Per Steve Rubel and developer Jesse Grosjean‘s suggestions, I’ve been giving WriteRoom on the iPhone a try this afternoon for my rapid mobile note taking needs. First, I take lots of notes and need an app that loads quickly, syncs to the cloud and is stable. WriteRoom seems to do all that and more. I had been using Simplenote for this capability but after a few hours, I’m sold. Not to mention, WriteRoom syncs incredibly well with TextExpander (haven’t tried it yet on the iPhone?… you’re missing out). As someone who spends an inordinate and overwhelming amount of time using the iPhone as a primary computing device for high intensity needs (like being a paperless teacher), I have to say that WriteRoom is my new fav app. I can’t wait to see how well it works on our class field trip to Washington D.C. next week!
by Sam Harrelson
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WriteRoom + TextExpander = Crazy Delicious
WriteRoom or Simplenote? Homage to @steverubel
- Web sync
- Ease of Use Simplenote solves those issues for me, but I want to make sure I’m not missing out by not using WriteRoom.
I’ve been using Simplenote more and more after first flirting with the service in July. I always have my iPhone on my person while at school and I’m constantly needing to “scribble” down notes and information from students or other teachers and Simplenote has been a great addition to my sanity arsenal.
However, I keep hearing great things about WriteRoom from folks like Steve Rubel. Anyone have a preference? I’m needing: – Hassle free note taking- Web sync
- Ease of Use Simplenote solves those issues for me, but I want to make sure I’m not missing out by not using WriteRoom.
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via en.wikipedia.org
Science and Journalism's Future
I believe this truth—that people want to learn about scientific discoveries, the systematic exploration of our material world—carries with it an opportunity for journalism to improve itself and in some sense to remake itself.
An opportunity for journalism? I hear some of you ask. Who cares about opportunities for journalism? Well, I think we should all care about the future health and quality of this particular business. It is, like it or not, the disposable addition to our education that either lands on the doorstep, or pops up on the computer screen, every day.
Head over and read the entire essay… good thoughts.
New Binary Clock for Classroom
Student reaction has been priceless…
Fear or Loathing?
A professor of English and linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Baron seeks to provide the historical context that is often missing from debates about the way technology is transforming our lives in his new book, “A Better Pencil.” His thesis is clear: Every communication advancement throughout human history, from the pencil to the typewriter to writing itself, has been met with fear, skepticism and a longing for the medium that’s been displaced. Far from heralding in a “2001: Space Odyssey” dystopia, Baron believes that social networking sites, blogs and the Internet are actually making us better writers and improving our ability to reach out to our fellow man. “A Better Pencil” is both a defense of the digital revolution and a keen examination of how technology both improves and complicates our lives.
via salon.com
Great sentiments. I’ll have to pick up “A Better Pencil.”
Even in my classroom, I’m seeing the possibilities of how my 8th grade students can increase their communication awareness/abilities due to their admittedly abundant use of new forms of web media that frankly scares the bejesus out of most folks over 25.
Interesting times indeed.
Paperless Fridays (and Monday-Thursdays)
And remember: the ‘paperless’ classroom isn’t just about saving paper; it’s about using social tech and the advantages of the Internet to spur dynamic learning.
I love the “Paperless Friday” ideas for classrooms.
I’ve been trying to have a paperless classroom this year but ran into a snag of students having to return Acceptable Usage Policy forms and not having all of our student accounts set up.
We’re almost there, so going forward I’m hoping I can move the class back to my original vision of being paperless this year (and using GriffinScience.com as our main hub).
I’ll keep you posted!
O Me! O Life!
Answer.
That you are here-that life exists and identity,
That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.
via princeton.edu
Amen.