The world’s largest tech companies are rushing to connect the next billion people to the Web. Microsoft is creating connectivity by consolidating the small bits of bandwidth between television channels (television whitespaces). Facebook is experimenting with transmitting data via high-flying drones (project Aquila) and Google via balloons (project Loon). The motives in each case seem […]
Read moreOur final coverage of project/dissertation work ends with the presentation or viva. This will be the final part of your project/dissertation and the last opportunity to gain vital marks towards the module. You will most likely have a time limit for the presentation so ensure that you run through it a few times in front […]
Read moreWelcome back, February is here and we are nearing half term. This month I will be covering the final part of the project, report writing. We will be covering the Analysis, Evaluation and Conclusion elements of the report which is often where the main source of marks come from. Analysis and Evaluation (Results/Discussion) – This […]
Read moreHappy New Year for January 2015! Before the New Year we were talking about final year projects and had discussed the principles of project planning in order to make the most of this important module/unit. This month we are going to cover the phases after planning – modelling, testing and validation of your results. Whatever […]
Read moreContinuing on from our discussion last month, we will discuss the time planning element involved in planning a project, including risk and contingency planning, methodology and testing. Time planning is a key element in your project in order to make it a success. Plan the project in detail together with an understanding of what elements […]
Read moreNovember already and I will continue from last month’s blog and talk about projects and dissertations. Once you have your project title, aims and objectives, you can begin planning the direction and focus of your project with the use of a range of sources of information. You will no doubt have access to a variety […]
Read moreWelcome to my October blog and we are nearing the end of the motorsport racing season for most and heading into a winter of rebuilding, refreshing, upgrading, testing and development. Students of both FE and HE are back to their studies now and for some of you, you will have a final year project, double […]
Read moreBelow are some useful links to related motoring websites. Oxford University Press Educational publisher of textbooks, software and online resources from Primary to FE available to buy online. global.oup.com The Institute of the Motor Industry International body for those employed in the automotive industry and associated sectors. www.motor.org.uk Motorsport News Motorsport News is the voice of British […]
Read moreAugust blog time and we have reached the summer break for F1, finishing at the Hungaroring in Hungary on July 27th before recommencing at Spa in Belgium on August 24th. The battle at the front is heating up between Hamilton and Rosberg in the Mercedes cars with Hamilton having more of his share of unreliability […]
Read moreIn particular, he is concerned that the current model being debated by ‘trailblazer’ groups doesn’t fully take into account the funding, administrative and most importantly, skills needs of smaller businesses. “The Government has clearly demonstrated its support of apprenticeships, calling for them to be viewed as equally valid alternatives to A […]
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