Friday, October 30, 2009

Updates to Teacher Websites

The mamboSchools team will be updating teacherPlace between October 30-November 4. If you have questions, concerns, or comments about this update, please eMail us at info@mamboschools.com

Major Changes:

1. Adding back the Font/Font Size menu to the web editor.
2. Simplifying the image resizer within the add agenda and add blog post editor.
3. Updated eMail Sending routine. When community or parent user sends an eMail to a teacher, an eMail is automatically sent to their own address.

Minor Changes:

4. Changed the page title from “Welcome Message” to “Header Title”
5. Changed the title of the “Classes” main tab to “Pages”
6. Other minor bugs and fixes will be included in this update.

Please review the attachment for more detailed information.

Monday, October 12, 2009

What is a Vook?

Check out this new idea that combines reading a book with social networking and video. It's called a "Vook." Simon & Schuster puts them out, but it looks like they don't have a huge selection. Still, it's a fun idea and will be interesting to see if it takes off. Here's a link to the S&S Vook page: http://promo.simonandschuster.com/vook/
Thoughts?