Change is Difficult

While preparing for a presentation I'll be giving in October I came upon this paragraph:"Printing was considered vulgar and only for the poor. Many aristocratic bibliophiles refused to disgrace their collections with the presence of a non-manuscript text. It fell to the lower classes to recognize the importance of the printing press. And they did - by the end of the fifteenth century, more than one thousand printers had printed between eight and ten million copies of more than forty thousand book titles.Full text here.Let's do a little word substitution and see if it still holds true:Social Media (or cell phones, or Web tools, etc) was considered...

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Putty Command Line on Linux / Bash Command on Linux

A lot of Linux command line is difficult to beginner user, but we can learn it continuously.If we forgot, here is The Complete Putty Command Line on Linux / Bash Command on LinuxLink Complete Bash Command on Li...

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Posted in: Linux

Repair Error Table syntax in MySQL

it was a big trouble if data in mysql table cannot be access. something wrong happen if there was a refused in browse the data table.use a mysql repair table method is an alternative to overcome the trouble. the syntax is very simple. but we must know about the effect. we prefer do not use this sintax if not neccesary.the syntax of repairing tablerepair table tablenameif succes the status will be ok.. good luck if you have this troubl...

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Posted in: PHPMySQL

Searching Google with Context Organizer

One of the tools that I have been relying more and more on is Context Organizer. With the increase of information that we all need to process it is great to have a tool like Context Organizer to help me make sense of the information and summarize it for me. I have explained in past blog posts how Context Organizer can be used with MindManager 8 to build a map from URL's, PDF files and Word Documents. But one of the most powerful features is being able to do Google Searches and within seconds have the sites that are found summarized with key words and relevancy at my disposal. Context Organizer allows me to do my Google searches and processes...

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Posted in: Context Organizer,Mindmanager 8,Mindmanager add-in,reading,writing supports

The 21st Carnival of Computer Help and Advice

Welcome to the twenty-first monthly Carnival of Computer Help and Advice - a digest of recent blog articles providing top tips for PC users. Because so many blog authors submitted high quality posts for inclusion this month, this carnival is a little longer than usual. Nevertheless, there is not enough space to include every submission, so apologies to those bloggers whose articles are not included in this month's carnival.This month's articles share common themes: health and security. We start with Shannon Wills' article in which she offers health advice in Stuck to Your Computer? Here’s How You Can Avoid Eye Strain posted at Engineering Degree...

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Posted in: Blog Carnival

Trouble create colspan with FPDF

Dear master PHP and FPDF, I have trouble to make a good colspan structure. I want my output like this image.The report contain data from a mysql database query.if i using my code (Cell Function), the colspan will be like this..I Confuse how to solve the problem..Please Help..below is my code in loop of showing datawhile ($data=mysql_fetch_array($exe)){ $pdf->Cell(80,50,"Gambar",1,0,'C'); $pdf->Cell(40,10,"NO",1,0,'L'); $pdf->Cell(70,10,"Ket No",1,0,'L'); $pdf->Cell(40,10,"NO",0,1,'C'); $pdf->Cell(70,10,"Ket No",1,2,'L'); $...Wrong...}Please Help about thi...

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Posted in: PHPMySQL

Some go to Mumbai, others can't even read about it

When I read the blog post in the FlatClassroom ning this morning, I was at once excited and depressed. Excited to read about this year's student conference to be held in Mumbai, India that will likely see another 50 or more students from around the world in attendance. They will be experiencing education unlike anything they've ever dreamed of, in most cases, where they will learn about people and cultures and working together and SO MUCH more. Watch the video at the end of this post. (That is, unless blip.tv is blocked at your school, too.) Oh, how I wish I could go - and take a classroom of students with me.And then I thought, I can't even share this blog post with many of our teachers in PA, because Ning is blocked. Blogs are blocked. Their conference wiki is blocked. On the one hand we've...

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Subscribing to the AssistiveTek's Podcasts

For the past five years I have had my blog posts automatically converted to text to speech using the Odiogo service. Odiogo takes my RSS feed and automatically converts any new posts on my blog to high quality text to speech. You probably have see the Listen Now button before each blog post that allows you to access the Odiogo controls to have the post read. If you have not tried it out I urge you to do so- having the Odiogo feature on my blog allows anyone to access the information that I am sharing in a different output. Additionally, if you would like you can download a blog post to a MP 3 file or save a post to your iTunes Library. However,...

