Category Archives: technology
10 ways to get better Google search results
Google is no stranger to us, right? You may even think Google is a bit too familiar… Google is probably a big part of your life, one way or another. But when it comes to that single box on the … Continue reading
Filed under insomnia, productivity, research, technology
When Facebook and Academics (Almost) Collide
Have you ever thought of Facebook as a learning community? I’m guessing it’s not crossed your mind that much… What if a tutor started using Facebook for some of your academic work? Would you feel comfortable letting the professor in … Continue reading
Filed under academia, higher education, Study, technology
Why blogging is no popularity contest
Is blogging really on the decline? More importantly, does a decline in blogging matter? Blogging Tips examined data from a study by Pew Internet that found very few people blogging themselves and fewer than half of respondents saying they read … Continue reading
Filed under employment, productivity, technology, writing
Should lectures be banned?
I’ve just been listening to Donald Clark at the #altc2010 conference in Nottingham. His keynote speech argued that lectures are rubbish. Thought I’d share a hastily-written post in the aftermath. Clark asked why students are still lectured to. He suggested … Continue reading
Filed under academia, communication, Lectures, nottingham, technology
