I have to say I had not really explored the possibilities of Geolocation tools. Essentially we all have a GPS enabled device in our pocket (or and it’s a Computer more powerful than what they used to send man on the moon!), your mobile phone! This GPS location, accurate information can be used to play […]
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Using the Google Slides API with Google Apps Script
Google recently announced the general availability of the Google Slides API. The announcement was accompanied by video from the new G Suite Dev Show presented by Wesley Chun embedded below, […]
Thing 18: Augmented and Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality As recommended for this week I tried InCell – a game where you are miniaturised into the micro world of human cell and must race stop the advance of a virus in your patient. I was able to use this during a team coffee break using the VR googles we have in the office. … Continue reading Thing 18: Augmented and Virtual Reality →
Thing 17: Geolocation Tools
I decided to try Geocaching.com I downloaded the App to my phone and after a wee explore realised that I pass several geocaches on my walk to work. I was hoping that this blog post would be accompanied by a triumphant photo of a geocache – but it turned out to be slightly harder than I’d imagined! … Continue reading Thing 17: Geolocation Tools →
Thing 18: Augmented and Virtual Reality
I went to one of the 23 Things drop-in sessions to try out virtual reality. I had a go at the InCell game and was impressed with how well it worked, especially considering there was… More
Thing 17: Geolocation tools
I’ve decided to skip thing 16 (OneNote) for the moment and move on to week 9. I installed the Geocaching app and noticed two geocaches in a local park, so I decided to check them… More
First post…
This is the first post in my blog which will document my reflections as I work my way through the “23 Things for Digital Knowledge” that the Information Services Group at University of Edinburgh have developed. I’ve just started at the Scottish Social Services Council, employed as a Learning and Development Advisor within the Learning…
Video – Vimeo
As I use YouTube all the time I thought I would have a look at Vimeo to see how it compared. I searched Vimeo for ‘books’ to see if I could find any interesting videos to share. This video is one cute example. Penguin Books BG 01 by 29cm licensed by CC BY-SA 3.0 I … Continue reading Video – Vimeo →
Bitmoji
This was a lot of fun, although really I may have spent too long on getting my hair style quite right hah! I did initially think it was good when Apple introduced more skin tones in their emoji, although I can see now that it can be used in a negative way – I’ve never […]
23 Things: Thing 11 & 12 Copyright and OER
First of all a confession – I can get quite emotional about copyright and licensing :’} So emotional in fact that Jane Secker’s ALT Conference keynote Copyright and e-learning: understanding our privileges and freedoms actually brought a wee tear to my eye. You might think I’m making this up but it’s true, and the reason why is that […]
Thing 18: Augmented and Virtual Reality
The one thing I’m going to miss when my part of the organisation moves to a new location in a few weeks’ time is the goodies that are handed out by advertisers at the top of Waverley Steps on Princes Street. Over the years I’ve received free drinks, magazines, samples of all sorts, a Letts’ […]
Thing 16: OneNote
I’ve moved to having a laptop as my main device at work and started to use OneNote for note taking recently. I like having all my notes in one place – it’s very similar conceptually to carrying round a paper notebook. I like that I no longer need to carry paper print outs to meetings. I find … Continue reading Thing 16: OneNote →