Finding new technology so you don't have to
Yesterday I gave you a tour of the main page of my website. Today I want to give you a tour of my Psych 100 course site. The link to my syllabus will download a pdf of it. The first… Read moreMy Psych 100 Course Site: A Tour
I’ve been writing about technology and education for almost two years now, and I thought I’d take some time to show you how I’m using these various tools on my website. Of course you’re welcome to visit the live site… Read moreThe Opening Page of My Website: A Tour
When I look at new technology for use with my students, I apply a 2-step litmus test. Is it easy for me to learn? Is it even easier for my students to learn? I learned a long time ago that… Read moreCorkboard: A Virtual Bulletin Board
There are two things on my computer I have open at all times: My email and my calendar. While I use the Outlook calendar, I sync it with Google Calendar so that any changes I make in one appear in… Read moreGoogle Calendar: Create One for Your Class
A number of my colleagues have recently acquired smartphones that run on Android. I promised them that I’d share my favorite apps. Some of them are even relevant to education. Andricious (free). As you may know, I’m a fan of… Read moreMy Favorite Droid Apps
Last month I wrote about BridgeURL, a service that lets you bundle links together into one URL. Controls appear on either side of your browser window that allow you to cycle through the links. Here’s an example of a BridgeURL… Read moreBit.ly Bundles: Bundle Your Links
RSS feeds are a great way to keep track of what’s new. I use Google Reader, but there are many other ways to read RSS feeds. You can even bring feeds into Outlook. If you’re unfamiliar with RSS feeds, start… Read moreRSSInclude: Add RSS Feeds to a Web Page
[Update 1/17/13: FollowUp.cc remains free for those who use up to 30 reminders a month. For up to 100 reminders and integration with Google Calendar, you’ll need to sign up for their personal plan at $5/month.] A month ago I… Read moreFollowUp.cc: Remind Yourself
Want to give out your cell phone or home phone number to students but you don’t want them to have your phone number in perpetuity? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could, in effect, change your phone number every term?… Read moreBabble.ly: Share Your Phone Number without Sharing Your Phone Number
Back in March, I wrote about QR codes. I just came across this document which offers some interesting ideas on how to use QR codes. It was written for a K-12 audience, but there are a bunch of ideas that… Read moreQR Codes: Ideas for Use