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Transformers

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minute video clip in which he breaks the news that “you are not your users” This short but sweet piece of content piques the curiosity of the learner, while introducing the concept of Empathize in the d.school’s 5-stage model. Pics or it didn’t happen.

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Facts are a bitch

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Due to it’s geographical location and it’s colourful history, it is often put down by yuppies and wanna-be’s, and is typically lumped into the broad, vague and lazy category “Sydney’s West&# which features prominently on the nightly news. it doesn’t seem to affect its prevalence.

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The nature of digital influence

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The good news is such weaknesses can be mitigated by the design of the survey. Like a news reporter, they are awareness agents. For example, an individual respondent might be prejudiced, or parochial, or insular, or driven by a personal crusade. Maybe, indirectly.

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The nature of digital influence

E-Learning Provocateur

The good news is such weaknesses can be mitigated by the design of the survey. Like a news reporter, they are awareness agents. For example, an individual respondent might be prejudiced, or parochial, or insular, or driven by a personal crusade. Maybe, indirectly.

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Rise of the smart cities

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I read a news article today about the announcement by the Queensland Government to provide wireless internet access to commuters on its Citytrain network. But they could also… Catch the breaking news in their industry sector. Other articles claim this service will be free. Read blogs. Explore wikis. Exchange knowledge on Twitter.

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5 Golden Rules for Polite Social Networking

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However, the new medium does present some new social challenges. In fact, Nicole Martin reports a survey by telco Orange in Britain that reveals almost two-thirds of the respondents are frustrated and confused by online etiquette. Always send birthday cards or call your friends when there’s important news.

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Doctoring the Informal Learning Environment

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The discussion forum would also be a suitable vehicle for promoting the various initiatives that Anne Marie speaks of, providing reminders about upcoming teaching sessions, advertising project opportunities, and sharing other hospital-related news.