Dan Froelich, EdTech Incendiary

This Week in Twitter 2010-08-29

dan — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:10:00 +0000

When you get an apparent spam message from someone you know, do you reply to inform or just ignore it? #
How to Capture Screenshots of your Blackberry Screen http://icio.us/ur5rtz #
Just in case you need a career change: How to Off Road Unicycle http://www.wikihow.com/Off-Road-Unicycle #
CK12.ORG – ePub FlexBooks http://icio.us/bcufjf #
any followers care to share their favorite features of @dropbox ? #
@NEALorraine in reply to NEALorraine #
@NEALorraine thanks for that. It'll help out for something I'm writing. It supports my writing fully. in reply to NEALorraine #
.@paulfaust it certainly beats any other free options that Apple offers. Thanks for the input. Will include it in upcoming article. in reply to paulfaust #
Ipad may be textbook of future, but iTunes doesn't appear to be providing the content. #
Can anyone confirm this? I know official word comes at noon. @Politics K-12 PoliticsK12 #rtt N.Y, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina are winners #
Was just elected President of my @ncae local. Thanks @teacheracademy. I think. #
@dlourcey name is so similar to google's buzzdock. in reply to dlourcey #
http://bit.ly/aEfJoq News outlining race to the top details #rttt #
@ncae members don't forget to activate your new membership cards at http://www.ncae.org #
@teacheracademy alert – 2010 Fall Regional Drive In Conference registrations go live aug 25th at http://www.teacheracademy.org #
Did I mention all 9 locations are free to public schools teachers in NC? #
Space is limited. First come first served. #
listening to ten 11-15 year olds plan their menus for our camping trip this weekend. #
Register now! http://www.teacheracademy.org drive-in conferences from cullowhee to murfreesboro, we have something for every one. #
Reading "this book is overdue! How librarians and cybrarians can save us all by marilyn johnson #
iPad Apps, iPhone Apps, Deals and Discovery at App Shopper – Popular Recent Changes http://icio.us/iybwxm #
Cut MP3 Online with MP3 Cutter http://icio.us/wzbllu #
@LenovoEducation would love to see that article with"United States teachers" next. in reply to LenovoEducation #
@BryanSetser awesome evening. But does it compare to having a newborn? #nooffensemarc in reply to BryanSetser #
I just became the mayor of Forestville Road Elementary on @foursquare! #
@tricorbin glad to hear it's being put to use. in reply to tricorbin #
edReformer: Baby Ben’s Blended New World http://bit.ly/d663C0 #
28 sessions, 9 locations, Teacher Academy Regional Drive-in Conference registrations are coming in fast. http://www.teacheracademy.org for more. #
@eddieharris4 at least it didn't explode. in reply to eddieharris4 #
@mshumake google contacts rocks!! in reply to mshumake #
One session of Web 2.0 full for Teacher Academy Regional drive-in conferences http://www.teacheracademy.org to register for our 27 other sessions. #
To my online teachers & designers: opening for Instructional Designer @RemoteLearner http://remote-learner.net/employment_opportunities #
@SimpleCEO Thanks for the follow. Looking forward to sharing edTech resources as part of my PLN. #
@IMAX ikran #
@imax the ikran named toruk macto #avatartrivia #
How's that GLaDOS? RT @GLaDOS_2 This tweet is completely uninteresting. Make no attempt to retweet it. #dontdareme #
For the record, I'm going off the grid for about 48 hrs starting at 5pm. No one panic for the lack of tweets or check-ins while I go camping #

