I had played a bit with the program a few months ago, but this time I went through the 3 online tutorials that are available under the help menu.... I created the pilars and footings, but what I found really cool was that I was able to search the SketchUp 3D Warehouse for the vegitation and the for the truss.
Read MoreGoogle Maps has added the ability to read files created in the Google Earth format.... Just past the web address of any .kml or .kmz file into the search field of Google Maps and the associated data is displayed in Google Maps.
Read Moreimbee was created to provide a secure, dynamic environment where children can safely explore online social networking... Their FAQ page lists some of the features and controls that they have implemented to provide a social networking environment for children...
Read Moreimbee was created to provide a secure, dynamic environment where children can safely explore online social networking... Their FAQ page lists some of the features and controls that they have implemented to provide a social networking environment for children...
Read MoreThree hours before a start against Florida, Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Jennings sits in front of his locker, puts on his headphones and stares at his video iPod...He isn't watching the latest Coldplay video or catching up on an episode of "Alias" as a way to relax before the game. Jennings is doing some last-minute cramming: The Rockies' video staff has downloaded every Marlins hitter into his iPod, and Jennings is figuring out how to pitch to them.
Read MoreMy oldest daughter graduated from Seattle University yesterday. The clip is from the JumboTron at Qwest Field.
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Too Much Coffee Man Visits Lewis
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Comic artist, Shannon Wheeler, recently visited his son's classroom at Lewis Elementary. Shannon is the author of Too Much Coffee Man.
Sean Parker
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Today, a former student of mine, Sean Parker, came to Lewis to talk with some of my students about video production. I had Sean in my first and second grade class at Buckman Elementary about 11 years ago. He is a recent graduate of Benson High School in Portland and will be attending Evergreen College in Olympia, Washington next fall, studying film making. Sean is already an accomplished videographer. You can see some examples of his work at Studentfilms.com.