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Telling the stories of our farmers
https://farmers.org.au/news/big-names-join-forces-to-connect-farmers-and-consumers/ As my business partner Tim Gentle loves to quote - "you had me at hello!" We are in a really fortunate position where our business happens to align to our passion and purpose as...
Emerging Technology Experience a Hit For Wedderburn College Students
Wedderburn College students enjoyed an incursion with the Think Digital Coach, demonstrating Virtual and Augmented Reality.
Immersive Technology shifts community knowledge about red meat industry
Mixed reality such as virtual reality and augmented reality is set to be the next big digital disrupter. There is now firm evidence that this method of communication has real impact in shifting market perceptions and underpinning traditional approaches in training and...
Meandarra Library WINS a visit from the #ThinkDigitalCoach to their remote Queensland town
Meandarra Library, nestled in a small remote Queensland town were the lucky winners of a visit from the #ThinkDigitalCoach, a 14-metre classroom on wheels. On Friday, September 1st, 2017, Rocky, the #ThinkDigitalCoach rolled into town and spent the day immersing their...
Phillip Island Social Media Discovery Tour aboard the ThinkDigitalCoach
Social Media training included 4 iconic locations + 4 hot digital topics + 10 eager Tourism Operators The social media training workshop is designed to help to grow the "digital skills and confidence" of the participants, whilst leaving a little #digitallove...
#DataDrought only 1/20 of the bandwidth for Collaborative Online Environment
Imagine using 1/20th of the bandwidth to host a collaborative online learning or meeting space, well check out Gather Education. In this short video, I demonstrate how you can connect online, in real time and host a collaborative classroom/meeting and really all...
Beaming NFF’s Australian Farmers Platform into the Outback
Welcome aboard the #ThinkDigitalCoach. This time ‘Rocky’ the 14-metre hi-tech mobile training facility was delivering a training session to local farmers on the new Australian Farmers Platform (www.farmers.org.au) in Alpha Queensland, during our visit to the ICPA...
Google Cardboard Workshop
The Google Cardboard Workshop is always such a privilege to deliver, the students make their own virtual reality (VR) headset using a smartphone. Watching participants put on the #Google Cardboard for the first time is something I won't get tired of. As part of the...
What is the #ThinkDigitalCoach?
The Think Digital Coach is a purpose-built 14 metre hi-tech mobile classroom (bus) driving digital education and experiences into Regional Rural and Remote Australia. Our mission is to help prepare people to get the most out of the "digital world" by highlighting the...
Official Launch Think Digital Coach at Broadband for the Bush Forum
Well it's official, the #ThinkDigitalCoach was officially launched at the Broadband for the Bush Forum. An 8-minute recap video highlighting the amazing work of the volunteers. A special announcement from Optus and ursys.com.au coming onboard, the Magic Pudding...
Recycled bus becomes a hi-tech mobile classroom for the Bush!
Almost 100 years after the arrival of the first buses in Brisbane, an innovative 21st Century Coach is to be launched at the Broadband For The Bush Forum, on Thursday June 9, at the State Library of Queensland in Stanley Place, South Brisbane. The Think Digital Coach...
Looking at Industry through a digital lense
Listen to the Podcast Meet Dailius Wilson, a dynamic 24-year-old who eats and breaths the digital world. He now lives and works in San Fransico and always has a good few stories to share. I met Dailius two years ago when we co-presented on "Top Digital Trends...
HTC Vive – Virtual Reality Headset Demo
It was a great opportunity to try on the HTC Vive - Vive virtual reality headset, last night at Melbourne Virtual Reality Meetup this week. The HTC Vive is an upcoming virtual reality headset that is soon to be released in Australia. This VR Headset was developed by...
Virtual Classroom joins us live from Boston at the Melbourne Mini Maker Faire
As part of my presentation on a New Reality in the Classroom at the Melbourne Mini Maker Faire, I introduced an innovative Virtual Classroom platform from Gather Education. The technology utilises a Microsoft Kinect to mimic the teachers avatar delivering a truly...
