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Topics in this special issue:
1. MISC> [WWWEDU] Wired story on Nigerian 419 fraud
2. K12> Check out Standards, Testing & Accountability
3. UPDATED> [DIGITALDIVIDE] What's new at the Digital Divide Network, 17 July
2002
4. MISC> OnCallTrainers.com Contract Trainer Job Board
5. MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Senate Continues Funding For Federal Technology
Programs (fwd)
6. MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Request for information
7. RESOUR> [DIGITALDIVIDE] e-ForAll: A Poverty Reduction Strategy for the
Information Age
8. K12> [WWWEDU] Re: Spanish Web-sites?
9. MISC> Request for information on Woman's History Research
10. CORRECT> [DIGITALDIVIDE] e-ForAll: A Poverty Reduction Strategy for the
Information Age
11. K12> [WWWEDU] Teacher's Forms & Templates Virtual Field Trip
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 09:02:55 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [WWWEDU] Wired story on Nigerian 419 fraud
From: Andy Carvin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 8:50 AM
To: WWWEDU (E-mail)
Subject: [WWWEDU] Wired story on Nigerian 419 fraud
Hi everyone.. On several occasions list members have discussed the
so-called
Nigerian 419 fraud, which has become very common email spam as of late.
Wired has an interesting story about the fraud, for those of you who are
interested:
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,53818,00.html
thanks,
ac
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Andy Carvin
Senior Associate
Benton Foundation
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.benton.org
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 09:29:46 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Check out Standards, Testing & Accountability
From: K-12 Educators Interested in Educational Administration
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of James Calantjis
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 9:24 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Check out Standards, Testing & Accountability
http://www.edexcellence.net/topics/standards.html
By Thomas B. Fordham and Foundation
James Calantjis
New York City
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 10:08:41 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: UPDATED> [DIGITALDIVIDE] What's new at the Digital Divide Network, 17
July 2002
From: The DIGITALDIVIDE discussion group
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Andy Carvin
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 9:42 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE] What's new at the Digital Divide Network, 17
July 2002
What's New at the Digital Divide Network
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org
07/17/2002
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Current DDN Headlines
DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT.ORG URGENT ACTION ALERT
07/16/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=695
INUIT FIND HOME ON THE WEB
07/16/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=694
ISRAEL BLOCKS PALESTINIAN ISP
07/16/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=693
COMPUTER FOR THE POOR STYMIED
07/16/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=692
DIVIDE IS MORE THAN DIGITAL
07/16/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=691
RECONCEPTUALIZING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
07/16/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=690
HIGH-TECH CENTERS ATTEMPT TO BRIDGE 'DIGITAL DIVIDE'
07/15/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=689
COMPUTER LAB BRINGS TECH ACCESS TO LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOOD
07/12/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=688
EUROPEAN RECYCLING LAW COULD MEAN COSTLY PCs
07/12/2002
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/news/index.cfm?key=687
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Upcoming Events
Connecting Kids to Technology: Challenges and Opportunities
07/18/2002
Washington DC, Washington D.C., United States
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=184
Digital Divide: Frontiers within Intercultural Communication
07/21/2002 to 07/26/2002
Barcelona, Spain
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=164
Digital Literacy: Re-Thinking Access in a Digital Age
07/22/2002 to 07/26/2002
Portland, Oregon, United States
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=176
>From Digital Divide to E-Economy: Issues and Strategies for Public
Policy
07/22/2002 to 07/25/2002
Malta, Spain
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=168
The Kampala Know How Conference 2002
07/23/2002 to 07/27/2002
Kampala, Uganda
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=150
Education Technology 2002
07/24/2002 to 07/26/2002
Arlington, Virginia, United States
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=116
ACT 2002:The African Computing & Telecommunications Summit
08/05/2002 to 08/08/2002
Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=178
Barrier-Free E-Learning
08/05/2002 to 08/31/2002
N/A
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/events/index.cfm?key=181
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Thanks,
The Digital Divide Network Staff
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.DigitalDivideNetwork.org
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Andy Carvin
Senior Associate
Benton Foundation
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.benton.org
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 10:16:47 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> OnCallTrainers.com Contract Trainer Job Board
From: Tina Koenig - Xpress Press(tm) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 10:10 AM
Finding top-notch training talent for short-term jobs is now easier,
thanks to new nationwide Contract Trainer Job Board
Delaware, OH -- July 17, 2002 -- /Xpress Press/ -- Today's jittery
economy presents a double-edged dilemma to training firms: you need
good people, who are always hard to find, but because of the volatile
business environment, you can't be sure how long you'll need them. Now
training firms can consider their problem solved, thanks to On Call
Trainers and its newly launched web-based Contract Trainer Job Board at
http://www.oncalltrainers.com/, where training companies can find
computer-based trainers, application trainers, technical trainers, or
soft-skills and leadership trainers.
