Teaching concepts and perspectives. Computer education includes computer systems and information systems. Contrast with training.
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- For The First Time in Ages, I Agree With Apple
- Is this how you work? Then don't get angry at your OEM when they invalidate your warranty when you send your PC in for service. Yesterday our own Apple Core blogger Jason O'Grady reported that Apple has now adopted a policy of voiding...
- Blog posts 2009-11-24
- Can Obama make science cool?
- On Monday, I wrote about the decline of science education in the US, as well the rise of "unscience" and our growing struggle to compete with China in terms of real innovation. As if he wanted to hand me the perfect segue, President Obama announced the administration's Educate to...
- Blog posts 2009-11-23
- Falling behind in science? No kidding!
- Our school district is providing H1N1 shots to any students whose parents request it. It's an easy way to build some so-called "herd immunity" in the age group most vulnerable to this particular flu strain. In fact, my 7-year old was the very first in the district to...
- Blog posts 2009-11-23
- More people, more pollution, right?
- Population ControlWhat is it now, the big 'O' is going to sterilize the peasants so they don't reproduce? If you want to get the low IQ, better to castrate Windows admins.NT.*yawn**yawn* - yeah, okay, heard all that before. If you want to propose a solution (other than resorting to communism...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-22
- Educating IT decision makers
- Here's the difference:-It's education if you truly let people make their own decisions and support the decisions they make, even if it's your personal opinion the decisions are wrong.-It's advocacy if you do not support the decisions they make when it's your personal opinion the decisions are wrong.So, decidable only...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-21
- Educating IT decision makers
- When you tell a user decision maker that thing X will work better for some job than thing Y, are you an educator or an advocate? Think you know? try it with specifics: "Linux is better than Windows for web services." Education or advocacy? that is indeed the question...
- Blog posts 2009-11-21
- KidsMouse 3.0 (Mac)
- Education software suitable for infant learning with mouse operation. This software collects 18 kinds of learning games such as ABC Puzzle, The space recognition, paint, memory, number, color ball, easy puzzle, crayon, seesaw, number puzzle, shape puzzle, flowerpot, USA puzzle, world map puzzle,clock,Animal Block,Order Maze and Fish. All games can...
- Software downloads 2009-11-21
- Research paints ugly IT employment picture: Almost 2 million jobs gone in 14 years
- Depressing...So much innovation happened in America in the 90's. Alot of what we have now was accomplished by American engineers, and now we are not being included anymore because of what? Arbitrage. Sad, Sad, Sad....Of courseBecause all these CEOs and wannabe businesspeople think quality doesn't matter so...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-20
- Jacknife 1.2.9 (Mac)
- Jacknife is versatile enterprise software for businesses and organizations. It includes several specific types of programs and you may choose which to use simply by selecting a program type in settings. Jacknife Studio is ideal for studios of all kinds, including dance, gymnastics, and karate studios. It...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- HeathSoft Doc 8.44 (Windows)
- HealthSoft Doc is a documentation and patient management program designed by a chiropractor with the intent of developing the ultimate documentation program for chiropractors and physical therapists. As well as being comprehensive it s also very easy to learn and use. A few of the long list of features include:...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- Virtual-i Presenter 1.2 (Windows)
- ViP at its core is video and PowerPoint presentation recording software, but it goes beyond that to cater for the process of evaluation and improvement. Whether it is just you preparing at home, or a large group practising together, ViP enables you to easily capture both PowerPoint slides and video...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- OpenSUSE Education announces Li-f-e 11.2
- Its still linux and still has the same issues and the same lacking software you would want in an education environment. But you don't care about that because your agenda is to push linux, not educate.Bow before the manLoverock Davidson is a skilled worker, he holds several M$ certifications...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- Internet Governance Forum goes to Egypt and hits a few snags
- Yeah, leave it to the Arab countries to defend freedom.ntAllow the UN to practice "Governance" over the Internet?I will never understand the sort of cognitive disconnect required in order to think that it's a sane idea to let the world's premier body of corruption, mostly run by the world's political...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- OpenSUSE Education announces Li-f-e 11.2
- Li-f-e is OpenSUSE's Linux for Education product. While this product has been quietly maturing, it has, to some extent fallen off my radar. However, the latest features announced today with this release of OpenSUSE's educational distribution have me downloading as fast as my BitTorrent client will allow. by...
- Blog posts 2009-11-17
- YouTube/Univision deal a huge resource for teachers
- Off topic: have you seen this great stuff for Ed Tech?I haven't tried it, but it looks very promising:http://lizards.opensuse.org/2009/11/17/opensuse-edu-li-f-e-creating-open-minds/Yeah...we're still blocked....NTNTCall me a Luddite,Call me a Luddite, but I don't think TV or Movies belong in the classroom.Its been a long time, but back when I was in HS any...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- MailForge 1.3.2 (Mac)
- Built from the ground up for Mac OS X and Windows, MailForge is designed to be a power user's email client, providing users with a host of features not commonly found in other email programs, such as the ability to edit every facet of received emails, scheduled sending of email,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- How we think, and perhaps lie, about the oil supply
- Oil is naturally occurring...Scientist do not understand why oil wells that we'pumped dry' are now full of oil.So in other words, it has been proven to manyscientist oil is naturally occurring substance.It is all about greed and money, if people had commonsense and used their brain instead oflistening to politicians...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- Falco Graph Builder 2.1 (Windows)
- alco Graph is one of the useful program for the education. It allows to draw mathematical, geometrical graphics on the axis. When parameters in the command line have been set the graphic appears on the axis. Falco Graph is a very useful instrument for a schoolkid or a student. It...
- Software downloads 2009-11-16
- An interesting exchange on politics and IT
- Was just thinking about thisExcept I was thinking about what I've heard Linux advocates say in the past, that most consumers make dumb technology choices, and whether this squares with advocating for free markets? Yes, I think it does. People will buy products that they can relate to and feel...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-14
- Moral Stories For Kids for iPhone 1.0 (Mobile)
- Moral Stories For Kids for iPhone focuses on building a strong bond between parents and children by providing wonderful stories, making children feel loved and boosting their moral and intellectual education. Through these stories, the idea is to provide attention to your children that they need and let them feel...
- Software downloads 2009-11-14
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