This Week in Twitter 2010-08-22

dan — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:10:00 +0000

@anabuckmaster I do believe it. My wife said that is sooo 2008. in reply to anabuckmaster #
Learned the float: right CSS code ….life is good for now. #
@NCAE members what would you like to see in a webpage for your local??? #
My FourSquare history on a map http://icio.us/jznxph #
The Evolution of Privacy on Facebook http://icio.us/nvpnad #
Too cool!! A parade of my twitter stream. #uselessapps http://icio.us/dbun45 #
Gmail the Game http://icio.us/aqyiuw #
Tom Whitby's video on Bloom's being applied to Star Wars http://icio.us/2pxxcw #
http://icio.us/42cp4n #
I love @Dropbox! So useful. http://db.tt/3vNYkV #
Blackboard, Wimba, and Elluminate join forces….what will this mean?http://www.blackboard.com/sites/collaborate/index.htm #
Got my Aviary Education edition beta account set up! Excited….now to add 'students' to my class. #
@teacheracademy folks let me know if you're big into photo or audio editing….I have a project. #
Suggestions for the @fcaencae website are more than welcome. visit http://www.forsythncae.org and DM me or @tripjeffers with suggestions. #
@sraodom I totally agree…Let's see what BB says about that comment. in reply to sraodom #
@Aviary Thanks for the Education Beta account…now if I can just get Phoenix to quit crashing every time I upload a file. #
RT @Techdirt Freakonomics Flips The Window: Releasing Movie Online Before In Theaters http://bt.io/FpNo (via @backtype) #
Testing the limits of Wordpress plugins! #
http://icio.us/3nwhcs #
Facebook | Robeson Association of Educators http://icio.us/we4g34 #
It's so awkward when you pull up Twitter to show the professional side of it and Trending Topics are vividly obscene. #
@anabuckmaster what about voicethread for your digital storytelling projects? #
from readme.txt wht happens if my tweets post 2 my blog as posts & my posts sent 2 twttr? Will world end in a spinning fireball of death? #
Google FriendConnect added to my website http://www.danthetechguy.net more information available at http://www.google.com/friendconnect #
Google Friend Connect: Add social features to your site http://icio.us/1gxbdn #
Note to self, cell phone is NOT my computer mouse. #payattention #
from the dept of shameless self promotion: @Instructify
New post: EdTech conferences persist without funding http://bit.ly/cxPMOx #
EpicWin Turns Your To-Do List into a Role-Playing Game, Available Now http://icio.us/24no4a #
@LenovoEducation Glad to find you. I see we both follow a few of the same NC Ed Tech leaders in NC. Would like to talk sometime. #
Lenovo Education, RTP, NC http://icio.us/w342i1 #
Facebook Places Will Crush Foursquare | Lance Ulanoff | PCMag.com http://bit.ly/c0jtAv #
@ncae appointed me as a member of communications committee for the next 3 years. Yay! #
Someone build a website for me that compares nook, ibooks, and kindle book prices for me. PLEASE #
How did I miss the @dropbox blackberry beta release earlier in July? Thankfully I got in. #score #
Education by the numbers http://icio.us/0saoer #
30 mile bike ride. Good average, but my heart rate is still 120 after an hour. Don't like that at all. #
@tonyvincent wow! That's not cool. Tell @leolaporte his twit network is sponsored by them. He could put the heat on @carbonite in reply to tonyvincent #
@willrich45 at least that can't (legally) get boozed up before the flight. in reply to willrich45 #
@deenawarwick add me in morrsiville! danfroelich217 in reply to deenawarwick #
@GLaDOS_2 I'm STILL alive. in reply to GLaDOS_2 #
@raventech how much is admission? in reply to raventech #
@raventech great! But how much for admission for the webcast in reply to raventech #
I just ousted Melea as the mayor of Knightdale East Regional Library on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/cyC6Xy #

Guest Blogging with Instructify

dan — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:23:28 +0000

I’ve always enjoyed reading Instructify’s blogs, so when I was asked to contribute to their wealth of “useful, free technology to utilize in the classroom. And it’s a fun place to spend your planning period.” One of the things that has always grabbed my attention is their wonder use of the English language. When asked to write, I realized I needed to step it up a notch. The articles are designed to grab your attention and get to the point. I like to think of it at getting down and dirty with educational technology.

