Idea: USB Resource Sticks
Posted by Kate Glover on June 30, 2012
I’m not claiming that it’s a “new” idea, just an idea – but I’m thinking of getting some sponsorship together and creating some resource sticks to send out to get teachers loaded up with a range of basics at home. Examples include
- A range of browsers (and links to the sites for the latest versions)
- A range of free programming environments [BlueJ, Scratch, etc] (and links to the sites for the latest versions)
- OpenOffice.org (and a link to the site for the latest versions)
- List of free and useful apps on common mobile platforms
- Links to the RethinkingICT Wiki, tutorial sites, Computing At School etc. with explanations as to what they are etc.
It is just a half-baked idea which I have a pretty decent idea of how to finance. Would this be of any use? Would you be interested in having one? Would a USB stick be more useful/memorable than, say, a website linking to the same (I’m thinking the USB storage element might at least keep it in people’s pockets/minds)?
I’d really appreciate some feedback on this idea 🙂 Thanks.
Michael Rose said
The browser part would be key for me. More than just links, you can set homepage to ReThinkingICT wiki and have a load of apps all set up. So all the settings and bookmarks are there to explore. I’d choose one browser (Chrome) and set it up so it will work as a portable app on any machine (anything that gets a teacher round a restrictive IT system and out of IE territory has to be good).
anna said
Hey there!
I read your blog on my blackberry app. Sorry if this is late in coming but I just got the app. I think that your idea for usb resource sticks is really cool! And very useful I think it’d sell!
Ps: your BT and biscuits made me smile, we’ve been going through similar troubles!!
Keep bloggin’ !!!