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Think ... erm ... Different (part 1)
The following article takes a look at the use of iPads as mobile devices in schools and is based on attending the Apple Birmingham Leadership Summit at Birmingham Science Park on 19th October, the pre-event discussions on EduGeek.net about questions which should be asked, discussions on Dr Brian Bandey’s eSafety Law in Education group on LinkedIn and from talking with colleagues in a range of schools across the UK. For reference, this article is not intended to spark any pro- / anti-Apple discu
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An EduGeek round-up of free art packages
The question ‘What is the best free art program for my primary/middle/high school?’ seems to be cropping with increasing regularity on the forums here at EduGeek, and, as ever the same names get trotted out, so I thought it would be best if we created a little guide to let you all see what is available out there.During my research into this I was quite surprised to see just how many free packages there are, but surprisingly most of these are in the ‘high end’ bracket with little for early years
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Critical updates for Java - 6 Update 29 and 7 Update 1 released
You won't want to skip this one... Java SE Runtime 6u29 (Click here for JDK) Download (Direct Links: 32-bit / 64-bit) / Release Notes Java SE Runtime 7u1 (Click here for JDK) Download (Direct Links: 32-bit / 64-bit) / Release Notes http://i.imgur.com/QQdFV.png
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Windows 8 on RM Slate Overview
Windows 8 Developer Preview on RM Slate Overview Please note that this article is in no way supposed to be an authoritative guide, just a quick look at how things functions and any new or changed features I come across. As this isn’t even a beta expect many things to change as time rolls on as well. Introduction I think it would be fair to say that many of us have been waiting with baited breath for this first glimpse of Windows 8, and for me to see this version running on a table
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A (Quick) Guide to Windows Parental Controls
It is not unusual these days to encounter headlines and news articles bemoaning the evidance that children are increasingly accessing inappropriate web sites and playing ’damaging’ games that are aimed at more mature audiences. Mix these in with fears of online grooming via the use of communication methods such as instant messaging and email and we have a perfect storm of political and media pundits claiming not enough is being done to protect children who access computers in the home. But they'
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The end of 'top sliced' provided software and services. What to do next?
Now that the Harnessing Technology grant has largely been redistributed to fund free schools it suddenly raises the question, what are schools to do now to replace all of the free stuff that was often 'given' to them? For many years schools were provided with anti-virus software, internet connections online resources and other packages all paid for by money from the Harnessing Technology grant which often had a slice of the funding been by LEA's and RBC's before the remaining funds were distribu
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Learning Without Frontiers Conference Offer
The Learning Without Frontiers Conference (formerly the Handheld Learning Conference) have offered EduGeek members tickets at the discounted rate of 20% which will save £180 per delegate. Simply use the code 'edugeek-lwf' when registering here: Learning Without Frontiers - Registration The program and list of speakers for the event can be found here: Learning Without Frontiers - Confirmed Speakers It looks to be a very exciting event indeed.
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Need some support for deploying Windows 7?
Article in partnership with: Microsoft UK Schools Blog Although I'm afraid I can't offer to send you a top-techie from Microsoft to help you with rolling out Windows 7 in your school, I can offer a good second best, thanks to the TechNet team. They got together with some of the product and support gurus on Windows 7, and created a big batch of videos on Windows 7 for IT Managers, containing very practical advice for people deploying Windows 7. http://blogs.msdn.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/C
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Becta Publications will no longer be available from October 22nd
Becta, the govt organisation that has previously held responsbility for the promotion of technology thoughout UK schools until the announcement of it's closure in May by teh new UK colalition govt has posted on it's site that anyone wishing to order any publications previously available through them should do so by October 22nd 2010. Doanloadble publications will be available until March 2011. Get them whilst you still can folks!! http://news.becta.org.uk/display.cfm?resID=42413&page=165
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FaceBook Updates Privacy Settings - Again
FaceBook has updated their privacy settings again, adding in a groups feature to improve a user's ability to limit what others can see. The new functionality allows a user to list friends in a group and decide what updates they can and cannot see. The site has also added the ability to download all content a user has posted on FaceBook to their computer. Guides and discussions about E-Safety matters in schools are available in the E-Safety forum. The normal mantra for social networks and scho
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OLPC looking to create a tablet PC
The One Laptop Per Child organisation had been granted £3.5 million to develop a tablet PC. http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/49373000/jpg/_49373610_xo-3.jpg More from the BBC here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11475335
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School Report Card On Phillips Direct : Helping Geeks To Tap Into A Healthier Them
Device Name: - Philips DirectLife Price: - $99 (which includes the device and four month subscription $12.50 every month normally). Other Information: - The device is only available in USA and Netherlands but there are companies that will act as an intermediary to get your packages back to the UK. Basic Information: - The DirectLife system is a fitness device that helps you monitor the amount of movement across your whole day and then highlight where you can improve and help people tap i
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Making IT Support FIT: A Course delivered by XMA that every ICT Support Technician Should Attend.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (all right it was Coventry in 2003) FITS (Framework For ICT Technical Support) was created by soon to be closed BECTA. FITS unlike its creator is far from closed and is growing stronger by the day. FITS is a framework for the education IT support sector based on a version of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and every education ICT support technician should have this framework in their arsenal . About FITS In 2009 in a smart move
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Zero Day Windows LNK Exploit
UPDATE: Microsoft have released a patch to fix the vulnerability here. Remove any temporary workaround provided by antivirus companies before installing it. Thanks to ajbritton and Arthur for the heads up. Sophos have released a tool to block the CPLINK exploit present in all versions of the Windows Operating Ssytem from XP onwards. The exploit utilises compromised .LNK files (AKA shortcuts) to run potentially malicious code on a system by merely viewing the icon of the shortcut in a folder,
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iPhone 4 NOT Recalled
The iPhone 4 will NOT be recalled following a blunder by Daily Mail journalists. The British paper ran an article on their website about Steve Jobs posting the statement "We may have to recall the new iPhone. This, I did not expect" on the Internet. The claim was sourced from the Twitter account ceoSteveJobs, a parody of the famous Apple CEO. The tongue-in-cheek account offers advice such as "People who live in houses shouldn't throw glass phones" and "To prevent signal problems with the n
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