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            <title><![CDATA[5 - Changelog]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<p>0.63<br />Updated to Scratch 1.4, now that a stable build is available. Supports all current Scratch features from other platforms, as well as any screen geometry (w00t!)<br />Removed Cheese and replaced with guvcview. Cheese suffers from a number of bugs, including static images for 3-5 secs at the start of recorded video, no support for ALSA, etc. guvcview offers better controls and more reliable performance. It also saves in the more widely supported avi format, instead of ogv.<br />Updated Openshot to 1.1 from PPA<br />Updated all Karmic packages to latest<br />Updated kernel to 2.6.31-20 and manually compiled/added ALSA 1.0.22.1 modules and libs&nbsp;</p><p>0.62<br />Oops - accidentally removed the java plugin for Firefox in 0.61. Reinstalled in 0.62. For 0.61 users, you can install the java plugin manually without downloading the new key by pressing "ctrl-alt-t" and typing "sudo apt-get install sun-java6-plugin" in the terminal that appears.</p><p>0.61<br />Applied latest updates<br />Updated to latest rev kernel to mitigate timing issue on certain HW combinations at boot (AspireOne with Westen Dig HD and Broadcom adapter)<br />Rebuilt kernel and updated all tools to ALSA 1.0.22&nbsp;</p><p>0.60<br />Primary purpose of this release is to add better support for older desktop machines<br />Added /usr/local/bin/create_swap.sh and linked in /etc/rc.local to auto-create a swap file on systems with &lt;1G RAM (like older desktops)<br />Fixed a goof in /etc/fstab that caused a non-fatal error message to be displayed<br />Changed /usr/local/bin/update_hostname.sh to set system names to more generic "system-XXXXXX" rather than "netbook-XXXXXX"<br />Removed all references to EeePC in the installer&nbsp;</p><p>0.59<br />Fixed default simple updates (see <a href="http://community.saugususd.org/swattec/page/About+the+SUSD+Updates">About the SUSD Updates</a> for details) to prevent overwriting some recent base image updates</p><p>0.58<br />Fixed a bug that caused supertux to segfault<br />Fixed a spurious error in apt that complained about not being able to write to the log. Some GUI tools interpret as a fail, even though install succeeds<br />Removed eee-control from the default install, as many users are not using EeePCs. Added a simple install script.</p><p>0.57<br />Fixed a bug that caused an unimportant error message to appear during initial machine imaging<br />Updated the image_prep script to prevent errors unmounting the home partition<br />Removed "backports-alsa"<br />Added manually built ALSA 1.0.21, to make mic more functional on netbooks with "HD" audio<br />Added gnome-alsamixer to allow for more fine-grained control over audio settings<br />Added a simple script to switch in the Broadcom driver for those with Broadcom wireless adapters<br />Downgrade Skype to 2.0 from 2.1 so that machines with mics that don't get along with pulse can work.</p><p>0.56<br />Updated to latest kernel release and updated Skype settings<br />Fixed a minor issue with eee-control SHE support on latest BIOS from Asus</p><p>0.55<br />Fixed Skype menus so that text appears properly (disabled "clean looks" which apparently means "not visible" on dark backgrounds)<br />Updated eee-control to handle backlight issue on latest Asus BIOS updates<br />Applied most recent Ubuntu updates, as of 11/16/09</p><p>0.54<br />Minor updates to the defaults in the SWATTEC simple updates<br />Linux wireless backports applied to resolve kernel panics when Fn+F2 pressed to disable wireless on rt2860 (EeePC 901 and similar)<br />Latest Ubuntu updates applied (as of 11/10/09)</p><p>0.53<br />Added openshot video editor w/ libsdl1.2debian-pulseaudio<br />Reinstalled mst-corefonts<br />Applied linux-backports-alsa-karmic-generic to upgrade to alsa 1.0.21<br />Applied eee-control updates to 0.9.4jk2<br />Clunky issues still with int mic on 1005ha, but works<br />Switched default trackpad behavior to edge scrolling rather than two-finger, since many don't support multi-touch</p><p>0.52<br />More eee-control fixes for 1005/1008</p><p>0.51<br />Fixed and added eee-control tools back into the mix<br />Applied latest updates to resolve issues with some wireless adapters<br />Changed boot menu to silent mode - only shows a countdown unless user presses escape<br />Removed forced update to /etc/mtab, as mountall is finally fixed</p><p>0.50<br />First build of Karmic Koala (Ubuntu 9.10) ubermix key with matching functionality to prior Jaunty (9.04) based key</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Jaunty Build 9.04</strong></p><p>0.42<br />Updated eee-control to work with the latest BIOS updates from Asus</p><p>0.41 - done<br />Applied all the latest application updates as of 9/16/09<br />Updated kernel to support older netbooks with slower video cards and applied all customizations</p><p>0.40 - done<br />Add modifications to eee-control that make it work with 1005/1008 models (improves batt life and eliminates need for special updates)<br />Add hacked (ie fixed) version of gnome-run-dialog for the "run" hotkey (Fn+space) on newer EeePCs (can work with any netbook)<br />Update to ALSA 1.0.20 for newer netbooks<br />Replaced "asus-" with "netbook-" in the auto hostname update script.</p><p>0.39 - done<br />Add create_simple_updates.sh to ease the simple updates process<br />Change remote_access port in the Saugus simple updates file to avoid conflicts with iTalc client</p><p>0.38 - done<br />modified the "Quit" dialog for the default Saugus&nbsp;simple updates set - removed unnecessary buttons</p><p>0.37 - done<br />add lxrandr app and icon so that there is a simpler way to control video output. See Accessories:Setup External Display<br /><br />0.36 - done<br />add drivers for wired and wireless on 1005/1008 models</p><p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">0.35 - done<br />update the image_prep.sh script for HD models, to make sure it deletes sda3 as well as sda2<br />update initrd on the uber-key so that it will work properly on all HDD model netbooks</span></strong></p><div>0.34 done</div><div>Change verbiage for menu on uberkey. Remove SUSD specific references</div><div>Update image_prep.sh script so that it works better on HDD systems</div><p>0.33 - done<br />Update key to allow for 1 step restore, to speed mass upgrades.<br /> <br /> 0.32 - done<br /> Add keybinding and prefs to gnome-system-monitor for fn+f6 that shows process list for active processes only<br /> <br /> 0.32 - done<br /> added swattec mods<br />add image_prep.sh and home_prep.sh scripts to /usr/local/bin/ to ease prep for imaging/custom builds</p><p><br />0.31 - done<br />add swattec mods to uber-key <br /> <strong></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">0.30 - done<br /> Edit keybindings in gconf/keyb shortcuts app. Remove unnecessary and alter PrintScr to do interactive<br /> kill vt switching by adding </span></strong>to xorg.conf<br /> Section "ServerFlags"<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Option "DontVTSwitch" "true"<br /> EndSection<br /> Preserve Firefox bookmarks on factory restore<br /> Disable Firefox "Save and quit" option<br /> Kill trackpad tapping<br />Add: Labyrinth + EeePC fixes + python-numeric, which is req'd but not set as a dep in labyrinth package. Apt strikes again!<br />Remove: Freemind<br /> &nbsp;<br /> 0.29 - done<br /> Add default settings for Firefox to use when right-clicking on a file in the downloads window.            