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Start here (1 of 2) – why IT elements?
The history of the IT elements and the gap in education of basic IT concepts to non-IT professionals, people who may not know what they don’t know! [Continue reading] Start here (1 of 2) – why IT elements?
Digital Literacy and why it matters
Digital Literacy, or lack of, is hugely important in the modern world. Digital Poverty and Exclusion affect our ability to learn, work, and maintain social contacts in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. [Continue reading] Digital Literacy and why it matters
What did you do during the pandemic? Tips on being resilient and successful in difficult times
What have you done during the pandemic? Here are hints and tips on improving your resilience, and being positive, and successful in difficult times. [Continue reading] What did you do during the pandemic? Tips on being resilient and successful in difficult times
Entropy and our debt to Newton
An exploration of the life of Isaac Newton and his impact on science, maths, education and magic, and beyond to a new world ruled by the Law of Entropy. [Continue reading] Entropy and our debt to Newton
Tools and techniques from the IT Lab – Concept Maps
Tools & techniques from the IT lab – a simple introduction to Concept Maps and Concept Mapping [Continue reading] Tools and techniques from the IT Lab – Concept Maps
The power of 2
In this post I explore the power of 2; how binary works and the importance of 2 to the 8th power – better know as 256 – in computing. [Continue reading] The power of 2
Elon Musk and his fantastic space race to Mars!
Even since he was a boy in South Africa, Elon Musk has had a dream for humans to become a multi-planetary species. Now this billionaire is leading a new space race to colonise Mars. [Continue reading] Elon Musk and his fantastic space race to Mars!
You live and learn. At any rate, you live.
A pithy and insightful quote from Douglas Adams about learning, and living, and why they are sometimes incompatible activities! [Continue reading] You live and learn. At any rate, you live.
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
What does Artificial Intelligence mean? This introduction tries to debunk some of the AI myths, explain the jargon & provide a roadmap for further reading. [Continue reading] An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
The truth about Scrum, Kanban and Agile why they are not the same
Are you confused about what Scrum and Kanban are, and how they relate to Agile? This post briefly explains the terminology and different approaches, how they differ and benefits for your organisation or project. [Continue reading] The truth about Scrum, Kanban and Agile why they are not the same
The Map is not the Territory – the true nature and meaning of stories
Stories and storytelling are the ultimate form of human communication and expression. This post explores different types of story used in IT, media, marketing and the digital connected world … for good or bad! [Continue reading] The Map is not the Territory – the true nature and meaning of stories
