Wiki update

A Wiki can be very informative and also quite simplistic, concise and to the point. I checked out these two sites on special interest groups in libraries to 'see' whats happening at other libraries. Its amazing though distance separate us, we share the same concerns and similar challenges.
http://www.socallibraries.org/committee/children
http://www.esrl.lib.md.us/community/sig.php

Digital divide

 The Digital divide is so great in our country. We have an ample amount of 'have nots' in our communities. While to some communities ipads and tablets in the classroom is the norm, in most other communities it is unheard of. Something some children only see in catalogues. It would be great if all children could be exposed to different technology developments at a young age, that by the time they are grey haired, they do not search for the 'any' button on the keyboard.

This link to this article is really inspiring

Blogging in the 21st-Century Classroom | Edutopia

www.edutopia.org/...ry-classroom-michelle-lampinen

 

How to cite Social Media

I always seem to experience problems with correctly citing a document.

A Great Guide on How to Cite Social Media Using Both MLA and APA styles ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

www.educatorstechnology.com/...ide-on-how-to-cite-social.html

WIKI

Next activity: creating a Wiki

6 Steps to creating a WIKI


http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Free-Wiki-with-Wikia

Wikia is a community destination supporting the creation and development of wiki communities (or wiki farm) on any topic people are passionate about. Creating your very own wiki is a fun and free, yet challenging

http://www.wikispaces.com/


http://www.myandroidmusicapps.com/content/tunewiki-lyrics-music-review-0 an example of a music wiki site

Powerpoint presentations

5 minutes is such a short time to condense an essay into a powerpoint presentation, but wow...by prioritising and just mentioning the essence, powerpoint presentations are powerful. From the Wednesday evening class, i've learnt such a lot from the different presentations and the different perspectives and focus points. http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/skills/presentations.aspx#fbid=fyAe9Ko_Nxy

EBSCOhost: Handheld Libraries 101: Using Mobile Technologies in the Academic Library.

EBSCOhost: Handheld Libraries 101: Using Mobile Technologies in the Academic Library.
Mobile technologies defined as 'All the knowledge of the world in my hand'

i didn't see

To view or not to view? Thats the question. Does internet filtering create more awareness or does it arouse curiosity? http://www.microsoft.com/security/resources/internetfilters-whatis.aspx




   

Please correct me if im wrong, but i get the feeling that internet filtering is mainly directed at childrens' viewing. As a parent, i know, if you tell a child 'no', they then ask 'why? and 'why', and 'why?...or they do just that that you ask them not to do. Not because they are naughty, but because children are curious and adventurous.
Today, almost every child has a cellphone. We as parents see it these days as a necessity and quite within reason. Children have access to the internet without supervision. Is it possible to block all 'unsavoury & inappropriate content'. Secondly, beside pornography, what else should parents pay attention to?... ...home-made bombs, home-made drugs, religous rituals, animal sacrificing...? Where does the list end, when are you overblocking or underblocking and how reliable or reputable is the information? Does internet filtering really offer parents peace of mind or is it just one big gamble?.