http://www.gooii.com/ Latest news from the website of gooii.com en Copyright 2010, All Rights Reserved http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:18:37 GMT Am I the only one who thought it was boring and badly scripted? "Unobtainium" - I rest my case. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:18:37 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=77 SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=77 The excitement is over and the good news is, as of yesterday morning, we are operating as normal at Gooii towers. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:25:06 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=76 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=76 The office has been evacuated due to an explosion and fire at the electrical substation behind us. We are unable to answer the phone as normal but are available online and via email. We hope the situation will be resolved to enable us to trade as usual on Monday. If there are any difficulties we will update you via the website.  Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:44:35 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=75 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=75 We are proud to announce that two of our websites, designed and built for E2BN (The East of England Broadband Network), have been shortlisted for the 2010 BETT Awards.Myths and Legends has been shortlisted for the "Primary Digital Content" award. This very popular and much loved story website receives thousands of submissions each year from all over the world using our Flash-based 'Story Creator' application.Cookit has been shortlisted in the "Secondary, FE & Skills Digital Content" category. Visited by hundreds of students daily, Cookit is a lively and engaging, healthy eating website allowing students to publish their own recipes in text or media.We are very proud to have worked with E2BN to have produced two finalist nominations this year and look forward to the announcement of the results in January. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:43:09 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=74 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=74 E2BN's Abolition Project looks at the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Thomas Clarkson and his fellow abolitionists who fought for emancipation of enslaved Africans in the British colonies.   To view the site visit: www.abolition.e2bn.org Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:49:57 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=73 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=73 E2BN's Cookit site was relaunched last week. It's been restyled, has a new cooking section featuring equipment and processes, and brand new recipes and podcasts. The Cookit site provides support for the teaching and learning of a wide range of basic skills and processes. It encourages and inspires young people to explore cooking and to create and share their own recipes, using both the site and mobile devices.   To find out more, check out: www.cookit.e2bn.org   Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:35:13 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=72 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=72 Project Partners: Knowledge Integration Ltd (Lead), The Collections Trust, Museum of London, DJ Alchemi LtdGooii were commissioned to design and develop the user interface for a new ‘time focused’ online service for the BBC. Century Share enables users to access content from across trusted sources by time, with our approach being to develop an interactive timeline graph comprised of the data itself, allowing users to explore the results or drill down further by decade, year and by month. Working closely with Knowledge Integration and their powerful search technology, we developed a unique and interesting way to explore the temporal data. The Beta interface is currently under evaluation. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:24:31 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=71 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=71 SEGfL's key aim is to connect every school in its region to broadband services that can facilitate digital communications in all areas of the curriculum and every aspect of school life. Designed and programmed entirely in-house, users can customise the site by selecting how many stories they wish to display, the content they want to see, as well as reorganising the page using the site's widgets.   www.segfl.org.uk   Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:08:38 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=70 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=70 The NHS e-Learning ToolKit was created to help organisations plan their e-Learning delivery. At the heart of the toolkit is a powerful and flexible tool to help organisations judge how e-Learning ready they are and can be used in a variety of ways by an individual or by teams. The website was produced in conjunction with Schemeta.   To view the site visit: www.elearningreadiness.org   Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:52:17 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=69 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=69 The Who do we think we are? educational programme engages primary and secondary school teachers in the exploration of identity, diversity and citizenship with children and young people - in their schools, local communities and nationally.After a successful launch in 2008, Gooii were commissioned to update the site for 2009.To view the site visit www.wdwtwa.org.uk Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:43:46 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=68 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=68 Find Geography Ambassadors recruits, trains and supports undergraduate and postgraduate geographers from universities and business to act as ambassadors for geography in the classroom. The site is designed to make it quick and easy for teachers to find a suitable, available ambassador in their area. Ambassadors can deliver a variety of presentations and activities designed to enthuse pupils and explore the relevance of geography to our lives and the world of work.Gooii were commisioned by the Royal Geographic Society to design, build and program this CMS driven website. www.findgeographyambassadors.org Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:32:42 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=67 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=67 27th April-1st May 2009 saw Britain's first ever 'Walk to Work Week' and Gooii were the company chosen to produce this innovative webesite. The site allowed users to track their walking distances, find out how many calories they burned and to see how walking reduced their carbon footprint. The site also encouraged healthy competition among workplaces and colleagues, by allowing people to compare their walking efforts, as well as seeing the effect the nation had on the environment and the country's health by walking to work this week.   