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Posted in: Assistivetek,elearning,iTunes,mind mapping,podcast,project management

Tweetchat- A New Twitter Service

I was reading some blogs today and Brent Schlenker had mentioned a new Twitter service called Tweetchat which sounded pretty interesting. In a nut shell you log into your Twitter account and then Tweetchat will automatically track tweets with a specific (#) hashtag. This really adds to the educational use of Twitter and allows multiple users to have an online chat in real time, discussing a topic. All users have to remember to do is include the hashtag somewhere in their tweet so that it can be tracked. The nice part of Tweetchat is the ability to quickly reply to a tweet and follow the thread of the conversation. I will definitely want to explore...

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Posted in: tweetchat,Twitter,Web 2.0

OfficeLive - Cloud Computing from Microsoft

This won't be new to some of you, but I was talking with a couple teachers the other day about Office Live and I thought I'd create a little demo movie of how it works.To get started on your own, start by creating an account at Officelive.com. Then, upload a file or two to your storage area. If you play around a bit you'll notice that you can assign multiple editors to documents (Can I say, "Like in Google Docs?"), and you can assign others as being Reviewers but not editors.Now, in your version of Word (either 2007 for Windows or 2008 for Mac) choose "File>Open from Document Connetion." (Not sure if it says it differently in Windows version) In the resulting dialog box, click the icon in the top left corner to add your information to sign into your OfficeLive space.Once you open a document...

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Comapping: collaborative information mapping

Wallace Tait and Brian FriedlanderWeb 2.0 has certainly made a significant impact on the ways we now create, manage and exchange information and knowledge. Collaboration is indeed the corner stone for real time communications within personal, academic and business arenas while using web 2.0 (Cloud) applications.We have simply been given much more flexibility through the use of cloud computing.Regarding Visual mapping; cloud collaboration has exponentially increased the potentials for being more effective and productive. The cloud can become a repository (Data bank) for storing and sharing much of your information and knowledge, and you also have...

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Posted in: comapping,information economy,information mapping,mind mapping,mind mapping 2.0,visual mapping,visualmapper

UUorld - a MUST SEE and USE!

I think I've mentioned this application before, but I know that, if I did, I did so without fully appreciating its incredible power. It's UUorld, pronounced, World. (Double U's = W) This is a downloadable application that is available for all major OSs. (Other OS versions are listed on the right.) To get an idea of the power of this tool, watch this video. Watch how quickly one can create 2D or 3D maps, customize the colors, change position perspectives, and even make a video of the map as it plots the data over time. You can even save it out as a kmz file and bring it into Google Earth. There are tens of thousands of data sets available via...

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IIUG 2009 vNext survey: Speak for yourself

Although the IIUG site is quiet about this, an email note was sent to IIUG members advertising this year's vNext survey.The survey tries to poll user's opinions about new features that we would like to see in future Informix versions. The results will be (and I quote) "passed on to the powers that be". Meaning the R&D team will take them into consideration while planning for future versions.Some of the features proposed are very interesting, but if you have some ideas not mentioned in the survey you can add your own.I won't waste time listing the proposed features here. Just take a look at:http://www.iiug.org/2009_survey/and take the opportunity to fill it. It's fairly quick, and your comments are important.IBM have been improving Informix, and this is a continuous process where user input...

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Posted in: feature requests,IIUG,informix feature,next informix version,survey

Mengapa Telkomsel Flash Lambat...?

Belakangan ini browsing, Downloading koq ga pernah dapat speed sampai 20 atau 25 KBps lagi..Usut punya usut eh ternyata telkomsel flash unlimited 125 ribu perbulan keq 175 ribu perbulan keq sama saja.. Kuota efektif 256 Kbpsnya cuma sampai batas 500 MB.Jadi bayar 137.500 hanya dapat 500MB speed jarang-jarang bagus sampai 20 - 25 KBps. Pemakaian 500 MB tu cuma buat seminggu lebih sehari..Sungguh tega TELKOMSEL. Apa sebenarnya maksud hal ini. Masak kuota yang sebelumnya 3 GB turun cuma jadi 0.5 GB. kalau 1 GB sih masih masuk diakal. masak yang disisain cm setengah..0,5..Terlalu dan keterlaluan tanggung..!!Apa yang terjadi jika anda menggunakan Telkomsel Flash Sekarang..??Bisa Internetan Seminggu, habis itu 3 minggu bengang bengong ga jelas nunggu 1 halaman kebuka di depan komputer..Bulan depan...

