Monthly Archives: January 2007

Shift to UCTL (1)

Posted on January 30, 2007 by Derek Chirnside

I’m now largely working in the main campus of the University, rather than Ilam West. The retreat from last year now sometimes seems like a distant memory. Here is the Teaching and Learning Plan: I’m still very interested to see … Continue reading →

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Open source cross platform DTP

Posted on January 12, 2007 by Derek Chirnside

I’ve just discovered an open source cross platform Desk Top Publishing program. http://docs.scribus.net/index.php?lang=en&page=index I’d wondered why I had not come across it.  OS X port in 2005, Windows Port in 2006, originally Linux – that’s probably why.  Looks good with … Continue reading →

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Online workshop with George Siemens . . . Starts today

Posted on January 11, 2007 by Derek Chirnside

For me, (in Christchurch) this starts today in 30 minutes. For details about the workshop, check out http://scope.lidc.sfu.ca/ Sylvia, our SCOPE host, says: This seminar is scheduled for January 10 – 30, and we may decide organize additional Elluminate sessions … Continue reading →

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Tags in delicious are not bookmarks

Posted on January 11, 2007 by Derek Chirnside

Last year my laptop was reimaged, and I’m just getting some basics sorted – like some Firefox plugins for delicious. I still have not found what I’m looking for. I tried a plug-in I had not seen before. Delicious Bookmarks. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2007

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Derek Chirnside

Had a break, the longest continuous time with no internet or e-mail this century. Checking in with my RSS feeds, most people are posting some sort new year posts. 1. Welcomes to the New Year 2. Reflections on the old … Continue reading →

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