Back to School!

I apologize for my absence on my blog.  I completed my M.Ed in Educational Technology this summer, and after surfing the internet for two years, I found myself needing to unplug.  Well, unplug my laptop, but not mobile technology.  As a final project for one of my courses, I was able to compile a mobile applications list with tags for educational purposes using Diigo.   I have personally used every app on this list, and I have about 150 more to add.  The beauty of using Diigo is the ability to create a folksonomy and pool our collective knowledge.  Anyone involved in education is welcome to join the group, and add comments about your own experiences using the apps, and to add your own app reviews to share with the group.  I learned a lot about tagging apps, and in hindsight, I would completely change the tags I used for the apps.  It's a work in progress, so as I add more app reviews, I'll edit the tags to better represent how the app can be used.  Have a look, and share your expertise!  Here is the link! UATT Team E App List

How to update apps in iTunes

Here is a Jing tutorial, in case you want to know the why and how to update apps in iTunes.
http://www.screencast.com/t/7Pl8Eknv3Wm

Remix Culture

This week in my Web 2.0 course, we are participating in an online debate on remix culture, and taking sides to debate pros and cons of remix culture in education.  As part of my research, I came across this slideshow which really explains why as teachers (actually librarians) we must stay relevant to students.  Enjoy!
http://www.slideshare.net/heyjudeonline/leading-the-learning-revolution

#ucet14

Today I attended the Utah Coalition for Education Technology conference. The keynote speaker this morning was Dean Shareski, who talked about joy. His presentation was captivating and thought-provoking, and filled with humor and joy. While there were a plethora of fantastic clips and examples of intentionally providing opportunities for students to wonder, this was hands-down the best clip of the day. It might not teach you anything about technology, but it should make you happy for a minute.

iPad Academy

This is one of the best finds in my research so far, and it is a good resource for those new to iOS devices.  It has tips and tutorials for iOS and apps, app recommendations, and even covers accessories.   I have people ask me how to do things all the time, and if I don't know, I can find out through iPad Academy.

iPad Academy

Why a trunk monkey?

I provide a lot of tech support to adults, much more than I provide to students.  As with my students, I really want people to be self-sufficient, so I aim to teach skills when providing tech support that will allow the learner to become independent.  A few years ago, the Suburban Auto Group released a series of commercials about the Trunk Monkey.   If you haven't seen them, here is a collection from YouTube.

I selected this blog title because I won't be around every minute of the day to help people solve their tech problems.  The purpose of this blog will be to provide resources for people to find tips and solutions to help them with their technology needs.