ?

The is worth a look http://completewaveguide.com/

Technology and Social Isolation

Interesting report from Pew research organisation in the US


worth a read does tech banish or add to social isolation. Some finding obvious some less so. Pew work is always over large sample so worth looking at for US perspective

Download report at
http://pewinternet.org/~/media//Files/Reports/2009/PIP_Tech_and_Social_Isolation.pdf

R U the Next Bill Gates

Thought this looked liked a bit of fun


The Next Bill Gates competition is launched by XMA who supply IT products
and solutions to colleges, universities and public sector organisations.
With sponsorship from their partner Toshiba,
 They have launched this new nationwide competition open to anyone, of any age,
who is starting University in 2010 and considers themselves to be an IT wizard – just like Bill Gates.

if you fit the criteria give it a go ! A nice approach In my humble opinion but as usual you make your mind up !!

Have a look at http://www.thenextbillgates.co.uk
Of course other products area available