"We match up top-notch trainers directly with the training firms that
need their services," says On Call Trainers' Director of Operations
Tammy Gickler. "Normally, when a training company can't find a trainer
on their own, they have to work through a broker or a competing training
firm-for an extra $200 to $1000 per class." By eliminating the
middleman, On Call Trainers helps training firms across the nation find
talented people just when they need them.
And talented isn't an exaggeration, according to Gickler. "Many of the
hottest trainers list with us: Microsoft Certified Trainers, Certified
Internet Webmasters, JAVA, Oracle, Cisco, A+, MOUS, and soft skills
including project management," Gickler says. Trainers listing with On
Call Trainers have proven experience, as well: all professionals are
required to have a minimum of two of years training experience.
Gickler explains that training firms will find On Call Trainers' new
Contract Training Job Board, launched this July 1, simple and
straightforward to use. "Training companies simply create text
advertisements for their openings, and post them to the Job Board for
highly skilled trainers to respond. Our ad packages will fit any
company's needs, from one ad for one month to unlimited ads for three
months," Gickler says. As a special promotion celebrating the Job
Board's creation, On Call Trainers is currently offering three ads for
the price of one.
Extra features make the site even more valuable to busy training firms,
according to Gickler. "Training companies that purchase ad packages can
search our database of experienced technical trainers, who post their
resumes free of charge," Gickler says. "Firms can even set up a 'resume
agent' using keywords that will search all trainers' resumes at the
touch of a button."
To ensure a continued supply of top-notch talent, On Call Trainers
invites experienced trainers to post resumes for free, and even offers a
"job agent" that searches all open positions by keyword at the click of
a mouse. Gickler envisions a rating system in which companies and
trainers can post feedback to add even more value.
Why a job board, as opposed to a personnel service or other type of
employee-employer matching? Gickler is emphatic that the closer On Call
Trainers can bring trainers and firms, the more time and money are
saved. "Essentially, we want to match up the best technical trainers
with the firms who need them. Our Contract Trainers Job Board is the
most direct route-one that keeps costs down while producing maximum
results."
"After all," Gickler says, "training companies want to focus on
providing great training. They don't want to spend time and energy
locating good trainers. By giving them a large pool of outstanding
technical trainers, we allow them to concentrate on their core
business-training."
For more information, call On Call Trainers at (740) 369-0470, or visit
their website at http://www.oncalltrainers.com.
Link to this story online:
http://www.xpresspress.com/news/oncalltrainers_071602.html
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:29:08 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Senate Continues Funding For Federal Technology
Programs (fwd)
From: The DIGITALDIVIDE discussion group
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Andy Carvin
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 11:44 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE] Senate Continues Funding For Federal Technology
Programs (fwd)
>From today's Benton Headlines... -ac
SENATE CONTINUES FUNDING FOR FEDERAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Tuesday, two Senate appropriations subcommittees decided to fund the two
important community technology programs - the Technology Opportunities
Program and the Community Technology Centers program - at levels
comparable
to last year's amounts, despite the Bush Administration's recommendation
to
eliminate these programs in their FY03 budget. Under the leadership of
Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Arlen Specter (R-PA), the Senate Labor,
Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Subcommittee,
voted
to continue funding the CTC program at $32.5. The Senate Commerce,
Justice,
State and the Judiciary Appropriations Subcommittee, under the
leadership of
Ernest Hollings (D-SC) and Judd Gregg (R-NH), voted to continue funding
the
Technology Opportunity Program at last year's level.
