Notschool.net is an online research project looking at ways of re-engaging young people of school age back into learning.
Author Archives: Rowan Purdy
What can Zimbra do for us?
The Zimbra collaboration suite provides an open source web-based communications solution tailored for the small business. This article explores what this new kid on the block has to offer.
Ajax promises improved user experience of the web
Asynchronous JavaScript And XML, or its acronym Ajax, is a Web development technique for creating interactive web applications. In this post I describe the benefits to end users, introduce some examples of Ajax use on the web and have a look behind the scenes to explain how the magic works.
In collaboration we trust
More than any other previous government policy this latest white paper has been developed through consultation, listening and providing people with opportunities to say what they wanted. Here I outline why factors such as these and most importantly collaboration and trust will be key to the successful translation of the policy into practice.
Reflections on the white paper ‘Our Health, Our Care, Our Say’
Some excellent thoughts from Headshift on the new white paper ‘Our Health, Our Care, Our Say: A New Direction for Community Services’ by Stuart Hall and Lee Bryant.
Have your say on the white paper in a webchat with No. 10 Downing Street
This week the government published plans to change the whole health and social care system in the White Paper: Our health, our care, our say. The plans include longer opening hours for GPs, a greater emphasis on looking after your own well-being and health care available on the High Street.
Skype offers free telephone and video calls to Internet users
Skype is one of a number web based technologies that has helped to revolutionise the way we communicate. Find out how you too could benefit from free telephone and video calls.
Patient opinion
Patient Opinion is all about enabling patients to share their experiences of health care, and by doing so help other patients — and perhaps even change the NHS.
Can social software enhance collaborative working?
This article offers thoughts from Rowan Purdy (Website author) and Gareth Johnson (Warwick University) on whether social software can enhance collaborative working.
Knowledge Community scoops international award
The Knowledge Community website was winner of the Innovation in Knowledge Management category at the 2005 International Information Industry Awards.