Today, I am proud to say, my first entry was published. Focusing on the K 12 Online Conference, organized by WesFryer and others, I took the opportunity to show educators the value of this FREE ongoing conference. When you have a chance, take the time to read EdTech conferences persist without funding: The K-12 Online Conference.

This Week in Twitter 2010-08-15

dan — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:10:00 +0000

Going off the grid #
http://twitpic.com/2cwk5p – "We're off for a week's vacation at the beach. My dad needs to put his phone down. " #
@pcstech in your general neck of the woods this week: surf city. Its closer than raleigh anyway. Any recommendations? #
@PCSTech until friday. in reply to PCSTech #
@NCAEPresident wish I was there. Say hello to the board for me. in reply to NCAEPresident #
@NCAEPresident hopefully for good rather than evil. You know I'm doing the Foundations new website?? in reply to NCAEPresident #
http://twitpic.com/2d67qn – @anabuckmaster my beautiful beach house view #
@anabuckmaster almost as nice as that smart board in reply to anabuckmaster #
@ncvps enjoying the #dlcs2010 posts and hearing about connections with local districts. Its a vital piece of the VPS success model. in reply to ncvps #
Heading south to Fort Fisher Aquarium. The only one in NC I haven't been to. Hope the kids like it. #
@PCSTech looking for a place to get a hammock. I suppose I owe ya for being our trip advisor. #maxpizzarules #
Don't be afraid to sign up for text message offers. Just use Google Voice instead. Send to gmail and read it later. Save on cell phone bill. #
I'm at North Carolina Aquarium (Fort Fisher) (900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach). http://4sq.com/aOQrHq #
"@ncae: Victory! The House passes ed jobs bill by vote of 247:161! Thank your Rep and Senator Hagan for supporting public ed #speakup4kids quot; #
"@mashable: Now You Can Follow Twitter Users Without an Account http://bit.ly/d7V7cX #sms #text-messaging #twitter quot; #
@billgcta in reply to billgcta #
@billgcta wow! Thanks for the RT. I missed that one. in reply to billgcta #
I just became the mayor of Staycation Resort on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9Nf6ZN #
I've cycled across 3 barrier islands in NC and walked across another. I think Hatteras Island is next. #
http://icio.us/e0k4wt #
@MissMGDavis it was some of the lesser islands. Atlantic Bch /emerald isle /bear island /topsail island /sunset beach. Hope nccat was fun. in reply to MissMGDavis #
Anyone out there know if people are boycotting buying gas from BP? What gas stations do they supply fuel to other than BP stations? #