Fix initrd so that disk scan and restore factory work on single disk systems (900 and all HDD models)</p> <div>0.28 - done<br /> add lmarbles to exclude list for maximus (seems to help with quit hang problem)<br /> add gweled to maximus exclude list<br /> set pidgin defaults to show status icon in task tray<br />added some educational games to the mix<br /> <br /> 0.27 - done<br /> chmod 755 /usr/local/bin/display-off</div> <div>add "aoss" wrapper to scratch launch script for volume control<br /> update audio mixer defaults for new ALSA<br />Add:<br />ttf-mstcorefonts-installer (Basic cross platform font set)<br />Manual ALSA upgrade (compile) to 1.0.19 (fixes lots of audio stuff)<br />oss-compat</div> <div><div><div><br /> 0.26 - done<br /> Figure out a way to re-enable gnome-screensaver so dimming works, and disable password on backlight off button. (need to find another way to blank backlight)</div> Add display-off script to /usr/local/bin that kills gnome-screensaver before blank, then reloads after timeout to prevent locks<br />Remove execute rights to gnome-screensaver-command to prevent lock on quit screen<br />reassign key to script in eeecontrol <br />Password Keychain set by default so that no password required when wireless comes up<br /> create "Scratch Projects" folder in default home folder<br /><div>alsa-oss</div>Google Earth<br /> <br /> 0.25 - done<br /> add a HOME/.tuxpaintrc with full screen settings<br /> dia move an resize palette for default settings<br /> turn on sound in kbattleship<br />Add:<br />Scratch (Chirp version since screen isn't tall enough)<br /><div>gbrainy</div><div>supertux-stable (get icon from supertux2)</div><div>lincity-ng</div><div>ksudoku</div><div>lmarbles</div><div>stellarium</div><div>celestia</div><div>fb-music-low (saves space on frozen bubble music)</div><div>kbattleship</div>deborphan<br /><br /><div>Remove:</div><div>supertux2</div><div>kstars</div><div>kalgebra</div><div>kalzium</div><div>kmplot</div><div>step</div><div>compiz and all its add-ons</div>all ttf-? fonts for Chinese, etc. (need the space)</div> <br /> 0.24 - done<br /> Fspot: set default folder to the Pictures folder<br /> Auto set host name on startup (create /usr/local/bin/update-hostname and add to rc.local)<br /> Firefox disable download window, create Downloads folder in home, and set downloads destination<br />Add:<br /><div>icedtea6-plugin so java applets work <br /> libstdc++5 for compat with older Linux apps</div>Skype<br /> <br /> 0.23 - Done<br /> Update maximus exclude_class in gconf for apps we want to exclude (squeak(Scratch), dia)</div> <div><div>Enable capture settings in volume control</div> <div>Default Audacity settings for capture<br /> Preferred apps: set mail to thunderbird, not evolution</div></div><p><br /> 0.22 - Done<br /> Default Cheese resolution is 1280xwhatever --too much for video</p>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>03/12/10 07:54</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>0.63<br />Updated to Scratch 1.4, now that a stable build is available. Supports all current Scratch features from other platforms, as well as any screen geometry (w00t!)<br />Removed Cheese and replaced with guvcview. Cheese suffers from a number of bugs, including static images for 3-5 secs at the start of recorded video, no support for ALSA, etc. guvcview offers better controls and more reliable performance, and saves in avi format, which is a bit better supported on all platforms than ogg.<br />Updated Openshot to 1.1 from PPA<br />Updated all Karmic packages to latest<br />Updated kernel to 2.6.31-20 and manually compiled/added ALSA 1.0.22.1 modules and libs&nbsp;</p><p>0.62<br />Oops - accidentally removed the java plugin for Firefox in 0.61. Reinstalled in 0.62. For 0.61 users, you can install the java plugin manually without downloading the new key by pressing "ctrl-alt-t" and typing "sudo apt-get install sun-java6-plugin" in the terminal that appears.</p><p>0.61<br />Applied latest updates<br />Updated to latest rev kernel to mitigate timing issue on certain HW combinations at boot (AspireOne with Westen Dig HD and Broadcom adapter)<br />Rebuilt kernel and updated all tools to ALSA 1.0.22&nbsp;</p><p>0.60<br />Primary purpose of this release is to add better support for older desktop machines<br />Added /usr/local/bin/create_swap.sh and linked in /etc/rc.local to auto-create a swap file on systems with &lt;1G RAM (like older desktops)<br />Fixed a goof in /etc/fstab that caused a non-fatal error message to be displayed<br />Changed /usr/local/bin/update_hostname.sh to set system names to more generic "system-XXXXXX" rather than "netbook-XXXXXX"<br />Removed all references to EeePC in the installer&nbsp;</p><p>0.59<br />Fixed default simple updates (see <a href="http://community.saugususd.org/swattec/page/About+the+SUSD+Updates">About the SUSD Updates</a> for details) to prevent overwriting some recent base image updates</p><p>0.58<br />Fixed a bug that caused supertux to segfault<br />Fixed a spurious error in apt that complained about not being able to write to the log. Some GUI tools interpret as a fail, even though install succeeds<br />Removed eee-control from the default install, as many users are not using EeePCs. Added a simple install script.</p><p>0.57<br />Fixed a bug that caused an unimportant error message to appear during initial machine imaging<br />Updated the image_prep script to prevent errors unmounting the home partition<br />Removed "backports-alsa"<br />Added manually built ALSA 1.0.21, to make mic more functional on netbooks with "HD" audio<br />Added gnome-alsamixer to allow for more fine-grained control over audio settings<br />Added a simple script to switch in the Broadcom driver for those with Broadcom wireless adapters<br />Downgrade Skype to 2.0 from 2.1 so that machines with mics that don't get along with pulse can work.</p><p>0.56<br />Updated to latest kernel release and updated Skype settings<br />Fixed a minor issue with eee-control SHE support on latest BIOS from Asus</p><p>0.55<br />Fixed Skype menus so that text appears properly (disabled "clean looks" which apparently means "not visible" on dark backgrounds)<br />Updated eee-control to handle backlight issue on latest Asus BIOS updates<br />Applied most recent Ubuntu updates, as of 11/16/09</p><p>0.54<br />Minor updates to the defaults in the SWATTEC simple updates<br />Linux wireless backports applied to resolve kernel panics when Fn+F2 pressed to disable wireless on rt2860 (EeePC 901 and similar)<br />Latest Ubuntu updates applied (as of 11/10/09)</p><p>0.53<br />Added openshot video editor w/ libsdl1.2debian-pulseaudio<br />Reinstalled mst-corefonts<br />Applied linux-backports-alsa-karmic-generic to upgrade to alsa 1.0.21<br />Applied eee-control updates to 0.9.4jk2<br />Clunky issues still with int mic on 1005ha, but works<br />Switched default trackpad behavior to edge scrolling rather than two-finger, since many don't support multi-touch</p><p>0.52<br />More eee-control fixes for 1005/1008</p><p>0.51<br />Fixed and added eee-control tools back into the mix<br />Applied latest updates to resolve issues with some wireless adapters<br />Changed boot menu to silent mode - only shows a countdown unless user presses escape<br />Removed forced update to /etc/mtab, as mountall is finally fixed</p><p>0.50<br />First build of Karmic Koala (Ubuntu 9.10) ubermix key with matching functionality to prior Jaunty (9.04) based key</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Jaunty Build 9.04</strong></p><p>0.42<br />Updated eee-control to work with the latest BIOS updates from Asus</p><p>0.41 - done<br />Applied all the latest application updates as of 9/16/09<br />Updated kernel to support older netbooks with slower video cards and applied all customizations</p><p>0.40 - done<br />Add modifications to eee-control that make it work with 1005/1008 models (improves batt life and eliminates need for special updates)<br />Add hacked (ie fixed) version of gnome-run-dialog for the "run" hotkey (Fn+space) on newer EeePCs (can work with any netbook)<br />Update to ALSA 1.0.20 for newer netbooks<br />Replaced "asus-" with "netbook-" in the auto hostname update script.</p><p>0.39 - done<br />Add create_simple_updates.sh to ease the simple updates process<br />Change remote_access port in the Saugus simple updates file to avoid conflicts with iTalc client</p><p>0.38 - done<br />modified the "Quit" dialog for the default Saugus&nbsp;simple updates set - removed unnecessary buttons</p><p>0.37 - done<br />add lxrandr app and icon so that there is a simpler way to control video output. See Accessories:Setup External Display<br /><br />0.36 - done<br />add drivers for wired and wireless on 1005/1008 models</p><p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">0.35 - done<br />update the image_prep.sh script for HD models, to make sure it deletes sda3 as well as sda2<br />update initrd on the uber-key so that it will work properly on all HDD model netbooks</span></strong></p><div>0.34 done</div><div>Change verbiage for menu on uberkey. Remove SUSD specific references</div><div>Update image_prep.sh script so that it works better on HDD systems</div><p>0.33 - done<br />Update key to allow for 1 step restore, to speed mass upgrades.