I was out last week at a football match and, as I got to the bus stop, realised I’d left my wallet at home. I got on the bus using my mobile to pay. I got a drink using my mobile to pay. I got on the tube, again using my mobile to pay. I… Read More Swipe to Learn
I saw this story last week about how analogue blood pressure cuffs are being reused and supported with a slip of paper with a link to a YouTube video on how to use them. Innovation doesn’t have to be technological in learning; understand the processes you’re trying to support and build with your organisation’s digital… Read More Pressure
In a blog post last week, Seth Godin (always an informative read) came up with this comment: The problem with faux is that it’s not enough. Is that the problem with learning? We’re conditioned from childhood that unless we’re in a classroom it’s not ‘real’ learning. Until the digitally resident generation are in charge, alternatives… Read More Real learning
but there’s a lot in this one I like. Firstly it’s authored by Google who know a bit about technology. Secondly, if you replace the word marketing with learning it sits in our space completely. The last point in it is the important one – the value of custom content will increase. Note that it’s… Read More I hate top 10 lists
When I was a kid, the thought of jetpacks, flying cars, and video communicators being available in the future was a tantalising and encouraging fantasy. Now that we’re IN my future, one out of three isn’t too great I’d guess. The future was framed as the fantastic; there would be technology to ease everything we did.… Read More The new normal
Lost and Desperate 