Presentation on the cultures of the Internet described in the 2013 Report of the Oxford Internet Survey (OxIS), focused on five clusters of users in Britain.
Change IT!
S. Revi Sterling, University of Colorado Boulder
Voices 2015 - www.globaltechwomen.com
Session Length: 1 Hour
Dr. Revi Sterling founded and directs the only Information and Communication Technology for Development graduate program in the United States. This talk would demonstrate how IT (ICT as the rest of the world calls it) has given a quantum boost to international development efforts, and will give examples of what works and what doesn’t when technologists turn humanitarians. This talk will open avenues for technologists of all types and levels to truly make impact with their ideas, while promoting collaboration rather than competition. Sterling will point audiences to helpful resources while catalyzing their creativity.
The document summarizes a presentation given by David Lisa on February 15, 2012 to the Special Libraries Association Princeton-Trenton Chapter about the future of reading in a digital age. It discusses how reading culture is not defined by whether the format is analog or digital, as reading remains an important cultural technology. The document also shows the increasing percentages of public libraries providing internet access from 1995 to 2001 and access to ebooks from 2001 to 2010, demonstrating how technology has changed access to information. It poses questions about whether print and digital reading will coexist or if a new model may emerge, since the future of reading format is still undetermined, though libraries will need to serve digital generations.
The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to computers and the Internet versus those who do not, as well as the gap between those who are computer literate and those who are not. The digital divide creates disparities in society's ability to teach people equally and effectively. While connectivity does not necessarily mean productivity, studies show that students from lower-income families who rely on smartphones for Internet access are less likely to complete writing assignments. However, lack of connectivity has not beaten creativity, as students have still created presentations using smartphone apps. The digital divide is an expression of differences in levels of connectivity, but it is not an indicator of intelligence, creativity, or dedication to education.
This document discusses educational technology and emerging technologies. It covers the following topics in 3 paragraphs:
Globally, regionally, and locally, forces are shaping the world and how educational technology is developing and being used. Emerging technologies being examined include social networking tools, productivity tools, personal communication tools, graphics, and hardware. Concerns about how students spend their time with technology and the paradoxes this creates for learning are discussed.
Specific emerging technologies that could be used in education are presented, including social networking, productivity, communication, and information tools. The document cautions that the tools we create also shape us and discusses fears, obstacles, and best uses of educational technology, as well as when every child may
A short presentation about how to think about accessibility as usability for more people. By thinking about how to create a "curb cut effect" (where features designed for disability end up helping many people) and asking different questions, we can make it easier for more people to vote.
Social interaction within 10 years - Marco FrancisettiMarco Francisetti
Technological advancements are radically transforming social interactions:
- Communication is now online, virtual, and 24/7 through various devices globally rather than local, in-person interactions.
- In 10 years, social interactions may become even more virtual as new technologies like smart devices, virtual reality, and teleportation connect people everywhere through online social networks and communication systems from any device. However, over-reliance on technology also risks reducing real interactions and harming well-being through isolation, security issues, and lack of control over online information. Regulations and education will be needed to address these challenges and ensure technology improves rather than hinders human relationships.
This document discusses how technology advancement can change gender roles. It notes that information and communication technologies (ICT) can empower women and promote gender equality by providing flexibility, ending isolation, and giving access to knowledge and resources. However, it also identifies some constraints to women's full use of ICT, such as an absence of gender considerations in technology policies and a lack of comprehensive gender data. The document examines different gender aspects of technology issues and lessons from projects involving gender and ICT, concluding that while technology can empower women, it also affects gender relations.
Change IT!
S. Revi Sterling, University of Colorado Boulder
Voices 2015 - www.globaltechwomen.com
Session Length: 1 Hour
Dr. Revi Sterling founded and directs the only Information and Communication Technology for Development graduate program in the United States. This talk would demonstrate how IT (ICT as the rest of the world calls it) has given a quantum boost to international development efforts, and will give examples of what works and what doesn’t when technologists turn humanitarians. This talk will open avenues for technologists of all types and levels to truly make impact with their ideas, while promoting collaboration rather than competition. Sterling will point audiences to helpful resources while catalyzing their creativity.
The document summarizes a presentation given by David Lisa on February 15, 2012 to the Special Libraries Association Princeton-Trenton Chapter about the future of reading in a digital age. It discusses how reading culture is not defined by whether the format is analog or digital, as reading remains an important cultural technology. The document also shows the increasing percentages of public libraries providing internet access from 1995 to 2001 and access to ebooks from 2001 to 2010, demonstrating how technology has changed access to information. It poses questions about whether print and digital reading will coexist or if a new model may emerge, since the future of reading format is still undetermined, though libraries will need to serve digital generations.
The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to computers and the Internet versus those who do not, as well as the gap between those who are computer literate and those who are not. The digital divide creates disparities in society's ability to teach people equally and effectively. While connectivity does not necessarily mean productivity, studies show that students from lower-income families who rely on smartphones for Internet access are less likely to complete writing assignments. However, lack of connectivity has not beaten creativity, as students have still created presentations using smartphone apps. The digital divide is an expression of differences in levels of connectivity, but it is not an indicator of intelligence, creativity, or dedication to education.
This document discusses educational technology and emerging technologies. It covers the following topics in 3 paragraphs:
Globally, regionally, and locally, forces are shaping the world and how educational technology is developing and being used. Emerging technologies being examined include social networking tools, productivity tools, personal communication tools, graphics, and hardware. Concerns about how students spend their time with technology and the paradoxes this creates for learning are discussed.
