How the OLPC Version 3 Predicts the Future of PCs | Technomix | Fast Company:
The author, Kit Eaton writes:
"One can easily argue that Nicholas Negroponte's OLPC XO computer predicted the entire netbook phenomenon. Now the company's revealed its vision for the OLPC XO3 in 2012--Is it similarly visionary? You betcha.
Designed by Yves Behar, the XO3 is a totally different 21st-Century beast compared to the classic notebook design of the original XO: It's a super-skinny plastic tablet/slate PC. Suited for its intended use out of the normal comfort zone for PCs, the screen is actually plastic, so it's resilient and slightly flexible. It's also a multitouch device, laden with sensors so it can transform into book-reading or Web-surfing mode."
See also: the fuseproject blog post and the Forbes article "The $75 Future Computer".
My thoughts:
There was lot of conversation and debate about laptops, netbooks and similar handhelds in 2009. Frequently this was in the context of school-based 1:1 laptop programs.
The arrival of this device - tablet, slate or having another nifty name will initiate another level of possibilities regarding the personalisation of learning.
I look forward to these developments in 2010. Interested eyes will also be on the release of further Apple "i" devices.
Saturday, 2 January 2010
Jane's E-Learning Pick of the Day: My predictions for Top Tools in 2010
Jane's E-Learning Pick of the Day: My predictions for Top Tools in 2010:
Jane Hart is one of my favourite writers, in this post she writes:
"At the end of 2008 I produced a list of tools I thought would make it onto the 2009 Top 100 Tools list. They were: CoolIris, DimDim, Evernote, Friendfeed, Posterous, Qik ScreenToaster, Seesmic, Sliderocket and WiZiQ.
I got 5/10!"
In looking ahead she has made some predictions for 2010 as follows:
My thoughts and predictions in answer to her list will be another WORK IN PROGRESS.
As a taster, let's just say my list will not have much in common with Jane's.
Jane Hart is one of my favourite writers, in this post she writes:
"At the end of 2008 I produced a list of tools I thought would make it onto the 2009 Top 100 Tools list. They were: CoolIris, DimDim, Evernote, Friendfeed, Posterous, Qik ScreenToaster, Seesmic, Sliderocket and WiZiQ.
I got 5/10!"
In looking ahead she has made some predictions for 2010 as follows:
"... here are some other tools that just failed to make the list this year that I think might make it in 2010.
- Microsoft's search engine, Bing
- the computational knowledge engine, Wolfram Alpha.
- 3 sceencasting tools: Screencastle, Screenflow or CamStudio
- Voki to create a personalised speaking avatar
- 3D authoring tool, Thinking Worlds
- Apture to add multimedia to your website without leaving the page
- Lovely Charts, an online diagramming tool
My thoughts and predictions in answer to her list will be another WORK IN PROGRESS.
As a taster, let's just say my list will not have much in common with Jane's.
Still More Reflections, Resolutions and Predictions 2009-2010
Jane Hart, Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies and Internet Time Alliance has provided insights into her thinking with this overview:
The State of Social Learning Today and Some Thoughts for the Future of L&D in 2010
Will Richardson has written some thoughtful material in his post: 20-20 Vision?
This NZ teacher, Jenny She has a year that was 2009 reflection in two parts.
More on 2009 and plans for 2010 by @jdeyenberg Jen's 2009 Year in Review post.
@rdelorenzo makes a contribution with the post: Reviewing 2009: Reflecting on this Blog, on PLN’s & on Using Web Tools
@ignatia has written "My 8 Learning Predictions for 2010"
That's all folks ...
The State of Social Learning Today and Some Thoughts for the Future of L&D in 2010
Will Richardson has written some thoughtful material in his post: 20-20 Vision?
This NZ teacher, Jenny She has a year that was 2009 reflection in two parts.
More on 2009 and plans for 2010 by @jdeyenberg Jen's 2009 Year in Review post.
@rdelorenzo makes a contribution with the post: Reviewing 2009: Reflecting on this Blog, on PLN’s & on Using Web Tools
@ignatia has written "My 8 Learning Predictions for 2010"
That's all folks ...
Friday, 1 January 2010
Project 365 - Can I do it in 2010?
