Author Archives: MacKenzie Hizon

Trello | Online Project Management

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Trello is a free web-based project management application using the kanban management paradigm.

The online interactive interface is akin to a white board with individual cards (corresponding to tasks) which allow users to add content, labels, create/update task lists, mark project elements completed, assign tasks to project members and more. It is a simple, visual way to project manage for individuals and ideal for collaborative group project.

Rather than sending project members multiple group emails regarding specific project elements, all the details related to one project component can be saved on the task card and updated in real time. This program can be used for projects ranging from website development, re-branding projects, video production, new program development, and more.

The program also provides mobile app platforms on iPhone and Android.

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Edshelf

Edshelf is a directory of digital tools for educators; containing websites, mobile apps, and desktop software that are rated & reviewed by educators, for educators. Each reviewed product features an overview video and text outlining how to engage with the product. Ratings, reviews, and categories allow users to learn more about how to apply the technology, specifically in an educational setting. The social component (ie profiles) allows users to access an online community of educators and their real-world professional colleagues.


Evernote Smart Notebook

Evernote’s new product is an effort to convert even the most traditional luddites into digital archivists.

Teaming up with Moleskine the new Evernote Smart Notebook uses Evernote’s Page Camera feature to capture the pages of their enhanced paper notebook with smartphones and tablets. Evernote Squared Smart Notebook features the unique “Evernote squared” page style with dotted lines designed to ensure a clean image during digital capture. Their Smart Stickers allow tagging of  content; when capturing a page with Evernote, the Smart Sticker icons become searchable, digital tags.

A great solution for those who want the analog pleasure of pen and paper but the digital luxury of accessing content from the cloud–keeping digital and analog workspaces synced.


Air Display

Many have moved to the dual, or multiple, display workspace in recent years. A number of studies have been conducted on improved efficiency as a result of using a second screen. Jon Peddie research posits adding a monitor can boost productivity by 20-30% and Microsoft claims the increase in efficiency can be anywhere between 9-50%. Earlier this year the New York Times posted the article, In Data Delgue, Multitaskers go to Multiscreens.

For those of us who travel internationally and find that our workspace is more often at the local coffee shop than the home office carrying an external monitor can be slightly cumbersome (try it on a bike in SF!).

The solution is Air Display by Avatron. Air Display turns your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into a wireless display, to extend or mirror your computer screen (your computer can be either a Mac or PC). It is among my most frequently used iPad apps and a must for the traveler’s productivity app list.

Download it from the App Store


Psychology of Social Networking

Psychology of Social Networking

 


The World Without Internet

Source
@ohtinytony


Best Time to Post Facebook and Twitter Content

From: Raka Creative


Wikipedia | Redefining Research

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Spring 2012 Social Media User Statistics

Source: TweetSmarter

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2012 Annual Conference Presentation

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I will be presenting on Developing In-House Video Content for Successful Recruitment at the Unique Uses of Technology and Social Media in IE Fair

When: Friday, Jun 1 | 9:00 am-10:30 am
Where: Room 320 ABC


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