OTR Backup 08/15/2012

• Computer Science | Khan Academy

  "If you've never been here before, check out this introductory video first. Then get coding! If you want to learn more about the platform please read the following post."

  tags: computer science programming khan

• Former Flip Video Execs Launch Educational Video Platform

  "Long before the buzz about the “flipped classroom,” there was buzz about the “Flip camera,” a low-cost but good-quality, easy-to-use video camera. Teachers and students loved it. But the company behind the camera, Pure Digital Technologies, was acquired by Cisco 2009 and production was halted in 2011."

  tags: former flip video launch platform

• 2 things everyone wants SmartBlogs

  "School already has started for me. It’s always exciting to start a new year, and, even better, I am in a new building. During my 10-year career, I have been in five buildings: two middle schools, two K-8 buildings and one high school. Even though there have been specific things that have set each building apart from another, there are two things they all have had in common: Everyone wants a voice and choice."

  tags: things wants

• HootSuite Adds Yammer to its App Directory

  "HootSuite adds Yammer to its ever-growing App Directory"

  tags: hootsuite adds yammer app directory

• Twenty five free online courses for learning iPhone and iPad programming — freewaregenius.com

  "Do you want to learn to make iPhone or Android apps? If so then you’re in luck, as the internet is full of 100% free-to-take programming courses that can get you well on your way. This article will list 25 of these, and will tell you a little bit about each."

  tags: twenty free online courses learning iphone ipad programming com

• One (Learning) Culture

  "I am a big believer that within schools, we need one culture for everyone.  We shouldn’t have a set of rules that are different for students, staff, and admin, but work to strive to create an extremely positive learning environment."

  tags: learning culture

• Mapping The Future Of Education Technology | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation

  The Future of Education Technology

  tags: education technology

• Five Smart Habits to Develop for Back to School | MindShift

  "The enemy of innovation and growth is routine. These auspicious weeks before the school year commences are the perfect time to create a new routine that will ensure innovation in your instruction and growth as an instructor. Here are some idea for those who want to take advantage of these next few weeks to guarantee the best year they’ve ever had."

  tags: smart habits

• The 7 Side Effects Of Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC] - AllTwitter

  "So, you’ve heard all these things about social media, but has anybody told you about the side effects?"

  tags: effects social social media media infographic

• Google Updates New Orleans Street View Imagery

  "The history of Google’s Street View is rife with cities and towns that are less than thrilled at the sight of those little cars driving down the street (remember when a Street View driver ran into an angry mob of UK villagers?), but the reaction today is quite different in New Orleans."

  tags: google updates new orleans orleans street view imagery

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.