<br /> <br /> 0.32 - done<br /> Add keybinding and prefs to gnome-system-monitor for fn+f6 that shows process list for active processes only<br /> <br /> 0.32 - done<br /> added swattec mods<br />add image_prep.sh and home_prep.sh scripts to /usr/local/bin/ to ease prep for imaging/custom builds</p><p><br />0.31 - done<br />add swattec mods to uber-key <br /> <strong></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">0.30 - done<br /> Edit keybindings in gconf/keyb shortcuts app. Remove unnecessary and alter PrintScr to do interactive<br /> kill vt switching by adding </span></strong>to xorg.conf<br /> Section "ServerFlags"<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Option "DontVTSwitch" "true"<br /> EndSection<br /> Preserve Firefox bookmarks on factory restore<br /> Disable Firefox "Save and quit" option<br /> Kill trackpad tapping<br />Add: Labyrinth + EeePC fixes + python-numeric, which is req'd but not set as a dep in labyrinth package. Apt strikes again!<br />Remove: Freemind<br /> &nbsp;<br /> 0.29 - done<br /> Add default settings for Firefox to use when right-clicking on a file in the downloads window.            Fix initrd so that disk scan and restore factory work on single disk systems (900 and all HDD models)</p> <div>0.28 - done<br /> add lmarbles to exclude list for maximus (seems to help with quit hang problem)<br /> add gweled to maximus exclude list<br /> set pidgin defaults to show status icon in task tray<br />added some educational games to the mix<br /> <br /> 0.27 - done<br /> chmod 755 /usr/local/bin/display-off</div> <div>add "aoss" wrapper to scratch launch script for volume control<br /> update audio mixer defaults for new ALSA<br />Add:<br />ttf-mstcorefonts-installer (Basic cross platform font set)<br />Manual ALSA upgrade (compile) to 1.0.19 (fixes lots of audio stuff)<br />oss-compat</div> <div><div><div><br /> 0.26 - done<br /> Figure out a way to re-enable gnome-screensaver so dimming works, and disable password on backlight off button. (need to find another way to blank backlight)</div> Add display-off script to /usr/local/bin that kills gnome-screensaver before blank, then reloads after timeout to prevent locks<br />Remove execute rights to gnome-screensaver-command to prevent lock on quit screen<br />reassign key to script in eeecontrol <br />Password Keychain set by default so that no password required when wireless comes up<br /> create "Scratch Projects" folder in default home folder<br /><div>alsa-oss</div>Google Earth<br /> <br /> 0.25 - done<br /> add a HOME/.tuxpaintrc with full screen settings<br /> dia move an resize palette for default settings<br /> turn on sound in kbattleship<br />Add:<br />Scratch (Chirp version since screen isn't tall enough)<br /><div>gbrainy</div><div>supertux-stable (get icon from supertux2)</div><div>lincity-ng</div><div>ksudoku</div><div>lmarbles</div><div>stellarium</div><div>celestia</div><div>fb-music-low (saves space on frozen bubble music)</div><div>kbattleship</div>deborphan<br /><br /><div>Remove:</div><div>supertux2</div><div>kstars</div><div>kalgebra</div><div>kalzium</div><div>kmplot</div><div>step</div><div>compiz and all its add-ons</div>all ttf-? fonts for Chinese, etc. (need the space)</div> <br /> 0.24 - done<br /> Fspot: set default folder to the Pictures folder<br /> Auto set host name on startup (create /usr/local/bin/update-hostname and add to rc.local)<br /> Firefox disable download window, create Downloads folder in home, and set downloads destination<br />Add:<br /><div>icedtea6-plugin so java applets work <br /> libstdc++5 for compat with older Linux apps</div>Skype<br /> <br /> 0.23 - Done<br /> Update maximus exclude_class in gconf for apps we want to exclude (squeak(Scratch), dia)</div> <div><div>Enable capture settings in volume control</div> <div>Default Audacity settings for capture<br /> Preferred apps: set mail to thunderbird, not evolution</div></div><p><br /> 0.22 - Done<br /> Default Cheese resolution is 1280xwhatever --too much for video</p>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>03/12/10 07:52</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>0.63<br />Updated to Scratch 1.4, now that a stable build is available. Supports all current Scratch features from other platforms, as well as any screen geometry (w00t!)<br />Removed Cheese and replaced with guvcview. Cheese suffers from a number of bugs, including static images for 3-5 secs at the start of recorded video, no support for ALSA, etc.<br />Updated Openshot to 1.1 from PPA<br />Updated all Karmic packages to latest<br />Updated kernel to 2.6.31-20 and manually compiled/added ALSA 1.0.22.1 modules and libs&nbsp;</p><p>0.62<br />Oops - accidentally removed the java plugin for Firefox in 0.61. Reinstalled in 0.62. For 0.61 users, you can install the java plugin manually without downloading the new key by pressing "ctrl-alt-t" and typing "sudo apt-get install sun-java6-plugin" in the terminal that appears.</p><p>0.61<br />Applied latest updates<br />Updated to latest rev kernel to mitigate timing issue on certain HW combinations at boot (AspireOne with Westen Dig HD and Broadcom adapter)<br />Rebuilt kernel and updated all tools to ALSA 1.0.22&nbsp;</p><p>0.60<br />Primary purpose of this release is to add better support for older desktop machines<br />Added /usr/local/bin/create_swap.sh and linked in /etc/rc.local to auto-create a swap file on systems with &lt;1G RAM (like older desktops)<br />Fixed a goof in /etc/fstab that caused a non-fatal error message to be displayed<br />Changed /usr/local/bin/update_hostname.sh to set system names to more generic "system-XXXXXX" rather than "netbook-XXXXXX"<br />Removed all references to EeePC in the installer&nbsp;</p><p>0.59<br />Fixed default simple updates (see <a href="http://community.saugususd.org/swattec/page/About+the+SUSD+Updates">About the SUSD Updates</a> for details) to prevent overwriting some recent base image updates</p><p>0.58<br />Fixed a bug that caused supertux to segfault<br />Fixed a spurious error in apt that complained about not being able to write to the log. Some GUI tools interpret as a fail, even though install succeeds<br />Removed eee-control from the default install, as many users are not using EeePCs. Added a simple install script.</p><p>0.57<br />Fixed a bug that caused an unimportant error message to appear during initial machine imaging<br />Updated the image_prep script to prevent errors unmounting the home partition<br />Removed "backports-alsa"<br />Added manually built ALSA 1.0.21, to make mic more functional on netbooks with "HD" audio<br />Added gnome-alsamixer to allow for more fine-grained control over audio settings<br />Added a simple script to switch in the Broadcom driver for those with Broadcom wireless adapters<br />Downgrade Skype to 2.0 from 2.1 so that machines with mics that don't get along with pulse can work.</p><p>0.56<br />Updated to latest kernel release and updated Skype settings<br />Fixed a minor issue with eee-control SHE support on latest BIOS from Asus</p><p>0.55<br />Fixed Skype menus so that text appears properly (disabled "clean looks" which apparently means "not visible" on dark backgrounds)<br />Updated eee-control to handle backlight issue on latest Asus BIOS updates<br />Applied most recent Ubuntu updates, as of 11/16/09</p><p>0.54<br />Minor updates to the defaults in the SWATTEC simple updates<br />Linux wireless backports applied to resolve kernel panics when Fn+F2 pressed to disable wireless on rt2860 (EeePC 901 and similar)<br />Latest Ubuntu updates applied (as of 11/10/09)</p><p>0.53<br />Added openshot video editor w/ libsdl1.2debian-pulseaudio<br />Reinstalled mst-corefonts<br />Applied linux-backports-alsa-karmic-generic to upgrade to alsa 1.0.21<br />Applied eee-control updates to 0.9.4jk2<br />Clunky issues still with int mic on 1005ha, but works<br />Switched default trackpad behavior to edge scrolling rather than two-finger, since many don't support multi-touch</p><p>0.52<br />More eee-control fixes for 1005/1008</p><p>0.51<br />Fixed and added eee-control tools back into the mix<br />Applied latest updates to resolve issues with some wireless adapters<br />Changed boot menu to silent mode - only shows a countdown unless user presses escape<br />Removed forced update to /etc/mtab, as mountall is finally fixed</p><p>0.50<br />First build of Karmic Koala (Ubuntu 9.10) ubermix key with matching functionality to prior Jaunty (9.04) based key</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Jaunty Build 9.04</strong></p><p>0.42<br />Updated eee-control to work with the latest BIOS updates from Asus</p><p>0.41 - done<br />Applied all the latest application updates as of 9/16/09<br />Updated kernel to support older netbooks with slower video cards and applied all customizations</p><p>0.40 - done<br />Add modifications to eee-control that make it work with 1005/1008 models (improves batt life and eliminates need for special updates)<br />Add hacked (ie fixed) version of gnome-run-dialog for the "run" hotkey (Fn+space) on newer EeePCs (can work with any netbook)<br />Update to ALSA 1.0.20 for newer netbooks<br />Replaced "asus-" with "netbook-" in the auto hostname update script.