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Tes CPNS Departemen Departemen

Begitu mendengar adanya pengumuman pendaftaran Tes CPNS Departemen Departemen di Indonesia (CPNS DEPDAGRI, CPNS DEPHUB, CPNS DEPHUT, CPNS BASARNAS, CPNS KEJAKSAAN, CPNS DEPDIKNAS, CPNS BMG, dll) Saya jadi ingin mendaftar. Bagaimana tidak, Posisi / Jabatan sebagai CPNS adalah Idaman sebagian besar Rakyat, Pemuda dan Pengangguran, tanpa kecuali Saya.Ada banyak hal yang membuat saya merasa aneh. Bagaimana seorang yang memiliki latar belakang Ilmu dan Pengetahuan yang bagus tidak bisa mengikuti Seleksi. Misal seorang tamatan D1 katakanlah dia pintar, bagaimana bisa ikut test CPNS yang notabene mencari paling kecil pendidikan D3 dan S1.Ada lagi sebuah kenyataan yang benar-benar membuat saya agak jengkel.. Begini...Saya akan lebih setuju apabila seorang sarjana pertanian diijinkan melamar pekerjaan...

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Posted in: MySelf

Vidly- Awesome Video Tool for Twitter

I had a chance today to come across Vidly- which is a video tool that can be used with your Twitter account. Using your webcam you can record up to a ten minute video with Vidly, add your Tweet and off it goes to Twitter to post your message with a link to your video. You also have the option to upload a video in several different video formats. I found Vidly easy to use and completed my first Vidly video in minutes which is now posted on Twitter. You can also get the embed code for the video and place it on your blog or wiki and share it that way. You can watch the video in the post. What a great tool to use for educational purposes. Think...

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Posted in: Papershow,Twitter,video,vidly,webcam

Dear Federal Dept of Education

Dear Department of Education,I'm sure you've read some of the many blog posts and other articles (PLEASE tell me you have read some of them.) that have been written over the past couple of years that tell you what's wrong with NCLB, or Federal Regulations, or one law or another. To some extent, this is yet another such letter. However, I really think that this letter will point out an area that you can address pretty easily and quickly, and will go a VERY LONG WAY in making some real changes in our classrooms. That is, Please clarify the CIPA law.Yes, I KNOW it's only there as a guideline to follow if you are getting erate funding, but schools are scared to death of it. The CIPA law is the single most cited reason to support the decision to filter the Internet to the point that it has become...

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Inside Interview on Snow Leopard Update of ConceptDraw Products

I want to thank Gregory Zhukov, President of CS Odessa for providing me with this inside interview. I know that I found this to be interesting reading in getting an insiders perspective of what it was like to release ConceptDraw Office for the Macintosh with support for Apple's latest operating software Snow Leopard. So enjoy!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Interviewed by: Vladimir BogatovIn this post release interview of ConceptDraw, Danil Somsikov discusses some of the details on the new update of ConceptDraw Office to support Apple’s Snow Leopard. Danil talks about how this update improves the...

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Posted in: ConceptDraw,ConceptDraw MindMap 5 Mac,ConceptDraw Mindmap for Projects,ConceptDraw Office,ConceptDraw Project 4

should i be concerned

I just received another email from a daughter of a family friend regarding her experiences in college. This is the second one I received. In both emails there were a total of just two capital letters. They were all in one large paragraph, too.Should I... that is, should WE be concerned about th...

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Just heard from another district re: filter issues

At a meeting today with some tech integrators from a nearby county I was informed about yet another district that is fighting against the filter. It's so bad they can't even see the Smithsonian Museum site. All blogs - blocked. And the list went on and on.You KNOW this is my hot button. I firmly believe that the US cannot afford to block its youth from the world in the name of CIPA. The law was never intended for this, and we don't have time to waste. There is a race going on in this world, and as Thomas Friedman said, "Nobody Races you to the bottom."As I said before, imagine this. You call a meeting of the parents in your district to tell them...

