In a perfect world, I'd use a range of different hardware from various vendors all running Open Source software. Unfortunately, I inhabit the real world where things need to get done and my frustration and stress levels need to remain low. I use Apple's stuff because it's: Extremely well-designed Durable (enough) Low maintenance Almost...
Read more →In order (most to least): 1. In the shower 2. During sermons at church (I *am* listening at the same time!) 3. On the toilet 4. Whilst driving/commuting 5. Reading books & magazines
Read more →I used to work in schools as a teacher then a senior leader. I’m now a Researcher/Analyst for JISC infoNet. People have asked me recently about the differences between the two. Here’s the best 3 things about my new role: 1. Flexi-time: I can work more at times when I’m more productive and take...
Read more →1. Almost all their products are free (as in beer). 2. Google supports Open Source. 3. They really care about user interfaces and design. 4. Trustworthy and innovative people like Chris Messina work for Google. 5. They make interoperable services that make my life easier.
Read more →Information about my move to JISC infoNet to supplement The End of the Beginning: Why did you leave the Academy? To cut a long story short, there was a mismatch between my (very specific) job description and my day-to-day duties. What will you be doing at JISC infoNet? My position is Researcher/Analyst and...
Read more →The answer to ‘Can I advertise my products services at http://dougbelshaw.com/blog?’ is no, you can’t. The answer to ‘Can I sponsor your RSS feed for a certain number of days/weeks/months?’ is yes (provided I’m a fan of your product or service). Hope that clears things up.
Read more →If you're someone getting in touch to bring something to my attention (to potentially blog about) it would be worth bearing the following in mind: 1. I have a routine Monday – Productivity and motivation Tuesday – Technology Wednesday – Wisdom (quotation) Thursday – Ed.D. thesis update/extract Friday – Fun stuff, whatever takes my...
Read more →Interview with Tim Bradburn (Connected Teaching) 1 March 2010 Brief background – what are you doing now and what is your past experience in education? Currently employed as Director of E-Learning at The Northumberland Church of England Academy (10-site all-age Academy 3-19 set up at start of this academic year) Sixth year of teaching...
Read more →Two reasons: 1. Guilt. (I feel education should have a different model to business) 2. Some great advice given by Seth Godin in Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? How to Drive Your Career and Create a Remarkable Future. Q. Does this mean that you're making #uppingyourgame: an educator's guide to productivity free as well? A. No....
Read more →1. Hold back until you've got enough content (otherwise you end up splurging and having nothing to say) 2. Comment like mad on other people's blogs (this drives people to your blog) 3. Use images (people are very visual – try flickrCC so you can license images for free) 4. Cut out words (be...
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