360º Melbourne Mini Maker Faire
I was thrilled to be a presenter and sponsor at the 2016 Melbourne Mini Maker Faire. An event that witnessed the pilgrimage of #Makers from around Victoria and Interstate Makers too. My intention was to throw myself in the deep end and learn more as much as I could...
3D Printed Humanoid Robot – Melbourne Primary School embarks on ambitious project
Whilst presenting at the Melbourne Mini Maker Faire, I did find some time to wander through the various makerspaces and came across an innovative group of students from Wooroona Park Primary School. The students, through the generous guidance from the teacher's were...
Setting Up a Youtube Channel For Your Business
If your looking to setup Youtube Channel for your business then keep reading! Youtube Overview Video sharing site with 800 million unique visits each month, viewing over 3 billion hours of video. Subscribers to YouTube can post videos, comment and follow others....
Radio Presenter Tips and Training at 105.1 LifeFM
In an effort to improve my on-air skills, I enrolled myself in the "Radio Presenter Training" generously hosted by 105.1 LifeFM Bendigo. The FREE workshop had experienced radio celebrities Peter Stanton and Jonathon Ridnell sharing their wisdom with us all. Plenty of...
How to register a Domain Name
What is a domain name? Register Domain Name. A domain name is your online address eg. www.yourname.com.au As a website owner you will need a domain name. You register a domain name with a “domain registrar”. It is important that you own and manage your domain name....
Understanding how Google Search Works
Listen to the podcast Understanding Google Search. In this episode, we unravel how Google works and then put in place some tactics to improve our website’s performance in search engines when a potential client is searching for our products or services. Fiona...
Successfully raising $35K through Crowdfunding
Chris Weir, a Creative Technologist with over 25 years experience in the digital world joins us for episode 5. Chris is a firm believer of "keeping up with technology" and to never stop learning. He keeps up by by subscribing to a series of podcasts/ vidcast like...
How to set up a Youtube Channel for your Business
How to set up a Youtube Channel for your Business Firstly if you're not already on Google, or don't have a "business related Google Account" it is well worth setting this up If you need to Set Up A Google Account then please do so, if not continue to step 3 Sign into...
MaKEY MaKEY Potato Piano | Makerspace Exploration
Can you believe I played a Piano made up of Potatoes and a Banana live on radio? Well, I did it using a MaKEY MaKEY a popular “maker” product on the market! Delve into “Makerspaces” a DIY space where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. The concept is...
How does Google Search Work?
I often get asked the question "How do I get my website found in Google?" or statement like "My website doesn't come up when I search for it?". Improving your website, so it gets found better in Google is known as Search Engine Optimisation. This topic runs deep and...
Think Digital Coach Interior Fit-out Walk Through Tour
“I have my sleeves rolled up, a Coach ready for fit out and a wealth of education ready to share to help combat this issue head on!” Tim Gentle What is the Think Digital Coach project? We have a large Coach (bus) that has been donated and...
Think Digital Coach Interior Fit-out Walk Through Tour
A guided walk through tour of the proposed interior fit-out of the Think Digital Coach by Adams Taylormade Motorhomes. “I have my sleeves rolled up, a Coach ready for fit out and a wealth of education ready to share to help combat this issue head on!” Tim Gentle What...
Create Your Own 360 Virtual Tours ABC Central Victoria #TechTalk
Learn how to create your own 360 Virtual Tours as we unravel the mystery behind Virtual Tours in my #TechTalk with Fiona Parker on ABC Central Victoria. Learn the benefits of Virtual Tours and what apps you need to create your own Virtual Tour. We dabble in Google...
Marilyn Monroe Statue 360 Virtual Tour
Marilyn Monroe Statue Bendigo captured as 360 Virtual Tour. Whilst out on my morning job, I dropped past the Marilyn Monroe Statue that has just arrived in Bendigo. Sadly there was a slight drizzle here this morning (which we welcome to the region) but I captured...
