Tuesday, May 25, 2004

E-Learning Projects - AWS AWS operates the Weatherbug, a service that provides real time weather updates to your desktop.  They also operate a national weather data collection system that largely depends upon school kids to gather data.  This project offers a chance to integrate technology into the learning experience. AWS also offers a means of assessing the inventory of technology skills, equipment and software in K12 via a program called OnTarget.  I came across this company via a WSJ article on April 29 that discussed the fact that AWS was raising com $23 million in venture capital.  2:31:40 PM    comment []

Pluck is a new RSS aggregator for your browser. Hey, syndication fans: Pluck you! Very cool news aggregator for your browser. Lots of people inside and outside of Microsoft are talking it up, including Chris Shipley, who runs the Demo conference (she wrote about it in her newsletter that I just got). [Scobleizer: Microsoft Geek Blogger] 12:48:16 PM    comment []

NC Grid Inititaive - a statewide tech policy helping traditional business Actually, this initiative is geared to help the blossoming bio-tech field as well as traditional manufacturing.  The GRID inititaive, coupled with e-NC, is truly placing NC at the top of the policy curve. 11:50:10 AM    comment []

E-Learning Comparisons Southern Growth Policies Board provides a link via their weekly email of and Education Week study comparing data on student access, as well as tech integration issues. OK AND AR RANK IN TOP TEN OF STATES WITH STUDENT COMPUTER & INTERNET ACCESS According to a survey by Education Week, two Southern Growth states rank in the top ten states in terms of providing students with computer and Internet access. Oklahoma was second and Arkansas placed third in the rankings The survey also found that technology spending by schools dropped by 24 percent during 2002-2003, a reflection of the tough economic times.  The survey also found that the U.S. lags far behind other developed nations in using technology for education.  See the report at http://www.edweek.org/sreports/tc04/. 11:38:03 AM    comment []

Confession and pre-registration for conviction is good for the soul. Yes, all pirates must register with the local constabulary.  A set of handcuffs will be provided so that you may exercise "self arrest.". True Name legislation is being discussed in Congress and now in California.  The Congressional legislation wishes to identify child molestors and the like.  The California legislaton is being pushed to aid law enforcement to track down copyright pirates. Thanks to Copyfight for the notice.   11:19:54 AM    comment []