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“You can not stop innovation.”  —Sun Tzu

Think Before You Ink - Print Like a Polar Bear

Story posted April 22, 2010

What would happen if polar bears worked in an office setting? Would they try to save paper? Come along with our mocumentary video cameras as they try to find out if two polar bears can make a difference.

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Think Before You Ink - Note Taking

Story posted April 21, 2010

New note taking software is easy to use, fast, and searchable. It may just convince you to leave behind your pen and paper! Take a look at how you can take your notes digital.

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Think Before you Ink -Digital Highlighting

Story posted April 20, 2010

Most people are willing to read short articles on their computer screen. The long articles present more of a challenge, and use millions of sheets of paper at Bowdoin. Check-out some options on how to effectively read scholarly articles without using paper.

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Think Before you Ink - Online Tests

Story posted April 19, 2010

Using Blackboard’s test and survey tools will help you save paper.  Plus, it will do the grading for you.

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Think Before you Ink - Surveys

Story posted April 18, 2010

Using SurveyMonkey to create surveys will save you tons of paper and lots of time.

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First Look at the iPad: Using the iPad in Daily Life

Story posted April 15, 2010

Weighing in at 1.5 pounds, the iPad is another great example of Apple Engineering's attention to detail. A solid aluminum back and glass touch screen help to make the iPad a solid piece of craftsmanship. There is nothing on the device that feels cheap. It measures 9.5" tall and 7.5" wide and only .5" thick and feels more substantial in your hands than you might expect.

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Windows 7 Campus Roll out Plan

Story posted March 23, 2010

On Oct 22, 2009, Microsoft released its new operating system, Windows 7. Information Technology has assembled a project team to begin testing compatibility between software and hardware at Bowdoin and Windows 7.  IT's goal is to upgrade all Bowdoin Windows computers to Windows 7 from Windows XP and to provide support and training to faculty, staff and students during the transition.

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