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When is an e-book not a book?

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The e-book is filled with glorious pictures, marvellous animations and engaging interactivity. If we replace text with an image, we call it a picture. I read The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore today and I was gobsmacked. Of course, this isn’t the only title that takes advantage of its medium. Semantics, semantics.

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An offer they can’t refuse

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The picture is rich and sharp. When we record a video on our smartphone, the picture might be somewhat dull, the audio tinny, the lighting dodgy. When professional production houses shoot a video, they do so beautifully. The audio is crisp and clear. The lighting is perfect. That is, after all, what you are paying them for.

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When is an e-book not a book?

E-Learning Provocateur

The e-book is filled with glorious pictures, marvellous animations and engaging interactivity. If we replace text with an image, we call it a picture. I read The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore today and I was gobsmacked. Of course, this isn’t the only title that takes advantage of its medium. Semantics, semantics.

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How to make the most out of a conference

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Alternatively you could take photos, draw pictures, produce mind maps, or record videos. The fire hydrant of ideas is too much for the human brain to handle, so you need to distribute your cognition. You might want to go old-school by jotting your notes down on paper, or type them into a mobile device.

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Aus-e-learning

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Picture Australia. • ABS Spotlight. • Australia, a nation transformed. • There’s Nothing Like Australia in an App. • AusWiki. Photos and images. Great Australians. • Australian Dictionary of Biography. • Australia’s Nobel Laureates. • On the Money. • Heroes of the Air.

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The Melbourne Cup: it’s not about the horses!

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Picture this: In every state except Victoria (where Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday) the race is a workplace event. These people are oblivious to the fact that the Melbourne Cup is not about the horses. Even if you don’t buy into the nationalism of the event, I hope you can appreciate its true value.

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5 Golden Rules for Polite Social Networking

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Consider your friends’ feelings before posting pictures. Think carefully about your profile picture. Always send birthday cards or call your friends when there’s important news. Put yourself in their shoes before uploading. If you don’t want to see it in your local newspaper, don’t put it online.