“…as of last week, the technology world discovered a new security vulnerability known as the Bash Shellshock Bug, potentially much more serious than Heartbleed…” This bug, which has actually gone un-noticed (we hope) for about a decade, is found in a shell scripting command-line interpreter called BASH and it is used by …..
Home Depot Security Breach
Earlier this month, Home Depot has confirmed that security at its payment system was breached by hackers and that customers who made credit card purchases at its Canadian and U.S. stores could be affected. At this point in time it looks like back as far as April of this year …..
VOCM Nightline – Facebook Messenger Privacy
Talking with Darrel Power about Facebook Messenger along with all of its privacy issues. To listen, click on the PLAY button above.
Wearable Technology
Wearable technology or wearable devices refers to electronic technologies or computers that are incorporated into items of clothing and accessories which can comfortably be worn on the body. These wearable devices include sophisticated on-board computers with, GPS and motion tracking sensors that can provide location, fitness, health, and sleep monitoring …..
Tech Talk On VOCM “What is Cryptolocker?”
Tech Talk on VOCM is a weekly tech spot highlighting the latest tech news and gadget reviews. On this episode Cryptolocker is discussed. To listen, click on the PLAY button above.
The HeartBleed Bug
What is The Heartbleed Bug? This leak or vulnerability is found in a part of the programming code called OpenSSL, a free open-source software companies use to encrypt or secure your Internet connection to their services. Think of encryption as a secret language between two computers where only your computer and …..
A Web of Interactions
Based upon my experience, there are some key advantages to asynchronous collaboration tools. For one thing, they enable flexibility. Participants can receive the information when it’s most convenient for them. There’s less pressure to act on the information or immediately respond in some way. People have time to digest the information and …..
Moodlify Your Teaching Style
Assessment-centered learning for Anderson “provides many opportunities” that have the potential to “exploit the influence and expertise of peers and external experts”. It is from these statements that I find this learning module very attractive for teachers who embrace technology as a means of assessment. Learning Management platforms like Blackboard, …..
Socrative in the Classroom
I do agree that 21st centry learning environments need to be agile and mobile technology is leading the way. One example I can provide is through my use of an app called Socrative. This service is a great way to leverage the power of student responses using mobile devices or …..
N Is ‘IN’ On My Books
I have a tendency to compare technology-based teaching and learning to a favorite cartoon I have posted on my iPad’s lock screen (see below). Much like the chalkboards in my time, I’ve found that sometimes the best and current technologies of the day tend to fade into the background, weaving …..
Is What We Did Yesterday Good Enough For Tomorrow?
Education is in a transition. We hear about it, read about it, and most of us live it daily. The transition is going in many different directions. They include Common Core, on-line assessment, big data analysis, new evaluation systems for teachers Old v New Learning and administrators, and technology infusion, …..
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