Great start to 2
010!I am going to have a go this year.
I have taken two shots for today, the first day of 2010.
One of our beautiful dog, Dude.
One of our potted bamboo and palms fronting the pool.
Moving Forward after Looking Back in Reflection 2007-2009
At the end of July 2007, I wrote my first blog post ever.
It was all of three lines. I had only a few months earlier begun to take notice of blogs and wikis and this was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
In September 2007, a couple of months later, I wrote: Reflecting and evaluating web 2.0 learning journey. In this post, I reflected on my web2.0 learning journey and my preliminary thoughts on the value of these tools to teaching. The possibilities seemed endless and exciting.
At the end of October 2007, I took stock again with a post: Reflections on Practice. Where to now? Why? This was an important post in my learning development.
I wrote: "I have just reread the 7 entries I have posted since I set up this blog in July 2007. I am proud of what I have learnt and pleased that I have had the opportunity to dedicate time to this in depth exploration of web 2.0 social networking and learning tools and their application to student and teacher learning."
In the middle of December 2007, I wrote: Not MIA, just busy on other web 2.0 projects.
On January 3 2009, I wrote this post: Looking back to move forward with a plan into 2009.
This was quite a long post beginning with a look at the reflections, resolutions and predictions of people whom I follow. I wrote:
"The twitterverse and blogosphere have been awash with reflective posts on achievements 2008 and forward planning and goal-setting for 2009. Here are some links that will help us keep track of what some of the guru-types are thinking."
On January 8 2009, I wrote this post: Forward to 2009-Professionally Speaking.
As far as my three goals went, only the more frequent blog post goal was achieved. The other two, I could roll into 2010...
Most of my posts in 2009, related to better blogging, using wikis, DERNSW, using google tools and identifying sites of use to teachers.
On December 20 2009, I wrote a round-up post: Just One Post Left in the Pipeline-Forward to 2010
I was pleased that I had finally completed some draft posts. I love the draft feature, but it does make it easy to delay finalising posts and missing timely publication.
Sometimes, over the last 2 years it has been difficult to post regularly. The BlogThis feature on my toolbar is a great tool for collecting people's thoughts and ideas for some personal commentary.
Since July 2007, I have produced 198 posts and each is significant to my thinking about learning and teaching.
In 2010, I plan to write more on:
It was all of three lines. I had only a few months earlier begun to take notice of blogs and wikis and this was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
In September 2007, a couple of months later, I wrote: Reflecting and evaluating web 2.0 learning journey. In this post, I reflected on my web2.0 learning journey and my preliminary thoughts on the value of these tools to teaching. The possibilities seemed endless and exciting.
At the end of October 2007, I took stock again with a post: Reflections on Practice. Where to now? Why? This was an important post in my learning development.
I wrote: "I have just reread the 7 entries I have posted since I set up this blog in July 2007. I am proud of what I have learnt and pleased that I have had the opportunity to dedicate time to this in depth exploration of web 2.0 social networking and learning tools and their application to student and teacher learning."
In the middle of December 2007, I wrote: Not MIA, just busy on other web 2.0 projects.
On January 3 2009, I wrote this post: Looking back to move forward with a plan into 2009.
This was quite a long post beginning with a look at the reflections, resolutions and predictions of people whom I follow. I wrote:
"The twitterverse and blogosphere have been awash with reflective posts on achievements 2008 and forward planning and goal-setting for 2009. Here are some links that will help us keep track of what some of the guru-types are thinking."
On January 8 2009, I wrote this post: Forward to 2009-Professionally Speaking.
As far as my three goals went, only the more frequent blog post goal was achieved. The other two, I could roll into 2010...
Most of my posts in 2009, related to better blogging, using wikis, DERNSW, using google tools and identifying sites of use to teachers.
On December 20 2009, I wrote a round-up post: Just One Post Left in the Pipeline-Forward to 2010
I was pleased that I had finally completed some draft posts. I love the draft feature, but it does make it easy to delay finalising posts and missing timely publication.
Sometimes, over the last 2 years it has been difficult to post regularly. The BlogThis feature on my toolbar is a great tool for collecting people's thoughts and ideas for some personal commentary.