Specific emerging technologies that could be used in education are presented, including social networking, productivity, communication, and information tools. The document cautions that the tools we create also shape us and discusses fears, obstacles, and best uses of educational technology, as well as when every child may
A short presentation about how to think about accessibility as usability for more people. By thinking about how to create a "curb cut effect" (where features designed for disability end up helping many people) and asking different questions, we can make it easier for more people to vote.
Social interaction within 10 years - Marco FrancisettiMarco Francisetti
Technological advancements are radically transforming social interactions:
- Communication is now online, virtual, and 24/7 through various devices globally rather than local, in-person interactions.
- In 10 years, social interactions may become even more virtual as new technologies like smart devices, virtual reality, and teleportation connect people everywhere through online social networks and communication systems from any device. However, over-reliance on technology also risks reducing real interactions and harming well-being through isolation, security issues, and lack of control over online information. Regulations and education will be needed to address these challenges and ensure technology improves rather than hinders human relationships.
This document discusses how technology advancement can change gender roles. It notes that information and communication technologies (ICT) can empower women and promote gender equality by providing flexibility, ending isolation, and giving access to knowledge and resources. However, it also identifies some constraints to women's full use of ICT, such as an absence of gender considerations in technology policies and a lack of comprehensive gender data. The document examines different gender aspects of technology issues and lessons from projects involving gender and ICT, concluding that while technology can empower women, it also affects gender relations.
Local ICT initiatives: Social capital engineering?Ben Anderson
Ben Anderson (Chimera, University of Essex) Mark Gaved (KMI, Open University)
Presentation given at the ICT, social capital and volunteering seminar held at the NCVO in London on October 5, 2006,
Assistive Wearables: Emerging Trends and Design ConsiderationsShaun Kane
This document summarizes recent trends in wearable assistive technology and discusses two studies from the Superhuman Computing Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder. It provides an update on emerging assistive wearables and form factors like hearables and smart glasses. Two studies examined perceptions of users of assistive wearables in public and customization of on-body devices like decorated hearing aids. Example projects from the lab include a flutter dress for spatial awareness of sounds and a wearable for light therapy. Challenges discussed ensuring assistive features are integrated into mainstream platforms while allowing customization and control over disclosure.
A presentation made to the Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver Canada April 25, 2013 giving an update on the current status of community based ICT for development initiatives (Community Informatics).
The document summarizes a presentation given by David Lisa at the NJLA Adult Services Forum on October 26, 2011 about the future of reading in a digital age. The presentation discusses how reading culture is transitioning from analog to incorporating more digital formats, with the percentage of public libraries providing access to ebooks growing from 23% in 2001 to 66% in 2010. It also notes that while technology advances, reading remains a fundamental cultural practice. The presentation considers possible futures such as print and digital co-existing or new business models emerging, but concludes that the future of reading remains largely unwritten and libraries will need to serve digital generations.
Presented at the MLGSCA Technology Symposium March 6, 2009 in Cerritos, CA.
The library of today and the future is about online resources and bringing the information to the consumer not waiting for the consumer to come to the information. How can libraries use these technologies to find the potential online user and give them information while still serving the traditional in-person library user?
Connected Creations and Wi-Fi Enabled Imaginations: The emerging challenges a...Sara Grimes
2016 COST Action/DigiLitEY Annual Meeting Keynote Presentation
November 7, 2016, Prague, Czech Republic
Sara M. Grimes, PhD
Associate Professor, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto
Virtual Engagement Through Videoconferencing by Ted Ritzer June 25, 2015Ted Ritzer
This document discusses using videoconferencing and WebRTC technology for mobile citizen engagement. It proposes a concept called "The World Speaks" which would allow citizens to engage with organizations from their mobile devices using a free open-source WebRTC server and browser. Experts in the field like Google and Cisco employees endorsed using WebRTC due to its ability to conduct audio and video calls from mobile without plugins. The goal is to make engagement convenient and accessible wherever citizens are located.
The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to digital technologies and the internet versus those who do not. Approximately one third of Americans, or 100 million people, lack access largely due to socioeconomic factors. Libraries play a key role in bridging this divide by providing free internet access and digital literacy training to 77 million Americans annually, serving as the sole provider of these services in 64.5% of communities. Increasing access and skills is important as internet access impacts opportunities in education, employment, civic participation and more.
A quick look into the technological future of 2026, reveals the potential of renewable energies, advances in social media, and electronic health movements.
New technology, New opportunities - why a job in technology for The Skills Show David Terrar
This document discusses opportunities in technology careers. It provides context on the development of the World Wide Web from its invention in 1989 to today's interactive Web 2.0. The document notes that technology jobs require a range of skills beyond just programming and engineering, such as art, writing, marketing, and project management. It emphasizes that the technology sector is growing rapidly and is important to the UK economy, with over 1.3 million jobs and projected growth to 12% of GDP. The document encourages exploring free online resources, code clubs, and internships to gain experience in technology fields.
The document summarizes key technologies of 2021 and the theories related to their adoption. It discusses how the internet has evolved to include FACT-checked information on FIT networks. It also describes how social networking sites are now used by professors to share course content, and how critical mass theory and other theories explain their adoption. New smart phones all include advanced features, while older technologies like home phones are less common. Social learning theory and the theory of the long tail help explain trends in phone adoption.
The document summarizes key technologies of 2021 and the theories related to their adoption. It discusses how the internet has evolved to include FACT-checked information on FIT networks. It also outlines how social networking has been integrated into classrooms, with professors sharing materials on sites like Twitter. Critical Mass Theory and other theories are referenced to explain people's growing dependency on media technologies. The widespread adoption of smartphones is also covered, with references to theories like Social Learning Theory and the Theory of the Long Tail.
1) While digital technologies provide immense opportunities, relying solely on repression and control is not enough to protect kids from risks.
