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Clare Brett - Why Reading Matters Even More in the Digital Age - Clare's Muse's
The latter half of this paper, dealing with the educational uses of weblogs and wikis, will be familiar to most readers of this newsletter. Leading into that material, though, is a nice description of the new literacies required by online readers. This description, together with the wealth of examples and references provided, make this PowerPoint presentation well worth the download. Via
Konrad Glogowski. [
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OLDaily on May 8, 2006 at 5:45 p.m..
Philip G. Altbach - The Tyranny of Citations - Inside Higher Ed
Good article questioning the mere counting of academic citations as an indication of an author's influence (one would think this would be an obvious thing, but, well, you know...). Some good points: "Academics in many countries are urged, or even forced, to publish their work in journals that are part of a citation system... [and] Creative research in universities around the world is downplayed because of the control of the narrow paradigms of the citation analysis system." [
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OLDaily on May 8, 2006 at 5:45 p.m..
Press Release - CIPPIC Study Shows Widespread Violation of Privacy Laws - CIPPIC
This should be no surprise. A recently released report shows "widespread non-compliance with federal laws requiring openness, accountability, consent, and individual access to personal data." A companion report describes "the many ways that detailed personal information about consumers is gathered and traded in the marketplace." Something to keep in mind the next time they talk about the ethics of their customers. Via coverage (mostly a reprint of the press release) in the
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OLDaily on May 8, 2006 at 5:45 p.m..
Christopher D. Sessums - This Machine Kills Fascists - Christopher D. Sessums : Weblog
We are the music-makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams, Wandering by lone sea-breakers, And sitting by desolate streams. World-losers and world-forsakers, Upon whom the pale moon gleams; Yet we are the movers and shakers, Of the world forever, it seems. Yes, I am officially back from my hiatus; thanks to those of you who have posted welcomes.
Rob Wall kindly says "Given the hysteria around web based e-mail accounts, MySpace and other threats to the educatio From
OLDaily on May 8, 2006 at 5:45 p.m..
Aerial Mapping Takes Another Leap
Those planes buzzing your neighborhood may not simply be up for a joyride. Some of them are carrying cameras, photographing your town for a new digital mapping service that makes its debut this summer. From
Wired News on May 8, 2006 at 4:46 p.m..
Sony Unbuttoning PS3
Details of the latest iteration of the Playstation will be revealed on the eve of the E3 expo. Plus: Intel gives one name to one chip.... ABC adds affiliates to streaming trial.... and more. From
Wired News on May 8, 2006 at 3:46 p.m..
Who Shall We Kill Tonight?
Four in 10 American adults turn to video games as their primary source of entertainment, a new AP-AOL poll finds. From
Wired News on May 8, 2006 at 2:45 p.m..
Apple Whistling a Happy iTune
A British court rejects a trademark suit by the Beatles' Apple Corps, ruling that the computer maker doesn't violate a trademark agreement by using the apple logo in association with its iTunes music store. From
Wired News on May 8, 2006 at 12:45 p.m..
Cell-Phone Tracking: Laws Needed
The widespread tracking of police suspects through their cell phones must be clarified by Congress, observers say. Ryan Singel reports from Washington. From
Wired News on May 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
Rise of the $1 Million Hovel
Dropping big bucks on real estate don't necessarily mean you'll be moving into a mansion. In some superheated markets, you might not even get a two-bedroom condo. From
Wired News on May 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
Astro Newbie Competes for Webby
A dyslexic ophthalmology technician finds himself in the company of scientific heavy hitters as a nominee for the best science website in the "Oscars of the internet." By Michael O'Neill. From
Wired News on May 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
Gallery: Micro-Life from Deep Sea
A special net has allowed scientists from all over the world to capture tiny, delicate creatures in the Atlantic and sequence their DNA onboard the research boat. Check out pics of the animals they found. From
Wired News on May 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
Devo Is Dead, Long Live Devo
Suddenly, '80s cult figure Mark Mothersbaugh is everywhere, from movie scores to TV ads to a next-gen album produced by a little outfit called Disney. From
Wired News on May 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
Who's the Boss?
The peculiar allure of a good "boss battle" -- it's what leaves scars on gamers' souls. Commentary by Clive Thompson. From
Wired News on May 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
A True eBay Crime Story
Kenneth Walton, of internet art-fraud notoriety, chats about the auction powerhouse, his new memoir and his experiences as an online outlaw. From
Wired News on May 8, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
Boycott Hurts Gaza Health Care
The West's boycott of the Hamas-led regime pushes an already strained Palestinian health-care system toward disaster and an epidemic of preventable deaths. From
Wired News on May 8, 2006 at 3:45 a.m..