</p><p>0.39 - done<br />Add create_simple_updates.sh to ease the simple updates process<br />Change remote_access port in the Saugus simple updates file to avoid conflicts with iTalc client</p><p>0.38 - done<br />modified the "Quit" dialog for the default Saugus&nbsp;simple updates set - removed unnecessary buttons</p><p>0.37 - done<br />add lxrandr app and icon so that there is a simpler way to control video output. See Accessories:Setup External Display<br /><br />0.36 - done<br />add drivers for wired and wireless on 1005/1008 models</p><p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">0.35 - done<br />update the image_prep.sh script for HD models, to make sure it deletes sda3 as well as sda2<br />update initrd on the uber-key so that it will work properly on all HDD model netbooks</span></strong></p><div>0.34 done</div><div>Change verbiage for menu on uberkey. Remove SUSD specific references</div><div>Update image_prep.sh script so that it works better on HDD systems</div><p>0.33 - done<br />Update key to allow for 1 step restore, to speed mass upgrades.<br /> <br /> 0.32 - done<br /> Add keybinding and prefs to gnome-system-monitor for fn+f6 that shows process list for active processes only<br /> <br /> 0.32 - done<br /> added swattec mods<br />add image_prep.sh and home_prep.sh scripts to /usr/local/bin/ to ease prep for imaging/custom builds</p><p><br />0.31 - done<br />add swattec mods to uber-key <br /> <strong></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">0.30 - done<br /> Edit keybindings in gconf/keyb shortcuts app. Remove unnecessary and alter PrintScr to do interactive<br /> kill vt switching by adding </span></strong>to xorg.conf<br /> Section "ServerFlags"<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Option "DontVTSwitch" "true"<br /> EndSection<br /> Preserve Firefox bookmarks on factory restore<br /> Disable Firefox "Save and quit" option<br /> Kill trackpad tapping<br />Add: Labyrinth + EeePC fixes + python-numeric, which is req'd but not set as a dep in labyrinth package. Apt strikes again!<br />Remove: Freemind<br /> &nbsp;<br /> 0.29 - done<br /> Add default settings for Firefox to use when right-clicking on a file in the downloads window.            Fix initrd so that disk scan and restore factory work on single disk systems (900 and all HDD models)</p> <div>0.28 - done<br /> add lmarbles to exclude list for maximus (seems to help with quit hang problem)<br /> add gweled to maximus exclude list<br /> set pidgin defaults to show status icon in task tray<br />added some educational games to the mix<br /> <br /> 0.27 - done<br /> chmod 755 /usr/local/bin/display-off</div> <div>add "aoss" wrapper to scratch launch script for volume control<br /> update audio mixer defaults for new ALSA<br />Add:<br />ttf-mstcorefonts-installer (Basic cross platform font set)<br />Manual ALSA upgrade (compile) to 1.0.19 (fixes lots of audio stuff)<br />oss-compat</div> <div><div><div><br /> 0.26 - done<br /> Figure out a way to re-enable gnome-screensaver so dimming works, and disable password on backlight off button. (need to find another way to blank backlight)</div> Add display-off script to /usr/local/bin that kills gnome-screensaver before blank, then reloads after timeout to prevent locks<br />Remove execute rights to gnome-screensaver-command to prevent lock on quit screen<br />reassign key to script in eeecontrol <br />Password Keychain set by default so that no password required when wireless comes up<br /> create "Scratch Projects" folder in default home folder<br /><div>alsa-oss</div>Google Earth<br /> <br /> 0.25 - done<br /> add a HOME/.tuxpaintrc with full screen settings<br /> dia move an resize palette for default settings<br /> turn on sound in kbattleship<br />Add:<br />Scratch (Chirp version since screen isn't tall enough)<br /><div>gbrainy</div><div>supertux-stable (get icon from supertux2)</div><div>lincity-ng</div><div>ksudoku</div><div>lmarbles</div><div>stellarium</div><div>celestia</div><div>fb-music-low (saves space on frozen bubble music)</div><div>kbattleship</div>deborphan<br /><br /><div>Remove:</div><div>supertux2</div><div>kstars</div><div>kalgebra</div><div>kalzium</div><div>kmplot</div><div>step</div><div>compiz and all its add-ons</div>all ttf-? fonts for Chinese, etc. (need the space)</div> <br /> 0.24 - done<br /> Fspot: set default folder to the Pictures folder<br /> Auto set host name on startup (create /usr/local/bin/update-hostname and add to rc.local)<br /> Firefox disable download window, create Downloads folder in home, and set downloads destination<br />Add:<br /><div>icedtea6-plugin so java applets work <br /> libstdc++5 for compat with older Linux apps</div>Skype<br /> <br /> 0.23 - Done<br /> Update maximus exclude_class in gconf for apps we want to exclude (squeak(Scratch), dia)</div> <div><div>Enable capture settings in volume control</div> <div>Default Audacity settings for capture<br /> Preferred apps: set mail to thunderbird, not evolution</div></div><p><br /> 0.22 - Done<br /> Default Cheese resolution is 1280xwhatever --too much for video</p>]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[<ol><li>Have you ever used a laptop before? If so, for how long? (1-5 years)</li><li>In what subjects has using a laptop helped you improve your learning the most? Pick up to two<br />Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science, Art</li><li>What do you use your laptop for in class?<br />Research, Writing, Notes, Presentations, Games, Math, Typing, Skype, Blogging, Podcasting, Scratch, Music, Webcam, Headphones, Tests (Spelling City, AR, RC/SRI)</li><li>When you use a computer at home, what do you do?<br />Email, Skype, Blog, Chat, Games, Online gaming, Social Networking, Searching, Create videos, Create music, Create other stuff, Find out how to make/do things, iTunes, Loading/editing pictures from a camera</li><li>How important is having your own laptop in the classroom? (Very-not very)</li><li>If you didn't have your own laptop, do you feel that it would make it more difficult for you to learn? Y/N</li><li>What do you use your laptop for during free time?<br />Music, Video, Writing, Games, Blogging, Podcasting, Pictures, Change Themes<br /><br /></li><li>When you use your laptop to work with other students, what do you do? (check all that apply)<br />I teach others, I learn from others, I work with others, I create content for others, I prefer working by myself</li><li>What's the best thing about having a laptop at school? fill in the blank&nbsp;<br /><br /></li><li>Would you prefer to have your own laptop, or would you rather use one provided by the school?&nbsp;</li><li>Where do you go to search most?&nbsp;</li></ol><ol><li>My keyboarding skills have improved this year (True/False)</li><li>I can open and save a document (True/False)</li><li>I can copy and paste text or pictures (True/False)</li><li>I know how to print a document (True/False)</li><li>I can create a presentation (True/False)</li><li>I have posted to the student community (Tre/False)</li><li>My writing has improved (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree)</li><li>I learned about internet safety</li><li>I am able to search for information and pictures on the internet.