2) We need to educate children on how to exploit the potential of digital tools, not just restrict them, but most assume kids already know how to use technologies without understanding key concepts.
3) Examples of important concepts include how to evaluate online sources, use social networks safely, and understand basic digital literacy ideas like algorithms and information. Educating educators, including parents and teachers, is also critical.
"Breaking the Barriers to Citizen Science"Alice Sheppard
Given at the Citizen Science Association Conference, 18th May 2017, on the DITOs logic model for the general public: how depth and breadth of citizen science participation can be increased
This document discusses how different technologies like cell phones, video games, and the internet can influence social isolation and neurosis. It defines social isolation and neurosis, examines the side effects of technology use including elevated frustration and declining writing skills, and explores how specific technologies can impact social isolation and neurosis based on research studies and statistics. Both pros and cons of technology are also presented.
This talk explores commonly held assumptions about how teens and young adults use technology. Do teens really send that many text messages a day? Is Twitter the next big thing among young adults? Are landlines obsolete? More: http://pewinternet.org/Presentations/2011/Apr/From-Texting-to-Twitter.aspx
Black and Hispanic communities in the USA have the highest access to technology through cellphones but contribute the least content online due to limitations of mobile apps compared to computers. Younger generations in these communities may not receive guidance on technology from older generations, leading to a generational disconnect. Teachers can help reduce this digital divide by applying for technology grants and including global connections in their curriculum to expose students to a wider range of online content and collaboration opportunities.
Rob Monster: Domain Development Is Where the Money Is...Usuallydomainsherpa
Watch the full video:
http://www.domainsherpa.com/rob-monster-epik-interview
As a degreed and lifelong student of economics, Rob Monster understands better than most the science of how wealth is produced, consumed and transferred. And he is making good use of that knowledge.
Monster’s successes are numerous, including the sale of his first company, GMI, a market research firm with revenue of $64 million and profits “north of $10 million,” and the development of Healthcare.com, a recently sold information and lead generation portal with revenue of $60 million. But not every venture of Monster’s has been a success, as you will hear about with Patents.com.
Monster draws from these experiences – both the victories and the disappointments – as he works to define a scalable domain development theory that will lead to consistent profits with domain names.
This document discusses how to deal with distractions as a developer. It identifies common distractions like meetings, emails, phone calls, coworkers, and social media. It recommends finding a dedicated work zone, setting boundaries like putting your phone on do not disturb, scheduling meetings at specific times, taking breaks when stuck, and devoting large chunks of time to each project to avoid constantly switching tasks. Extra resources on reducing interruptions and increasing focus are also provided.
Use of the Internet has raised major public issues around the definition of public and private information. Will the public need to adapt to new definitions of the public and private?
Local ICT initiatives: Social capital engineering?Ben Anderson
Ben Anderson (Chimera, University of Essex) Mark Gaved (KMI, Open University)
Presentation given at the ICT, social capital and volunteering seminar held at the NCVO in London on October 5, 2006,
Assistive Wearables: Emerging Trends and Design ConsiderationsShaun Kane
This document summarizes recent trends in wearable assistive technology and discusses two studies from the Superhuman Computing Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder. It provides an update on emerging assistive wearables and form factors like hearables and smart glasses. Two studies examined perceptions of users of assistive wearables in public and customization of on-body devices like decorated hearing aids. Example projects from the lab include a flutter dress for spatial awareness of sounds and a wearable for light therapy. Challenges discussed ensuring assistive features are integrated into mainstream platforms while allowing customization and control over disclosure.
A presentation made to the Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver Canada April 25, 2013 giving an update on the current status of community based ICT for development initiatives (Community Informatics).
The document summarizes a presentation given by David Lisa at the NJLA Adult Services Forum on October 26, 2011 about the future of reading in a digital age. The presentation discusses how reading culture is transitioning from analog to incorporating more digital formats, with the percentage of public libraries providing access to ebooks growing from 23% in 2001 to 66% in 2010. It also notes that while technology advances, reading remains a fundamental cultural practice. The presentation considers possible futures such as print and digital co-existing or new business models emerging, but concludes that the future of reading remains largely unwritten and libraries will need to serve digital generations.
Presented at the MLGSCA Technology Symposium March 6, 2009 in Cerritos, CA.
The library of today and the future is about online resources and bringing the information to the consumer not waiting for the consumer to come to the information. How can libraries use these technologies to find the potential online user and give them information while still serving the traditional in-person library user?
Connected Creations and Wi-Fi Enabled Imaginations: The emerging challenges a...Sara Grimes
2016 COST Action/DigiLitEY Annual Meeting Keynote Presentation
November 7, 2016, Prague, Czech Republic
Sara M. Grimes, PhD
Associate Professor, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto
Virtual Engagement Through Videoconferencing by Ted Ritzer June 25, 2015Ted Ritzer
This document discusses using videoconferencing and WebRTC technology for mobile citizen engagement. It proposes a concept called "The World Speaks" which would allow citizens to engage with organizations from their mobile devices using a free open-source WebRTC server and browser. Experts in the field like Google and Cisco employees endorsed using WebRTC due to its ability to conduct audio and video calls from mobile without plugins. The goal is to make engagement convenient and accessible wherever citizens are located.
The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to digital technologies and the internet versus those who do not. Approximately one third of Americans, or 100 million people, lack access largely due to socioeconomic factors. Libraries play a key role in bridging this divide by providing free internet access and digital literacy training to 77 million Americans annually, serving as the sole provider of these services in 64.5% of communities. Increasing access and skills is important as internet access impacts opportunities in education, employment, civic participation and more.