Wed, 06 May 2009 17:05:16 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=66 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=66 This series of Flash games were commisioned by Kid's Connections for N Power's 'Little Green Fingers' website. Aimed at 4-7 year olds, the games mix a simple interface with a bright, engaging design to inspire young children through the science of gardening and the power of the earth's natural energy.   Let's get planting! Let's grow! Let's get sowing!   Wed, 06 May 2009 16:40:39 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=65 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=65 As part of the ever growing SEGFL range of Microsites, Puffin Cam broadcasts live pictures from the small island of Burhou, just off the coast of Alderney. The project was produced by Gooii in collaboration with The Wildlife Trusts and Alderney Wildlife Trust and has been made possible with support from Airtel-Vodafone, The States of Alderney, South East Grid for Learning (SEGfL) and Sesys. View the Puffin Cam website Wed, 06 May 2009 16:14:23 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=64 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=64 The Bird Box project provides schools with an opportunity to share video and data streams collected from nesting boxes fitted with video cameras, and other data gathering equipment. Gooii produced both the website and the Flash applications that allow for the streaming of webcams throughout the region. A moderated forum allows schools to chat about their results and discuss how to get the most out of the project and we have recently re-designed and updated the website for 2009. www.segfl.org.uk/birdbox Wed, 06 May 2009 16:05:02 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=63 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=63 We are very proud to have Living Streets as a new client and are currently building an online tool to support Walking Work's 'Walk to Work Week'. Walk to Work Week runs from 27th April to 1 May 2009 so register now for more inforation on how to get involved.   To register please visit: www.walkingworks.org.uk/walk-to-work-week Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:33:02 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=62 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=62 ICT in the Early Years enables to teachers to plan for ICT so that it underpins each principle of the Early Years Foundation Stage and looks at how the principles of the EYFS can inform their practice in developing uses of technology in the Early Years.   www.foundation.e2bn.org Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:25:06 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=61 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=61 Interactive Resources' complete collection of maths resources, including the BETT award winning 'Maths Packs', are now available to use online, with the added benefit of being directly linked to the New Primary Framework for Mathematics. The website brings together all of the company's great content through one easy to use online interface, designed and programmed entirely in-house. www.interactive-resources.co.uk Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:03:47 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=60 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=60 Due to popular demand Gooii have produced 'The Fab Phonics – Explore CVCs' web version, available exclusively on Teachit Primary. Each spelling game now includes over 50 phonetic sounds and illustrations, with Teachit Primary members receiving a special discount on CD-ROM version too. View 'The Fab-Phonics – Explore CVCs' on Teachit Primary Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:48:46 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=59 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=59 My nephew, 18 months old and already a minor (hoho) celebrity on YouTube. Filmed on a recent trip to NY I think jetlag got the better of him. Ahhhh.   Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:30:22 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=58 SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=58 Gooii are proud to have designed and built this year's Blue Peter Appeal website, 'Mission Nutrition'. The site is live so please visit www.missionnutrition.org.uk and get fundraising now. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:06 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=57 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=57 Produced in conjunction with The BBC, Save the Children, ContinYou and The Federation of City Farms and Gardens, Mission Nutrition aims to put two million meals on plates for children around the world. Aimed at 6-12 year olds, the website allows users to view videos, download fundraising packs and add their own bring-and-buy sales to the interactive Mission Nutrition map. The site was designed and programmed entirely in-house and is fully updateable via a Content Management System. To view the site visit: www.missionnutrition.org.uk Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:02:52 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=56 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=56 Gooii are pleased to announce that we have been placed on the BBC's preferred supplier list.   Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:17:47 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=54 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=54 Well we've had the big 3 and here is Phil Gooii's Unofficial Scorecard.Ironman – 8/10The Incredible Hulk – 7/10The Dark Knight – 10/10It's enough to make me want to buy a Blu-Ray player, but not quite.     Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:34:16 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=53 SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=53 The Historical Association is the national voice for history, and Gooii were the preferred design company to consolidate their web presence, giving their existing site a complete overhaul with a new design and Content Management System. The newly launched website already offers over 1000 downloadable resources including brand new, interactive E-CPD modules. New content is added on a daily basis making this a lively and engaging community website.   