Thanks Google Chrome Team - 21 Things!

After struggling to open my GMAIL today, I finally opened the Google browser, Chrome  and found some real gems - number 1 -a great new browser and a cool book of 20 things. This online book was designed by the Min Li Chan and the  Google Chrome team called "20 Things I Learned About Browsers and the Web". 

 Love the way it teaches one about internet use and a layman's terminology with tips to protect one's privacy.  Reading online with pages that flip and good size type also make it "user friendly".  Recommend to all. 

MLK"I have a dream" - so should WE

Martin Luther King
In remembering our past, we define our future. Thanks for the technology that brings our history
to refresh the motivation of those no longer here to forge forward today.

Apps for MAC-- what do you think of that?

 MAC App Store "Open for Biz"

Just downloaded the App for MAC app for my laptop. You need to have Snow Leopard OS X
and it takes a few minutes and is free. What is NOT free - is most of the apps. Some cost a hefty $79 like the Aperture one. Like to say that I have tried them but... so many cost money and I have them on the  my iPad and/or iPhone- and don't need to pay for a duplicate.

I am still working my way thru some of them. It is nice for those who have no iPad and like to try the features of some apps, like Evernote and Things. Not crazy about repeating apps on 3 devices- if I buy it once- would like to have it for several uses.

Composer is a fun app and Evernote- well, it works as well on the Mac as it does on the iPad.
Guess the advantage is that one who has no iPad can still enjoy some of the apps on MAC. :  )

Movie Making iPhone "only on the iPhone"

 iPhoneFilming

Pan Chan-wook, South Korean film director  known for "Old Boy" "Thirst", and "Lady Vengeance, has used an iPhone 4 to shoot for the 30 min.  film, "Paranmanjang" with a budget of $133,000 or 150 million.  He is quoted as saying it provided many angles as the size of camera provided numerous cameras with variety of shots.

The directors attached lenses to their phones( something I will research and come back with more info)
        "only on the iPhone....."  at least this movie.

Power Teacher -iPad

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Power Teacher l MOBILE for the iPad 

iPads are made for school and here is another app to attest to that statement. Teachers will be able to open their student's grades and provide updates, grades, and comments if their school institutions are using Pearson's PowerSchool program.
Will be trying it and update you on the user friendliness of this free app.


According to the THE 

• Create and score assignments - Teachers will be able to quickly create assignments, enter scores and comments, and update final grades
• View student groups - Student learning groups and teams are available to support differentiated instruction and assessment
• Manage class rosters - Enrollment changes that occur in the front office will automatically be reflected in PowerTeacher Mobile
• View student demographics - Student demographic information and photos entered in the office will automatically be available to teachers
• Email students and contacts - Teachers are able to quickly send email messages to parents and students
• Access student alerts - Medical, guardian, discipline, and other alerts created in the front office are visible to teachers
• Easily connect - Teachers simply enter their school ZIP code, and PowerTeacher Mobile automatically connects to their PowerSchool database
• Trust the security of their data - Teachers are able to access only their own schools and classes they teach and can log in using their existing account information
• Access support - Support for PowerTeacher Mobile is built right into the app

PowerSchool version 6.2.1.6 is required to use PowerTeacher Mobile. To download PowerTeacher Mobile, go to http://itunes.com/app/powerteachermobile/.

For more information, press only:
Adam Gaber, Pearson, 800-745-8469, adam(dot)gaber(at)pearson(dot)com