</li><li>It is important to me that I can post my work online (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree)</li><li>I can solve problems on my own, without the assistance of my teacher. (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree)</li></ol><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[<ol><li>Have you ever used a laptop before? If so, for how long? (1-5 years)</li><li>In what subjects has using a laptop helped you improve your learning the most? Pick up to two<br />Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science, Art</li><li>What do you use your laptop for in class?<br />Research, Writing, Notes, Presentations, Games, Math, Typing, Skype, Blogging, Podcasting, Scratch, Music, Webcam, Headphones, Tests (Spelling City, AR, RC/SRI)</li><li>When you use a computer at home, what do you do?<br />Email, Skype, Blog, Chat, Games, Online gaming, Social Networking, Searching, Create videos, Create music, Create other stuff, Find out how to make/do things, iTunes, Loading/editing pictures from a camera</li><li>How important is having your own laptop in the classroom? (Very-not very)</li><li>If you didn't have your own laptop, do you feel that it would make it more difficult for you to learn? Y/N</li><li>What do you use your laptop for during free time?<br />Music, Video, Writing, Games, Blogging, Podcasting, Pictures, Change Themes<br /><br /></li><li>When you use your laptop to work with other students, what do you do? (check all that apply)<br />I teach others, I learn from others, I work with others, I create content for others, I prefer working by myself</li><li>What's the best thing about having a laptop at school? fill in the blank&nbsp;<br /><br /></li><li>Would you prefer to have your own laptop, or would you rather use one provided by the school?&nbsp;</li><li>Where do you go to search most?&nbsp;</li></ol><p>&nbsp;</p><div id="_mcePaste"  style="absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">1. My keyboarding skills have improved this year (True/False)</div><div id="_mcePaste"  style="absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">2. I can open and save a document (True/False)</div><div id="_mcePaste"  style="absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">3. I can copy and paste text or pictures (True/False)</div><div id="_mcePaste"  style="absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">4. I know how to print a document (True/False)</div><div id="_mcePaste"  style="absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">5. I can create a presentation (True/False)</div><div id="_mcePaste"  style="absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">6. I have posted to the student community (True/False)</div><div id="_mcePaste"  style="absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">7. My writing has improved (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree)</div><div id="_mcePaste"  style="absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">8. I learned about internet safety</div><div id="_mcePaste"  style="absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">9. I am able to search for information and pictures on the internet.</div><div id="_mcePaste"  style="absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">10. It is important to me that I can post my work online (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree)</div><div id="_mcePaste"  style="absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden;">11. I can solve problems on my own, without the assistance of my teacher. (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree)</div><p><p>1. My keyboarding skills have improved this year (True/False)</p><p>2. I can open and save a document (True/False)</p><p>3. I can copy and paste text or pictures (True/False)</p><p>4. I know how to print a document (True/False)</p><p>5. I can create a presentation (True/False)</p><p>6. I have posted to the student community (Tre/False)</p><p>7. My writing has improved (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree)</p><p>8. I learned about internet safety</p><p>9. I am able to search for information and pictures on the internet.</p><p>10. It is important to me that I can post my work online (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree)</p><p>11. I can solve problems on my own, without the assistance of my teacher. (strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree)</p></p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[<ol><li>Have you ever used a laptop before? If so, for how long? (1-5 years)</li><li>In what subjects has using a laptop helped you improve your learning the most? Pick up to two<br />Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science, Art</li><li>What do you use your laptop for in class?<br />Research, Writing, Notes, Presentations, Games, Math, Typing, Skype, Blogging, Podcasting, Scratch, Music, Webcam, Headphones, Tests (Spelling City, AR, RC/SRI)</li><li>When you use a computer at home, what do you do?<br />Skype, Blog, Chat, Games, Social Networking, Searching, Create videos, Create music, Create other stuff, Find out how to make/do things</li><li>How important is having your own laptop in the classroom? (Very-not very)</li><li>If you didn't have your own laptop, do you feel that it would make it more difficult for you to learn? Y/N</li><li>What do you use your laptop for during free time?<br />Music, Video, Writing, Games, Blogging, Podcasting, Pictures, Change Themes<br /><br /></li><li>When you use your laptop to collaborate with other students, what do you do? (check all that apply)<br />I teach others, I learn from others, I work with others, I create content for others, I prefer working by myself</li><li>What's the best thing about having a laptop at school? fill in the blank&nbsp;<br /><br /></li><li>Would you prefer to have your own laptop, or would you rather use one provided by the school?&nbsp;</li><li>Where do you go to search most?</li></ol>]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[<ol><li>In what subjects has using a laptop helped you improve your learning the most? Pick up to two<br />Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science, Art</li><li>What do you use your laptop for in class?<br />Research, Writing, Notes, Presentations, Games, Math, Typing, Skype, Blogging, Podcasting, Scratch, Music, Webcam, Headphones, Tests (Spelling City, AR, RC/SRI)</li><li>When you use a computer at home, what do you do?<br />Skype, Blog, Chat, Games, Social Networking, Search, Create videos, Create music, Create other stuff</li><li>How important is having your own laptop in the classroom? (Very-not very)</li><li>If you didn't have your own laptop, do you feel that it would make it more difficult for you to learn? Y/N</li><li>What do you use your laptop for during free time?<br />Music, Video, Writing, Games, Blogging, Podcasting, Pictures, Change Themes<br /><br /></li><li>When you use your laptop to collaborate with other students, what do you do? (check all that apply)<br />I teach others, I learn from others, I work with others, I create content for others, I prefer working by myself</li><li>What's the best thing about having a laptop at school? fill in the blank&nbsp;<br /><br /></li><li>Would you prefer to have your own laptop, or would you rather use one provided by the school?&nbsp;</li></ol>]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[<ol><li>In what subjects has using a laptop helped you improve your learning the most? Pick up to two<br />Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science, Art</li><li>What do you use your laptop for in class?<br />Research, Writing, Notes, Presentations, Games, Math, Typing, Skype, Blogging, Podcasting, Scratch, Music, Webcam, Headphones, Tests (Spelling City, AR, RC/SRI)</li><li>When you use a computer at home, what do you do?<br />Skype, Blog, Chat, Games, Social Networking, Search, Create videos, Create music, Create other stuff</li><li>How important is having your own laptop in the classroom? (Very-not very)</li><li>If you didn't have your own laptop, do you feel that it would make it more difficult for you to learn? Y/N</li><li>What do you use your laptop for during free time?<br />Music, Video, Writing, Games, Blogging, Podcasting, Pictures, Change Themes<br /><br /></li><li>When you use your laptop to collaborate with other students, what do you do? (check all that apply)<br />I teach others, I learn from others, I work with others, I create content for others, I prefer working by myself</li><li>What's the best thing about having a laptop at school? fill in the blank&nbsp;<br /><br /></li><li>Would you prefer to have your own laptop, or would you rather use one provided by the school?