The best of the blogs this week…

Augmented Reality in education: Some ideas on the user of AR in schools and FE institutions.  http://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/mlearning/augmented-reality-in-the-library/

dICTatEd: Funding for ICT will be tight in coming years, making it essential that a consensus is reached on its application.  http://flux.futurelab.org.uk/2010/07/05/dictated/

Why email is not good enough for modern communication: Tools like Posterous encourage the sharing of ideas with  a community.  http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2010/07/08/why-email-is-not-good-enough-for-communication-today/

The Periodic Text Message Table: A helpful table to help teachers keep in touch with their students.  http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2010/07/take-15-years-off-and-understand-your.html

The benefits of online degrees for people with learning difficulties: Online education has clear advantages for many learners.  http://successfulteaching.blogspot.com/2010/07/benefits-of-online-degrees-for-people.html

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We’re into double figures…

Online population rises by 2m users in past year: Numbers boosted by over 50s, particularly men, and women of all age groups. http://www.nma.co.uk/news/online-population-rises-by-2m-users-in-past-year/3015239.article

PSL reveals the latest theory and practice in partnering in education: Discussion on the need for partnerships in education in a time of public sector cuts. http://www.trainingpressreleases.com/newsstory.asp?NewsID=5524

Research shows iPhone users download twice as many paid apps as Android users: article looks at why Android users are less willing to pay for apps. http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-apps-iphone-ipod-android-2010-6

The Great Outdoors: article about using ICT and technology for schools outdoors. http://technostories.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/the-great-outdoors/

Google to challenge Facebook with new social networking service ‘Google Me’: rumours about Google Me came from a now-deleted tweet. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/google-to-challenge-facebook-with-new-social-networking-service-lsquogoogle-mersquo-2014621.html

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Live Underground map – complete with trains: Live tube map built using information from the London Datastore.  http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/technology/iandouglas/100005267/new-tube-map-now-with-trains/

ITV News to incorporate social media into news bulletins: ITV will let viewers chat with the journalists via social media.  http://www.seotops.com/itv-plan-to-make-social-media-a-big-part-of-their-news-programmes_1429/

Global Radio aims to engage mobile users with app ads: The station uses success of their apps to interact with listeners.  http://www.nma.co.uk/news/global-radio-aims-to-engage-mobile-users-with-app-ads/3014925.article

Losing the game: Excellent post on the scrapping of promised tax breaks for the games industry.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/rorycellanjones/2010/06/losing_the_game.html

Utah firing squad death announced on Twitter: Tweets from an Attorney General spread quickly around the world.  http://www.deathandtaxesmagazine.com/utah-firing-squad-twitter-announcement/

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NHS takes part in Twitter interview: NHS Salford’s Head of Communications discussed how the public sector is making use of new media. http://www.nma.co.uk/news/nhs-to-take-part-in-twitter-interview-on-reputation-online/3014745.article

Nintendo and Sony show competing 3D visions at convention: Nintendo reveals handheld 3D experience while Sony aims for the 3D TV market.  http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/16/technology/16sony.html?src=me&ref=technology

Social networks and blogs now account for 1 in every 4.5 minutes online: A breakdown of the most visited online brand and social media usage internationally.  http://bit.ly/aGy26A

New app helps charities make more money online: The app lets people see their donation by dragging coins into a collection box.  http://mashable.com/2010/06/17/nadanu/

BBC iPlayer viewer numbers reach 95m in May: BBC saw a surge in people using iPlayer, mainly due to general election coverage.  http://www.nma.co.uk/7m-more-people-access-bbc-iplayer-via-computer/3014757.article

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Here we go again…

QR codes in the classroom: Interesting survey of possible uses for QR and AR in teaching.  http://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/technology/qr-codes-in-the-classroom-qrcode/

Facebook clickjacking attack spreads through ‘likes’: A new clickjacking worm is spreading through Facebook via the “Like” feature.  http://mashable.com/2010/05/31/facebook-like-worm-clickjack/

Steve Jobs replies to UK developer on iPhone 4.0 font size: Steve Jobs replied to an email from UK developer Mark Ford confirming that iPhone OS 4.0 will include the ability to change font size in SMS – a detail for most, but essential for those with impaired vision.  http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/pda/2010/jun/01/digital-media-apple

‘Minority Report’ tech is a reality: The man behind the technology used in the film Minority Report and its real life technological reality has spoken at TED about the future of user interface design.  http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/minority-report-ui-designer-demos-his-tech-at-ted/

Hulu the next big streaming media outlet to hit Xbox Live?: Video streaming service to be introduced as part of Xbox LIVE experience at E3 2010.  http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/01/hulu-headed-to-a-xbox-360-dashboard-near-you/

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More from the blogosphere…

More details of Acer’s tablet emerge. CEO says 7-inch iPad rival will be released in the fourth quarter of this year.  http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/acer-ceo-teases-7-inch-android-tablet-promises-it-for-q4-2010/

Red Letter Day’s launches online community. Gift experience company Red Letter Days is launching its first online community to support a national competition running for its 21st birthday.  http://www.nma.co.uk/news/red-letter-days-launches-online-community/3013956.article

Be Curious Tour 2010 offering digital media masterclasses to anyone on their route. Ewan McIntosh is offering classes to anyone he passes on his road trip of North America.  http://edu.blogs.com/edublogs/2010/05/becurioustour-us-tour-2010.html

Intercontinental Hotels launches iPhone app. To promote the app, they are offering bonuses for consumers who book rooms using the application.  http://news.carrentals.co.uk/intercontinental-hotels-launches-iphone-app-34211334.html

National Geographic Maps: Tools for adventure making big waves in schools. New e-learning page lets students learn to use maps to find their way, share information, look at patterns, and solve problems in the classroom.  http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=2467

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The best of the blogs this week…

NYU students raise more than $100k to create Anti-Facebook: Social networking experiment Diaspora will give users complete control over their data.  http://mashable.com/2010/05/12/diaspora

Visa to bring secure online payments to the iPhone: New casing offers contactless payments anywhere Visa’s payWave is available.  http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/in2pay-is-the-name-of-visa-and-devicefidelitys-money-grubbing-i/

Creator of Heroes Tim Kring creates new internet conspiracy for good: Tim Kring releases new social networking game where we can all be heroes – in a way.  http://ethrill.net/2010/05/10/tim-kring-what-is-the-conspiracy-for-good-and-i-am-not-a-member-about/

Mass Facebook exodus planned for 31^st May: Following anger over privacy issues, campaigners planning official revolt day.  http://mashable.com/2010/05/14/quit-facebook/

Game Changers: Competition for children to design a new level for puzzling platform video game Little Big Planet.  http://www.dmlcompetition.net/kidscomp/lbp

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