We’re not neglecting you, our adoring listeners. We’re just mega swamped with end of year stuff – and we bet you are too. Bet you don’t even have TIME to listen to a new podcast! But stay subscribed because we’re going to be posting soon…. ish.

Part Two of our articles in the School Library Journal on search engines is now online. ???????? ????? ????????furniture Bulgariafurniture BulgariaStart Your Search Engines II is about image searches on the Internet and gives several engines to try. Hope you enjoy it!

photo credit: vsz

Our article for the April edition of School Library Journal is now available. We talk about search engines and how to get the most out of your (and your students’) search efforts. We’re currently working on the next article to continue the conversation about different types of searching.

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Our latest article in School Library Journal just got posted! This month it’s “Get Inside Their Heads with Mind Mapping”–check us out!

Episode 27

Happy Anniversary! It’s been one year since our first episode, and what a year it has been! Thanks and appreciation to all of our listeners and subscribers–we’ve enjoyed sharing our passions with you and interacting with many of you via the forums and email. We are totally looking forward to another great year, and as always, please let us know what you want to hear!

For this episode, we dragged out all the cool gadgets and tech toys that we carry around in our backpacks and purses! These are our faves and a few of the toys that we wish we had. We would love to hear about your favorites, so share on the forums or drop us a line via email. Stay tuned for our next episode–on location in California as we head off to ADE camp!

Gadgets

• Computers
  • MacBook Pro
• Cameras
  • Video camera–Sony (just a general link–Anna has a DCR-HC40)
  • Sony Cybershot (another general link–Anna has a DCR-T33)
  • Canon PowerShot (general link–Helen has a PowerShot A95)
  • Nikon Digital SLR (general link to Nikon digital SLR–we like the D40/D80/D200–Anna has a D50)
  • Canon Digital SLR (general link to Canon digital SLR–we like the Rebel XTi)
  • Pentax Optio W10 (link to to Digital Photography Review)
• iPod
  • iPod video
  • Belkin TuneTalk
  • XtremeMac MicroMemo
  • XtremeMac MemoMic
  • iPod AV Connection Kit (dock with remote and cables (listed on next line) to connect to TV)
  • Apple iPod AV Cable–cable to connect to projector/TV
  • Monster iCarPlay Wireless (we didn’t mention this in the podcast, but it’s what Helen uses to listen to her iPod in the car)
  • Apple iPod Camera Connector (transfer pics from camera to iPod)
  • ShieldZone (protect your stuff!)
  • DecalGirl (customize your stuff!)
• Misc
  • iPhone!
  • Sonic Impact iFusion portable speakers
  • Logitech USB
  • BlueMic Snowball desktop mic
  • miFlower, iDogs, iCats, i-cy… etc.
  • Tungsten T5
  • LifeDrive
  • Palm Cradle Kit for T5 and LifeDrive (and others–we both have one and love it!)
  • Palm Wireless Keyboard
  • Cables to Go (this kit has multiple retractable cables for connecting just about anything)
  • 120V AC Adaptor for Auto Cigarette Lighter (Helen bought a two pack at Sam’s and they’ve been working pretty, well, but there are all kinds)

BTW: We missed out on NECC 2007, but hope to see you at NECC 2008 since it will be in the Lone Star state! Make plans to join us in Texas next summer—yee-haw!
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