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What do they know?

by Kevin 01/02/2010 in Bristol

There is an incredible amount of useful and important information held by various bodies across the public sector. Much of it could be accessible under Freedom of Information legislation if you know how to ask for it.
MySociety has been building websites to improve civic and community life since 2003. As well as launching WriteToThem, PledgeBank [...]

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Webinar: Web 2.0 and collaboration for the public sector

by Kevin 28/01/2010 in Bristol

The huddle public sector team have organised a series of webinars to look into the potential impact of web 2.0 within the public sector.
In our first session on Thursday, 4 February, 2pm, will introduce the most common Web 2.0 practices, popular technology and marketing tools iluustrated by successful government Web 2.0 case studies.
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Workshop: Do you know your tweet from your twitter?

by Kevin 28/01/2010 in Bristol

If you are interested in learning how you can take advantage of the new opportunities offered by Web 2.0 there is a workshop taking place  at the Hub in  Bristol on 16th February.  The workshop will explore how to use the latest web technologies to develop an audience and build relationships.
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ICT should help the Public Sector travel greener

by Kevin 27/01/2010 in Bristol

The Sustainable Development Commission has released a report encouraging the Public Sector to deploy the latest ICT innovations to cut down on unnecessary journeys, improve fuel consumption on the journeys we need to take, and make the time we spend travelling more useful and enjoyable.
The report called ‘Smarter Moves: How Information Communications Technology can promote [...]

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Families encouraged to switch on to home learning with free equipment

by Stephen Hilton 15/01/2010 in Bristol

Up to 5,000 families in Bristol could benefit from free computers and broadband web access to help with learning at home, Bristol City Council announced today.
The Home Access project is a £300m government scheme to provide computer and internet access for low income families with children aged 7 to 14.
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EVENT: Community & Technology, 23 February, 10.30am-3pm, KWMC, Bristol

by Stephen Hilton 13/01/2010 in Bristol

A gathering of Neighbourhood Partnerships and community organisations to look at how digital technologies can build and serve communities.
Sign up here
Tel 0117 353 2895 / email makala@kwmc.org.uk

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Consultation launched on Next Generation Broadband fund

by Kevin 07/01/2010 in Bristol

As we reported in December, the Government will be charging a 50p per month ‘broadband tax’ on all fixed phone lines. The Department for Business Innovation and Skills has launched a consultation into how the fund created by this tax should be used.
Contributions are being sought from any individual or organisation with an interest in [...]

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What does ‘open’ mean to Local Authorities in a digital world?

by Kevin 06/01/2010 in Bristol

How ‘open’ should local authorities be with the data they manage? It seems clear that in order to involve residents further in local decision making, and to improve accountability, there will need to be a move toward ‘openness’, but what does that really mean and how should it be achieved?
The Open Knowledge Foundation has been [...]

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Using the Nintendo Wii as telehealth device

by Kevin 04/01/2010 in Bristol

The Nintendo Wii video game console uses a unique control system which can detect movement in three dimensions. Accelerometers in the controller allow the users physical actions to be replicated by in-game characters. A Balance Board can also be added to the system allowing measurement and monitoring of users weight and centre of balance.
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