Shakespeare, Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln never saw a movie, heard a radio or looked at television. They had loneliness and they knew what to do with it. They were not afraid of being lonely because they knew that was when the creative mood in the would work. - Carl Sandburg
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ICTTechnology in the Home: This page describes how we can use technology in the home in a way that is productive and constructive. We have all experienced at some time the negative side of technology, i.e. wasted time, lost data and frustration.
Technology in Education: Technology is a product of education, it seems right that it should also be used in education. Homeschoolers worldwide are in a particularly exciting place right now.
Basic Programming: Information about Learning and Teaching Basic Programming Skills.
Software: Recommended Software
Pocket PC Software: I looked into using Pocket PC's in education, this is a list of software I have found useful, I have since ignored the Pocket PC in favour of Apple iPod Touch and Apple iPhone.
Tip of the Week: A collection of weekly technology tips and information.
Tip of the Week 2007: Archive 2007: A collection of weekly technology tips and information from 2007.
Portable Software and Applications: Software and Apps which run directly from your USB or Portable Hard Disk, information about how to gets start and set up your own personal collection of portable freeware.
Transportable Networks An in depth look at building Portable / Tranportable Networks which may be of interest to Charitable Organisation, Not for Profit organisations, Schools and perhaps commercial organisations. This is my most current project and is the result of having been given a small truck load of old computers. YouTube Searches A collection of YouTube Interest Searchers. I use these "searchers" until I find a better more advanced way of systematicly searching YouTube for interest material. Favorite Firefox Extensions A list of my favorite extensions and add-ons for Mozilla Firefox. The Perfect Student Computer Information about building the perfect student PC. What do students need? What does the Perfect Student PC look like. What applications are most useful? The Perfect Education Network Instructions and Information about implementing the "The Perfect Education Network". What does the perfect school or education network look like, what should student and educators be able to do, use and explore on campus. Year 10 Computer Studies I teach Y10 Computers Studies, these are my notes and resources, please feel free to re-use them. Bookmark Sharing An article about how to easily maintain a list of bookmarks that can also be shared with other people. Education Fun and Games - A collection of Fun and Games suitable for home and education Educational Networks and Software Management - I look after the network and infrastructure of a local school. This is collection of products, articles and information I find useful. Essential Software - Software I often install immediately Spam Free How to manage and deal with Spam - a few suggestions to consider in your approach to dealing with unsolicited email other wise known as spam. Information Technology as a subject for homeschoolers - a brief look at IT as as school subject. Learn to Touch Type - Resources for learning to touch type Linux in the Home and Office - Linux solutions for homeschoolers Protect you privacy online - Info about keeping your identity private while online. - avoiding pop ups and other intrusions. Search Engine Help and Techniques - Info about using search engines for research Cool Software Programs - A collection of reviews about cool software programes suitable for homeschoolers
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