Last summer, I crashed a computer by downloading what I thought was a label for a FedEx package that I had been impatiently waiting for. Instead, I uploaded a computer virus. Since then, I tend to be slow to open emails (and its contents), even when it appears to be sent from a valid contact/source. If you are like me, and are still uncertain about what is or is not safe in the world of email-check out the How-To-Geek’s (HTG) website. His article, ” Why You Can’t Get Infected Just By Opening an Email (and When You Can)” explains how the email process has changed over the years and provides a lists of email safety tips.
In collaboration with College Board and National Writing Project, PEW Research published a study this February pertaining to the impact of technology at home and in the classroom. Data was collected both online and through in-person focus groups with teachers (middle and high school) and students (grades 9-12).
The survey finds that today digital tools (internet, eBooks, cell phones, etc.) are widely used in classrooms and when completing assignments at home. However, teachers with lower income students still face additional challenges when introducing these tools into their classrooms…read more=>”
You may want to start to condition yourself for a day to power down and see if there are benefits for you and your family in pulling the plug on your electronics. What I really like about this blog post are the 15 activities to try on, before, and after the big day.
If you have ever attempted to develop a website it can be difficult to know where to begin. The process is filled with a host of details to consider; such as the message being conveyed, identifying the target audience, selecting the best color scheme and appropriate layout, etc. Here is a link to the top 10 mistakes made when creating a website. Think of these as a list of “must NOT haves” and/or guidelines for a quick, informal evaluation of your new (or old) site. Click here for Nielsen Norman Group’s (NNG) top 10.
American Libraries Live is a free service that uses streaming video broadcasts to offer new and exciting ways to explore real issues in your industry. Watch broadcasts about library issues and trends in real time! You can view from home, library, or on the go.
This Thursday, February 14th at 1 p.m. (central time), librarian and gadget guru Jason Griffey will be joined by experts Maurice Coleman and Robin Hastings to discuss Mobile Services: The Library in Your Pocket. For more information click here. However, if you are not able to listen to this last minute broadcast listing, you might want to check out their list of upcoming streams.
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