February 01, 2009
Obama uses the drives I recommend...
It was interesting to stumble upon this photo of President Obama with some of his technology. Note the Mac and the backup drives. The drives appear to be the Mercury On-The-Go drives from Other World Computing that I have recommended for years.
January 24, 2009
Drop In Digital Photo Class at Mojo Coffeehouse
Thanks to everyone that came by. I really had a great time and hope you did too. We may have enough for the class on Feb 21 or Mar 21. Be sure to let me know soon if interested.
Here are a few links the books we were referring to, just about everything by Peterson is good.
Bryan Peterson's Understanding Exposure
Bryan Peterson's Learning to See Creatively
Bryan Peterson's Understanding Shutter Speed
I'll add more later.
My links:
stevegandy.com/photography
teachtechcolorado.com
canvastic.com
canvastic.net
Here are a few links the books we were referring to, just about everything by Peterson is good.
Bryan Peterson's Understanding Exposure
Bryan Peterson's Learning to See Creatively
Bryan Peterson's Understanding Shutter Speed
I'll add more later.
My links:
stevegandy.com/photography
teachtechcolorado.com
canvastic.com
canvastic.net
January 13, 2009
Picasa for Mac!
December 02, 2008
Press Release: Canvastic LLC Launches a Web Version, Canvastic.NET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Steve Gandy
303-359-9836
Canvastic LLC Launches a Web Version, Canvastic.NET
'Really Simple Easy Page Publishing for Primary Students'
Lafayette, CO December 2, 2008 - Canvastic LLC announces the launch of their first online version of the popular publishing solution for students and teachers called Canvastic.NET. Canvastic version 3.5, is the desktop application for Macintosh and Windows computers. This web application version, .NET, extends the use of Canvastic to any computer anywhere with Internet access and the Adobe Flash plugin installed.
Canvastic.NET (pronounced: CANVASTIC DOT NET) continues and expands on the concept that software tools our students use to publish should be flexible and incredibly easy to use. It loads in just seconds. It is designed for primary students to easily combine their own writing and drawing into attractive, useful published pages. Besides the basic drawing tools and text area there is a feature called "Replay" that displays the student's work in sequence as in a movie. It is engaging and useful. Vince Ardito, the technology coordinator at Mountain View Elementary School outside Denver, said, "Replay gives me dozens of great ideas for useful activities with the younger students. They love it and it is just a click of the mouse." Students can print or save a downloaded JPEG file to preserve their work.
Canvastic.NET was developed for three reasons. First, to draw attention to the brand name and the flagship application, Canvastic. Second, to provide a free alternative for primary students' publishing in schools where budgets for software are non-existent. Steve Gandy, Canvastic LLC partner, said, "So, many teachers have been interested in Canvastic but have told us that there just isn't any money for software in their schools." Finally, Canvastic.NET is also a way around the draconian security policies that are in place in many Windows based schools. Gandy also said, "A lot of teachers tell us that they are not even allowed to download software for trial at all - even if we provide free licenses, pilot programs or assurances of safety. They are restricted to using Microsoft Office for all their students. It is just sad - for us but more importantly for the students."
The plans for Canvastic.NET depend upon its popularity. It will always be available as a free, ad-supported alternative for students and schools everywhere. In the future, ad-free access may be sold as a yearly subscription. Additional features and the customization that is a big part of the desktop application will come as soon as possible.
Canvastic.NET has been successfully tested on Macintosh, Windows, Linux, and Solaris computers using Internet Explorer, Safari, and Firefox browsers. Installing the current version of Flash is recommended for optimal performance.
Any school can continue to pilot the desktop version of Canvastic for up to 60 days on as many computers as desired. See this prior press release for details: www.canvastic.com/news/download/CanvasticFreeOfferPR-070305.pdf
Many school districts still qualify for a free site license for 50% of their schools. See this prior press release for details: www.canvastic.com/news/download/Canvastic_Grants_Licenses_2008.pdf
About Canvastic LLC
Canvastic LLC is the coming together of two companies to develop and market the software Canvastic. FlatTop Technology, Inc. (FlatTopTechnology.com ) builds custom software applications for businesses in a wide variety of industries and was the lead technical developer of the Canvastic software. TeachTech Inc. (TeachTechColorado.com ) is a consulting firm founded by Steve Gandy that specializes in school and small office training and support. Full product information is available at: Canvastic.com.
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Contact: Steve Gandy
303-359-9836
Canvastic LLC Launches a Web Version, Canvastic.NET
'Really Simple Easy Page Publishing for Primary Students'
Lafayette, CO December 2, 2008 - Canvastic LLC announces the launch of their first online version of the popular publishing solution for students and teachers called Canvastic.NET. Canvastic version 3.5, is the desktop application for Macintosh and Windows computers. This web application version, .NET, extends the use of Canvastic to any computer anywhere with Internet access and the Adobe Flash plugin installed.
