New DVD

The following is now available from the ERC:

Landry, C. 2004, Creative Canberra: the learning city: a seminar with Charles Landry, DVD, [Canberra Institute of Technology], Canberra, ACT.

This DVD is a recording of a seminar given by Charles Landry at ICAN Festival 2004 (a festival of ideas and innovation), held in Canberra from May 3 to May 16 2004 . Charles Landry has advised dozens of governments around the world on using culture to revitalise cities and regions, and is regarded as an international authority on the future of cities and the creative use of culture. Seminar was held on 11 May 2004.
"This seminar will examine the connections that can be made between the development of Canberra as a learning city and building a culture in Canberra that stimulates and supports creativity and innovation. Strategies to progress both objectives wil be identified. A learning city is one where everyone has opportunities for learning throughout life and innovative partnerships are developed to achieve this objective." -- Program guide.

Internet Site

The Knowledge Tree - Edition 8
Focus on Tensions in the convergence of e-learning and e-business’
http://knowledgetree.flexiblelearning.net.au/edition08/index.html
Includes "the role of improvisation and shifting leadership in the management of global business projects, the relevance of social software for e-business in the age of connectivism, how businesses use and can use e-learning, and how it is perceived as a business."