Phidgets
This is something that seems to be gaining alot of attention. I learned about it on an AP Computer Science listserv that I follow.
Phidgets are a set of a bunch of sensors, motors and other electronic devices that can easily be connected and programmed via a USB connection.
I’ve got a starter kit on order from the company. We’ll see if I can come up with something interested to teach my compsci students.
Bonus: It’s a Canadian-based company!
Take your Apps with you
Check this out… They’ve taken bunch of open source applications like FireFox, OpenOffice, Filezilla (all applications I use) and have converted them to run from a USB key or other storage device. That means you can carry around these applications with all their settings. Nice!
What I've been up to...
RT @timlauer: SXSW: Shirky’s New Opportunities in Public Sharing http://bit.ly/aV349U via GigaOm
This is my kind of shopping cart! http://twitpic.com/18ubgs
Favorited a video: Adobe and Wired Introduce a New Digital Magazine Experience
RT @courosa: I played with stickybits today http://www.stickybits.com/ - this could be a lot of fun if the idea took off. Lots of potential 4 school.
I've been trying out the iphone app Sleep Cycle for the past few nights. Interesting idea. Still sure how well it works.
