The Economist is currently running a survey on social networking and education. “Proposition: Social networking will bring (positive) changes to educational methods, in and out of the classroom.” To date 68% of respondents believe that social networking will bring positive changes to educational methods, in and out of the classroom. You can vote here.
Tagged: Social networking
Charles Leadbeater writes an article in the Guardian looking at how the social care system could be turned on its head by placing individuals in control of their own ’social care purse.’
The article looks at research carried out by Professor Chris Hatton at Lancaster University, which examined 196 people who self-direct their support. Our of nearly 50% commented on improvements in their general health and wellbeing. Importantly, they also commented that by having control over their care they had more dignity.
Tagged: Health care
‘34 More Ways to Build Your Own Social Network’ a short article on TechCrunch which looks at different companies working in the ’social networking’ space.
Tagged: Social networking
The BBC’s iPlayer has just released figures on the number of people who used the service over Christmas. Research identified that approximately 1 million people used the service between Dec 25th and Jan 7th. The BBC originally thought the service would attract 500,000 in the first six months. Source: The Guardian.
Tagged: Technology
Proposals for tagging of people with dementia have been put forward. The Alzheimer’s Society reports that 40% of people with dementia have been ‘lost’ whilst walking outside. Using GPS technology the tag could offer offer families and carers some degree of comfort.
Tagged: Health care
Saga Zone a networking site for the over 50s launched by Saga, in October 2007, has over 30,000 users has been tested along with other social networking sites by the UK consumer magazine which. It’s ranked 4th out of the 10 sites tested and gets the highest score for its ‘discussion group.’
Tagged: Demographics and Social networking
