Remixing the existing – How a mash of existing web technologies can bring the

future into today

James TaylorWestOne Services

Just what does the future hold?

“The material and the digital worlds have traditionally struggled against each other...now, pervasive technologies are bringing about a partnership between the material and digital, and the relationships among humans, machines, and environments are becoming more tightly interconnected and interdependent.”

(Saveri, 2004, p.1)

But what does it all mean?

For tech:More multi-use tools, less single-use

For students:Learning through ubiquitous technologiesMore access!

For facilitators:More platforms for collaborative teaching and learningMore access!

More tech…

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Finding new uses for existing tools

How many *hacker sites can you find?

Wii hacks Ikeahacker Lifehacker Study hacks

It goes on and on!

The rise of the cybernomad

Increased mobility Cybernomadic movements governed by

access to WiFi connectivity, power outlets, digital devices etc

Immediacy of information

So how do we capture all this?

How ‘bout some shopping?

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Where should I start?

Look at: The task The learners The technology The tools

Mix 1 - Moblogging

1. Mobile phone w/email capacity2. Blog3. Flickr account

Mix 2 – Info-on-the-go

1. Blog/website with RSS output2. Mobile/PDA with Internet3. Mobile RSS reader (Opera Mini 3,

Litefeeds)

Mix 3 – The Amazing Race

1. Google account2. Computer/Mobile with Internet access3. Google Maps

Notice any themes?

All about access, mobility and connectivity

RIGHT NOW learning Geography, time won’t be bounds to

learning