Information Technology
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Google Nexus 7 for Schools
Google recently roared onto the tablet stage with Nexus 7, an impressive Android tablet with a potentially bright future for educators. At less than half the price of Apple’s iPad, schools now have an exceptional tablet alternative. There is no doubt that Nexus 7 is positioned to crush a similar competitor, Amazon’s Kindle Fire. However,…
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Home Laptop Recommendation 2012
Some of the most common questions I receive from district staff and students involve advice on home computer purchases. It has been several years since I first blogged about this question. With the new school year approaching, it is time to update my recommendation. Most staff and students have similar needs: web surfing, email, social…
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5 Years of the PM Techblog
Happy Birthday! Today the PM Technology Blog is officially 5 years old. Over the past several years, blog readership has grown at a steady clip–we are just shy of 28,000 visits. During this time, technology has transformed at a mind-melting pace. Consider that in July 2007: MySpace was the king of social media with 70…
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Commencement 2012
Congratulations to the fantastic class of 2012. We’ll miss you!
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Raspberry Pi Arrives
Several months ago, I blogged about the $35 Raspberry Pi, a $35 credit card-sized mini-computer. Demand for the little computing powerhouse has been staggering, and the nonprofit Raspberry Pi foundation has been working overtime to fill orders for the revolutionary device. After months of anticipation, our Pi has arrived! Although we had expected the device…