Stimulus: Thinking about the Brain…

Here are two great articles from Carl Zimmer relating to the function of the Human Brain and including questions of the conscious. The first article: 100 Trillion Connections: New Efforts Probe and Map the Brain’s detailed Architecture, is a preview article of a larger one. (link to article on Scientific America) The second article is [...]

Resource: SeeMe.org, A website dedicated to promoting positive self image

SeeMe.org   “What is SeeMe? This site promotes positive body image and tackles the impact of young people’s internalization of idealised media portrayals of beauty and gender stereotypes. The site has been developed by the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust.

Online Resource: Vintage Ad Browser

Whilst researching I stumbled across this fantastic website that has an incredible collection of advertisements from throughout the ages. They are organised by topic, by decade. An excellent and interesting resource. Use the image below as a link to the site.  

Language as a window into human nature: RSAnimate

Here is another great clip from RSAnimate.  This one explores the relationship between languauge and behaviour/human nature.

Stimulus for basic Emotional Intelligence talk

I recently prepared this short Prezi for use with a talk I was giving to Year 11 students about Emotional Intelligence.  I hope others may find it useful.

Computer Viruses and the Internet

I have spent a lot of time throughout the years researching and collecting facts and stimulus materials on the topic of Computer Viruses. Recently when I was watching my regular TED talk on my phone I watched this talk by Mikko Hypponen. I found it fascinating for the way in which he not only explores [...]

Social Networking Data Model – Schema

I have been continuing to search for more examples of Social Media database design.  My reason for this is because I am using / intending to use this structure as the back bone to teaching database design to some of my students (More on that in my next post).  Here is another example Schema to [...]

Stimulus, Resource: User Interface Principles in Web Design

This is a great article regarding how web design should be approached. I like to fact that it’s focus is on the intention of the site, not just the art/design side of making things look cool. This will be useful with higher secondary level students as a stimulus piece.  

Resource: Graphic Design Principles, also for Web

  Whilst searching for some stimulus regarding the Principles of design I found this great little Flash piece. Have a look and see what you think.

Spark Art 4 Girls, An initiative with Digi-Girls and Aus. National Career week

I received a flyer by email today that sounds like a fun and authentic learning experience for those that get involved. It is aimed at mid to upper secondary students and will be held at North Sydney College on May 25 and 26 2011. Read below for more information: Digi-Girls Spark Art course is a [...]