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By Your Command: A Rough Guide to the Command Prompt, Part 2

In a previous post I explained how to navigate to different drives and folders using Command Prompt. I also showed how to list the contents of the current folder using the dir command. We will now look a little closer at this command.In the tutorial, I suggested typing the following command dir /a-d /b > filelist.txt. We shall not worry about the > filelist.txt part for now, but rather look at the anatomy of the dir command itself to serve as an example of how Command Prompt works.Following the dir command there are two switches: /a-d and /b. These switches alter the way in which the command works. In this case they adjust what folder contents...

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Posted in: Command Prompt

Caution: These kids are coming to your class

I just heard a great story. A 2nd grade girl arrived home and immediately asked her mother for the digital camera. When she had it, she took out the memory card and inserted it into their Wii. The next thing the mom knew, the child was viewing the pictures and painting her face and drawing things and having a ball.Her mother said, "How did you learn to do that?" Her daughter said, "We were talking about it at recess today." She learned it from the OTHER 2nd graders during recesss.Ready or not, here they come!http://www.flickr.com/photos/whiteafrican/ / CC BY ...

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Change FCKEditor Default Row Height

Im new using FCK Editor, But a little thing make me confuse is How to Change FCKEditor Default Row Height.Some People say we can do from FCKEditor.js, but actually can do from D:\xampp\htdocs\project\administrator\fckeditor\fckeditor_php5.phpjust find code belowpublic function __construct( $instanceName ) { $this->InstanceName = $instanceName ; $this->BasePath = '/fckeditor/' ; $this->Width = '100%' ; $this->Height = '300' ; $this->ToolbarSet = 'Default' ; $this->Value = '' ; $this->Config = array() ; }then change Red Color..I mean '300'.That's it. It would be work cha...

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Posted in: PHPMySQL,Web

Go!Tweet! from Vernier Software & Technology

I just learned about this new Twitter application from Vernier Software & Technology called Go!Tweet which can provide real time data capturing that is sent and posted through your Twitter account. Imagine classrooms linked across the globe using this technology to capture real time scientific data using Twitter. It is really simple to get started using this new application. First you will need a Twitter account. Second, you can download the Go!Tweet application from Vernier which at this time is only available for the Macintosh. Thirdly, you will need to have one of the following digital sensors:Go!Temp USB Temperature SensorGo!Motion USB...

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Posted in: GoLink,GoMotion,GoTemp,GoTweet,probeware,sensors,USB,vernier

Post weekly (weekly)

National Map ViewerThis should be bookmarked on every geography teacher's computer, I think. Great data.tags: maps, usgsMonopoly City StreetsPlay monopoly with real streets using Google maps.tags: google, game, monopolyEducation Week: Filtering FixesThis is an excellent article. I think every school should take this to a meeting with Administrators to discuss bringing sanity to this issue once and for all.tags: filteringInstead of blocking the many exit ramps and side routes on the information superhighway, they have decided that educating students and teachers on how to navigate the Internet’s vast resources responsibly, safely, and productively—and...

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Putting eLearning on the Map

I just got finished reading in Education Week, Swine-Flu Plans Put E-Learning in the Spotlight and was thinking that with the potential for the H1NI virus to close schools across the United States this Fall, it is time for administrators, technology directors and teachers to consider some stop gap measures so there is continuity in instruction. Over the past couple of years business has relied more and more on the internet for the presentation of information. Using services like Glance, Adobe Connect Pro, Adobe ConeectNow, Webex, Elluminate, GotoMeeting, and Dimdim businesses have saved millions of dollars and have been able to effectively...

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Posted in: Adobe Captivate 4,camtasia studio 6,Glance,H1N1,screensharing,swine flu,webex,webinar

SmartDraw 2010 & Project Management

I have been a SmartDraw user for some time now and was delighted to learn that SmartDraw 2010 was soon going to be released with some new mind mapping and project management features that I was interested in exploring. As I shared with you in a previous post I was introduced to some of the new features of SmartDraw 2010 by the CEO Paul Stannard who is extremely passionate about the product. One of the markets that SmatDraw realizes there is a strong need for their product is in the area of project management. So with this release they have added more functionality and have made the product easier to use and have cut down on the steps it takes...

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Posted in: Gantt Charts,mind mapping,project management,smartdraw 2008,smartdraw 2010