How to make better decisions
Source: Stanford Business; More on Baba Shiv Continue reading How to make better decisions
Insect Cyborg
In 2006 the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) asked America’s scientists to submit “innovative proposals to develop technology to create insect-cyborgs” It was not your everyday government request, but it was an utterly serious one. For years, the US military has been hoping to develop “micro air vehicles” – ultra-small flying robots capable of performing surveillance in dangerous territory. Building these machines is not easy. … Continue reading Insect Cyborg
Data visualisation – an equine problem
The European trade in horsemeat mapped – interactive More than 60,000 tonnes of horsemeat was traded by European countries in 2012. This data, from the Eurostat internal trade database shows exports of Equidae over the year – that is, ‘horse-like’ animals, such as horses, donkeys, mules and asses. Roll over the buttons on the left for details of where each country received its equidae from. Please click on … Continue reading Data visualisation – an equine problem
Smartpens
I recently acquired a Livescribe Smartpen to convert my handwritten notes into digital format. The software enables me to transfer my notes directly to my Google docs or Evernote account. Related Smartpen Wifi e-pens convert your pen strokes into editable, high definition digital copies. Ideal for everyone from students to professionals to artists, e-pens don’t require expensive tablet PCs e-Touch pen – convert pc into a … Continue reading Smartpens
Google Apps – Teacher Dashboard
Originally posted on The Bett Blog:
It’s no secret that students have evolved into tech savvy, connected individuals who work best in an engaged, participatory learning environment. They have been born into the digital age and are entering school with a heightened digital acumen. The sheer scale of Bett in terms of participation and reputation is testament to the importance placed on technology in schools… Continue reading
Education for Everyone
Related The digital school Students, Learning Paths and Technology Continue reading Education for Everyone
Gmail Tips
Mute You are likely to find this feature in all such Gmail lists out there and I still continue to be surprised by the ignorance about it. Just yesterday I was at an event and brought it up in a conversation about Gmail. Some of the blank faces were proof enough that more word needs to be spread about this awesome feature. In a nutshell, … Continue reading Gmail Tips
Lead Exposure
This study compares changes in children’s blood lead levels in the United States with subsequent changes in IQ, based on norm comparisons for the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) given to representative national samples of children in 1984 and 1992. The CogAT norm comparisons indicate shifts in IQ levels consistent with the blood lead to IQ relationship reported by an earlier study and population shifts in … Continue reading Lead Exposure
Why Things Hurt
*** Pleasure and Pain – J. Krishnamurti Online. Related Lorrimer Moseley Jiddu Krishnamurti Continue reading Why Things Hurt
Perpetual Motion of Thought 