A quick look into the technological future of 2026, reveals the potential of renewable energies, advances in social media, and electronic health movements.
New technology, New opportunities - why a job in technology for The Skills Show David Terrar
This document discusses opportunities in technology careers. It provides context on the development of the World Wide Web from its invention in 1989 to today's interactive Web 2.0. The document notes that technology jobs require a range of skills beyond just programming and engineering, such as art, writing, marketing, and project management. It emphasizes that the technology sector is growing rapidly and is important to the UK economy, with over 1.3 million jobs and projected growth to 12% of GDP. The document encourages exploring free online resources, code clubs, and internships to gain experience in technology fields.
The document summarizes key technologies of 2021 and the theories related to their adoption. It discusses how the internet has evolved to include FACT-checked information on FIT networks. It also describes how social networking sites are now used by professors to share course content, and how critical mass theory and other theories explain their adoption. New smart phones all include advanced features, while older technologies like home phones are less common. Social learning theory and the theory of the long tail help explain trends in phone adoption.
The document summarizes key technologies of 2021 and the theories related to their adoption. It discusses how the internet has evolved to include FACT-checked information on FIT networks. It also outlines how social networking has been integrated into classrooms, with professors sharing materials on sites like Twitter. Critical Mass Theory and other theories are referenced to explain people's growing dependency on media technologies. The widespread adoption of smartphones is also covered, with references to theories like Social Learning Theory and the Theory of the Long Tail.
1) While digital technologies provide immense opportunities, relying solely on repression and control is not enough to protect kids from risks.
2) We need to educate children on how to exploit the potential of digital tools, not just restrict them, but most assume kids already know how to use technologies without understanding key concepts.
3) Examples of important concepts include how to evaluate online sources, use social networks safely, and understand basic digital literacy ideas like algorithms and information. Educating educators, including parents and teachers, is also critical.
"Breaking the Barriers to Citizen Science"Alice Sheppard
Given at the Citizen Science Association Conference, 18th May 2017, on the DITOs logic model for the general public: how depth and breadth of citizen science participation can be increased
This document discusses how different technologies like cell phones, video games, and the internet can influence social isolation and neurosis. It defines social isolation and neurosis, examines the side effects of technology use including elevated frustration and declining writing skills, and explores how specific technologies can impact social isolation and neurosis based on research studies and statistics. Both pros and cons of technology are also presented.
This talk explores commonly held assumptions about how teens and young adults use technology. Do teens really send that many text messages a day? Is Twitter the next big thing among young adults? Are landlines obsolete? More: http://pewinternet.org/Presentations/2011/Apr/From-Texting-to-Twitter.aspx
Black and Hispanic communities in the USA have the highest access to technology through cellphones but contribute the least content online due to limitations of mobile apps compared to computers. Younger generations in these communities may not receive guidance on technology from older generations, leading to a generational disconnect. Teachers can help reduce this digital divide by applying for technology grants and including global connections in their curriculum to expose students to a wider range of online content and collaboration opportunities.
Rob Monster: Domain Development Is Where the Money Is...Usuallydomainsherpa
Watch the full video:
http://www.domainsherpa.com/rob-monster-epik-interview
As a degreed and lifelong student of economics, Rob Monster understands better than most the science of how wealth is produced, consumed and transferred. And he is making good use of that knowledge.
Monster’s successes are numerous, including the sale of his first company, GMI, a market research firm with revenue of $64 million and profits “north of $10 million,” and the development of Healthcare.com, a recently sold information and lead generation portal with revenue of $60 million. But not every venture of Monster’s has been a success, as you will hear about with Patents.com.
Monster draws from these experiences – both the victories and the disappointments – as he works to define a scalable domain development theory that will lead to consistent profits with domain names.
This document discusses how to deal with distractions as a developer. It identifies common distractions like meetings, emails, phone calls, coworkers, and social media. It recommends finding a dedicated work zone, setting boundaries like putting your phone on do not disturb, scheduling meetings at specific times, taking breaks when stuck, and devoting large chunks of time to each project to avoid constantly switching tasks. Extra resources on reducing interruptions and increasing focus are also provided.
Use of the Internet has raised major public issues around the definition of public and private information. Will the public need to adapt to new definitions of the public and private?
The document discusses the University of California's policy on sustainable practices across its 10 campuses. The policy addresses green building design, clean energy, climate protection, recycling, and environmentally preferable purchasing. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase renewable energy usage and waste diversion, and implement sustainable standards for new construction. The California Student Sustainability Coalition works with campus administrations and campaigns for sustainability initiatives like climate action plans and green funding referendums. Students are encouraged to join their local Students for Sustainability chapter to help create a more sustainable university.
Bauhinia Genome talk at the Galaxy Australasia MeetingScott Edmunds
The document discusses a grassroots genomics project to sequence the genome of Hong Kong's floral emblem, the bauhinia flower. The project aims to build skills and awareness in Hong Kong by making genomic education materials openly available online. It also hopes to solve the historical mystery of the bauhinia flower's origins by sequencing its genome. The project organizers are asking for help spreading awareness of the initiative and donating funds to support sequencing whole genomes.
なにをつくってる? | what am I making, what are we making?a-small-lab
Document of play at a suburban Tokyo kindergarten.
foreword
The makings of children are difficult to understand. The curry made in the playground today is tomorrow’s foot bath. And the day after that it’s a zoo. At the same time a volcano may erupt. Hand cream made of sand can turn into poison rice balls while you’re distracted. Some days cake making parties drag out interminably but some afternoons they switch without warning to preparation for a long journey. In the midst of all this, fixed production methods and quality assessment systems are not as rare as you’d think. And fine-grained craftsmanship shines through. As an adult I can make my own (weak) interpretations but in the field I am at the mercy of the children.