Since July 2007, I have produced 198 posts and each is significant to my thinking about learning and teaching.
In 2010, I plan to write more on:
- DERNSW laptop successes
- using google search and key tools effectively
- professional learning a professional responsibility
Twitter is Awash with Personal Reflections, Resolutions and Predictions
Many social media types are approaching the promise of learning in the New Year with enthusiasm. The more twitterati reflect, the more I'll add.
Doug Johnson provides some personal and professional. I like the term "oughts-decade".
@djainslie has a post with a PLN survey. With this retweet, I found someone new to follow.
@ian_gs has a look back on 2009 with links to his most popular posts.
@timbuckteeth has a post "Noughties ... but nice" in which he overviews some of the "personal technological innovations" that emerged in the decade.
@olliebray writes this post on his blog with links to: Education hopes for 2010 at TESS Scotland
@ozge has written: How to survive in 2010 - digitally.
@mrmitchell has written Predictions for 2010 and Reflections on 2009
Stephen W Anderson @web20classroom reports that this was his most popular post in 2009. It is certainly worth some reflection. "You Want Me To Use This In My Classroom? What's The Point?"
@nashworld tweeted about his building principal's @JeanetteWstfall first-semester reflection and reverie.
The technology predictions of ReadWriteWeb @rww are always worth a read.
Doug Johnson provides some personal and professional. I like the term "oughts-decade".
@djainslie has a post with a PLN survey. With this retweet, I found someone new to follow.
@ian_gs has a look back on 2009 with links to his most popular posts.
@timbuckteeth has a post "Noughties ... but nice" in which he overviews some of the "personal technological innovations" that emerged in the decade.
@olliebray writes this post on his blog with links to: Education hopes for 2010 at TESS Scotland
@ozge has written: How to survive in 2010 - digitally.
@mrmitchell has written Predictions for 2010 and Reflections on 2009
Stephen W Anderson @web20classroom reports that this was his most popular post in 2009. It is certainly worth some reflection. "You Want Me To Use This In My Classroom? What's The Point?"
@nashworld tweeted about his building principal's @JeanetteWstfall first-semester reflection and reverie.
The technology predictions of ReadWriteWeb @rww are always worth a read.
What Readers Of This Blog Learned In 2009 | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...
What Readers Of This Blog Learned In 2009 | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...:
Another innovative technique by @larryferlazzo
As I have indicated on Twitter and to my workplace colleagues, Larry's blog is an absolute must-follow, if you want well-reviewed websites for content or tools. Now, that he is on Twitter it is even easier to keep up with his great finds.
I wrote:
"I am a techy-type teacher and always-on learner from way-back.
In 2009, I have learnt that:
*the pace of change in what constitutes effective teaching practice is seriously challenging most teachers. This has resulted in a dire need for many to update their practice. The notion of being a lifelong learner has never been so relevant for genuine educators. This is a non-negotiable, individual responsibility.
*web2.0 social media tools should be thoroughly assessed before teachers consider there use with students. This assessment would incorporate all the standard website content, functionality, age-suitability and eligibility criteria.
*being youngish does not necessarily mean that effective teaching practice using computing technology will automatically occur. The capacity to select online resources and tools that will achieve identified learning outcomes is the key.
Finally, 2010 will be even more exciting."
Another innovative technique by @larryferlazzo
As I have indicated on Twitter and to my workplace colleagues, Larry's blog is an absolute must-follow, if you want well-reviewed websites for content or tools. Now, that he is on Twitter it is even easier to keep up with his great finds.
I wrote:
"I am a techy-type teacher and always-on learner from way-back.
In 2009, I have learnt that:
*the pace of change in what constitutes effective teaching practice is seriously challenging most teachers. This has resulted in a dire need for many to update their practice. The notion of being a lifelong learner has never been so relevant for genuine educators. This is a non-negotiable, individual responsibility.
*web2.0 social media tools should be thoroughly assessed before teachers consider there use with students. This assessment would incorporate all the standard website content, functionality, age-suitability and eligibility criteria.
*being youngish does not necessarily mean that effective teaching practice using computing technology will automatically occur. The capacity to select online resources and tools that will achieve identified learning outcomes is the key.
Finally, 2010 will be even more exciting."
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