The Pebble smartwatch just got a much needed update that offers a “do not disturb” mode and better support for notifications and alarms. This latest update comes just a month after Pebble received an overhaul for iOS 7 users, including …

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This Christmas shopping season, home automation systems seem to be everywhere. But what does home automation mean? Well, you know that tiny computer you have inside your pocket known as a smartphone? That little device can be used to revolutionize …

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I have always been a big fan of the Sloan Consortium’s International Conference on Online Learning hosted in Orlando, Florida each fall. It’s a great conference hosted in my backyard (Disney’s Swan and Dolphin). It’s full of practical applications and …

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    I first met TROBO at Startup Weekend Orlando, November 22-24, 2013, where I was volunteering as a mentor. This team’s idea caught my attention quickly, because of its educational element and having a six-year-old myself. TROBO is a …

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I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. Do you know a family member that doesn’t have a …

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  The Sloan-C International Conference for Online Learning is taking place in Orlando this week. I’m doing a poster session on one of my favorite topics: Multimedia Tools for Educators! Free and affordable multimedia tools and web 2.0 tools are …

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