Our next meeting on Wednesday 8th February will incorporate a visit to the home of Terry Dillon to see examples of IoT connectivity, including the use of Chromecasting.
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Our February session began with a Ted Talk by inspirational lawyer and academic Professor Ron McCallum ‘How Technology Taught Me to Read’ . Ron’s presentation particularly resonated with class member Peter Simpson. Because Peter is legally blind, Peter has utilized many of the computer based adaptive technologies described by Ron. Peter shared memories of playing ‘blind cricket’ with Ron as a teenager using a cane ball which contained bottle tops and metal wickets which resounded loundly when hit. This discussion was followed by a most informative presentation by Les Rodgers on ‘The Internet of Things’(IoT). The group agreed to continue our practice of commencing with a TED talk on a stimulating topic followed by a guest presentation and suggested future talks on topics including Brent’s Electric Paddock Vehicle; an Update on the NBN Rollout; Facebook and Security; and Options for Baseload and Renewables. Towards the end of the month Les piloted our (optional) discussion group at Rustik café . Les reported that discussion ranged across many topics including high frequency radio and ‘ham’ radio. “We also learned something about life on Willis Island. A pleasant hour quickly passed by three people with similar interests”.
Our next meeting on Wednesday 8th February will incorporate a visit to the home of Terry Dillon to see examples of IoT connectivity, including the use of Chromecasting.
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About 'Tech Talks'Are you reasonably tech savvy; interested in technological developments and keen to continue developing your knowledge base? Then the ‘Tech Talks’ discussion group may be of interest. Monthly sessions include viewing of topical ‘TED Talks’; presentations on topics of interest by class members or guest speakers; shared news of developments across a range of technologies. Topics discussed include developments in science as well as technology.
We hope to attract more interest by having guest speakers. Please note that wide ranging discussion of topics is encouraged. Meeting times2nd Tuesday of month
2pm to 4pm U3A Meeting Room 2 FacilitatorNeville Gibb 0428 858 688
LinksArchives'Tech Savvy Talkers' reports/photos from the Rustik then Northo discussion sessions to end 2019.
Resources from Ian McLeod's 'Making the Most of the Internet' course which preceded Tech Savvy:
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