One Laptop Per Child organization has opened up its "Give One Get One" option for its XO laptop. You can order through Amazon.com
The laptop was especially designed for children and I've tested its capabilities with a 6 year old who was able to use it easily and had great fun with it. I reviewed the one I bought in the first GOGO option in an earlier blog post and I still think it's an excellent tool (not toy) for kids.
When you give one/get one you pay $399 with $200 of that being a tax deductible donation.
What a great Xmas gift for a child you love and a child in a third world country who will love you for your donation.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Personal Learning Network on my Smartphone
I use Twitter (on my smartphone and on my laptop) as part of my PLN (Personal Learning Network) to stay abreast of what's happening with those I follow. Of course, not everything everyone posts is earth-shattering or important or even informative, but I have found it a good way to keep "in the know" about many new developments/announcements about EdTech info.
When you set up your Twitter account you have options as to who to follow and who can follow you (I know, at first it seems a little creepy...someone following you...) but you have complete control at all times. Yes, there are spammers who will try to follow you, but you can easily block them.
Twitter will FORCE you to say whatever you want to say in 140 characters or less. What a great way to learn to be concise.
If you are using Twitter (or aren't but perhaps considering it,) below are two very interesting links you may want to check out. BTW, Green Bay Schools is now using Twitter to update users about the latest district happenings! One of their "followers" is local TV station WFRV. What a great way to get the word out to the community!
If you're a teacher--just think how many of your students have cell phones and access to text messaging. Twitter could be a useful tool for you to remind them about an assignment due or a test coming up or ANYTHING else!
Check out: 50 Ideas for How to Use Twitter for Business (but some great tips for educators as well):
Having trouble keeping up with everyone you're following on Twitter? Try Twitter 100--the latest 100 posts from those you follow all in one page.
Consider Twitter--email is SO yesterday!
When you set up your Twitter account you have options as to who to follow and who can follow you (I know, at first it seems a little creepy...someone following you...) but you have complete control at all times. Yes, there are spammers who will try to follow you, but you can easily block them.
Twitter will FORCE you to say whatever you want to say in 140 characters or less. What a great way to learn to be concise.
If you are using Twitter (or aren't but perhaps considering it,) below are two very interesting links you may want to check out. BTW, Green Bay Schools is now using Twitter to update users about the latest district happenings! One of their "followers" is local TV station WFRV. What a great way to get the word out to the community!
If you're a teacher--just think how many of your students have cell phones and access to text messaging. Twitter could be a useful tool for you to remind them about an assignment due or a test coming up or ANYTHING else!
Check out: 50 Ideas for How to Use Twitter for Business (but some great tips for educators as well):
Having trouble keeping up with everyone you're following on Twitter? Try Twitter 100--the latest 100 posts from those you follow all in one page.
Consider Twitter--email is SO yesterday!
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