This book shows but a tiny selection of the makings that the children of Akishima Kindergarten in Tokyo introduced me to. With a nearby friend, spend time inspecting these images, wondering what is being made (or what you would like to make), and conjuring up your own stories – in the process I hope that you can become a little more conversant with the joy that is ‘making with hands’.
「前書き」
子どもたちのものづくりは分かりにくい。園庭での今日のカレーは明日の足湯。そして明後日の動物園。同時に火山が噴火したりする可能性もある。砂で作られたクリームは気がつかないうちに毒おにぎりになってしまう。ケーキづくりがめちゃくちゃ長引く日もあれば突然旅の準備に変わるアフタヌーンもある。その中で生産プロセスや評価の仕方が決まってくる場合も少なくない。繊細な職人の技能も見えてくる。大人は自分なりの解釈はできるかもしれないが現場では子どものいうことを聞くしかない。
この本は昭島幼稚園(東京都昭島市)の子供たちが教えてくれたものづくりの一例にすぎない。近くにいる子どもと一緒にぼーと眺めたり、「何を作っているかな?」と話し合ったり、自分でストーリを想像したりしながら「自分の手でつくる」という喜びをもう少し近づいてみていただければと思います。
The document provides information about the components of a typical fuel-powered car engine. It includes a diagram labeling various engine parts and their locations. Accompanying activities have students identify part locations, match components to their functions, and physically label an engine. Key vocabulary focuses on engine part names and prepositions of location. The purpose is to teach students to identify internal combustion engine components and understand their basic functions.
This document lists several Dutch organizations and the services or projects they provide such as youth care cooperation, emergency services, developing nature policies, and social intranets for municipalities. It appears to highlight different groups that are sharing information, participating in community initiatives, or using intranets.
It's Not Too Late to Hand Register Domains and Build a Million-dollar Busines...domainsherpa
Watch the full show: http://domainsherpa.com/adam-hawley
Some people complain that if you did not buy domains in the mid-1990s you missed the window of opportunity. But what if you could hand register 12,450 domain names today for $7.87 each and build a million-dollar business?
Adam Hawley, president of Zipsurance.com, did exactly that. By leasing insurance-related domain names and providing associated services, Hawley connects insurance agents to clients and is on track to bring in more than $1 million in sales in 2012.
This report provides recommendations for integrating sustainability into Irvine's General Plan through a holistic and community-driven approach. It identifies sustainability best practices, California policies, and gaps in Irvine's current sustainability programs. Key recommendations include developing a sustainability element, water element, and sustainable food policy. The report emphasizes an inclusive planning process to address social and environmental justice through public participation, civic engagement, and regional cooperation.
Turn 90 Marginal Domain Names into $56,000 Per Month - With Andrew Hazendomainsherpa
Watch the full show: http://domainsherpa.com/andrew-hazen/
Andrew Hazen knows a thing or two about marketing. In fact, he has built and sold two Internet marketing companies, pocketing millions of dollars in the process. And he has written a book using easy-to-understand language about search engine optimization.
In this show, Andrew shares how he turned 90 admittedly marginal hand-registered .com domain names and one .info domain into $56,000 per month. (I have seen the Google Adsense report to verify this impressive figure.) You will be surprised to learn that in addition to search engine optimization, a clever television ad campaign drove the results.
This document discusses holistic treatment for substance abuse. It provides an overview of the history and models of addiction treatment, including the moral, disease, and multi-causal models. Holistic treatment aims to address addiction in all aspects of a person's life through counseling, education, medical care, and lifestyle changes. The Veterans Administration uses holistic treatment including tai chi, yoga, and art/music therapy. Research on holistic treatment models like those used by the VA could help expand treatment options for co-occurring disorders.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Overview of the transformative field of Internet Studies, and The Oxford Handbook of Internet Studies, for students interested in this burgeoning field.
Videoconferencing: Connect, Communicate and Collaboratecynthiafarrell
This document provides information about videoconferencing and lists various resources for conducting video conferences for educational purposes. Some of the videoconferencing options mentioned include point-to-point, point-to-group, group-to-group, and multi-point connections. It then lists several organizations and museums that offer live videoconference programs on topics like science, aviation history, and puppetry for K-12 students. Rates and session lengths are provided. Additional resources include links to websites for scheduling videoconferences, conducting international collaborative projects, and finding global pen pal opportunities.
Sarah Sanchez discusses her life growing up on a farm with her parents and three children. She shares stories about following her father as the leader of the family farm and how she is now raising her own children on the farm, following in her parents' footsteps. The presentation includes original artwork created by Sanchez, with the exception of a school photo of her husband.
This document outlines the contents of an electronics and embedded systems workshop, including both hardware and software topics. The hardware section covers basic electronics concepts like voltage, current, Ohm's law and components like resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors and integrated circuits. It also discusses circuit design and simulation software. The software section introduces C programming and embedded systems, covering programming concepts, real-world projects, and peripherals like LEDs, LCDs, timers and communication protocols. The goal is to teach practical skills through real-time project experiments that apply the concepts.
Teens are highly engaged with technology and spend much of their time online. Research shows that 93% of teens ages 12-17 use the internet, 97% play games, and 73% use social media sites like Facebook. Teens also avidly use their cell phones, sending an average of 111 texts per day. While technology provides opportunities to engage and connect with teens, its use also raises concerns about privacy, equity of access, and legal issues that libraries must navigate. Effective strategies for reaching teens involve meeting them online through the channels and tools they already use.
