Last week I posted news about the Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems Event at TVP on 21st October. Following on from that post, I’d also like to tell you about a series of online seminars relating to specific aspects of Windows Embedded technology. While not perhaps for those of you already teaching embedded technologies, the seminars may prove useful if you are considering future curriculum developments.   Windows Embedded and Gaming 16th September 2008 9:00 - 10:00 Windows Embedded

It may be July and raining but hopefully the sun will soon appear and we can all head to the beach with a good book. Make sure you pack some sun-cream and at least one of the following. Happy holidays! Mobile Development Microsoft® Mobile Development Handbook by Andy Wigley; Daniel Moth; Peter Foot, Publisher: MS Press ISBN-10 0-7356-2358-9 ISBN-13 9780735623583 WPF Applications = Code + Markup by Charles Petzold, Publisher: MS Press ISBN-10 0-7356-1957-3 ISBN-13 9780735619579 Windows Presentation

Since the launch of XNA, the new programming framework for the Xbox 360 and the PC, there have been lots of opportunities to get involved. Many universities have taken advantage of our Techtalk programme and have invited Andy Sithers (Microsoft) and/or Nick Burton (Rare) to give guest lectures; Others joined our seeding programme and are currently working on contributions to the Creators' Club Global Community ; Programming students are entering the DreamBuildPlay competition and now programming