I recently met with a student who had been unsuccessful in achieving the criteria for one of the assignments on the PCTHE. Most of my comments are of a general nature regarding the writing of a course review, so I thought I would post them. Back up your assertions with evidence. As teachers and students … Continue reading Writing a Course Review
The iPad – if only
I am struggling with the iPad. I keep wanting it to be a computer, but it insists that it is a consumer electronic device. What I find sad is that it probably could be a great computer, if only. There are so many if onlys about it that I am wondering, why bother? If only … Continue reading The iPad – if only
Stanford University Program on Liberation Technology
Lying at the intersection of social science, computer science, and engineering, the Program on Liberation Technology seeks to understand how information technology can be used to defend human rights, improve governance, empower the poor, promote economic development, and pursue a variety of other social goods. The Program will examine technical, legal, political, and social obstacles … Continue reading Stanford University Program on Liberation Technology
From community folksonomy to epistemology in a few clicks via @psychemedia http://bit.ly/a9aETq #altc2010
Possibly the most useful post (ever?), showing how using Twitter can delineate communities of interest and lead from ephemeral and transitory utterances to more stable representations of (still dynamic) useful knowledge http://bit.ly/a9aETqIt does, of course depend on people using conventions (Twitter hashtags) consistently. The rebels at ALT-C who resented the waste of three characters and … Continue reading From community folksonomy to epistemology in a few clicks via @psychemedia http://bit.ly/a9aETq #altc2010
St Giles Fair, “about the biggest fair in England”, sensory overload for adults and 2 mad 2-year olds
Best time I have ever had at the fair. On the dodgems, three mad dads, egged on by our pre-schoolers, "Bash him! Bash him!" The red mist descended and we sang as we slew... See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from George's posterous
Course Leader’s Blog
As we get ready for the academic year 2010-11, I am preparing our Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education. This involves: updating the Handbook for this instance of the course for the last time. We will be revalidating a new PCTHE for 2011-12; updating the VLE (Brookes Virtual/Blackboard) and Wiki (Confluence). There are … Continue reading Course Leader’s Blog
Graphic recording of Cranfield L&T conference
See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from George's posterous
Cranfield University L&T conference: realising the promise of e-assessment
Here at Cranfield University in deepest Bedfordshire, with no phone signal (3 network) or access to the campus wifi network; no Eduroam, so no live tweeting (lucky you). However there is a "graphic recorder" who will be sketching the event and posting the drawings on a large white board (pic to follow). Professor David Stephenson … Continue reading Cranfield University L&T conference: realising the promise of e-assessment
A comment on the new NHS GP commissioning plans: “bonkers”
Alison Chisholm wrote her PhD on the transition from Primary Care Groups (PCGs) to Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) and worked for the Picker Institute for four years. I sought her views on the ConDem proposals for NHS commissioning. She writes (and I post with permission): Well I've not had my finger on the pulse very … Continue reading A comment on the new NHS GP commissioning plans: “bonkers”
How many warnings do we need? via @HallyMk1 RT @courosa http://is.gd/ddwMc
In light of the Gulf oil well catastrophe and the financial services collapse, I am reminded of the joke about a true believer (TB).Neighbour comes up says, "Ain't you heard the news? Big flood coming. Better get to high ground for safety." TB says, "My faith in god will keep me safe."As the waters begin … Continue reading How many warnings do we need? via @HallyMk1 RT @courosa http://is.gd/ddwMc
rWorld2 