Mobilistar makes world clickable with mobile augmented reality

Slightly more geekspeak than I’m comfortable in this video, but interesting idea as to how augmented reality is really developing.. with an interview from ‘The Future Web’ in Amsterdam earlier this month.

Learning with the iPad

Engaging, educational apps, on a lightweight moveable tool… can be used across the age-groups. Learning anytime, anywhere…

Big Thinkers: Henry Jenkins on New Media and Implications for Learning and Teaching

Interesting interview with Henry Jenkins, from edutopia. He debunks the idea of digital natives/immigrants, and says that students/staff are brought together in strong communities around passions.

RSA Animate – The Internet in Society: Empowering or Censoring Citizens?

Another interesting and thought-provoking video from RSA.

@WINOL Hot Topics Debate @_UoW

The other week, I joined WINOL (the University of Winchester TV Channel) for a discussion on social media (I’ve just tracked down the footage!). Some intelligent debate (if I say so myself)… but, ah, time to get fit again!!

What do you think about the topics for debate?

Phishing Scams … How not to fall for them…

I still regularly hear that people fall for these scams, and this video, although a couple of years old, is still highly relevant. If you’re not sure if it’s from your bank.. check this video!

The Social Media Revolution (2)

Finally – social media has overtaken pornography as the No 1 user of the web… Updated May 2010 to include the newer social networks – fascinating facts!

What about returns on investment?

The Twitter Experiment: University of Dallas

An interesting experiment in using Twitter with a class of 50 history students. The best comment on the YouTube video: “Education isn’t a product/service like milk or car repair. What you are paying for is the opportunity to apprentice with someone who knows a lot more than you. What you get out of it depends upon what you put into it.”

Cheer Up Monday

This is quite an old video, but very funny, and immediately recognisable for anyone who’s bumped their way around Second Life!

A Conversation with Sheryl Sandberg

Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook), John Battelle (Federated Media Publishing), ”A Conversation with Sheryl Sandberg”. October 2009