Canvastic.NET (pronounced: CANVASTIC DOT NET) continues and expands on the concept that software tools our students use to publish should be flexible and incredibly easy to use. It loads in just seconds. It is designed for primary students to easily combine their own writing and drawing into attractive, useful published pages. Besides the basic drawing tools and text area there is a feature called "Replay" that displays the student's work in sequence as in a movie. It is engaging and useful. Vince Ardito, the technology coordinator at Mountain View Elementary School outside Denver, said, "Replay gives me dozens of great ideas for useful activities with the younger students. They love it and it is just a click of the mouse." Students can print or save a downloaded JPEG file to preserve their work.
Canvastic.NET was developed for three reasons. First, to draw attention to the brand name and the flagship application, Canvastic. Second, to provide a free alternative for primary students' publishing in schools where budgets for software are non-existent. Steve Gandy, Canvastic LLC partner, said, "So, many teachers have been interested in Canvastic but have told us that there just isn't any money for software in their schools." Finally, Canvastic.NET is also a way around the draconian security policies that are in place in many Windows based schools. Gandy also said, "A lot of teachers tell us that they are not even allowed to download software for trial at all - even if we provide free licenses, pilot programs or assurances of safety. They are restricted to using Microsoft Office for all their students. It is just sad - for us but more importantly for the students."
The plans for Canvastic.NET depend upon its popularity. It will always be available as a free, ad-supported alternative for students and schools everywhere. In the future, ad-free access may be sold as a yearly subscription. Additional features and the customization that is a big part of the desktop application will come as soon as possible.
Canvastic.NET has been successfully tested on Macintosh, Windows, Linux, and Solaris computers using Internet Explorer, Safari, and Firefox browsers. Installing the current version of Flash is recommended for optimal performance.
Any school can continue to pilot the desktop version of Canvastic for up to 60 days on as many computers as desired. See this prior press release for details: www.canvastic.com/news/download/CanvasticFreeOfferPR-070305.pdf
Many school districts still qualify for a free site license for 50% of their schools. See this prior press release for details: www.canvastic.com/news/download/Canvastic_Grants_Licenses_2008.pdf
About Canvastic LLC
Canvastic LLC is the coming together of two companies to develop and market the software Canvastic. FlatTop Technology, Inc. (FlatTopTechnology.com ) builds custom software applications for businesses in a wide variety of industries and was the lead technical developer of the Canvastic software. TeachTech Inc. (TeachTechColorado.com ) is a consulting firm founded by Steve Gandy that specializes in school and small office training and support. Full product information is available at: Canvastic.com.
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November 21, 2008
Press Release: Bumper Sticker Spotting Dot Com
TeachTech Inc. Launches Bumper Sticker Spotting Dot Com Web Site
‘Because the sign spotters were getting all the attention!’
Lafayette, CO November 20, 2008 – TeachTech Inc. announces the launch of a new web site for sharing photos that are fun, interesting, and thought provoking. “Spotting” is finding and sharing things of interest. Spotters like to note, photograph and lay claim to the instances of their interest. The act of spotting, photographing and sharing signs, trains, planes, celebrities and just about every thing of interest has spawned web sites, books, and a lot of laughter and thought around the world for years. Now, BumperStickerSpotting.com brings that interest and fun to our cars’ rear ends.
BumperStickerSpotting is a free service and web site that is presented in a web blog format. The blog format is always in reverse chronological order so that provides for the relevancy of “current” pop philosophy to be the first stickers seen there. This should keep the site current and interesting. It is hosted by the popular blogging service, Blogger.com, from Google. Viewers can send bumper sticker photos or text to bumperstickerspotting@teachtechcolorado.com to have them included and viewed by everyone. Everyone and anyone is invited to participate.
About TeachTech Inc.
TeachTech Inc. (TeachTechColorado.com ) is a consulting firm founded by Steve Gandy that specializes in school and small office training and support, photography services and interesting web sites.
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‘Because the sign spotters were getting all the attention!’
Lafayette, CO November 20, 2008 – TeachTech Inc. announces the launch of a new web site for sharing photos that are fun, interesting, and thought provoking. “Spotting” is finding and sharing things of interest. Spotters like to note, photograph and lay claim to the instances of their interest. The act of spotting, photographing and sharing signs, trains, planes, celebrities and just about every thing of interest has spawned web sites, books, and a lot of laughter and thought around the world for years. Now, BumperStickerSpotting.com brings that interest and fun to our cars’ rear ends.
BumperStickerSpotting is a free service and web site that is presented in a web blog format. The blog format is always in reverse chronological order so that provides for the relevancy of “current” pop philosophy to be the first stickers seen there. This should keep the site current and interesting. It is hosted by the popular blogging service, Blogger.com, from Google. Viewers can send bumper sticker photos or text to bumperstickerspotting@teachtechcolorado.com to have them included and viewed by everyone. Everyone and anyone is invited to participate.
About TeachTech Inc.
TeachTech Inc. (TeachTechColorado.com ) is a consulting firm founded by Steve Gandy that specializes in school and small office training and support, photography services and interesting web sites.
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