by Lee Walsh | Dec 5, 2018 | Measuring People, micro:bit, Python, STEM
One of the things Platypus Technical does is develop tools for learning and teaching STEM. This month I have been looking at the BBC micro:bit through the Advent Kit from Little Bird Electronics. As part of that I have been uploading example python code to...
by Lee Walsh | Nov 15, 2018 | Measuring People, Sensation
Most people reply that we have five senses vision, smell, taste, hearing and touch. Why stop there? How come most people don’t list any others? When I have worked in schools with students in year 1 or 2, they can think of many more. Young children have told me things...
by Lee Walsh | Oct 10, 2018 | Measuring People, Tools
Measuring people requires good tools, including a computer. I don’t like having to update my research computer, but recently went through this and settled on a Yoga 910. For data analysis and experimental control I have always preferred a Unix operating...
by Lee Walsh | May 14, 2018 | Measuring People, Proving it
Validation is a vital concept when it comes to proving what things do. It is a term commonly used by engineers, scientist, physicians and other people working in evidence based professions. I usually need to explain how I have validated a new method or tool to my...
by Lee Walsh | Mar 21, 2018 | Measuring People
I can call myself a lot of different things. For example, currently I am an engineer, a neurophysiologist, a public servant, an investigator, and exercise scientist, etc. However, if I try to collect all my roles together and look for a common theme, I find that I...
