Archive for: January 2007

January 31, 2007

CMALT application completed!

Filed under: Reflections - 31 Jan 2007

I finally managed to get my CMALT (recognition and accreditation for individuals working in the filed of e-learning) application in to what I hope will be an acceptable standard. Rather than submit a word document and supporting appendices, …

January 28, 2007

Comet McNaught

Filed under: Frippery - 28 Jan 2007

Last night we were out comet watching. Unfortunately, I don’t have good enough camera to capture an image of the comet, but just a bunch of us watching it! This link will give you a better idea …

January 25, 2007

Experience of Web2.0 in UK HEI

Filed under: Reflections - 25 Jan 2007

Much is written about the changing way in which emergent Internet technologies will offer opportunities for personalisation of learning. The experience of the Ultraversity project over its 4 year duration illustrates both the challenges faced and some …

January 19, 2007

Fritter your life away…

Filed under: Frippery - 19 Jan 2007

MusicoveryNothing better to do with life? Why not fritter some of it away at Musicovery.

Chose your starting tune by mood (energetic-calm, dark - positive) along a couple of axis and then browse …

Creativity campaign to attack red tape - THES

Filed under: Reviews - 19 Jan 2007

Some of the thinking behind this conference seems muddled to me, although its aims are also laudable.

Education news & jobs at the Times Higher Education Supplement: “Creativity campaign to attack red tape (Tony Tysome Published: 12 January 2007)
They …

January 17, 2007

Wordpress migration

Filed under: Reviews - 17 Jan 2007

Finally blogging again after my migration to WordPress, hosted by BlueHost for $6.95 per month. I made these two key choices for two reasons. The first was I wanted to use Open Source Software …

January 5, 2007

The ‘Higher Education Academy’ for New Zealand?

Filed under: Reviews - 05 Jan 2007

My old friend Pete Bradshaw (new Blog looking good), knowing that I am seeking a new job told me about a job as Director, Ako Aotearoa: National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence. Somewhat above my ambition (thanks …