Comments for All About Technology http://bigtechcenter.info Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:06:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach, Second Edition with Workbook by Collegegirl5600 http://bigtechcenter.info/health-information-management-technology-an-applied-approach-second-edition-with-workbook/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Collegegirl5600 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:06:55 +0000 http://bigtechcenter.info/health-information-management-technology-an-applied-approach-second-edition-with-workbook/#comment-81 I am so happy that I found this on the web. In my class we call this the Bible. THe service was great. Thanks. Rating: 5 / 5 I am so happy that I found this on the web. In my class we call this the Bible. THe service was great. Thanks.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The World Is Open: How Web Technology Is Revolutionizing Education by bridget3420 http://bigtechcenter.info/the-world-is-open-how-web-technology-is-revolutionizing-education/comment-page-1/#comment-86 bridget3420 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:39:25 +0000 http://bigtechcenter.info/the-world-is-open-how-web-technology-is-revolutionizing-education/#comment-86 Have you noticed that the world is being taken over by technology? It seems like every month there is a new and amazing gadget that can do something that we would have said was impossible a few hundred years ago? Do you ever feel like you've been left behind and the rest of the world doesn't seem to have a problem keeping up with the latest and greatest electronics available? Everyone learns in differently. Some will catch on really quick while others are stuck and don't know where to turn. <br /> <br />If you feel this way or know someone who does, I think you should read this book. It is the perfect companion for learning about the things that may terrify you. I already know a few people who would love to get this for Christmas! <br />Book Information: <br />The World is Open by Curtis J. Bonk <br />Wiley, John & Sons, Inc. <br />July 2009 <br />480 pages Rating: 5 / 5 Have you noticed that the world is being taken over by technology? It seems like every month there is a new and amazing gadget that can do something that we would have said was impossible a few hundred years ago? Do you ever feel like you’ve been left behind and the rest of the world doesn’t seem to have a problem keeping up with the latest and greatest electronics available? Everyone learns in differently. Some will catch on really quick while others are stuck and don’t know where to turn.

If you feel this way or know someone who does, I think you should read this book. It is the perfect companion for learning about the things that may terrify you. I already know a few people who would love to get this for Christmas!

Book Information:

The World is Open by Curtis J. Bonk

Wiley, John & Sons, Inc.

July 2009

480 pages
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on The World Is Open: How Web Technology Is Revolutionizing Education by Lerrgoo http://bigtechcenter.info/the-world-is-open-how-web-technology-is-revolutionizing-education/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Lerrgoo Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:36:43 +0000 http://bigtechcenter.info/the-world-is-open-how-web-technology-is-revolutionizing-education/#comment-85 This book covers the 10 principles of the We All Learn module. It took me a really long time to read the book; it is very long and is very detailed. I really liked this book and found some great resources in it. I especially like that the author references Library Thing. I think this book is not meant to be read straight thru, but to keep it and refer back to it sections at a time. I am grateful that I won a copy of it and I plane to keep it in my permanent library. Rating: 5 / 5 This book covers the 10 principles of the We All Learn module. It took me a really long time to read the book; it is very long and is very detailed. I really liked this book and found some great resources in it. I especially like that the author references Library Thing. I think this book is not meant to be read straight thru, but to keep it and refer back to it sections at a time. I am grateful that I won a copy of it and I plane to keep it in my permanent library.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach, Second Edition with Workbook by Richard Reese http://bigtechcenter.info/health-information-management-technology-an-applied-approach-second-edition-with-workbook/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Richard Reese Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:20:35 +0000 http://bigtechcenter.info/health-information-management-technology-an-applied-approach-second-edition-with-workbook/#comment-80 The purchase I made was a great buy for me I got the book and the workbook for a great price and it was better than the price offer by the school book store I save some money. Rating: 5 / 5 The purchase I made was a great buy for me I got the book and the workbook for a great price and it was better than the price offer by the school book store I save some money.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on When Technology Fails : A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency by UZI4U http://bigtechcenter.info/when-technology-fails-a-manual-for-self-reliance-sustainability-and-surviving-the-long-emergency/comment-page-1/#comment-9 UZI4U Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:33:55 +0000 http://bigtechcenter.info/when-technology-fails-a-manual-for-self-reliance-sustainability-and-surviving-the-long-emergency/#comment-9 Like the title says, I only gave it 4 stars because I have not read through it. More or less it covers a variety of topics and so far very good. I figured it would be another good book to add to my library "When technology does fail". Basically most of the skills and techniques that are in it you can look up on the internet, but for me and probably others it's just nice to have all that knowledge gathered into this book. Not saying EVERYTHING is covered in this one book but, I would say it's a good starting point. Rating: 4 / 5 Like the title says, I only gave it 4 stars because I have not read through it. More or less it covers a variety of topics and so far very good. I figured it would be another good book to add to my library “When technology does fail”. Basically most of the skills and techniques that are in it you can look up on the internet, but for me and probably others it’s just nice to have all that knowledge gathered into this book. Not saying EVERYTHING is covered in this one book but, I would say it’s a good starting point.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on The World Is Open: How Web Technology Is Revolutionizing Education by F. Payan http://bigtechcenter.info/the-world-is-open-how-web-technology-is-revolutionizing-education/comment-page-1/#comment-84 F. Payan Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:25:33 +0000 http://bigtechcenter.info/the-world-is-open-how-web-technology-is-revolutionizing-education/#comment-84 I downloaded this book to my Iphone Kindle app and read this great book in my spare time. <br />Since I am an educational technologist I believe many of the ideas put forth by Bonk will percolate into our <br />factory driven k-12 education system. Rating: 5 / 5 I downloaded this book to my Iphone Kindle app and read this great book in my spare time.