More Than Just Fans: Five Steps to Creating Vibrant Social Communities That C...Peterson's Interactive
Students today have grown up using social technologies. For them, social media usage is a core life skill and not just a hobby. Drawing from a blend of academic research and real-world campaigns, Jeff Berg, Peterson's Senior Social Strategist, will discuss how social media can play a key role throughout the graduate school selection and application process.
In this session, you will learn:
-Why social media is particularly effective with prospective students
-Where social media fits into the overall branding of a graduate program
-Five tactics that you can act on now to aid your social strategy
This document provides an introduction to social media and its uses for organizations. It defines social media as interactive online platforms that allow for communication, sharing of content, and the building of online communities. The document outlines why organizations should use social media, including for fundraising, communications, and collaboration. It recommends that organizations start by listening on social media platforms, look and learn from others' use of social media, and then review and improve their own social media strategy over time with small, focused steps.
Getting Tenants Online: Digital Inclusion & Social HousingHelen Milner
Many people who live in social housing (public housing) are on low income or older making them much more likely to lack basic online skills. They are also likely to benefit from online savings, and will need to interact with Government online too. I've been working with Housing Associations for three years advising on how to help tenants to get those digital skills they need. Some information about the Digital Deal programme - £400,000 grants for social housing. And Stats and facts about Housing & Digital Inclusion.
Presentation to Motherwell College Knowledge Transfer Hub called Social Media For Business: What you need to know
A high level presentation that demonstrates the breadth of opportunity the Social Media Mindset and principles offer organisations. The approach is used in order to avoid engagement with the subject through the limiting lenses of either the tools themselves which are inherently transient or the application of concept of Social Media as simply a marketing device and outwardly facing.
This workshop aimed to explore how grant holders can effectively use new technologies like social media and mobile phones to promote their work. The agenda included defining terms, demonstrations of social media platforms, and discussions of how different audiences like youth and adults engage with technology. Presenters from organizations like Youthlife and NIACRO shared their experiences using social media. VOYPIC also presented on their virtual library which aims to provide online resources for young people in care. The workshop evaluated how new technologies can benefit organizations while managing risks for different groups.
Use of PLEs by security and investigation professionalsTony Ratcliffe
This document discusses a study on how security and investigation professionals use personal learning environments (PLEs) and digital literacies for work-based learning and continuing professional development. The study utilized an online questionnaire that received 67 responses from 17 countries, mostly from Canada, the UK, and US. It also included interviews with 35 participants. The study found that professionals actively consume online content for research, courses, training, and communication. However, their use of PLEs faces challenges like work restrictions on non-business internet use and concerns about security, privacy and credibility of online information. The conclusions note that while professionals are active online learners, participation in learning communities is still low due potential barriers.
This document proposes a digital citizenship action plan to implement digital citizenship curriculum and skills school-wide. It involves collaboration between technology teachers, classroom teachers, and parents. Technology teachers would teach annual Cybersmart lessons on topics like privacy, cyberbullying, and internet safety. Classroom teachers would assign a weekly digital task connecting to these skills. Parents would assist students with homework connecting digital skills to real-world examples. The goals are to decrease cyberbullying and increase safe, responsible technology use among students after 3 and 5 years.
Digital inclusion is important for older people for several reasons:
1) Using the internet can alleviate loneliness and social isolation for older individuals by connecting them with others.
2) The internet provides educational and learning opportunities which can benefit older adults.
3) Going online allows older people to access financial and public services more easily.
However, there are also several barriers that prevent greater internet use among older populations, including lack of skills/training, cost issues, and fears about privacy or reliability of technology. Organizations like Age UK West Cumbria are working to increase digital inclusion for older adults by providing awareness programs, training opportunities, and technical support.
This document discusses new ethical dilemmas that counselors face with the rise of technology use. It provides an outline on the history of technology in counseling, different digital types like digital immigrants and natives, and the increasing use of social media and mobile devices. The document notes that while ethics codes provide guidance, they cannot address every new situation and counselors must consider practical realities. It emphasizes that technology has changed how many receive information and communicate, but the field has not fully adapted guidance and many counselors struggle to keep pace with these changes.
The Role of the Library in a Digital WorldBobbi Newman
The document discusses the role of libraries in a digital world. It notes that the digital divide still exists, with many Americans lacking broadband access. Public libraries help bridge this divide, as over 77 million Americans used a library's computers and internet in 2009. The document also discusses the concept of digital literacy and the skills needed to find, evaluate and communicate information online. It argues that libraries can help develop these 21st century skills in patrons and promote inclusion in a digital society.
This document provides information about the Connecting Care project, which helps small voluntary sector organizations improve their use of technology. It aims to register 20 organizations per year for an ICT self-assessment, action plan, and guidance from IT volunteers. Currently the project is working with 15 organizations across England, focusing on day centers, independent living centers, care homes, and care agencies. The document discusses common technology challenges organizations face and provides advice on areas like developing an IT plan, using social media and websites, and introducing tablets and smartphones. It also lists various free resources available.
This document provides an overview of a conference called Digital Together. It includes:
- The names and roles of three speakers at the conference: Lizzie Hodgson, William Benson, and Jon Pratty.
- A brief summary of Jon Pratty's work developing digital projects.
- Topics that will be covered include mobile culture, how digital is integrated into businesses, data collection, connectivity, skills for the digital economy, new digital economies and products, smart regions versus cities, and the Internet of Place.
- The document encourages attendees to think about how digital impacts different areas and how to better connect places, culture, people and services through digital tools.
