Multi-user mind mapping tools for surface touch table

There are many kinds of mind mapping software currently on the market, from big company development to open source software. However, most of them are still only using the traditional computer input interface – keyboard and mouse, more importantly is that all the devices can only support one user at a time, which create a barrier for … Continue reading “Multi-user mind mapping tools for surface touch table”

Student Mobile App Competition 2012-2013

The IT Innovation Centre is running the First Student Mobile App Competition to encourage students to create innovative new mobile apps. Key to this initiative is bringing students into developments at the heart of the University. The best mobile app will be considered for inclusion in a University App Store.  Students creating the best mobile … Continue reading “Student Mobile App Competition 2012-2013”

Gesture control Microsoft PowerPoint presentation

Gesture-controlled technology allows users to engage in virtual activities with motion and movements similar to what they would use in the real world to manipulate content intuitively. The idea that simple gestures can be used to control computers is opening the way to a host of input devices that look and feel very different from the keyboard … Continue reading “Gesture control Microsoft PowerPoint presentation”

iVLE Platform Testing

iVLE platform testing was intended to compare the functions of the four iVLE platform which were the competitors of the university new iVLE platform. The testing focused on the iVLE functionality on mobile devices including tablets and mobile phones.All four iVLE platforms only have web interface available, none of them has mobile application supported at the time. Due … Continue reading “iVLE Platform Testing”

Livescribe smartpen review

The Livescribe smartpen is a small computer in the shape of a pen that can record and synchronise handwritten notes and audio using special dotted paper. Once transferred, notes can be replayed, saved, searched and shared with other users via email, Googledocs, Facebook or the Livescribe Desktop. The Livescribe Smartpen could be useful for both, students and … Continue reading “Livescribe smartpen review”