Since I am an educational technologist I believe many of the ideas put forth by Bonk will percolate into our

factory driven k-12 education system.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on When Technology Fails : A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency by E. Wyrick http://bigtechcenter.info/when-technology-fails-a-manual-for-self-reliance-sustainability-and-surviving-the-long-emergency/comment-page-1/#comment-8 E. Wyrick Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:08:42 +0000 http://bigtechcenter.info/when-technology-fails-a-manual-for-self-reliance-sustainability-and-surviving-the-long-emergency/#comment-8 Super book so far... not finished with it yet. I believe everyone should read. The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars is its a larger book that doesnt fit easily in a backpack. Rating: 4 / 5 Super book so far… not finished with it yet. I believe everyone should read. The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars is its a larger book that doesnt fit easily in a backpack.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on When Technology Fails : A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency by Ajax http://bigtechcenter.info/when-technology-fails-a-manual-for-self-reliance-sustainability-and-surviving-the-long-emergency/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Ajax Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:51:19 +0000 http://bigtechcenter.info/when-technology-fails-a-manual-for-self-reliance-sustainability-and-surviving-the-long-emergency/#comment-7 Wow! the best "how to" , "what is" manual I've ever come across. If you don't have it yet... get it. Rating: 5 / 5 Wow! the best “how to” , “what is” manual I’ve ever come across. If you don’t have it yet… get it.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach, Second Edition with Workbook by Karianne M. Boden http://bigtechcenter.info/health-information-management-technology-an-applied-approach-second-edition-with-workbook/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Karianne M. Boden Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:27:00 +0000 http://bigtechcenter.info/health-information-management-technology-an-applied-approach-second-edition-with-workbook/#comment-79 I got my book in just a couple days. It was wrapped in a heavy duty cardboard case, which I really appreciated because of how big this book is. The book was in great condition, and it came with a workbook that also was in great condition. I would happily do business with them again. Rating: 5 / 5 I got my book in just a couple days. It was wrapped in a heavy duty cardboard case, which I really appreciated because of how big this book is. The book was in great condition, and it came with a workbook that also was in great condition. I would happily do business with them again.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Instructional Technology and Media for Learning by C. Graham http://bigtechcenter.info/instructional-technology-and-media-for-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-97 C. Graham Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:24:34 +0000 http://bigtechcenter.info/instructional-technology-and-media-for-learning/#comment-97 I learned a lot using this book. The ASSURE Model used in the book was helpful. It has detailed lesson plans for teachers, media specialits and ITS. The pictures are up to date and the information is accurate. I used this book with my masters program and sold it! Guess what I am working on my Doctorate in ITDE and need this book again!!! The book is worth the money--I really regret selling it. Rating: 5 / 5 I learned a lot using this book. The ASSURE Model used in the book was helpful. It has detailed lesson plans for teachers, media specialits and ITS. The pictures are up to date and the information is accurate. I used this book with my masters program and sold it! Guess what I am working on my Doctorate in ITDE and need this book again!!! The book is worth the money–I really regret selling it.
Rating: 5 / 5

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