It is Ada Lovelace Day today. First, I have written my blog post about a woman who excels in technology.. Then I have a description and explanation of who Ada is and what Ada Lovelace Day is all about.
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My Ada Lovelace day submission
Today (24thof March 2009) would like to nominate Sue Waters for Ada Lovelace [...]
Here is a fantastic video on the progression of information technology. With a world changing so fast, how do we hope to accommodate the up and coming generation/s if we don’t try to keep up with it ourselves? If you are getting left behind, I encourage you to take baby steps and try out some [...]
My first experience with Twitter was 2 years ago when I was working on a film crew with an amateur production of a movie called Elindil’s secret. We used Twitter to contact each other during pre-production and production phases. It soon became a social interaction. In the past 6 months I have realised the potential [...]
This reality check could lend itself to any Social Networking site, so if you don’t use Twitter, don’t think this post doesn’t apply to you!
I have been using Twitter for 2 years now. To start with it was to communicate with the movie crew I was working with, but now I find it invaluable for [...]
Why am I re-directing my career path?
Firstly, yes… I am changing my place of employment from next Friday the 27th of Feb 2009. I will be working for Elearn Australia, after thoroughly enjoying my time at Swinburne Uni Victoria as a Senior Educator, with the Flexible Learning team. My new job will further enhance my [...]
Have you watched the movie Slumdog millionaire? Those who have, may have drawn the same parallels as I have. Those who haven’t watched the movie, can read this blog and then go watch it. Before you ask… no, I don’t have shares in the movie!
For those who haven’t seen the movie, Slumdog Millionaire is the [...]
Why have I chosen these tools?
I just LOVE editing movie footage and have recently worked on a movie crew of an amateur production of a movie. Serious movie makers certainly wouldn’t have used any of my recommended tools! So why did I choose them? Because time is precious for teachers! The [...]
Here is an update, for newcomers, on how my blog works. You can also read my ‘about me‘ page for more information.
Why Did I Start My Blog?
It was originally created to enable the participants of the DipVET e-learning units, at Swinburne University TAFE, Victoria or just for anyone to keep abreast of some of [...]
Check your accessibility knowledge!
Have you ever considered checking your online learning courses for accessibility? How much do you know about ‘disability friendly’ online course building?
Take this quiz…. and see if you get any surprises.
Quizzes by Quibblo.com
Why must I?
Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 agencies must ensure that people with disabilities have the same fundamental [...]
Lets get up close and personal
Day 5: I have altered my ‘about me‘ page to give you an insight into who I am and what I do. I have included a photo of a visitor I once had on my front door step…… Now that intrigued you didn’t it?
I am doing a bit [...]
