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How will digital content be delivered to university students? A digital pervasiveness blog
Leon Sterling | August 5, 2014The development of digital content for higher education is changing rapidly. Leon Sterling, Pro Vice Chancellor at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, explores developments over the last forty years and speculates on the future.
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The innovation and migration challenge of mobile learning
Anthony Chung | August 4, 2014The most obvious step for learning organisations seems to be one towards mobility. Anthony Chung says we are only beginning to scratch the surface of the potential for mobile learning.
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Innovations in learning
Open Forum | July 28, 2014Global Mindset is hosting a conference as part of their Integrating Australia with Asia series on Wednesday, 13 August 2014 in Sydney. The event will revolve around innovations in learning.
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Simple ways to improve well-being
Justin Cole | July 4, 2014Most of the research into well-being concentrates on if and how it can be increased. Justin Cole is part of a team studying the effectiveness of self-help exercises as methods for improving well-being.
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What have Big Data, the Internet of Things and Civil Rights have to do with each other?
Malcolm Crompton | June 11, 2014Where is the connection between the collection of digital data and the civil rights movement? Malcolm Crompton explains and urges us to consider the implications.
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The rise of hyper-local social networking
Darren Moffatt | May 19, 2014Every social network channel has its specific use. Darren Moffatt says that emerging online technology will connect neighbours, improve community relations and revitalise urban living.
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Disruption in the space industry
Dr Jason Held | April 14, 2014With new technologies emerging, the barriers to space are continuously being reduced. Jason Held from Saber Astronautics explains how even smaller companies are now able to enter the space sector.
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Is Australia ready to thwart the cyber attacks?
Tanveer Zia | February 28, 2014There is cause for concern that Australia's change of government has slowed down initiatives to protect businesses and institutions defend against online attacks. Dr Tanveer Zia, a cyber security researcher at Charles Sturt University, calls for the development of an Australian framework.
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Using an eye tracker in autism research – autism and the social mind
Giacomo Vivanti | February 3, 2014Social learning relies on a natural inclination to watch people’s faces and eyes. Dr Giacomo Vivanti explains how the technology of eye tracking can afford a new window into the mental world of individuals with autism.
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How not to make a bed – synthetic drugs in Australia
David Caldicott | January 31, 2014Sophisticated synthetic drugs are flooding the Australian market, and for every drug banned there are five others lurking in the wings. Emergency consultant and illicit drug expert Dr. David Caldicott says a temporary ban on these products is just a starting point to buy us some time.
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Meet productivity challenge through move to digital economy
Tim Fawcett | November 17, 2013The importance of telework and its positive influence on productivity should not be underestimated. Cisco’s Tim Fawcett explains.
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Mutual co-evolution as the hidden business value of Twitter
Ken Eustace | October 30, 2013The upcoming stock market debut of Twitter is highly anticipated. Ken Eustace from the School of Computing and Mathematics at CSU explains why Twitter needs to work together with traditional media companies and other social networks in order to establish a successful business model.