innovation
Technology — just a name for something that doesn't work yet
A few evenings ago in the Highbury, Chris shared with me a Douglas Adams quote (it actually turns out to be Adams quoting Bran Ferren): “technology is the name we have for stuff that doesn’t quite work yet”. A chair for example. We no longer need to think if a chair will work, or crash on us, we just use it.
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Futurelab’s new blog
Futurelab’s new blog, FLUX, which is scheduled for official launch on 3 January, is now quietly available at: flux.futurelab.org.uk FLUX will offer the space to discuss and debate the latest in innovation and education and will be contributed to by a range of knowledgable folks from across the region.
Help with xmas shopping – Like.com: a new visual search engine
I would describe Like.com as a widget-tastic visual search engine for online shoppers who like their bling! You begin by, for example, clicking a picture of a leather-clad Madonna which presents you with an array of similar looking items (FMBs and so on) from various vendors. Thereafter you refine your results with a “likeness” search. Which is where the fun …
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Missing the point about mobile phone cheats
As cited in the Guardian this week, a report for the QCA will conclude there is a significant increase in pupils using mobile phones to gain answers in exams, specifically via text message. Naturally this is a Bad Thing and the report will also suggest ways to combat this problem – one of which is to enclose halls in a …
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