Daylight Savings Time? … psych!

USAToday reports that some folks were confused this past weekend because their old technology thought it was the end of daylight savings time. DST used to be the last weekend in October but Congress changed it to the first weekend in November. Sooooo, some older technology kicked into action and confused the heck out of some owners. My VCR did that to me but I caught it early Sunday evening when I started to record a program. That’s ok… my VCR was just doing its job, albeit early.

Blogs and Wikis at MAME 34!

Hi everyone – I’m teaching a blogs and wikis workshop at Traverse City East Junior High School for MAME members. I have 13 people in the workshop and so far so good! No problems with technology which is always a relief. We are working at blogs right now and will then move on to wikis. More later…

Web 2.0: New Tools, New Schools – ISTE Publication

A new publication is available from ISTE on “Web 2.0: New Tools, New Schools.” The authors are Lynne Schrum and Gwen Solomon. The topic sounds like a good one. I will have to order it for our Information Center. The cost for ISTE members is $24.95 and for nonmembers $34.95.

Blogger & Podcaster Magazine

The new edition of Blogger & Podcaster Magazine is available for free online. It has some interesting topics including steps to a better blog and Harry Potter themed shows. If you haven’t looked at an issue of B & P you should give it a try. Besides the articles you will also read about hardware and software available to make your blogs and podcasts better.

Going to D.C.? Check out the new Spy Museum Game

The L.A. Times reports that the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. has opened a new interactive spy game for those 12 years old and up. Check out the article if you plan to be in that area.