by Cameron Nichol | May 15, 2015 | Best Bang for the Buck, Ed Tech use, Open Ed Resources
First the DPLA is a free fantastic resource and they are wonderful people. “The Digital Public Library of America brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world.” Not content with just...
by Cameron Nichol | May 15, 2015 | Ed Tech use
Purdue University have gone down this track. “The Engineering Professional Education program provides non-credit online courses designed for “lifelong learners,” led by instructors who come from the field. “Our students love them because...
by Cameron Nichol | May 13, 2015 | Ed Tech use, Presenting a message
I saw the band ALT-J with my sons on the weekend, and despite liking their music I left the concert a bit nonplussed. The problem is they play quite intricate and quirky music, but they are not performers. Perfect for a smaller venue like a jazz club with a good...
by Cameron Nichol | May 11, 2015 | Ed Tech use, Presenting a message
Audrey Watters (one of the few EdTech journalists worth reading) recently presented at the Center for Teaching and Learning at Davidson College. It’s an entertaining read – admirable considering the subject matter. From a presentation point of view...
by Cameron Nichol | May 9, 2015 | This made me laugh
“Exam and deadline season may be looming large, but the lucky students at the University of Central Lancashire will have the perfect way of de-stressing – their very own puppy room.” Disappointingly, it’s not quite as radical as it first...
