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What is an algorithm?
There was an excellent article by Andrew Smith in the Guardian newspaper last week. 'Franken-algorithms: the deadly consequences of unpredictable code', examines issues with our "our new algorithmic reality and ... -
NameCoach: software which doesn't suck
It is remarkable how may software applications are released which seem a) over complicated and / or b) tp have little if any pupose. So this morning while idly browsing ... -
Robots to help learning
The TES reports on a project that uses robots to help children in hospital take part in lessons and return to school has received funding from the UK Department for ... -
Living in an Algorithmic World
This video is from Danah Boyd’s opening keynote for the re:publica 18 conference. Although it is an hour long it is well worth watching. Danah says "Algorithmic technologies that rely ... -
What happens when the optic fibre cable breaks?
Two weeks ago, I bought a new television. The old one had served well for 15 years but pre-dated the internet integration that we all take for granted these days. ... -
Industry 4.0 and identity transformation
I gave this presentation last week at a panel discussion on Industry 4.0 at the Bundeswehr AusBildungs Kongress in Hamburg. Firstly - for those of you who do not ... -
Learning about technology
According to the University Technical Colleges web site, new research released of 11 to 17-year-olds, commissioned by the Baker Dearing Educational Trust, the charity which promotes and supports University Technical ... -
What is industry 4.0?
I've long wondered what is meant by industry 4.0. Some shining techno world of robots and Artificial Intelligence? Or the end of batch production for individualised goods (although we have ... -
Informal learning in practice
Last week I travelled from Derby to Manchester airport by train. It was a typical English Midlands December day – cold, damp and foggy. Waiting at the station was a ... -
The Challenges for Construction Sector Training in the UK
According to the Daily Telegraph, a new UK Government report into the skills crisis in the construction sector has recommended a new levy on house builders in a last ditch ...