New Ethical Dilemmas in the Digital agemikewilhelm
New ethical dilemmas have emerged with the rise of digital technology and social media use. Counselors must consider issues around self-disclosure, privacy, and multiple relationships when using technology. While ethical codes provide guidance, they have not kept up with rapid changes in technology. Counselors should thoughtfully consider how to handle self-disclosure and maintain appropriate boundaries online, as anything shared can remain accessible indefinitely. Special considerations apply for rural counselors due to higher risks of overlapping relationships. Overall, technology requires balancing client welfare and counselor ethics in an evolving landscape.
This presentation gives you a short introduction to online ethnography, the history of the methodology and a few tips and tricks about ethics and everyday practises.
Business Case for Digital Inclusion & Social Housing 8 Feb 2014Helen Milner
1) The document discusses digital inclusion and the business case for organizations in the housing sector to promote digital skills among their customers and staff. It outlines benefits like cost savings, improved lives, and addressing social issues.
2) Key barriers to digital inclusion are a lack of basic digital skills, no internet access at home, and not seeing the usefulness of the internet. Overcoming these requires inspiring people, improving access, and providing training.
3) Case studies show approaches like free WiFi, devices pre-installed with internet access, and support for most vulnerable groups. The goal is to help people engage with online services and improve their employment opportunities.
More presentations from the NCVO Annual conference: http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/networking-discussions/blogs/20591
Social media is much more than an opportunity for you to share your messages and reach new audiences. It is a gold mine of experts and peers you can learn from in real time. This session will explore how social media channels bring new opportunities for learning and collaboration to your desktop or smart phone. You will hear how to use social media for your own professional development as well as find new ways to work together and share information more effectively.
Bill Dutton's presentation to the 2022, 7th international SEARCH conference, at Taylor's University, Malaysia, focusing on his concept of a Fifth Estate.
Bill Dutton's presentation on cybersecurity capacity building and work on cybersecurity in working from home (WFH). Is cybersecurity a problem or enabler for WFH?
Overview of the research project entitled 'Changing Workplaces: Implications for Cybersecurity', conducted by the GCSCC in collaboration with GrapeData.
A presentation underpinning a discussion with participants in the wide-area network (WAN) summit held on 26 September 2022 in London at the QEII. It is based on initial descriptive results of a 2022 global survey of over 7,000 internet users on their workplaces prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, during the pandemic, and currently. Questions also address the cybersecurity issues they faced during each stage of the pandemic. The rise of working from home and hybrid working are clear along with declines in office work and the use of decentralised offices. The survey was designed by our research team at the Global Centre for Cybersecurity Capacity Building at the University of Oxford in collaboration with Grape Data, a new and innovative survey research organisation, which fielded the survey.
Presentation for the Seminar on Contemporary Issues of Communication and Culture, Escola de Sociologia e Políticas Públicas, Lisbon University Institute, Lisbon, Portugal, 29 April 2021.
The document discusses the emergence of a "Fifth Estate" enabled by the internet and social media. It defines the Fifth Estate as a collectivity of civic-minded individuals who use digital tools to enhance their communicative power and hold powerful actors and institutions accountable. It analyzes case studies like Darnella Frazier, Greta Thunberg, and citizen detective Paul Haynes to show how individuals have contributed to issues like climate change and criminal justice. The document also outlines strategies used by the Fifth Estate like searching, creating, distributing information, networking, and developing collective intelligence. It acknowledges threats like misinformation but argues the Fifth Estate perspective emphasizes digital rights, responsibilities, and continuing to hold powerful actors accountable through open participation and cooperation
My presentation online entitled 'Power Corrupts', for a seminar on Freedom of Expression on the Net: Implications of Banning Trump from Social Media, 1 February 2012.
Michael Goldsmith and I presented an overview of cybersecurity capacity building and current research findings for delegates from across the Commonwealth nations. The first section of slides introduces the Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre (GCSCC), and the second part presents a comparative analysis of the status and impact of capacity building.
A presentation to the 2019 meeting of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) in Addis Ababa, October 2019, entitled 'The Shaping and Impacts of Cyber Security Capacity'. The slides are updated since the conference to reflect revised multivariate path analyses.
Presentation on the analysis of cybersecurity capacity building, finding a clear impact of capacity building on a reduction in end user problems and enhanced use by individuals, governments, and business.
The document discusses the concept of the "Fifth Estate", which refers to a collectivity of individuals who use the internet and social media to hold powerful actors and institutions accountable. It provides examples like a 9-year-old girl in Scotland who blogged about school lunches, garnering over 10 million views and fostering debate. The Fifth Estate empowers citizens by allowing them to access information, connect with others, and have a voice in a way that challenges traditional power structures like government, business, and the press.
MSU is in a position to take a lead in research on the role of next generation broadcasting standards in the use and impact of public broadcasting. This presentation seeks to provide the context and prospects for research on the next generation of public broadcasting.
Presentation on fake news, filter bubbles, and echo chambers for representatives of media and regulatory agencies at Palace Foz (Lisbon), 9 April 2018, by Bill Dutton.
The document summarizes key findings from a study on how internet users search for and access political information online across 7 countries. Some of the main findings are that search engines are the most common way people find political information online, users report getting information from multiple sources both online and offline, and they frequently check facts and information from different sources. The study also found that relatively few users actively block or censor others online due to differing political views. It concludes that concerns about "filter bubbles" and "echo chambers" are often overhyped and that most users are discerning in how they evaluate online information.
