Archive for: August 2006

August 30, 2006

StumbleUpon

Filed under: Reviews - 30 Aug 2006

I was introduced to StumbleUpon by Matt with this wonderfully pointless piece of web art. Essentially, StumbleUpon is an extensions/add-on for your browser that adds functionality. In this particular instance it is a toolbar that enables …

August 18, 2006

Democratisation of new media

Filed under: Reflections - 18 Aug 2006

Browsing through You Tube brought home to me just how much things have changed for the better in the world of technology and new media over the past 5 years. Throughout the Tesco Schoolnet2000 project (1998-2000) there …

August 8, 2006

Impact of effective e-learning (part 1)

Filed under: Research & Evaluation - 08 Aug 2006


The Ultraversity project set out to develop an innovative approach to wholly online supported, workplace learning. A BA, Learning, Technology & Research degree pathway was developed aimed at students who are working full time and want to study …