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Embedding Video Conferencing in a Multi-site University Setting — by Andrew Wood — last modified Thursday Nov 20, 2008 19:36

An experience of the development and deployment of video conferencing while leading a university media production department:

First program — by Julian Fletcher — last modified Wednesday Jul 30, 2008 07:48

My first programming experience, probably shares similar characteristics to many other people who started using computers

Your demonstrations have got to work — by Sue Owen — last modified Wednesday Jul 30, 2008 07:47

A story of early use of computing, punched cards and failure to deliver, but also of business simulations and 'fellow experimenters' learning together with the teacher

Surfing the crest of the wave — by Marilyn Leask — last modified Wednesday Jul 30, 2008 07:47

The experience of one professional from teaching to research and policy making over thirty years

Susan Markle's 'Good Frames and Bad' — by Nick Rushby — last modified Wednesday Jul 30, 2008 07:46

A systematic approach for designing learning material from the 1960s, but with relevance today

Making web pages to exhibit science work — by Danny Nicholson — last modified Wednesday Jul 30, 2008 07:45

In the early days of the internet, one class publishes work on renewable energy in web pages, leading to some rewarding outcomes

Inspired by creating a laser disc — by Drew Buddie — last modified Wednesday Jul 30, 2008 07:45

The influence of early pioneer Alisdair Wells on one teacher, through the creation of a laser disc with video material from the Battle of the Somme

HELP - Henley Extended Learning Platform — by Matty Smith — last modified Wednesday Jul 30, 2008 07:44

Early use of dial-up connectivity to support distance learning students at Henly Management College

Using a calculator in an arithmetic exam — by Richard Millwood — last modified Wednesday Jul 30, 2008 07:43

Using a Brunsviga mechanical calculator for O-Grade Arithmetic examination

Nothing changes, everything changes — by Richard Millwood — last modified Tuesday Jul 15, 2008 21:05

New teachers were using computers in their own schooling, unlike many pioneers

Early days in Fife with Microcomputers — by Kevin Thompson — last modified Tuesday Jul 15, 2008 21:06

Kevin Thompson develops the use of early microcomputers in school, evening class and university in the eighties

Noisy calculators — by Peter Maher — last modified Tuesday Jul 15, 2008 16:22

Hundreds of students using mechanical calculators in an examination makes a distracting noise