The Tech Teachers

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Show Notes for Podcast #78:

*Elmo Document Camera

*Geography and Maps Website for use in the classroom: http://www.ilike2learn.com/

*Journal of Visualized Experiments: science experiments online

*Andrea Mosaic: photographic mosaic software for the PC

*MacOSaiX: photographic mosaic software for the Mac

*Rasterbator: to create very large images to hang on your wall, using just your computer and printer.

*Zecco: stock trading and investment online

*Scottrade: stock trading and investment online

Monday, February 18, 2008

The Tech Teachers Show 77

This week we talk about education and technology topics including Project Lead the Way, Belkin's Podcast Studio, MacWorld, Launchy, classroom mp3 players, Handbrake, and much more.

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*Introducing MacBook Air. The world's thinnest notebook. From $1,799.

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Show Notes for Podcast #77:

*Netflix: DVD rentals through the mail

*Gamefly: video game rentals through the mail (thumbs down from Hollye)

*Mac World Expo

*iLife: Ray recommends it, but is not a big fan of the updates.

*iWork: Ray recommends it, but is not a big fan of the updates.

*Aperture 2: manage your photo library and edit your photos

*Acorn Image Editor for the Mac

*HandBrake: rip your DVD in any format you want

*Launchy: Open source keystroke launcher for windows.

*Project Lead the Way: Ray will participate in this technology school program in the fall.

*Podcast Studio from Belkin

*Vernier Science Sensors

Monday, January 14, 2008

The Tech Teachers Show 76

This week we talk about education and technology topics including classroom mp3 players, Google Apps in the classroom, Survey Monkey, Rock Band, Acorn, Handbrake, Open Office, Neo Office, Anxiety, Tadalist, and much more.

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*Rock Band Special Edition

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Show Notes for Podcast #76:

*Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2008: Check out CNET

*Mac World Expo

*Sansa Clip 1 GB MP3 Player

*Google Apps: online collaboration tools that students can use for projects

*Survey Monkey: site to conduct free surveys.

*Open Office: a free office suite

*Neo Office: a free office suite for the Mac

*Acorn Image Editor for the Mac

*HandBrake: rip your DVD in any format you want

*Anxiety: a to-do list application for OS X Leopard

*Tadalist: Online to-do lists

Saturday, December 15, 2007

The Tech Teachers Holiday Show 2007

We talk about holiday gift ideas in our third annual Holiday Special.

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*iPod version of Holiday Show

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Show Notes for Holiday Show 2007:
GIFTS FOR EVERYONE
*Logitech mm50 Portable Speakers for your iPod
*Cuisinart Ice 45 Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker
*MacBook--Apple Laptop Computer
*Gelaskins: removable vinyl skins with fun designs for your portable devices
*Phase: five dollar rhythm game for the iPod (in Apple iTunes Music Store)
*Apple hard bound Photo Book
*Amazon mp3 Music Store
*SCOTTEVEST travel wear with lots of pockets for gadget storage, for the tech dork in your life.
*Logitech Harmony Remotes

CAMERAS
*Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3: Hollye's point and shoot camera
*VuPoint 3.1 megapixel for underwater use also
*Flip Video / Pure Digital Camcorder
*Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ50: Ray's Super Zoom camera

LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS
*Audible: purchase and download audio books for your mp3 player.
*Netflix: DVD rentals through the mail (no late fees)
*Gamefly: Video game rentals through the mail
*Magazine subscription to PC Magazine
*Magazine subscription to Macworld
*Magazine subscription to Make Magazine
*Microsoft Points: can be used to purchase video games and music on Xbox Live and the Zune online store.

HD DVD PLAYERS
*Xbox 360 HD DVD Player

VIDEO GAMES
*Nintendo Wii
*Mario Galaxy for the Wii
*Zelda for the Wii
*Metroid Prime 3 for the Wii
*Call of Duty 4 for the Xbox 360
*Orange Box for the Xbox 360
*Bioshock for the Xbox 360
*Scene It for the Xbox 360

ONLINE SHOPPING
*RetailMeNot: coupon codes
*Become.com: compare prices
*Froogle: compare prices

SOME OF OUR FAVORITE SITES FOR SHOPPING ONLINE
*Amazon: just about everything available, with excellent prices.
*Costco: thousands of items available at often times low prices
*B&H Photo: anything photography related at low prices.
*Monoprice: cables of all sorts at incredibly low prices.
* Once You Know, You Newegg

New Egg - great for tech purchases
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Great for t-shirts and gifts for geeks

Friday, November 23, 2007

The Tech Teachers Show 74

This week we talk about recycling your old electronics, hard-drive-based camcorders, iChat effects, Automator, and Phase on the iPod.

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Show Notes for Podcast #74
*Costco's Trade-in and Recycle Program for Electronics: they pay you for your old electronics.
*Fun iChat Effects
*IMAP mail
*Phase: a game for your iPod. You can get it at the iTunes Music Store.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

The Tech Teachers Show 73

This week we talk about Mac OS X Leopard launch and our free t-shirts, Ray’s YouTube Physics Playlist, Alto Laptop Stand, the public library, Brain Pop and much more.

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*Windows Vista Operating System

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Show Notes for Podcast #73:

*Apple’s new operating system: Mac OS X Leopard

*Tekzilla: a vidcast about tech topics.

*Webb Alert: A daily vidcast about tech

*Logitech Alto Laptop Stand with keyboard

*Ray’s YouTube Physics Playlist

*Safari Montage: educational videos

*Brain Pop: Educational animations for use in the classroom

Sunday, October 21, 2007

The Tech Teachers Show 72

This week we talk about Mac OS X, Project Lead the Way and 3D printers, Alto Laptop Stand, Hollye’s new digital camera, monoprice.com, and much more.

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*Windows Vista Operating System

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Show Notes for Podcast #72:

*Apple’s new operating system: Mac OS X Leopard

*3D Printer

*3D Printer Photo gallery

*Project Lead the Way: Engineering curriculum

*Logitech Alto Laptop Stand with keyboard

*Hollye’s new camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

*Monoprice: great place to buy cables on the cheap

*Apple TV

*Apple’s iPhone

Sunday, October 07, 2007

The Tech Teachers Show 71

This week we talk about a couple of tips for both Windows and Mac Users, the Cuisinart Soft Ice Cream Maker, and ideas for engaging advanced students in the classroom.

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*Cuisinart ICE45 Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker

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Show Notes for Podcast #71:

*Halo 3 for the xbox 360

*Quia online quiz software

*QuizStar: Create online quizzes

*ActiveWords to launch programs quickly and much more (like Quick Silver on the Mac)

*TextExpander (30 dollars): typing timesaver.

*Jumpcut clipboard application

*Hollye’s del.icio.us page for online Spanish games: http://del.icio.us/SrtaBaxter/SpanGames

*Ray’s del.icio.us page for his Physics students: http://del.icio.us/physicsclass

*Space Penguin game

*Super Mario Physics (click “watch this movie” on the right side)

*The Did You Know Show: a podcast about science topics with expert Fred Haase

*Subscribe to the Did You Know Show with Fred Haase in iTunes.

Sunday, September 30, 2007

The Tech Teachers Show 70

This week we talk about the first days of school, an alternative PDF reader to Adobe, TubeTV, Stellarium, Google Space, Black Viper, and several tips for both Windows and Mac Users.

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