This Week in Twitter 2010-08-08

dan — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:10:00 +0000

@Twilliamson15 if that isn't a unique group to find. I think FCS should be a twibe if it isn't. in reply to Twilliamson15 #
Flipboard is finally set up. Love the design. Am I missing something? Or can you NOT post from it? #
@Twilliamson15 it's pertty isn't it? I replied too. Looking to compose a new message. in reply to Twilliamson15 #
@Twilliamson15 the onion of course. in reply to Twilliamson15 #
25 Essential Social Media Resources You May Have Missed http://icio.us/nqaasu #
Skype’s Password Service Goes Haywire http://icio.us/2cyz3e #
Reality Check – Nearly No One Knows What A “Foursquare” Is http://icio.us/pydani #
Nice… @sisterhazel has put "20 in 10" album up on Amazon today – FREE… Of course we own all their albums already…..but it's still cool #
Dropbox Blackberry app moves closer to reality. http://bit.ly/aXXpqy #
NC Dept of Transportation has multiple Twitter accounts for the major interstates. Interesting. http://www.ncdot.gov/travel/twitter/ #
3MB/minute- the amount of data used in a FaceTime conversation over 3G http://gizmodo.com/5602597/ #approachingyourlimit #
5 Things Serious Tech People Need To Stop Tweeting http://tnw.to/16dS2 We could all learn a lesson. #
@teach42 you read the stats on FT data usage? 3MB/min or so in reply to teach42 #
My daughter spotted this at Lowes Food. The bottom was filled with Kelloggs breakfast bars. Maybe thats how TN kids… http://post.ly/pve3 #
Never would have caught this flick without Netflix: A Town Called Panic. Stop action french movie. #ifc #
Created a verified FourSquare location including a special http://foursquare.com/venue/895306 #
New page updates at http://danthetechguy.net/projects-interests/ Pages and Interests #
NCAE's News Bulletin August Edition now online: http://www.ncae.org/Images/Users/2/1008newsbulletin.pdf #
Educators go to Target dollar bins for dr seuss stuff in the dollar bins. Great for read across america – in March. #
Need help editing a wordpress stylesheet to change background of main entry section to a custom color. #css #wordpress #
New Words for the 21st Century http://icio.us/tj5s0t #
@wpswap http://ncschoolchildren.org/ has frame bckgrnd (which is white) I want to chng style code for bkgrnd of the pages & posts. in reply to wpswap #
WordPress Swap – community support http://icio.us/g5jigg #
RT @mashable Google Enables Multiple Account Sign-In http://bit.ly/aJFyNt #gmail #google #google accounts #
@GLaDOS_2 That confirms my thoughts and suspicions. in reply to GLaDOS_2 #
http://icio.us/vet05s #
He attacked everything in life w/ a mix of extraordinary genius & naive incompetence & often difficult 2 tell which was which. Douglas Adams #
Anyone out there swap an iphone battery themselves? I have an original with a dying battery. #
Anyone in the Triangle area need a CCNA certified hard working family man to hire? Let me know, I've got a great candidate. #
@CSouthard lumens products are solid and affordable. Also look at the elmo tt02s in reply to CSouthard #
@Twilliamson15 for a moment I was thinking craven, is disbelief. Then I remembered you aren't mrstwilliamson15 in reply to Twilliamson15 #
@CSouthard Lumens and Elmo, not avermedia in my opinion. in reply to CSouthard #
@Twilliamson15 that's what I talked the state, ncvps, and ncta to do. Dpi is next up I think. in reply to Twilliamson15 #
@ldnoggle is it publicly available? I would love to hear about it. in reply to ldnoggle #
@karlfisch @CSouthard I've asked Smart folks to release an SD card with drivers to pop into pre-owned TT02's. #justdoit in reply to karlfisch #
Boondock Saints II. #anyonehaverope #
I just became the mayor of Wake Crossroads Express on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/bGJNxN #
I just became the mayor of Soutpoint Business Park Gym on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/dcyqJz #
Skitch.com + Skitch = fast and fun screen capture and image sharing. http://icio.us/u43lhz #
Tired of not being able to access epubs w/o iPad or other eReader? EPUBReader – Read ePub just in Firefox http://icio.us/srme4u #
Anyone out there participate in previous years' #k12online09 conference? Would love to hear your perspective. #
@bethanyvsmith just what you liked most about it. in reply to bethanyvsmith #
http://fflick.com/danfroelich too cool.. takes my twitter feed and pulls out movie related twitter posts. #
"@mike_elgan: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad survives assassination attempt. http://yhoo.it/bKjZyw" so how do you feel about that? #
View and vote on the controversial rezoning of schools in Raleigh area: http://www.wcpss.net/news/2010_july28_sample_maps/ #
i3 grant winners. http://bit.ly/abn10F #
Netflix queue tonight: The Book of Eli #
@edtechsteve it is thoroughly enjoyed it. in reply to edtechsteve #
@mrhoffmannsscie reminds me of Cormac McCarthy's The Road in a way. Halfway through. in reply to mrhoffmannsscie #
@mrhoffmannsscie saw it. I agree with you. in reply to mrhoffmannsscie #
@theoatmeal how I laughed at http://theoatmeal.com/blog/funeral #
Steven Levy on How Foursquare Melds Real and Digital Worlds | Magazine http://icio.us/0vbw3m #
Xplana™: The Social Network for Learning http://icio.us/d4nuy4 #
Can you pass this? Third World Challenge Exam Home Page: IndianMathOnline.com http://icio.us/osndc1 #
Experts willing to Skype into your class/ school http://icio.us/pvvft4 #
@woot cracks me up: <“CUTLERY” IS JUST “CRUELTY” MIXED UP> #
Find people to follow with FollowFinder http://icio.us/kadvnq #
WebProjector for iPad on the iTunes App Store http://icio.us/522hre #
I did it!! Display anything from your iPad – Apple iPad Forum http://icio.us/qbfa4e #
Silicon Moon: Ten Twitter Myths http://icio.us/1bjzi3 #
IPad Gets The University Treatment This Fall http://icio.us/3hrhav #
Powerful Presentations that make a point http://icio.us/jr2sm4 #
RT @teach42: Well that's new. http://twitter.com/invitations/twitter_suggests #
http://bit.ly/6P5Ej Let's try that link for Twitter Suggestions. #
Boolean Squared tech comics & humor http://icio.us/ekczvk #
Pop Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Social Media – Interactive Feature – NYTimes.com http://icio.us/5yobzq #
@msstewart @instructify does just that with a wordpress hosted site. Seems pretty tidy to me. Maybe talk to them for ideas in management in reply to msstewart #
Alan Wake's transitions from one episode to the next is quite nice. #