[SOURCE: Digital Empowerment Campaign]
(http://www.civilrights.org/library/detail.cfm?id=9563)
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Andy Carvin
Senior Associate
Benton Foundation
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.benton.org
http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:29:54 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Request for information
From: The DIGITALDIVIDE discussion group
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Camirand, Sylvain
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 9:51 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] Request for information
Hello Satoshi,
I work for NetCorps Canada International and we build tools for our ICT
internships program in developing countries. You might want to have a
look
at our website (www.cyberbaobab.org). You will find there many resources
in
order to prepare your ICT project in Ethiopia.
Good luck!
Sylvain Camirand
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:30:47 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [DIGITALDIVIDE] e-ForAll: A Poverty Reduction Strategy for the
Information Age
From: The DIGITALDIVIDE discussion group
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Proenza, Francisco
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 7:52 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE] e-ForAll: A Poverty Reduction Strategy for the
Information Age
I am pleased to announce the online publication of e-ForAll: A Poverty
Reduction Strategy for the Information Age. An abridged version of the
paper
appeared in the July-September issue of TechKnowLogia
(www.TechKnowLogia.org) and the full document is available at:
http://communication.utexas.edu/college/digital_divide_symposium/papers/
e-fo
rall.pdf).
It will also be available in Spanish shortly at:
www.aat-ar.org/documentos/e-ParaTodos
<http://www.aat-ar.org/documentos/e-ParaTodos.
An overview follows.
...........
Pervasive poverty and inequality amidst plenty is the major threat to
prosperity, stability and peace at the dawn of the 21st Century.
Notwithstanding extensive discourse about the digital divide, most
information and communication technology (ICT) initiatives start by
encouraging nations to become e-ready: to boost economic growth and
increase
e-commerce. These initiatives will help countries grow and contribute to
poverty alleviation. But globalization and ICT development tend to
increase
inequality. Countries that seek widespread prosperity and social
stability
would do well to focus instead on e-ForAll; i.e. on making the
OPPORTUNITIES
that ICTs open up for individual and social improvement accessible to
all
its citizens; and on applying ICTs to EMPOWER common folk and engage
their
participation in national and local development initiatives, and to
reduce
personal and societal INSECURITY.
ICTs are no magic wand. Reducing poverty requires leadership, a national
consensus that acknowledges poverty as a major problem to be overcome,
and
the will of nations to invest and make concerted long term sustained
efforts
to achieve equitable growth. The solutions to poverty are generally
known
and often require action in matters that have little to do with
technology.
What ICTs offer is an unprecedented set of tools; an opportunity for a
win-win situation that make the provision of services and the opening of
opportunities for the poor less costly to achieve than ever before. It
is,
nevertheless, an opportunity that needs to be seized and built upon.
e-ForAll is a strategic public policy guide to the application of ICTs
in
the fight against poverty. The guide's recommendations are presented as
questions to guide policy around 5 major themes, and may be summarized
as
follows.
Widespread Access to Networks
Are there widespread low-cost means for the majority of the population
to
access reliable ICT networks, services and equipment?
Are there specific programs directed at securing full access by
low-income
people and enhancing development impact of ICT use?
Democratic Networked Learning
Do the public systems of formal and vocational education integrate ICTs
into
its processes to improve learning by the majority of the population?
Does it
train and prepare a workforce that is computer and Internet literate and
is
capable of upgrading its skills frequently?
Networked Competitive Development For All
Are small firms, microentrepreneurs, small farmers and wageworkers being
incorporated into the network economy?
Networked Social Development
Are national institutions that support social development and security
making effective use of ICTs and social participation in their delivery
of
services targeted to low-income members of society?
ICTs and Poverty Reduction in National Development Policy
Is poverty reduction a centerpiece of national policy?
Is the application of ICTs to reduce poverty encouraged?
Are ICT development and poverty reduction policies affordable,
institutionally viable, transparent, sustainable, participatory and
subject
to review and adjustment?
