A moment of clarity....(aka mvbinforms): January 2006

A moment of clarity....(aka mvbinforms)

It's all about sharing the knowledge. Everyone says it's a good idea, and thinks that they're doing it. 20 e-mail messages about nothing in my inbox everyday is not what I call sharing the knowledge - you know who you are! Come back often, see what wonderous things have turned up. Even become an editor yourself!

Monday, January 16, 2006

Online Courses Not So Distant

I came across this article on Wired.com (see link below) in one of my RSS feeds (see other articles in this weblog) and thought it to be thought provoking. Some of you already know what I think about e-learning or rather this and other HE institutions belief of what it is. I've already started experimenting with podcasts and web-logs and hope to have a demo to show you all soon.
Have a read of this article and post your comments below.

The leadin to Wired.coms article:

More and more, college courses offered over the web for distance learners are being snapped up by students who live close to campus. Some schools allow it only with a legit academic reason; others say fine, as long as it helps them graduate.

Read the full article>>>

Friday, January 13, 2006

Car tax renewals go online

I know this isn't in the usual spirit of my postings but thought it worth sharing, if like me, you hate going to that archaic institution that is the post office. Let's hope it's one step closer for the post office finally giving way in the market place to a business that can actually 'deliver'!!!

Sarah Arnott, Computing, Wednesday 11 January 2006 at 00:00:00

Database checks to replace presentation of paper documents

The Department for Transport has launched an online car tax renewal service so that motorists no longer have to take paper documents to their local post office....

> Read the full article