Category Archives: Interests

• First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable Completed

  Posted on August 5, 2011 by Jason in Interests

  From the History Channel at history.com: Aug 5, 1858:First transatlantic telegraph cable completed After several unsuccessful attempts, the first telegraph line across the Atlantic Ocean is completed, a feat accomplished largely through the efforts of American merchant Cyrus West Field. Click for the whole article. Ponder this for a minute. We now have wired (and [...]

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• My iPad Apps

  Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jason in ESU 10, Interests

  Here is a list of the iPad Apps I use regularly. Starred are my favorites. Built-in: Safari* iBooks* Camera Mail* Calendar* Videos Apple Paid: iMovie* Garageband* Pages* Keynote* Free: Kindle* Safari To Go Pandora* Calculator Pro Adobe Ideas PS Express Chess.com Dropbox Evernote* Diigo Free News Apps: NPR ABC News CBSNews TWC MAX+ CNN Paid: Nightstand [...]

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  Apple iLife – Teaching and Learning Outside the Box

  Posted on December 1, 2010 by Jason in Interests

  Inspire creativity. Open possibilities. Expand opportunities of expression. iLife is that special suite of software applications that lets you express yourself differently. It¹s the software suite that lets you build what¹s in your mind. It let¹s you do amazing projects with music, video, images and more. Spanning the multiple intelligences, you will find something that [...]

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• Top Tech Tools for Teachers

  Posted on September 7, 2010 by Jason in ESU 10, Interests

  This is a list I compiled for my wife and her new job as a learning coach. I also ran across this “Web 2.0 Resources for Teachers” that is quite useful. Web Presence: Blog, Google Site, Ning, Wiki Blogs: Google Blogspot, WordPress, Edublogs Productivity: GMail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, iGoogle Social Bookmarks: Diigo, Delicious Social Books: Google Books, GoodReads, LibraryThing Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter, Ning, Webkins Collaboration: Google Docs, Wiki File Storage/Backup: Google Docs, Dropbox Chat: Skype, Google Talk Media [...]

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  Kearney Tackles Cancer

  Posted on September 7, 2010 by Jason in Interests

  Help support cancer patients in the Kearney area by purchasing a “Kearney Tackles Cancer” t-shirt. KearneyNow.com

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  Are You Crazy?

  Posted on July 9, 2010 by Jason in Interests, Thoughts

  “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” ~Apple Think Different Campaign   Think Different – Wikipedia Entry Can you change the world? ~jme

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• New URL Shortner

  Posted on June 14, 2010 by Jason in ESU 10, Interests, Presentations

  I am trying out a new URL shortner from YOURLS.org. It was easy to set up and configure. I like the idea of using it for workshop material, mobile phone links I use a lot, and more. For example, I am working on a presentation for Animation-ish tomorrow and so created the link http://JasonE.me/animation. Or [...]

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• Search Stories

  Posted on April 14, 2010 by Jason in Interests

  “Every search is a quest. Every quest is a story.” ~YouTube Seachstories Channel Check out Seachstories on YouTube. Look at what others are doing with their searches and create your own! Here is an example that I created for our Animal Assisted Programs through Good Samaritan Health Systems in Kearney, Nebraska.

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• Google Docs Improvements

  Posted on April 14, 2010 by Jason in Interests

  Google has announced several improvements to Google Docs. The editor has been rebuilt for Docs, Spreadsheets and the now standalone version of Drawing. Google is also claiming better upload fidelity so what you import from your MS documents should transfer better. Document Improvements Tab Stops Ruler Better Image Control Improved Comments Real-time collaboration with user [...]

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  Garage Project #1426

  Posted on November 22, 2009 by Jason in 365 Days, Interests

  I love woodworking! My latest project is derived from a little remodel project we did this summer. (Yes, this summer! And I am just NOW finishing.) As we were tearing out some built-in cabinets, we discovered a HUGE hole in the drywall to the back of our fireplace. Disaster to say the least. Not what [...]

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