The paper gives additional details on the scope and significance of
these 5
major themes.
e-ForAll is work in progress. Its application is being tested on a trial
basis in Peru, with funding from the Food and Agriculture Organization
of
the United Nations (FAO) and in collaboration with the College of
Communication of the University of Texas. With adjustments for context,
e-ForAll should be amenable for application in other countries of Latin
America and the Caribbean and elsewhere.
.........
Comments are most welcome.
Francisco J. Proenza
FAO Investment Centre
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:31:37 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [WWWEDU] Re: Spanish Web-sites?
From: Mayan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 12:07 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [WWWEDU] Re: Spanish Web-sites?
When I had to leave teaching for a medical reason, I continued to
develop
materials. In addition, I created a website with resources for teachers,
students, teachers and others interested in the Spanish language,
culture,
and society.
It has recently been transferred to a new server, and may have a few
glitches in it.
Hope you find some things you can use:
http://www.myeduvista.org
Mayan
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:32:30 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> Request for information on Woman's History Research
From: danna c. bell-russel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 12:36 PM
Have You Done Women's History Research Using Library of Congress
Collections?
In preparation for an upcoming women's history symposium and Web site,
staff at the Library of Congress is interested in learning about
projects that have involved Library of Congress materials. Projects
that resulted in presentation to a broad audience, such as films,
fictional works, exhibitions, works for young people, Web presentations,
classroom materials, etc., are of particular interest.
Please send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and tell us about:
- the types of Library of Congress materials you found useful to your
work;
- the role that Library of Congress resources have played in your
research; and
- how you have presented or plan to present your findings, e.g., an
article, book, stage design or theatrical performance, Web site,
exhibit, film, etc.
Other comments about your Library of Congress research experience are
also welcome, as is your feedback on the Library's recent publication
American Women: A Library of Congress Guide for the Study of Women's
History and Culture in the United States, about which you can read a
press release at http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2001/01-182.html
Thank you.
Barbara Bair, Manuscript Division
Sheridan Harvey, Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Barbara Orbach Natanson, Prints and Photographs Division
Janice E. Ruth, Manuscript Division
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:33:16 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: CORRECT> [DIGITALDIVIDE] e-ForAll: A Poverty Reduction Strategy for
the Information Age
From: The DIGITALDIVIDE discussion group
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paula
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 10:34 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] e-ForAll: A Poverty Reduction Strategy for
the Information Age
Ashish,
Thanks for your message. The correct URL is
http://communication.utexas.edu/college/digital_divide_symposium/papers/
index.html
Paula Brown-Williams
UC White Mtn. Research Station Communications Initiative
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:53:45 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [WWWEDU] Teacher's Forms & Templates Virtual Field Trip
From: Kim Foley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 12:51 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [WWWEDU] Teacher's Forms & Templates Virtual Field Trip
Happy Summer!
We've just posted a new virtual field trip that you may want to add to
your bag of tricks for the coming school year.
Teacher's Forms & Templates Field Trip
Go to: http://www.field-trips.org
and click on Featured Field Trip
This field trip was inspired by and created from an article written by
Linda Starr, featured in Education World®, 10/17/2001, © 2001 Education
World.
When I read the article, all I kept thinking was what a wonderful
resource tool it would be in the form of a virtual field trip.
DESCRIPTION: In this virtual field trip, you will find the best sources
for often-used and hard-to-find printable teacher templates, such as
welcome letters to parents, seating charts, award certificates, blank
country & state maps, hall passes, student progress updates, substitute
teacher resources, flash cards, and so much more! All in one neat,
organized package.
Thank you so much to Education World for granting me the permission to
adapt the article into a virtual field trip!
Original text of article can be viewed at
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech101.shtml
Enjoy!
Kim
--
Kim Foley, Field Trips Site
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.field-trips.org/book/ (The Big Pocket Guide to Using &
Creating
Virtual Field Trips)
http://www.field-trips.org (Field Trips Site for K-12)
http://www.tramline.com (TourMaker - FREE Trial Virtual Field
Trips Software)
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