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Is the world getting better or worse?

September 10, 2009 - Site of the Week, resources - By: Chris

Pic: Image - CC from FlickrNot a hugely inspiring piece of ICT but this data poster has come from New Scientist via Digg. It’s worth a moment of your time.

igot-U – Easy-peasy GPS Tracking

September 1, 2009 - Equipment, software - By: Chris

Pic: igot-U TrackerIt’s not often I write about bits of kit but I’ve been having a bit of fun with this wee gem for a few days now. The i-gotU tracker has been around for a little while and has previously featured on MerlinJohn but we got our grubby mitts on one last week.

Immersive technologies and education

June 11, 2009 - Professional Development, software - By: Chris

Pic: Image - Adi Setiawan on FlickrHad an interesting day out on Monday at Nottingham Uni. Nick Mount and Gary Priestnall in the school of geography were hosting a workshop on the uses of immersive technologies in education.…

Tracing swine flu on web2.0

April 27, 2009 - Site of the Week, Web Tools, resources - By: Chris

Pic: Image Credit - Forklift on FlickrThe Guardian’s Digital World blog has highlighted the outbreak of map mash-ups tracing the spread of the H1N1 virus currently centred on Mexico.