Has Google’s size started working against it?

Posted on by primaryt
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Google Talk Chat Back badge has been broken since May the 22nd and no one at Google has even aknowledged the problem. Does no one at Google know who is responsible to fix this? The problem is all over the forum. It is obvious that someone has done a “fix” that has broken this function but 4 days to roll back some code seems a bit excessive.. Maybe it was a security issue? Google have to play the transparent, open roll here or I, amongst others will begin looking elsewhere.

Update: Fixed on the 28th of May. – no mention from Google about what happened.

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Dry wipe erasable paint (IWB paint)

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I bought some of this paint from Homebase when it was on special offer.  The paint basically allows you to use a dry wipe marker on your wall.  I used it to make notes and the like (see right hand side)…  So far, so good.
It seems to be working well.  I’m tempted to do the rest of my walls.  

One thing to note:  Prepare your surfaces well, just a quick scotch down of most surfaces wont do.  Also ensure you don’t have any hot lights beaming down on your surface as it may make the paint dry a bit funny..

Next step is to try it with one of these Epson projectors that don’t require an IWB.

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Curtains for Becta

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Well our old friend is gone.  I’m going to be lost without being able to say “this is what Becta recommend”.  I guess it will open up more choice and creativity inside of ICT but I fear it will lead to uncertainty and extra for work for ICT bods trying to figure out best practice.  I’m lucky because I have an army of educators on my twitter network.  I also think Primary Technology may benefit from a slightly more fragmented decision making process inside authorities and nationwide.

Still, sorry to anyone who reads this that is out of work.