&nbsp;</li></ol>]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[<p>Use this page to post great tools for use in a 21st century learning environment. Be particularly conscious of email requirements for use/account creation, as these might prevent classes from using the tools.</p><p><a title="Animoto"  href="www.animoto.com/education">Animoto </a>- Make your own slide shows, add videos and sound.&nbsp; This is the education site.&nbsp; Ask for an account and you can add your students. <a href="http://www.animoto.com/education">www.animoto.com/education</a></p><p><a href="http://www.grab-tube.com/converter"  target="_blank">GrabTube</a> - Convert media files to other formats: - <a href="http://www.grab-tube.com/converter">http://www.grab-tube.com/converter</a></p><p><a href="http://www.timeme.com/timer-stopwatch.htm"  target="_blank">Online Timer</a>: <a href="http://www.timeme.com/timer-stopwatch.htm">http://www.timeme.com/timer-stopwatch.htm</a></p><p><a href="http://slideshare.net"  target="_blank">Slideshare</a> - Converts presentations/documents to an embed-able format: <a href="http://slideshare.net">http://slideshare.net</a></p><p><a href="http://sketchcast.com"  target="_blank">Sketchcast</a> - Recordable, embed-able virtual whiteboard with audio. Great for online demos/explanations!: <a href="http://sketchcast.com">http://sketchcast.com</a></p><p><a href="http://drop.io"  target="_blank">drop.io</a> - A great place to upload a file in just about any format to show/collaborate/present: <a href="http://drop.io">http://drop.io</a></p><p><a href="http://etherpad.com"  target="_blank">EtherPad</a> - instant online word processor that lets multiple users collaborate in real-time on the same document: <a href="http://etherpad.com">http://etherpad.com</a></p><p><a href="http://scrumy.com"  target="_blank">Scrumy</a> - Simple virtual taskboard for project planning: <a href="http://scrumy.com">http://scrumy.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.wordle.net"  target="_blank">Wordle</a> - Wordle is a toy for generating &ldquo;word clouds&rdquo; from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text: <a href="http://wordle.net">http://wordle.net</a></p><p><a title="Wordit Out"  href="http://www.worditout.com">WorditOut </a>- Like Wordle but it provides you with an embed code.&nbsp; Nice feature. <a href="http://www.worditout.com/">http://www.worditout.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.noodletools.com"  target="_blank">NoodleTools</a> - NoodleTools provides innovative software that teaches students and supports teachers and librarians throughout the entire research process: <a href="http://www.noodletools.com">http://www.noodletools.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.makebeliefscomix.com"  target="_blank">MakeBeliefsComix</a> - Create your own comic strips. Great for simple digital storytelling. <a href="http://www.makebeliefscomix.com">http://www.makebeliefscomix.com</a></p><p><a href="http://animoto.com/education"  target="_blank">Animoto for Education</a> - Make killer videos from your images automatically. Note: be sure to request an education account first - <em>DO NOT REGISTER</em> until they have sent you an activation code or the account won't get set up properly. <a href="http://animoto.com/education">http://animoto.com/education</a></p><p><a href="http://quietube.com"  target="_blank">QuietTube</a> - Watch YouTube videos without all the comments and other garbage. <a href="http://quietube.com">http://quietube.com</a></p><p><a href="http://jeopardylabs.com"  target="_blank">JeopardyLabs</a> - Build your own Jeopardy game. Allows you to save and password protect your games. Thought: let the kids build the games. <a href="http://jeopardylabs.com/chapter-1-lesson-3"  target="_blank">Here's an example.</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://jeopardylabs.com">http://jeopardylabs.com</a></p><p><a href="http://themathworksheetsite.com"  target="_blank">TheMathWorksheetSite.com</a> - Great site for getting/building worksheets. Use them on your projector with Smart Notebook ink layer. <a href="http://themathworksheetsite.com">http://themathworksheetsite.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.exploratree.org.uk"  target="_blank">Exploratree</a> - Free online library of thinking guides. You can add your students and they can create and save their own thinking guides. <a href="http://www.exploratree.org.uk">http://www.exploratree.org.uk</a></p><p><a href="http://webquest.org"  target="_blank">WebQuest.org</a> - Awesome site from San Diego State University with webquests, how-tos, and projects for teachers and students. <a href="http://webquest.org">http://webquest.org</a></p><p><a href="http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/maths1.html"  target="_blank">Math Magician</a> - <a href="http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/maths1.html">http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/maths1.html</a> - Timed and scored Math tests</p><p><a href="http://www.teachersdesk.org/topics/par_week_program.html"  target="_blank">Paragraph a Week</a> - Great site for writing practice <a href="http://www.teachersdesk.org/topics/par_week_program.html">http://www.teachersdesk.org/topics/par_week_program.html</a></p><p><a href="http://www.mathkinz.com"  target="_blank">Mathkinz</a> - Student practice and teacher resources <a href="http://www.mathkinz.com">http://www.mathkinz.com</a></p><p><a title="Teacher Math Site"  href="http://www.ixl.com/math/standards/california">Teacher Math Site</a> - This has worksheet and practices all aligned to the CA math standards.&nbsp; Games too.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.ixl.com/math/standards/california">http://www.ixl.com/math/standards/california</a></p><p><a title="National Librayr of Virtual Manipulatives"  href="http://www.ixl.com/math/standards/california">National Library of Virtual Manipulative</a>s - Great math site with interactive activities - great for IWB or Airliners - <a href="http://nlvm.usu.edu/">http://nlvm.usu.edu/</a></p><p><a title="Math Apprentice"  href="http://www.mathapprentice.com/index.html">Math Apprentice</a> - Math in a real world situation uses multiple math skills to solve problems - <a href="http://www.mathapprentice.com/index.html">http://www.mathapprentice.com/index.html</a></p><p><a title="Math Playground"  href="http://www.mathplayground.com/">Math Playground</a> - All kinds of Math activities for teachers and students - <a href="http://www.mathplayground.com/">http://www.mathplayground.com/</a></p><p><a href="http://chatzy.com"  target="_blank">Chatzy</a> - Quick, easy online chat <a href="http://chatzy.com">http://chatzy.com</a></p><p><a href="http://shelfari.com"  target="_blank">Shelfari</a> - Virtual bookshelf <a href="http://shelfari.com">http://shelfari.com</a></p><p><a href="http://delicious.com"  target="_blank">Delicious</a> - Social bookmarking. Share your bookmarks and access them from anywhere. <a href="http://delicious.com">http://delicious.com</a></p><p><a href="http://pics4learning.com"  target="_blank">Pics4Learning</a> - Great safe site for pictures to use in education - <a href="http://pics4learning.com">http://pics4learning.com</a></p><p><a href="http://imagebank.scoilnet.ie/"  target="_blank">ImageBank</a> - Another educational picture site <a href="http://imagebank.scoilnet.ie">http://imagebank.scoilnet.ie</a></p><p><a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/"  target="_blank">Read Write Think</a> - Incredible reading and ELA resources and practice for students and teachers. Some examples are the <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=57"  target="_blank">BioCube,</a> <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=56"  target="_blank">Character Trading Cards</a>, and <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=21"  target="_blank">Comic Creator</a> <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org">http://www.readwritethink.org</a></p><p><a href="http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/quickmath/quickmath.htm"  target="_blank">Quick Math Games</a> - Great math site for kids. Kids must read directions, which are clear and no risk for kids who are English learners <a href="http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/quickmath/quickmath.htm">http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/quickmath/quickmath.htm</a></p><p><a href="http://www.echalk.co.uk/tasters/taster3/taster.html"  target="_blank">eChalk Cloud-click Quiz</a> - Great multiplication game for elementary kids <a href="http://www.echalk.co.uk/tasters/taster3/taster.html">http://www.echalk.co.uk/tasters/taster3/taster.html</a></p><p><a href="http://www.jacksonpollock.org"  target="_blank">JacksonPollock.org</a> - Great art activity to follow a lesson on Jackson Pollock <a href="http://www.jacksonpollock.org">http://www.jacksonpollock.org</a></p><p><a href="http://classjump.com/"  target="_blank">ClassJump.com</a> - Great free web site builder for teachers. Parents can subscribe and get notification of updates. Check out the great links on <a href="http://classjump.com/way"  target="_blank">Jennifer Way's awesome Classjump web site</a> <a href="http://classjump.com">http://classjump.