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September 2, 2008
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Classroom Updates
Over the summer, technology in the classrooms received a facelift, making all technology in every classroom a bit more streamlined and uniform accross the whole school. For a tutorial on the new system, read more.

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Personal online Bubbles
With so many students using social networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace, the academic community had to take notice. But what does it mean to students when their teachers start using these same services and integrating them into the classroom?

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HeinOnline Training Videos
Need some Tips on how to use Heinonline? They now have a YouTube Channel devoted specifically to training. Check it out.

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It's Easy being Green
PC World has five tips for Greener Computing. Some might seem quite obvious while others, not so much. Did you know that Google search site, Blackle saves energy, since white colors on your screen use more energy than black?
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Evernote
A new tool that allows you to digitally keep track of your memories at anytime, and anywhere. The new Evernote software allows you to take notes, including pictures, weblinks and any other information that is important to you. You can then categorize your memories in any way that you want, and access it at home, at work, or on the go.

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New Instructional Technologist
Lastly, we are pleased to announce that we have found a new Instructional Technologist. Stoo received his Masters in Education from Western Washington University, with a certificate in Instructional Technology and eLearning. For the past eight years, Stoo has worked in the academic arena integrating technology into various learning venues. Most recently, Stoo was the Educational Technology Assistant and the University of Wollongong's Graduate School of Medicine, where was also pursuing his PhD in Education with a focus on Personal Learning Environments.
Stoo can be reached by email at stuarts@seattleu.edu or 206.398.4170
Feel free to contact him if you have any suggestions, problems or ideas related to technology in teaching.
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