Archive for December, 2006

writing online

Saturday, December 9th, 2006

There are many persuasive reasons for writing online (particularly within the context of a learning programme) and here’s another one: inline, online comments.  Blogged about here. And the example is from Future of the Book.  The main difference I see between this (which is an extension of Word Press) and the usual blog comment option [...]

New Music Forum: December 2006

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Are you big enough for some Manc indie rock? This month’s song is In My Shoes by The Drainpipes. Listen and comment; what impresses you? What could be better?

more brownie points for moodle

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

Inner-city, 19+, creative arts course and all the students are happy and well-balanced? No. Financial, personal, physical health, mental health, emotional, drug, alcohol problems - for starters. Then there’s insecurity, lack of self-esteem, lack of confidence. And in amongst all that we are supposed to ensure retention and achievement. Pass [...]