Vagablog
Another Palm Blog client that handles multiple blogs per user is Vagablog.

UBlog Issues
uBlog appears to be crashing the Palms - as its been stable for me I am assuming that it cant handle multiple Blogs under the same username. Solution - try Plogit instead.

BBA Workshop

testing Blog feed in BlackBoard!

SMS Post

Testing Blog posting using SMS via letmeparty.com - lets see if it works!

IT control freaks

Well I discovered what was causing the slow external data rates to my Moodle Server - ITSC had assigned it a VERY LOW priority - i.e. limited its data rate to a trickle externally!!! - now why would anyone setup an Internet server and only want 1kbps up/downloads! - why did I have to request it be given 'normal' priority - arrrgghhh!!! What is wrong with how IT 'support' staff are 'educated'!!!!
At least its better now.

Reflections on first day of Wireless PAlm trial

Some issues discovered/encountered so far:
1. uBlog crashing Palm due to corrupt preference files - solution: delete & reinstall (beam from working version) uBlog.
2. Verichat IM client not connecting - possible issue - only a single license, but multiple users attempting to logon? (or problem with proxy server settings & WiFi access point ports) - solution: Use Agile Messenger instead. NB check for stability on LifeDrive!
3. Blog settings in uBlog - should have screenshot showing setup settings - put on Moodle notes.
4. Similarly - should have screenshots of QuickNews feed setup - check developer site for manual snapshots.
5. Upload zipped version of Palm Desktop software for PC to Moodle for student download.
6. SLoooooooooow external connection rates of Moodle Server - solution: fix Moodle on XServes & reinstall Moodle.
7. missing 'add blocks' item in Moodle and send email to selected Participants. Solution: as above - reinstall Moodle, or create course on Laptop & import to server.
8. Slower students - solution: create mentors with IT literate students!
9. Forgot to mention Moodle shortcut on Palms via SharkLinks - solution: email note to students (also mention Agile Messanger solution for IM).
10. Time consuming - creating database of student Blogs, email, IM IDs - need a more automated approach!

Phew - enough for a start! Apart from that - the introduction of the project went quite well. - several students are already keen to purchase their own Palms!

Testing.

Testing.

Setting up uBlog on Palm

Melbourne

Spent two days in chilly Melbourne so far! Getting to know the Monash Clayton campus today, finding the Library and other resources, logging onto the wireless network (somewhat more locked down than I'm used to!) and finding out about other resources (as well as meeting Bernard Holkner - my PHD supervisor, for the first time). So lots of new stuff, and plenty of reading to do over the next few days to keep me out of trouble!!!
Will post some pictures when I upload them off the camera L8R.

Blogging from PAlm PDA using uBlog!!!

Blogging from PAlm PDA using uBlog!!!

Flock Flickr blog test

Of course it works (dragging Flickr content from Photo browser to Blog editor inside Flock) when I'm at home! Isn't that always the way with in-class demonstrations?

embedded PDA projector

embedded PDA projector,
originally uploaded by thomcochrane.

I want one please!

I want one!

embedded video projector

Podcasting Workshop

experiencing some network/technical issues - but we're making progress :-)

Embedded Mobile Projectors Just Around the Corner

Pocket PC Thoughts :: View topic - Embedded Mobile Projectors Just Around the Corner: "'A South Korean company developed a coin-size laser video projector module that can fit into portable gadgets such as mobile phones and digital cameras. Iljin Display [on] Thursday demonstrated various prototypes of mini-size projectors, which use its Single LCD Panel technology. Using the technology, users can project photos and video images on the wall from the built-in projector, making a seven-inch, full-color screen.'"

(Via http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com.)

Palm OS 5 Tutorials - Atomic Learning, Inc.

Palm OS 5 Tutorials - Atomic Learning, Inc.: "Quicktime video tutorials of basic Palm OS functions"

(Via atomiclearning.)

I received a VMC card & data plan yesterday - woohoo -  3G/GPRS data!

I've managed to setup both my Mac & PC laptops to connect with the PC card installed in either, and also shared over WiFi using a 3g to WiFi router from Linksys. Unfortunately the Linksys setup software is PC only - why don't they use a web client???

Also interesting - the Vodafone NZ website assumes everyone is a PC user - and has NO Mac support, or links to download the VMC software for Mac ( the bums). HOWEVER, the Vodafone UK website is MUCH more Mac friendly, and supplies a Mac download, which I've installed.

http://www.vodafonebusiness.co.uk/index.php?page=152

http://www.vodafonebusiness.co.uk/index.php?page=124

Come on Vodafone NZ - WAKE UP! 

I thought I'd never see the day! Apple actually condoning booting Windows on an Intel Mac!!!

 

http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ 

AOL Announces New Mobile Services

AOL Announces New Mobile Services: "America Online has announced new mobile information and location services, including a mobile browsing service that automatically adapts Web pages for mobile screens"

Cool - will have to check this out!

Mobile_Learning_Survey2.png

Mobile_Learning_Survey2.png,
originally uploaded by thomcochrane.

Results of last two questions in JISC online conference participants survey

JISC online conference

My first real experience of an online conference last week - the JISC online conference was fun, and a lot of discussion (especially re mobile learning) was generated. Hopefully contacts made will be kept!?

http://www.online-conference.co.uk/jisc/conference/ 

 http://www.elearning.ac.uk/innovation