Yearly Archives: 2011

Digital local resources – and a bit about Your Square Mile

Continuing the posts about local digital communities, here are a couple of links to interesting research and publications on the subject, which I’ve been giving a re-read recently. The Online Neighbourhood Networks Study – from Hugh Flouch and Kevin Harris. Loads of great resources and insight here. Joining the Conversation: an introduction to hyperlocal mediaRead… Read more »

Learning Commons Technology

The draft presentation “Learning Commons Technology: The dos and donts in developing learning commons” (and slides) are available for comment. This is for the 2nd Annual Learning Commons Development and Design Forum, Brisbane, 30 March 2011, with a preview for BarCamp Canberra 2011, ANU, 19 March 2011.Critical infrastructure requirementsMovable furniture Do they create flexible spaces?AreasRead… Read more »

Washington passes workers comp reforms

Washington has passed a new law which will create a statewide provider network for injured workers that file workers compensation claims. The measure also expands the state’s Centers for Occupational Health Education. The network is expected to save Washington $218 million over the next four years. According to a statement from the Governor, a workersRead… Read more »

Marketing Muscles and Sales Sprints – What Getting Fit Taught Me About Business (Guest: Pam Greene)

How many times have you been sitting in some sort of team motivational meeting or workshop and been served up some fitness-related metaphor? “You gotta run that race!” “Get to the top of the mountain!” “Score that touchdown!” or “Ride the wave to success!”Admittedly, sitting at your desk, making calls, sending emails, and attending meetingsRead… Read more »

Hall on eVoting

Dr. Joseph Lorenzo Hall of the UC Berkeley School of Information and the Princeton Center for Information Technology Policy discusses eVoting technology, with Jerry Brito on this week’s Surprisingly Free podcast. Dr. Hall also has published a new post about eVoting in union elections, at Princeton CITP’s Freedom to Tinker blog.