Digital by Default

Digital by Default

My social media history..

I was reading a blog post from Suw Charman-Anderson yesterday about things to look for when hiring a Social Media Consultant and despite the fact that I neither wish to hire a social media consultant nor do I wish to be one (despite briefly thinking it was a good idea this time last year!) it…

February 8, 2009
Fantasy future of learning conference..

I’m a big fan of what the guys at Carsonified have been able to build as far as their conferences and workshops are concerned – they run well curated, single stream conferences in wonderful venues with more than ample opportunities for networking and also manage to attract relevant and interesting sponsorship which is vital these…

February 5, 2009
UK Gov Barcamp 2..

Yesterday was the second UK Gov Barcamp in London and it seems that alot of folk were saving stuff up to show off at the event (sure that it was just a coincidence though 🙂 ) I followed the event online as a Saturday in London rarely appeals and while many of my interests do…

February 1, 2009
University of the People

In a pretty amazing PR coup an Israeli entrepreneur, Shai Resef, managed to get worldwide publicity including notably in the New York Times, for his new education based start-up the University of the People. The article makes some grand claims and glosses over the fact that the plans are mainly speculative at the moment as…

January 28, 2009
Bristwestival

I briefly mentioned Bristwestival in an earlier post but I think its a big enough to justify a whole post of its own! I have purchased my ticket (along with about 25 others at this point) and was especially pleased to see the venue is the Lanes, a new bowling alley/diner/night club hybrid in the…

January 25, 2009