Monthly Archives: October 2010

FFP: The Simpsons in the Classroom

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Mignon

THE SIMPSONS IN THE CLASSROOM: EMBIGGENING THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE WITH THE WISDOM OF SPRINGFIELD by Karma Waltonen and Denise Du Vernay (McFarland) It’s easier to engage students when the topic is fun and familiar, and what could be more fun … Continue reading →

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Can Your Computer Be Too Easy to Use?

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Mignon

A couple of days ago I had to go to a hotel because the water was turned off in my building. I grudgingly left behind my beloved desktop Mac and packed my laptop. I grumbled that I wasn’t going to … Continue reading →

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BTG023 C.C. Chapman, Book Brewer, Blubrry, Google TV, and More

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Mignon

This is an audio and video post. If you receive it by e-mail, the audio link may be at the bottom. Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com, click the “try it free” button and use promo code “Podcast.” Content Rules by Ann Handley … Continue reading →

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FFP: Get Seen

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Mignon

GET SEEN by Steve Garfield (Wiley) I’ve been spending more time making videos, and that meant first getting set up to do video. It was frustrating and confusing. What camera? What mic? Daylight or studio lights? Green screen or set? … Continue reading →

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BTG022 (Audio and Video) News: Scrabble on the Kindle, Pets Dressed as Literary Characters, and More

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Mignon

This is an audio and video post. If you receive it by e-mail, the audio link may be at the bottom. Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com, click the “try it free” button and use promo code “Podcast.” Franzen Typogate Jonathan Franzen’s book … Continue reading →

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