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/"  target="_blank">BBC UK KS2 Bitesize</a> - Awesome site with great activities for kids. See <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/materials/rocks_soils/play.shtml"  target="_blank">Rocks and Soils</a> example - <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize">http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize</a></p><p><a href="http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/rocks/games/level2.htm"  target="_blank">Rock Cycle Games</a> - Fun Oxford University game that teaches the rock cycle <a href="http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/rocks/games/level2.htm">http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/rocks/games/level2.htm</a></p><p><a title="Great Source Write"  href="http://www.greatsource.com/iwrite/"  target="_blank">Great Source Writing</a>&nbsp; - <a href="http://www.greatsource.com/iwrite/">http://www.greatsource.com/iwrite/</a></p><p><a href="http://thinkfinity.org"  target="_blank">Thinkfinity</a> - Huge directory of resources and activities for students and teachers. Some examples found on Thinkfinity include <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/animal-inquiry/"  target="_blank">Animal Inquiry Activity</a> and the <a href="http://readwritethink.org/materials/letter_generator/"  target="_blank">Letter Generator</a> <a href="http://thinkfinity.org">http://thinkfinity.org</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_tran_example.php"  target="_blank">Oddcast Text to Speech Translator</a> - Type in text in any language and it translates the text, as well as speaks it in any other language. You can even select an accent. <a href="http://oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_tran_example.php">http://oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_tran_example.php</a></p><p><a href="http://www.mbgnet.net"  target="_blank">Missouri Botanical Gardens Biomes</a> - Great biomes activities and information <a href="http://www.mbgnet.net">http://www.mbgnet.net</a></p><p><a href="http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp"  target="_blank">Tumblebooks</a> - Excellent ebook library for kids. Awesome multimedia that reads the books to the kids. Great for ELL learners! <a href="http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp">http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp</a></p><p><a href="http://www.colapublib.org"  target="_blank">County of LA Public Library</a> - Public library site with lots of resources and links <a href="http://www.colapublib.org">http://www.colapublib.org</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ports.parks.ca.gov"  target="_blank">CA State Parks Distance Learning</a> - Videoconference with park rangers live in your classroom. Free, but requires equipment. Contact them, as they often allow schools to borrow the equipment. <a href="http://www.ports.parks.ca.gov">http://www.ports.parks.ca.gov</a></p><p><a title="Teachers First"  href="http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/givingtree.cfm">Teachers First</a> - Great resource site.&nbsp; This specific one is for The Giving Tree&nbsp; - <a href="http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/givingtree.cfm">http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/givingtree.cfm</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[<p>Use this page to post great tools for use in a 21st century learning environment. Be particularly conscious of email requirements for use/account creation, as these might prevent classes from using the tools.</p><p><a title="Animoto"  href="www.animoto.com/education">Animoto </a>- Make your own slide shows, add videos and sound.&nbsp; This is the education site.&nbsp; Ask for an account and you can add your students. <a href="http://www.animoto.com/education">www.animoto.com/education</a></p><p><a href="http://www.grab-tube.com/converter"  target="_blank">GrabTube</a> - Convert media files to other formats: - <a href="http://www.grab-tube.com/converter">http://www.grab-tube.com/converter</a></p><p><a href="http://www.timeme.com/timer-stopwatch.htm"  target="_blank">Online Timer</a>: <a href="http://www.timeme.com/timer-stopwatch.htm">http://www.timeme.com/timer-stopwatch.htm</a></p><p><a href="http://slideshare.net"  target="_blank">Slideshare</a> - Converts presentations/documents to an embed-able format: <a href="http://slideshare.net">http://slideshare.net</a></p><p><a href="http://sketchcast.com"  target="_blank">Sketchcast</a> - Recordable, embed-able virtual whiteboard with audio. Great for online demos/explanations!: <a href="http://sketchcast.com">http://sketchcast.com</a></p><p><a href="http://drop.io"  target="_blank">drop.io</a> - A great place to upload a file in just about any format to show/collaborate/present: <a href="http://drop.io">http://drop.io</a></p><p><a href="http://etherpad.com"  target="_blank">EtherPad</a> - instant online word processor that lets multiple users collaborate in real-time on the same document: <a href="http://etherpad.com">http://etherpad.com</a></p><p><a href="http://scrumy.com"  target="_blank">Scrumy</a> - Simple virtual taskboard for project planning: <a href="http://scrumy.com">http://scrumy.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.wordle.net"  target="_blank">Wordle</a> - Wordle is a toy for generating &ldquo;word clouds&rdquo; from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text: <a href="http://wordle.net">http://wordle.net</a></p><p><a title="Wordit Out"  href="http://www.worditout.com">WorditOut </a>- Like Wordle but it provides you with an embed code.&nbsp; Nice feature. <a href="http://www.worditout.com/">http://www.worditout.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.noodletools.com"  target="_blank">NoodleTools</a> - NoodleTools provides innovative software that teaches students and supports teachers and librarians throughout the entire research process: <a href="http://www.noodletools.com">http://www.noodletools.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.makebeliefscomix.com"  target="_blank">MakeBeliefsComix</a> - Create your own comic strips. Great for simple digital storytelling. <a href="http://www.makebeliefscomix.com">http://www.makebeliefscomix.com</a></p><p><a href="http://animoto.com/education"  target="_blank">Animoto for Education</a> - Make killer videos from your images automatically. Note: be sure to request an education account first - <em>DO NOT REGISTER</em> until they have sent you an activation code or the account won't get set up properly. <a href="http://animoto.com/education">http://animoto.com/education</a></p><p><a href="http://quietube.com"  target="_blank">QuietTube</a> - Watch YouTube videos without all the comments and other garbage. <a href="http://quietube.com">http://quietube.com</a></p><p><a href="http://jeopardylabs.com"  target="_blank">JeopardyLabs</a> - Build your own Jeopardy game. Allows you to save and password protect your games. Thought: let the kids build the games. <a href="http://jeopardylabs.com/chapter-1-lesson-3"  target="_blank">Here's an example.