Episode #12 Face Book Goes Educational:Shocking, Revealing- also NCLB, Google Docs, MacBook Air and ASUS

Shocking, Revealing, Exciting Possibilities from FaceBook – to -

Google DOCS – to – NCLB – to – MacBook Air – to – ASUS PC

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Another blockbuster episode as Mark and Kathy provide shocking, revealing, and exciting possibilities of technology uses for curricular needs! From NCLB roundup of headlines to a score of product reviews this episode is packed with not-to-be-missed help for the educator who wants to be in the know! Check out the latest about Facebook news with TTPOD and plenty of comments from the podcast family.

• Google Docs changing Kathy’s life?
• Virginia to leave NLCB funding behind?
• Mark’s technology affinity has shifted away form the Mac Airbook ?
• A new mini notebook on the scene?

These and many more questions to be answered in this revealing episode of The Teacher’s Podcast.

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Short Takes:

• Article from Austin Business Journal: “Texas school system fosters low graduation rates”
  

• Article from The Oregonian : “For-profit company teaches to test”
  

• Article from District Administration Magazine “Virginia Considers Leaving Federal Education Act Behind”
  

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Hardware Reviews:

• Apple’s MacBook Air Guided (video) Tour
  
• ASUS Eee PC http://eeepc.asus.com/global/

• TechnologyGuide Review on YouTube
• WIRED article: Test: Wi-Fi Portable Media Players, Café-Worthy Espresso Makers, Dirt-Cheap Laptops
  • Scroll down to final section “And Laptops For All”
• “ Getting to Know the Eee PC” from Geeks.com
• Computer Shopper Magazine (on line) Review of ASUS Eee PC

What is Google Docs and why does Dr. Kathy swear it changed her life?

• From the Google Docs website:
  Take a tour of Google Docs: http://www.google.com/google-d-s/intl/en/tour1.html

  Watch a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA

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