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STUDY ON THE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF HUZHOU TOURISMAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Huzhou has rich tourism resources, as early as a considerable development since the reform and
opening up, especially in recent years, Huzhou tourism has ushered in a new period of development
opportunities. At present, Huzhou tourism has become one of the most characteristic tourist cities on the East
China tourism line. With the development of Huzhou City, the tourism industry has been further improved, and
the tourism degree of the whole city has further increased the transformation and upgrading of the tourism
industry. However, the development of tourism in Huzhou City still lags far behind the tourism development of
major cities in East China. This round of research mainly analyzes the current development of tourism in
Huzhou City, on the basis of analyzing the specific situation, pointed out that the current development of
Huzhou tourism problems, and then analyzes these problems one by one, and put forward some specific
solutions, so as to promote the further rapid development of tourism in Huzhou City.
KEYWORDS:Huzhou; Travel; Development
The Impact of Work Stress and Digital Literacy on Employee Performance at PT ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT :This research aims to analyze the correlation between employee work stress and digital literacy
with employee performance at PT Telkom Akses Area Cirebon, both concurrently and partially. Employing a
quantitative approach, the study's objectives are descriptive and causal, adopting a positivist paradigm with a
deductive approach to theory development and a survey research strategy. Findings reveal that work stress
negatively and significantly impacts employee performance, while digital literacy positively and significantly
affects it. Simultaneously, work stress and digital literacy have a positive and significant influence on employee
performance. It is anticipated that company management will devise workload management strategies to
alleviate work stress and assess the implementation of more efficient digital technology to enhance employee
performance.
KEYWORDS -digital literacy, employee performance,job stress, multiple regression analysis, workload
management
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Factors affecting undergraduate students’ motivation at a university in Tra VinhAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Motivation plays an important role in foreign language learning process. This study aimed to
investigate student’s motivation patterns towards English language learning at a University in Tra Vinh, and factors
affecting their motivation change toward English language learning of non-English-major students in the semester.
The researcher used semi-structured interview at the first phase of choosing the participants and writing reflection
through the instrument called “My English Learning Motivation History” adapted from Sawyer (2007) to collect
qualitative data within 15 weeks. The participants consisted of nine first year non-English-major students who learning
General English at pre-intermediate level. They were chosen and divided into three groups of three members each
(high motivation group; average motivation group; and low motivation group). The results of the present study
identified six visual motivation patterns of three groups of students with different motivation fluctuation, through the
use of cluster analysis. The study also indicated a diversity of factors affecting students’ motivation involving internal
factors as influencing factors (cognitive, psychology, and emotion) and external factors as social factors (instructor,
peers, family, and learning environment) during English language learning in a period of 15 weeks. The findings of
the study helped teacher understand relationship of motivation change and its influential factors. Furthermore, the
findings also inspired next research about motivation development in learning English process.
KEY WORDS: language learning motivation, motivation change, motivation patterns, influential factors, students’
motivation.
1. Cultures of the Internet
The Internet in Britain 2013
Bill Dutton
Professor of Internet Studies
Oxford Internet Institute
University of Oxford and Balliol College
Part 1 of an OII Brown Bag Seminar at the OII, 22 January 2014.
2. Oxford Internet Surveys
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2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013
Cross-sectional Surveys versus Panels
Multi-Stage Probability Sample
England, Scotland & Wales
Respondents: 14 years and older
Face-to-face Interviews, High Response Rates
Sponsorship for 2013 from the Nominet Trust, Ofcom,
UK Research Councils, dot.rural
• Component of World Internet Project (WIP)
3. Highlights of OxIS 2013 Report
Digital
Divides
• 78 percent online
• Progress for lower income, less
educated, retired and disabled groups
Key
Trends
• Rise of Next Generation Users
• Social Networking Hitting a Plateau
Five
Cultures
• Distinctive but not Simple Profiles
• Strong Links to Attitudes, Uses &
Impacts
5. An Empirical Approach to Cultures
• 14 items from OxIS focused on attitudes and
beliefs about the Internet
• Yielding four factors:
– Enjoyable escape (helps pass time, enjoyable escape,
don’t feel lonely, enjoy being online)
– Instrumental efficiency (efficient, easier, saves time)
– Problem-generator (personal information, frustrating,
immoral material, takes too much time)
– Social facilitator (find info about me, keep in touch,
easier to meet people)
• Group together in five clusters that were a good fit and
interpretable (Media Lives Project at Ofcom)
7. Emersives (12%)
Attitudes?
• Comfortable
• Escape
• Place to
Meet
• Get things
done
• Under
control
Who?
• Young
• Urban
• Positive
about
technology
Use?
• Entertainment
• Content
production
• Next
generation
users
8. Techno-Pragmatists (17%)
Attitudes?
Who?
• Time saver
• Make life
easier
• Not an
escape or
place to pass
time
• Under
control
• Middle-aged
• Employed
• Manager or
professional
• Well to do
Use?
• News
• Travel
• Health
• Settle
arguments
9. Cyber-Savvy (19%) – ‘Streetwise’
Attitudes?
Who?
• Enjoy being
online
• Pass time
• Get things
done, BUT
• Risks: time,
privacy
• Younger
• Blue collar
• Deep rural
Use?
• Entertainment
• Gambling
• Sell online
• Post
11. Adigitals (14%)
Attitudes?
Who?
Use?
• Don’t enjoy
being on
• Not a way to
save time
• Frustrated
• Immoral
• Out of control
• 45 +
• Manager or
professional
• Lower income
• Retired
• Urban
• First
generation
users
• Low use, BUT
• Gov’t services
• Info about
politicians
• Civic activities
12.
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14. Figure 6: Next Generation Users by Internet Cultures
Next generation users
First generation users
100
86
79
80
75
69
60
53
47
40
31
21
20
25
14
0
e-Mersed
Pragmatists
OxIS current users: 2013 N=2,083
Cyber-savvy
Moderates
Adigital
15. Directions for Further Development
Naming of Cultural Types
Compare Overtime and Cross-nationally
Develop Qualitative Complements