Chrome conflicts

I often hear from students about problems they are having with their browsers, this is most frequently experienced by Chrome users.  The students love Chrome and I'd say it is our most popular browser on campus.  When students have problems with Chrome I usually must advise them to use another browser and see if the issue remains, most of the time it is browser specific and the problem is Chrome.  Unfortunately, troubleshooting Chrome issues has not been very fruitful.  However, last week a teacher started having an issue with Chrome and she wants to continue using chrome so while doing a little research I came across a troubleshooting tip for Windows users.  If you type chrome:conflicts into your Chrome URL you will see all the Modules and it will list if there is a conflict.  That would be the first place to start identifying your issues.  I will continue to post resolved issues with Chrome, this is just the start.

Logger Pro 3.8.6.2 for Mavericks

 

Logger Pro 3.8.6.2, released January 6, 2014, the update is free from any version of Logger Pro 3.

New Features of Logger Pro 3.8.6.2

• Windows 8.1 support
• Mac OS 10.9 (Mavericks) support
• PAR Sensor support
• Vernier Emissions Spectrometer support
• Vernier UV-VIS Spectrometer support
• Data Sharing web application version 1.3 upgrade; Internet Explorer 10 support
• Physics with Vernier, 2nd edition experiment files updates
• Blood pressure files fully translated to Greek
• Consistent CSV export/import for localized versions
• Data set order presentation from Data Sharing is more consistent
• Better toolbar appearance in localized versions

 Go to the site to update, http://www.vernier.com/support/updates/logger-pro/

Inspiration 9.2 updater

Users currently running Inspiration 9.0.x or 9.1 can update to version 9.2.1 for ... Supports OS X 10.9 Maverick


Windows
If you originally purchased Inspiration 9 as a CD, use the CD version
If you originally purchased Inspiration 9 as a download, use the download version

Mac OS X
If you originally purchased Inspiration 9 as a CD, use the CD version
If you originally purchased Inspiration 9 as a download, use the download version

This free update adds:

• File import from and export to Inspiration Maps for iPad.

Installation notes

• Save all custom libraries, templates and documents out of the Inspiration directory before updating
• Mac users should uninstall their current version of Inspiration 9 before running the new installer

More Professional Development...Microsoft Innovative Educator webinars

Here is a series of webinars that Microsoft is doing for the Microsoft Innovative Educator program.  I have been through the 21st Century Learning Design system and thought it was very thought provoking and well done.  The sessions have been recorded so they are no longer live and you may watch them at anytime, anywhere.

https://www.eventbuilder.com/microsoft/event_desc.asp?z=93d144&eventid=1e17d5y4

PD Webinars

For those of you looking for some Professional Development technology webinars here are a few sites I have used that I think are excellent. Most sites archive old webinars  allowing you to watch them anytime, anywhere.   Take a look perhaps you may find one of interest.


 


KATE  Murray State

ISTE 2014 in Atlanta

The International Society for Technology in Education conference (ISTE) will be held from June 28th- July 1st in Atlanta this year, https://www.isteconference.org/2014/about/.  Registration is now open.

"For more than three decades, ISTE’s Annual Conference and Expo has been the premier forum in which to learn, exchange ideas and survey the field of education technology. The event attracts upwards of 18,000 attendees and industry representatives—including teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher educators and policy makers. Attendees enjoy world-class keynotes, hundreds of sessions in a variety of formats, and a massive expo hall." 

Highlights of the program are:

• 3 inspirational keynote sessions
• 175 provocative and informative lecture and panel sessions
• 65 hands-on skill- or resource-focused BYOD sessions
• 325 lesson, project or technology implementation-focused poster sessions
• 50 exemplary student-presented showcase sessions
• 10 interactive playgrounds
• 150 in-depth workshop sessions (additional fee required)
• A myriad of ISTE special interest group (SIG) and affiliate sessions and events
• 18 hours of exploration time in an expo hall larger than 5 football fields

Tech Tuesday - PLNs

If you were unable to attend the scheduled Tech Tuesday session yesterday I have posted my notes below.

What is a PLN – Personal Learning Network

A PLN is a combination of tools that use social media to collect, communicate, collaborate and create with others with whom you share professional interests.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mghGV37TeK8

My PLN is a combination of Twitter, Google+ and Yahoo or (/feedly/symbaloo)

Blogs

Subscribe to many, good for inspiration and ideas- takes 10 minutes or less to read the headlines-keeps one abreast of issues

http://teach.com/teach100

http://edublogawards.com/

Google+

Join many, very good for direct questions – i.e. what is a good site for explaining binary numbers?

http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/

Twitter

Very popular way for teachers to have access to information

basics-put your picture out there, follow a few people and they will follow you, it is ok to lurk and just listen to conversations, jump in when you are ready.
http://pairadimes.davidtruss.com/twitter-edu/ 

Resources:

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/12/the-17-best-twitter-hashtags-for.html

http://www.learningunlimitedllc.com/2012/12/twitter-for-educators/

http://www.cybraryman.com/plnstars.html

http://www.cybraryman.com/0_teachers1.htm

More info on PLNs

Resources:

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/how-do-i-get-a-pln-tom-whitby

http://www.schrockguide.net/creating-your-pln.html

If you create a Twitter account, email me your handle and I will follow you.