</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://jeopardylabs.com">http://jeopardylabs.com</a></p><p><a href="http://themathworksheetsite.com"  target="_blank">TheMathWorksheetSite.com</a> - Great site for getting/building worksheets. Use them on your projector with Smart Notebook ink layer. <a href="http://themathworksheetsite.com">http://themathworksheetsite.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.exploratree.org.uk"  target="_blank">Exploratree</a> - Free online library of thinking guides. You can add your students and they can create and save their own thinking guides. <a href="http://www.exploratree.org.uk">http://www.exploratree.org.uk</a></p><p><a href="http://webquest.org"  target="_blank">WebQuest.org</a> - Awesome site from San Diego State University with webquests, how-tos, and projects for teachers and students. <a href="http://webquest.org">http://webquest.org</a></p><p><a href="http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/maths1.html"  target="_blank">Math Magician</a> - <a href="http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/maths1.html">http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/maths1.html</a> - Timed and scored Math tests</p><p><a href="http://www.teachersdesk.org/topics/par_week_program.html"  target="_blank">Paragraph a Week</a> - Great site for writing practice <a href="http://www.teachersdesk.org/topics/par_week_program.html">http://www.teachersdesk.org/topics/par_week_program.html</a></p><p><a href="http://www.mathkinz.com"  target="_blank">Mathkinz</a> - Student practice and teacher resources <a href="http://www.mathkinz.com">http://www.mathkinz.com</a></p><p><a title="Teacher Math Site"  href="http://www.ixl.com/math/standards/california">Teacher Math Site</a> - This has worksheet and practices all aligned to the CA math standards.&nbsp; Games too.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.ixl.com/math/standards/california">http://www.ixl.com/math/standards/california</a></p><p><a title="National Librayr of Virtual Manipulatives"  href="http://www.ixl.com/math/standards/california">National Library of Virtual Manipulative</a>s - Great math site with interactive activities - great for IWB or Airliners -&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.ixl.com/math/standards/california">http://www.ixl.com/math/standards/california</a></p><p><a href="http://chatzy.com"  target="_blank">Chatzy</a> - Quick, easy online chat <a href="http://chatzy.com">http://chatzy.com</a></p><p><a href="http://shelfari.com"  target="_blank">Shelfari</a> - Virtual bookshelf <a href="http://shelfari.com">http://shelfari.com</a></p><p><a href="http://delicious.com"  target="_blank">Delicious</a> - Social bookmarking. Share your bookmarks and access them from anywhere. <a href="http://delicious.com">http://delicious.com</a></p><p><a href="http://pics4learning.com"  target="_blank">Pics4Learning</a> - Great safe site for pictures to use in education - <a href="http://pics4learning.com">http://pics4learning.com</a></p><p><a href="http://imagebank.scoilnet.ie/"  target="_blank">ImageBank</a> - Another educational picture site <a href="http://imagebank.scoilnet.ie">http://imagebank.scoilnet.ie</a></p><p><a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/"  target="_blank">Read Write Think</a> - Incredible reading and ELA resources and practice for students and teachers. Some examples are the <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=57"  target="_blank">BioCube,</a> <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=56"  target="_blank">Character Trading Cards</a>, and <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=21"  target="_blank">Comic Creator</a> <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org">http://www.readwritethink.org</a></p><p><a href="http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/quickmath/quickmath.htm"  target="_blank">Quick Math Games</a> - Great math site for kids. Kids must read directions, which are clear and no risk for kids who are English learners <a href="http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/quickmath/quickmath.htm">http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/quickmath/quickmath.htm</a></p><p><a href="http://www.echalk.co.uk/tasters/taster3/taster.html"  target="_blank">eChalk Cloud-click Quiz</a> - Great multiplication game for elementary kids <a href="http://www.echalk.co.uk/tasters/taster3/taster.html">http://www.echalk.co.uk/tasters/taster3/taster.html</a></p><p><a href="http://www.jacksonpollock.org"  target="_blank">JacksonPollock.org</a> - Great art activity to follow a lesson on Jackson Pollock <a href="http://www.jacksonpollock.org">http://www.jacksonpollock.org</a></p><p><a href="http://classjump.com/"  target="_blank">ClassJump.com</a> - Great free web site builder for teachers. Parents can subscribe and get notification of updates. Check out the great links on <a href="http://classjump.com/way"  target="_blank">Jennifer Way's awesome Classjump web site</a> <a href="http://classjump.com">http://classjump.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/"  target="_blank">BBC UK KS2 Bitesize</a> - Awesome site with great activities for kids. See <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/materials/rocks_soils/play.shtml"  target="_blank">Rocks and Soils</a> example - <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize">http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize</a></p><p><a href="http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/rocks/games/level2.htm"  target="_blank">Rock Cycle Games</a> - Fun Oxford University game that teaches the rock cycle <a href="http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/rocks/games/level2.htm">http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/rocks/games/level2.htm</a></p><p><a title="Great Source Write"  href="http://www.greatsource.com/iwrite/"  target="_blank">Great Source Writing</a>&nbsp; - <a href="http://www.greatsource.com/iwrite/">http://www.greatsource.com/iwrite/</a></p><p><a href="http://thinkfinity.org"  target="_blank">Thinkfinity</a> - Huge directory of resources and activities for students and teachers. Some examples found on Thinkfinity include <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/animal-inquiry/"  target="_blank">Animal Inquiry Activity</a> and the <a href="http://readwritethink.org/materials/letter_generator/"  target="_blank">Letter Generator</a> <a href="http://thinkfinity.org">http://thinkfinity.org</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_tran_example.php"  target="_blank">Oddcast Text to Speech Translator</a> - Type in text in any language and it translates the text, as well as speaks it in any other language. You can even select an accent. <a href="http://oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_tran_example.php">http://oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_tran_example.php</a></p><p><a href="http://www.mbgnet.net"  target="_blank">Missouri Botanical Gardens Biomes</a> - Great biomes activities and information <a href="http://www.mbgnet.net">http://www.mbgnet.net</a></p><p><a href="http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp"  target="_blank">Tumblebooks</a> - Excellent ebook library for kids. Awesome multimedia that reads the books to the kids. Great for ELL learners! <a href="http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp">http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp</a></p><p><a href="http://www.colapublib.org"  target="_blank">County of LA Public Library</a> - Public library site with lots of resources and links <a href="http://www.colapublib.org">http://www.colapublib.org</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ports.parks.ca.gov"  target="_blank">CA State Parks Distance Learning</a> - Videoconference with park rangers live in your classroom. Free, but requires equipment. Contact them, as they often allow schools to borrow the equipment. <a href="http://www.ports.parks.ca.gov">http://www.ports.parks.ca.gov</a></p><p><a title="Teachers First"  href="http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/givingtree.cfm">Teachers First</a> - Great resource site.&nbsp; This specific one is for The Giving Tree&nbsp; - <a href="http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/givingtree.cfm">http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/givingtree.cfm</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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