http://www.history.org.uk Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:59:25 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=52 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=52 Gooii are pleased to have delivered the Doncaster Fusion website to Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. The site is aimed at the young people of Doncaster and provides information on the city's events, bands, youth groups, travel and keeping safe. The site is due to go live in the very near future, so expect an update as soon as it's online.   Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:43:10 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=51 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=51 Bird Box is back. The SEGfL Bird box project is providing schools with an opportunity to share video and data streams collected from nesting boxes fitted with video cameras and other data gathering equipment. Bird Box Project 2008 is underway and is already shaping up to be the best year yet.To find out more or to view the webcams visit: www.segfl.org.uk/birdbox Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:32:28 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=49 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=49 Using a remote controller from the Nintendo Wii and few dollars of additional hardware, new tech genius Johhny Lee has produced an Interactive Whiteboard for under $50. This could prove a very cost effective way of getting interactive whiteboards into schools around the world. He's also produced a 3-D head mounted viewer which is equally impressive. To find out more about Johhny Lee's Wiimote projects visit: http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/projects/wii/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:13:16 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=48 SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=48 The Who do we think we are? educational programme engages primary and secondary school teachers in the exploration of identity, diversity and citizenship with children and young people - in their schools, local communities and nationally.The project follows the recent Curriculum Review on Diversity and Citizenship, undertaken by Sir Keith Ajegbo, which recommended that all schools participate in a high profile, national event - titled 'Who do we think we are? Week'.To view the site visit www.wdwtwa.org.uk Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:11:27 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=47 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=47 I've signed up to run the Robin Hood Marathon on September 14th. I'll be raising money for SALVE International (www.salveinternational.org) via a fundraising page, which I'll set up in the next few weeks.  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:48:17 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=46 SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=46 This post on the lifehacker blog was interesting. Intentionally leaving something small and obvious broken so that it's easier to get back into the groove when you come back to it after lunch, for example. I have done this in the past and it seems to work.   Leave something small undone for a quick restart Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:20:59 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=45 SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=45 I went to see Neil Young play the Manchester Apollo yesterday and rumour has it this year may be his last ever visit to the UK. The gig's first half was a solo acoustic trip, where Young dithered around the stage, often appearing lost, before selecting which instrument to play his next song. I suspect this was an act, as after a short interval he returned with his band Crazy Horse and rocked with more energy than most bands half his age. It was an amazing gig but with such a huge body of work, it was inevitable not all of his hits would get an airing. The night's only let down was a 20 minute guitar solo, that could have been used to squeeze in the four or five classic songs I wish he'd played. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:11:55 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=44 SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=44 I've been enjoying reading Charlie Brooker's blog on the Guardian, if you enjoyed his Screenwipe program you'll likely find it raises a smile too.http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/charliebrooker Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:50:53 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=43 SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=43 Well, I swore 2 years ago would be my last V, but oooops I did it again. Nothing overly inspiring on the main stages yet, hopefully some of the smaller tents will deliver as the lineup is finalised.http://www.vfestival.com/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:48:52 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=42 SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=42 http://www.nottingham-arena.com/dalai_lama/  Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:38:45 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=41 SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=41 Anyone who is interested in our ongoing house renovation fiasco, see: http://housespouse.blogspot.com/ (I will update it this week.. if I get a spare minute) Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:36:55 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=40 SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=40 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:22:50 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=38 SITE_NAME/../../../gooii/index.php?PostID=38 Gooii recently designed the new logo for S.A.L.V.E. International, a new charity providing Ugandan 'street children and orphans' with "Support, Love and an Education". Here's what they had to say about working with us:"Can I just say thank you so so much from the bottom of my heart. Your logos were both truly excellent, definitely a lot better than anything we had been thinking of... It's so lovely, I just can't wait until we make T-shirts with it on to help advertise the charity and for the kids to wear!"Nicola Sansom - Charity FounderTo find out more about S.A.L.V.E. please visit their website:www.salveinternational.org   Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:47:20 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=37 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=37 Gooii are very proud to have been the successful candidate tendering for the 'Who do we think we are?' website, for the Royal Geographical Society with IBG and the Historical Association. The project will include full design of the new site as well as programming of the Content Management System, enabling the client to update the site themselves. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:34:54 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=36 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=36 The Historical Association is the national voice for history and Gooii were the preferred design company to take their site forward, giving their existing site a complete overhaul with a new design and Content Management System. The redesign and programming are well underway and the new site is due to go live very soon. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:29:20 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=35 SITE_NAME/../../../index.php?PostID=35 Teachit’s existing site is a tried and trusted education resource used by thousands of teachers nationwide. Gooii worked closely with Teachit to create a Primary version of their successful main site and this is due to go live very soon.As well as designing Teachit Primary, Gooii have also programmed many of the Flash resources available on the site.   Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:52:47 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=33 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=33 Respect Not Fear is one of the first kind in the UK. The site is aimed at young persons experiencing domestic violence, whether they are the victims, perpetrators of domestic violence or know someone who is. The site is targeted at young people of, male and female, of all religious, ethnic and educational backgrounds. The aims to engage young people and help them identify how domestic violence is affecting their lives.The site, updateable via a bespoke CMS created for NDVF, provides support, information and carefully created Flash activities to communicate to it’s target audience. More importantly the site was created in consultation with young people in Nottinghamshire, from the design right through to the content of the Flash games.www.respectnotfear.co.uk   Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:45:23 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=32 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=32 Hotel Designs is the hotel design resource for interior designers, architects and hoteliers, which holds a vast directory of manufacturers and suppliers The site also includes events including exhibitions and trade shows as well as industry news and reviews of new hotel, hotel design, interior design and architecture. As well designing and programming the site, database and Content Management System, we have implemented a Newsletter application, which provides subscribers with regular editions of one of the most respected newsletters in the industry.www.hoteldesigns.co.uk   Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:41:58 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=31 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=31 Produced for The National Archives, English Heritage and the British Film Institute in association with SEGfL, ‘Unlocking Archives’ uses documents, photographs and film to demonstrate the exciting possibilities that online archives can offer. The site was designed and built by Gooii and has been such a success that Phase two of the site has already been commissioned, just months after the fantastic reception it received at BETT 2008.www.unlockingarchives.nen.gov.uk   Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:16:14 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=30 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=30 As well as creating websites Gooii are also able to handle all of our client's print requirements. The design of the NEN brochure reflects the NEN's corporate ID whilst complementing their new website, in order to promote the large range of sites, resources and consortiums within the National Education Network. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:52:35 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=28 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=28 The National Educational Network is a dedicated, educationally focused resource for teaching and learning without constraints of time or location. Gooii were the first choice for the NEN when it came to designing their new web site. The site is updated by NEN staff via an easy to use Content Management System built and programmed by Gooii. As well as being the main news hub for the NEN, the site includes a searchable catalogue of all the NEN’s online teaching resources.www.nen.gov.uk   Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:35:04 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=23 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=23 Gooii designed and produced LL4Schools, a Blogging, File Storage and RSS feed manager for schools. The site provides a safe environment for schools to use blogging with their pupils while at the same time providing students with a global audience. www.ll4schools.co.uk   Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:12:00 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=22 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=22 Kitchen Crew allows young learners to view online, subscribe and download video Podcasts containing Healthy Eating recipes. Gooii built and designed a site that allows Essex County Council to add new recipes and Podcasts to the site, allowing young people to download them to their iPods, MP4 players, PSPs, mobile phones and PCs. The Podcasts are all free to download and are also available as a PDF.www.kitchencrew.org   Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:05:50 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=21 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=21 In conjunction with E2BN, the MLA commissioned Gooii to design and build Museum Box, a site that provides tools for building up an argument or description of a person, event or issue by placing items into a virtual box. The core of the site is a Flash application that allows young learners to display anything from a text file to a movie. Registered visitors to the site can also view and comment on the museum boxes submitted.http://museumbox.e2bn.org   Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:49:13 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=20 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=20 Cookit contains all sorts of healthy things to do, make and eat! You can browse recipes, send in your own, or have a go at our Cookit Creator. This Flash application allows children to view existing recipes or create and upload their own for other children to try. The new Cookit Junior application is due to be launched soon.http://cookit.e2bn.org   Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:32:13 GMT SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=18 SITE_NAME/../../../portfolio/index.php?PostID=18