OK, so I was wrong! In my communications so far I have suggested tools like Twitter will reduce email overload… Now I’m wondering why I even suggested that. Do they really, or are we just spreading the information overload? Perhaps we are, perhaps we are all searching for ways to filter the masses of information out [...]
The workplace challenge At my current workplace there has been a challenge issued by our Institute Director to reduce our current ‘Email Overload’. It’s a really good idea and was cleverly kicked off with a challenge set out in a video message (not email). I think this method of promotion and communication has seen a [...]
I just found a great presentation. Some great points. “Brands are born of experiences” “Are you building brand ambassadors or assassins?” “Hire a photographer for head shots” – aint that the truth? “Reward staff publicly” and, this one is really key - ”How can companies keep employees from doing stupid things? “The same way it can [...]
I was lucky enough to travel up to Brisbane in May for the The Third International m-libraries Conference where I was part of something quite extraordinary. I sat in a room with researchers, educators, techies, managers and library professionals sharing experiences and expertise with delivering learning and managing information using mobile devices. There were workshops, presentations [...]
Do you use Flickr? Flickr is a great tool for backing up your photo’s and sharing them with your friends and family. It also integrates with Facebook, and many other tools… read on
Yesterday I interviewed one of the teachers at North Coast Institute, TAFE NSW about the current use of technology to engage trainees and industry. Linda Johnston, a Community Pharmacy Teacher and e-Learning Contact for the THRAPS Faculty (Tourism, Hospitality, Retail and Personal Services) was happy to share her experiences with me.
This podcast covers the use of Adobe Connect as ‘Virtual Classrooms’, the use of various Social Networking and collaboration tools, such as wiki’s, blog’s and Facebook to engage trainee’s in industry.
Linda also talks about the mutual benefits to TAFE and Industry and the importance of these tools for life-long learning.
Fight for good design!
Fight for usability!
Fight for a decent looking, user friendly, cool and stylish interface!
Why?
For a better customer experience, a satisfied customer, to be competitive. The next generation is coming (Generation Z) and they are more fashion and design conscious than ever before. Be ready!
What is Social Media? “Social media is an umbrella term that defines the various activities that integrate technology, social interaction, and the construction of words, pictures, videos and audio. This interaction, and the manner in which information is presented, depends on the varied perspectives and “building” of shared meaning among communities, as people share their stories, and understandings. ” Wikipedia
Berkley University, California has put free videos of courses on YouTube. Have a look at their YouTube homepage. Check out their three sections, Courses, Events and Campus Life; More than 300 hours of University of California, Berkeley, classes and events are available online in this media rich format. The university began online broadcasts, called “webcasts”, [...]
So, now you know what Social Networking is, and you want to get in on the action, but there are so many Social Networking sites and so many ways to network with people online, so which do I think are the best, or most appropriate?
What is Social Networking? A social network site allows people who share interests to build a ‘trusted’ network/ online community and provides various ways for users to interact. Here are some of the more popular Social Networking spaces…
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