Where’s Waldo? Pondering location based services

dan — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:11:10 +0000

Even though everyone in the tech world has been checking in with Foursquare and Gowalla for what seems like forever, does anyone outside of our bubble know what our darling location applications are, and what they do?

via Reality Check – Nearly No One Knows What A “Foursquare” Is.

After reading this article at thenextweb.com, I started thinking about conversations I’ve had with teachers this past summer. I feel safe saying that educators represent a middle ground of tech know how and nearly all that I spoke to about location based services gave me that deer in the headlights look. Similar to reactions over Twitter (I don’t get it!), I dive further into the social aspects of the service and get a mild, “That’s cool!” reaction. Then I move into the data mining aspect of it and discuss how these companies can provide immense amount of data for a geographic region based on user generated input (Repeat the deer in headlights look).

So what can we do about this? I suppose not much more than keep using it and keep sharing interest mash-ups that come from people interested in location services. One of my favorites allows Foursquare data to be visualized in Google Earth. I’ve been working some possible ways to present Foursquare to others in meaningful ways that will impact our society. But I have to admit, I have not used any other services (aside from Buzz). So which services should I compare and why?

Choosing the right domain

dan — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:30:56 +0000

Just working with some fine folks at NCAE for the Foundation for Public School Children website (to be announced later). Any ideas on good hosts? I’m looking at GoDaddy, Globat, Bluehost, and SquareSpace.

Blogging from my iPad

dan — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:55:03 +0000

Now that I have killed all traffic to my website from a 16 month hiatus, I am attempting to develop my personal learning network to include blogging along with Twitter, Delicious, and Skype. I’m working on this blog post from WordPress for the iPad. So far so good. I do wish I could add links from within the editor, but I’ll have to look into that later. For now I’ll just post this single entry and add a photo of the WP dash.

Road to nowhere

dan — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:42:21 +0000

Just thought I’d share a tweet posted earlier today…just an example why all GPS devices must remind users to have a good dose of common sense when blindly taking turn by turn directions.

This isn’t the only ‘oops’ found on Google Maps Streetview, so share if you have any. In fact, until recently, you could request directions from New York City to Paris. The directions were very accurate -with one major issue….A short swim across the pond, also know as the Atlantic Ocean. Here are a few other interesting finds on Google Maps: http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2007/03/google-maps-shows-funny-directions.html

Mash-ups serve a purpose…

dan — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:09:50 +0000

I forgot to include the latest Current mashup in my last post. Check it out:

Twitter / Current Mashup