Shepp EdTech - Technology Education Blog

Here is a link to the video:  http://revision3.com/systm/robogamesV2

I ordered a free cd from Ubuntu of their latest release Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) and installed it on my Acer Inspire laptop, which already had Vista Home Premium.  I liked that I could install it from within Vista but I don’t think it is quite ready for the mainstream.  Here are the positives:

• easy install (never shagged up Vista)
• recognized my wireless connection
• updates automatically
• great 3d effects
• lots of software included (i.e. Open Office)
• iPod works automatically when plugged in
• Live cd allows you to use it without installing (boot from the cd)

The negatives:

• not always easy to install software (I sometimes had to use Terminal)
• did not recognize my built-in web cam
• learning curve for people used to Windows interface
• lots of software and hardware still not supported
• my nVidia graphics card had to use a generic driver (sometimes flaky)

If you are a techie or knowledge geek then go for it, otherwise use with caution.

I plan to start using podcasting in my junior high technology classes this coming school year.  I want to keep it as simple and cheap as possible so I am planning to use Audacity .  I’m doing a lot of research on podcasting and listening to a lot of podcast in iTunes like Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy.

If you are an experienced podcaster, I would love to hear from you.  Please pass along any advice you may have about podcasting but please keep in mind I work in the public education system so cheap is essential.