I was just asked about trends in open source for eLearning and particularly open source eLearning tools. Probably one of the better sources on this is Jane Hart’s Instructional Tools Directory. In addition, she indicates if they are free or cost money – which is not quite the same thing as open source. Here’s some of what I pulled out. MORE >>

Last week, I went to the Future of Web Apps conference in London. It’s an event that’s primarily targeted at developers, and much of the discussion was focused on newer web technologies and techniques, such as HTML5, CSS3 and geolocation. Small Pieces, Loosely Joined. The centerpiece of his presentation was the slide deck. MORE >>

I recently gave the keynote for an event series on cloud computing run by Telstra Business across five Australian cities. My keynote was followed by a presentation by Telstra's Chief Technology Officer Hugh Bradlow. In the current issue of Telstra's customer magazine Business Insights the feature article is based on Hugh and myself. Dawson. MORE >>

Morten Hansen asks ‘Who Should be Your Chief Collaboration Officer?’ ’ in his blog on the Harvard Business Review (a website which has become a sort of business Oprah self help style site recently). MORE >>

Another interesting article (2006) - key points I think are relevant but overlooked when it comes to the concept of stigmerg y and its influence on collaboration: the role of communication to enable effective collaboration, and the influence of "social negotiation" to guide the collaboration process of small teams. circles. Stigmergic Collaboration. MORE >>