Virtual Reality in Farming Workshop
To watch the faces of the Seed Producers as they created their own 360 Virtual Reality Tours was amazing. It's not rocket science I told them during the Virtual Reality in Farming Workshop and literally within minutes they were viewing their own 360 degree Virtual...
Better Internet For Regional, Rural & Remote Australia
Meet Kristy Sparrow, one of the founders of Better Internet For Regional, Rural & Remote Australia, a Facebook Community designed to assist their community with #datadrought issue. Gain valuable insight into the serious problem that faces thousands of regional,...
Virtual Tours have never been easier to create yourself!
It is said that a picture speaks a thousands words, so if that is the case, then what does a virtual tour speak, a million words? What about 360 degree video, a billion words? Either way, creating you're own Virtual Tours has never been easier. By following these...
Autonomous Agriculture Machines
Meet Luke Schelosky, founder of aurotron.com, makers of Autonomous Agriculture Machines. Luke shares his journey of developing self driving tractors, which operate completely without an operator sitting in the tractor cabin. #digitalagriculture
Live Performance on ABC Central Victoria on my MaKey MaKey Potato & Banana Piano
With confidence building, it was time take my Makey Makey Potato Piano to a new level and perform live on ABC Central Victoria. But this time, let's spice it up a little by getting the Presenter Fiona Parker to hold a banana and become the "C key" on my piano. So; for...
MaKey MaKey Piano using Potatoes
This Blog article is an extension of MaKey MaKey Piano Fun... just set myself a challenge to learn how to play "Happy Birthday" with my MaKey MaKey Potato Piano in preparation for my TechTalk radio segment on ABC Central Victoria. My mission was to extend the...
MaKey MaKey Potato Piano Fun
Dad and daughter teamed up today in the Think.Digital #Manstudio for a little MaKey MaKey Fun. I bought one for a Christmas present for the girls, something a little different I thought for them to play with. Deep down I was quite excited too as during a little...
Podcast Launch – Mobile Apps
Think Digital Podcast Official Launch. Setting the Podcasts intentions, introducing the exciting Digital Coach Project (our #digitalclassroom on wheels) and learning about Mobile Apps for your Smartphone.
All Aboard! We Need Your Ideas Please
We have reached the fit-out stage for the Digital Coach Project and have enlisted the help of Adam Taylor Customade an experienced bus fit-out company based in Lismore NSW. PROPOSED LAYOUT Please check out where we are at with the proposed layouts of the "Lab Style...
Podcast Planning – The Why, Who, What & How…
One of Think.Digital's goal for 2016 is to launch our very own podcast. 2016 is shaping up to be a cracker of a year and we'd like to share our journey and build our community. What better way to achieve this we feel than to launch the Digital Coach Podcast. I'll play...
There’s an App for that!
I think I might be a little addicted to trying out new Mobile Apps for business and my personal life! Each morning I get a notification from "App of the Day" pointing me towards the Free App of the Day, I click the link and hope it's not a game App, not that I have...
Website Optimisation Course
Think Digital’s Website Optimisation Online Course now available. If you’re looking to make your website more effective or looking to get a new website then Think Digital this online course is for you. Delivered by yours truly, I dug deep to produce the 19...
Digital Classroom on Wheels
Youngs Bus Recycle Program Creates a Digital Classroom on Wheels! Today marks a big day in the “journey so far” Rockhampton’s Young’s Bus Service is handing over the keys of a Volvo Coach tomorrow as part of their Community “Bus Recycle Program”, to give the Coach a...
Digital Tools for the Classroom
The world is not slowing down, especially in a “digital sense”! I believe it is very important to step off the train every once in awhile to reflect on journey we’re on. In true digital style, I’ve made it easy for you, to simply sit back, relax and click play on a...
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