Wiimote Whiteboard vs. Commercial Electronic Boards

Verdict: Classroom - the cost of one classroom by a commercial solution will get you 7 classroom all equipped. WoW!

Google launches embeddable map feature

Two features of Google Map will definitely be used by innovative teachers once how to use them become available.

1. Embed maps directly into web pages, like youTube videos, by copy and paste a snippet of HTML.

To do this:

1. Navigate to the location you want to show on Google Map.
2. On the top right corner of the map, there is a [link to this page]. Click it to get a sniplet of HTML.
3. Copy and paste to your web page

Here is an example, the area I live in:

View Larger Map

2. My Map which allow users to define areas, add text or links.
[More on this when I have time.]

Screencast-O-Matic

from the website:

Screencast-O-Matic is the free and easy way to create a video recording of your screen (aka screencast) and upload it for free hosting all from your browser with no install!

While screencasting is not the best learning methodology, it is great for information dissemination. Use wisely and sparingly if you like.