Category Archives: Development

How 3D printing will change everything – including education

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Tryggvi Thayer

Edit: This article is getting a lot of attention so I’ve decided that some more background info on 3D printing is in order since I only briefly describe the technology. For more info see these TED Talks on 3D printing: … Continue reading →

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The ‘best educational systems in the world’?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Tryggvi Thayer

An article published on the BBC News website yesterday on “successful” educational systems introduces the topic in a very odd and misinformed manner. The article takes a very brief look at educational systems in Finland, Hong Kong, and South Korea, … Continue reading →

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Singapore moving toward future with artificial intelligence in schools

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Tryggvi Thayer

Authorities in Singapore have announced plans to start developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools for use in schools as part of their FutureSchools@Singapore project. The tools are intended to engage learners in evolving discussions on specific school subjects – in particular … Continue reading →

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African musicians’ hilarious response to Geldof – Yes, we do know it’s Christmas!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by admin

Wow – a very popular post, this one! Just to be clear, the original story is a joke. If you’re looking for the actual song, you’re not going to find it. Almost 30 years ago, Bob Geldof and friends famously … Continue reading →

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Youth and ICTs: Response to a criticism of Thai tablet PC program

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

Veena Thoopkrajae has an article on The Nation criticizing a plan to give all Thai grade 1 students a free tablet PC. Thoopkrajae claims that there are more pressing issues in Thai education and that the tablet PC program is … Continue reading →

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Global Information Technology Report 2009-2010

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Tryggvi Thayer

The World Economic Forum has just published its Global Information Technology Report for 2009-2010. There’s some interesting movement on the accompanying Network Readiness Index. A few E. Asian countries are continuing their upward move, most notably Hong Kong and Taiwan. … Continue reading →