One of the greatest Web 2.0 tools out there is the feed aggregator, also known as a RSS feed reader or simply as an aggregator. Now a the purpose of an aggregator is to reduce the needed to regularly check websites for updates or podcasts for updates. Instead of you going to the the information, the information comes to you. Once subscribed to a feed, an aggregator is able to check for new content at your discretion to retrieve the update. Now the tool I use to keep abreast on my favorite blogs or web sites is with a tool called FeedReader. FeedReader is a FREE aggregator that runs in the background and alerts me when an update has been made to one of the blogs or web sites that I read. So instead of mm having to remember to visit them on a daily basis, FeedReader does the work for me...kind of like a dog going out every morning to get the paper. So, never miss another episode or posting from the TechTeacher Network, get FeedReader today: [Click Here]

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In one of my very first podcasts I covered the MIT $100 laptop (One Laptop Per Child). Well, almost two years later and twice the original cost; the laptop is back in the news and days aways from hitting the market. Along with the change in price and even the original vision; there hae been some additional changes...but they are all good. For more about One Laptop Per Child, check out David Pogue's story: [Click Here]

As I prepare to take some time off from my current job to welcome our new baby into the world; I had to find a way to still manage my video network from home without being complicated and spending a lot of money. So I turned to my good old friend www.sourceforge.com and found an incredible tool called UltraVNC. UltraVNC is a simple and powerful  piece of software that can display the screen of another computer either over a network or through the Internet on your own screen. This program allows you to control the other PC remotely as if you were sitting directly in front of it. The other great thing about this tool is that is also allows you to transfer files between systems and do text chat with the other system, so if the is a user on the other end, you can communicate with them as you access their machine. Now of course to the other system is password protected. So if you provide computer support or manage a large number of computers, you can quickly access your customer's computers from anywhere in the world and resolve helpdesk issues remotely. Of course this tool will make my time off a little less stressful and also give those who I support a little piece of mind that they are still in good hands.

To download you FREE copy of this incredible software, go to: http://sourceforge.net/projects/ultravnc

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Brad

Alright...you have heard me talk about engaging learners and maybe have grown tired of it. I recently stumbled across this great interview with a 14 year old student done by Steve Hardagon that I think proves my point. Read, listen and enjoy!

http://www.infinitethinking.org/2007/10/14-year-old-talks-educational.html

Here is a fun little clip to play at your next inservice or training.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRBIVRwvUeE