Resources

July, 2011
This is the beginning of a list containing relevant resources to help you increase your knowledge about technology.
  • Introduction to RSS001
  • All about Teleconferencing002
  • Starting your own Blog003
  • What is Twitter?004
  • For kids and teens - protecting your Reputation005
  • Cloud Computing -- is it as dreamy as it sounds?006
Introduction to RSS
RSS, which stands for Really Simple Syndication, is an easy way to put timely and relevant content on your own site. You may also use it to "subscribe" to different sources of information and browse through. It is always fresh and up to date. More
All about Teleconferencing
Marlene M. Maheu, PhD runs this site and has developed a significant body of resources to help you work your way through this confusing and complex area. It is so tempting to begin teleconferencing right? Just sign up for any of a dozen or more services and off you go. Not quite. There are HIPAA regulations, state regulations, and professional association regulations you must known about in order to provide these services safely, legally, and ethically. More
Starting your own Blog
You'd like to have a blog, but you aren't even certain what that means. Watch a short tutorial and learn more about them. More
What is Twitter?
Do you really want to know. Seems most everyone is doing it, right? More
For kids and teens - protecting your Reputation
Do minors understand the long-term consequences of putting up videos, disclosing personal information, or befriending near strangers? Likely not. Watch this and learn, maybe show it to them and discuss it. More
Cloud Computing -- is it as dreamy as it sounds?
Should you move your entire set of programs and data to the "cloud?" What is a "cloud" anyway? There is much to learn before considering such a move. For many of us who use Gmail and other web-hosted services, some of our information is already there. More