Maren Deepwell

Author: Maren Deepwell

  • CiviCon 2011 – London

    I had the pleasure of attending CiviCon 2011 in London today. Lots of good discussion and sessions with developers, implementers, users and end-users, all of whom were intent on making things happen. My highlights of the events were:

    • Things to look forward to: WordPress integration
    • Something to get involved with: community support
    • Creative solutions to working with CiviCRM: CiviBot/Miss MoneyPenny from Tech for the People

    Thanks for everyone for making this such an interesting and fun day in the Tetris Room!
    For further info see the CiviCon website.

  • August 2011

    Heritage tomato
    This monthly update comes late as I have been rather busy during the first half of this month. However, on my personal blog you can have a look at some cookie-experiments which I have been undertaking. I have also included a picture a heritage tomato, which is the most exciting thing currently growing in my garden. I have also had the great pleasure of seeing Nigel Kennedy playing at the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, which was wonderful. Thousands of people silently concentrating on a Bach violin solo was an awe-inspiring experience and gave me a lot to think about. Finally, I have been catching up on some reading and read Player One by Douglas Coupland.

  • July 2011


    I’m afraid that you can now follow me on Twitter @MarenDeepwell, although my tweeting is limited to work-related matters. There’s summery news on my blog, mostly vegetable related… I’ve also had the pleasure of moderating a very interesting webinar on digital learning environments and spending a lot of time preparing for ALT-C 2011.

  • Updated website

    Welcome to an updated version of my website at http://www.marendeepwell.net . Over the next week I will add more content and fix the URL re-direct, but if you experience any problems, please contact me and let me know. 
    Many thanks, Maren

  • June 2011

    A new version of the ALT online newsletter to the implementation of which I contributed has launched at http://newsletter.alt.ac.uk . On my own blog you can read about my garden, a recent trip to Flatland and see apostcard from Sheffield. Cemeteryscapes is taking a summer break this year but the archive or posts is of course available throughout the summer as well.

    In the meantime, I will be concentrating on my work at ALT and in learning technology more generally and I look forward to seeing some of you at ALT-C 2011 in September. Finally, for those of you who have a preference for old-fashioned footwear, I am delighted to share my recent discovery that Superga trainers are now available online in the UK directly as well, which means that you can now own canvas trainers in any colour you heart desires. 
    Picture of the month: a childhood racing champion from a long-eaten Happy Meal…

  • May 2011

    News this month: The new ALT website to which I have contributed has recently launched at http://www.alt.ac.uk and also has some information about me as a member of staff. 
    There is also much news on my blog, including an update on my first cucumber plant and various afternoons spend in the garden moving small plants from one pot to another – all of which are signs that the first harvesting of this year’s crop is coming ever closer. 
    I have also taken the plunge and am now working on completing my CMALT portfolio, which should help to bring my skills and experience in learning technology into focus. 
    The cemeteryscapes blog meanwhile has had some really interesting guest contributions recently, including one on boneyards and homes made from old ships.