skype for lecturing

in my own opinion, this would be an ideal way of conneccting with an absent learner, this is because the lecturer can call through with the seminar or similar activity with the group and the learner will not miss out on seeing and hearing the topic.
another advantage of skype is the Text typing, so during the group disscussion, the learner can formulate answers/opinions and send them in for screen display.

so for skype in education, it is a rating of 5/5

Technology to the Rescue. How it has changed education

         Technology has broadned the scope of education for better, but it can have its downsides.
computers have been a mainstay in modern education because they have let the learners take control.
   With processing power increasing in mobile technology, the way that students of all ages can browse the internet, word process and do all the things i mentioned in my " The Value of Mobile Technology in Education..."   post. with ease, in safety, and with speed.


    these methods also encourage independent learning/study. as the decades have moved on, the OU (Open University) has had masses of information passed through the internet, making enrolment and studying a lot easier.


    "Most of us carry more advanced technology in the smartphone in our pocket, than Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin used to reach the moon"  - Gove, Michael, education minister.

he also stated that although technology is entering the learning environment, a victorian teacher could enter 21st century classroom, and feel completely at home. This is because the model of education hasn't changed.

     Wherever a student is in the world, he or she is in the vicinity of technology. There are now aplications on phones and tablets which make research as simple as taking a photograph. Although mainly for tourists, school pupils can take photographs and as the picture is loaded on the screen, information is beamed onto the screen as well, showing off the history of the monument, building, point of interest.

However, technology must not be used as a crutch, it must be used in a way that can help, not hinder or be of harm. Luckily, Anti virus software and security can help avoid this.


One way Education has vastly improved with technology is via Skype. this way, absent students can tap into a lecture from home. Also having an online library of TED talks can aid any research 10 fold.


In short then, technology can and will continue to help the success rate of students/pupils and workmates alike.

useful music tech resource

I recently got into watching the Rig Rundown section of premier guitar magazine on youtube, one of the best ones i have seen so far is the Late Show With David Letterman orchestra, there is a link below, but i also suggest checking out the brian may ones and the australian pink floyd band!

 enjoy!

Microsoft aplications,,,,FOR A MAC??????

yes, there are, mine is office for mac, cannot remember what year version, whatever it is though, i think it needs upgrading. i also use some other aplications which were oringinaly written for Windows, but adapted for mac. some of which are really hard to install as one has to turn off security...AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!