[DDN] Re Hello Siobhan

[Champ-Blackwell, Siobhan]

I LOVE the digital divide. This is the only time list I've ever been on
where an email that says "Hello Siobhan" isn't for me! Living in Omaha,
NE, I don't meet too many others with my name. So, I also say, hello
Siobhan Ramsey! 


Siobhan Champ-Blackwell
Community Outreach Liaison
NN/LM-MCR
Creighton University Health Sciences Library
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
402.280.4156/800.338.7657 option#1,#2, then #1
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://nnlm.gov/mcr
http://medstat.med.utah.edu/blogs/BHIC/
http://www.digitaldivide.net/profile/siobhanchamp-blackwell 

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian
Russell
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 1:06 PM
To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group
Subject: RE: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop
inAccra]

Hello Siobhan! Welcome! Thanks for introducing yourself. :)

I believe the tech specs for phoneblogger are here.
http://www.wombatnation.com/phoneblogger/tech.html

I would love to hear how your experience goes using phoneblogger.
Especially in the UK. Voice server stuff and telephone/web server
gateways
vary from country to country. Getting all the phone systems to work
together smoothly seems to be quite a challenge. Having different
audioblogging servers set up in different countries with different
telcos
seems key.

*EVERYONE*

Here are some definitions of a few words flying around. If you have
questions please ask the list.

Moblogging - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moblogging

Audioblogging - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audioblogging

Podcasting - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting

-Brian


> Hello All
>
> I have recently joined the list.  I am very interested in this post
> regarding audionblogging. Does anyone have the full specifications
needed
> for the  voice server? Unix .. bandwidth etx , scripts etc.. I might
see
> if
> I could set one up?
>
> I am about to install and try out phoneblogger and see if I can link
it up
> onto wordpress and movable type on my server has anyone used it and
could
> advise or offer insights.
>
> I work in education in the UK, I have an MA level education, as a
> freelance
> consultant to develop the use of open source in education, I also do
hands
> on web development work and teaching in classrooms and have a hosting
> service on which I can allocate space on as a free OS community
resource.
>
> Incidentally am a woman (re digital divide thread on gender).  I am
new to
> this project area but was interested to do anything I can to empower
and
> enable schools and educationalist to use OS to create access to
resources
> and have a voice.
>
> I apologies if this seems like a plug.. or is too long.. for a small
fry
> like me.. I guess I am asking if there are things I could do or people
who
> might like to link up with me to work on  educational projects across
the
> globe.  The focus being  within schools and schooling.  I can set up
> various
> platforms online to facilitate learning and communication..
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Siobhan Ramsey
> Sanbox Education
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian
Russell
> Sent: 18 July 2005 15:20
> To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group
> Subject: RE: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging
workshop
> inAccra]
>
> Andy & All,
> Could we list the requirements we have for an Open Source Mobcasting
tool?
>
> After investigating this a bit the real challenges turn out to be a
> finding a reliable voice server that provides a VoiceXML
> interpreter/browser. Any mobloging project like this is at the whim of
> said service. Ex. TellMe, BeVocal, Voxeo, or HeyAnita
>
> TellMe provides free developer accounts. But once a service becomes
> popular it doesn't scale well. Meaning a lot of people can't use it at
> once. Basically we need the $ to find a host for the voice server that
> will work with this project over a good amount of time. (or find one
to
> donate their services)
>
> BTW...
>
> An Open Source (GPL) Mobloging project I found recently is called
> PhoneBlogger.
> http://www.wombatnation.com/phoneblogger/
>
> -Brian
>
>> Hi Xavier,
>>
>> It seems audioblogger has had several problems in recent months;
among
>> other things, they apparently changed their phone number, so you may
>> want
>> to doublecheck and see if you're using the right one. Other times
I've
>> seen it take as long as 12 hours for a post to appear on a blog.
That's
>> why I generally use audlink.com to post mobile podcasts on my blog -
>> check
>> out www.andycarvin.com and see some that I posted en route to Ghana.
>>
>> This is why I really want to mobilize a small group of programmers to
>> create an open source mobcasting tool - so anyone can install similar
>> software on a server and make telephone-based podcasting recording
(and
>> listening) available via a local telephone call. I'm meeting with
>> several
>> folks here in Ghana to discuss this fur

RE: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop inAccra]

[Brian Russell]

Hello Siobhan! Welcome! Thanks for introducing yourself. :)

I believe the tech specs for phoneblogger are here.
http://www.wombatnation.com/phoneblogger/tech.html

I would love to hear how your experience goes using phoneblogger.
Especially in the UK. Voice server stuff and telephone/web server gateways
vary from country to country. Getting all the phone systems to work
together smoothly seems to be quite a challenge. Having different
audioblogging servers set up in different countries with different telcos
seems key.

*EVERYONE*

Here are some definitions of a few words flying around. If you have
questions please ask the list.

Moblogging - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moblogging

Audioblogging - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audioblogging

Podcasting - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting

-Brian


> Hello All
>
> I have recently joined the list.  I am very interested in this post
> regarding audionblogging. Does anyone have the full specifications needed
> for the  voice server? Unix .. bandwidth etx , scripts etc.. I might see
> if
> I could set one up?
>
> I am about to install and try out phoneblogger and see if I can link it up
> onto wordpress and movable type on my server has anyone used it and could
> advise or offer insights.
>
> I work in education in the UK, I have an MA level education, as a
> freelance
> consultant to develop the use of open source in education, I also do hands
> on web development work and teaching in classrooms and have a hosting
> service on which I can allocate space on as a free OS community resource.
>
> Incidentally am a woman (re digital divide thread on gender).  I am new to
> this project area but was interested to do anything I can to empower and
> enable schools and educationalist to use OS to create access to resources
> and have a voice.
>
> I apologies if this seems like a plug.. or is too long.. for a small fry
> like me.. I guess I am asking if there are things I could do or people who
> might like to link up with me to work on  educational projects across the
> globe.  The focus being  within schools and schooling.  I can set up
> various
> platforms online to facilitate learning and communication..
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Siobhan Ramsey
> Sanbox Education
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Russell
> Sent: 18 July 2005 15:20
> To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group
> Subject: RE: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop
> inAccra]
>
> Andy & All,
> Could we list the requirements we have for an Open Source Mobcasting tool?
>
> After investigating this a bit the real challenges turn out to be a
> finding a reliable voice server that provides a VoiceXML
> interpreter/browser. Any mobloging project like this is at the whim of
> said service. Ex. TellMe, BeVocal, Voxeo, or HeyAnita
>
> TellMe provides free developer accounts. But once a service becomes
> popular it doesn't scale well. Meaning a lot of people can't use it at
> once. Basically we need the $ to find a host for the voice server that
> will work with this project over a good amount of time. (or find one to
> donate their services)
>
> BTW...
>
> An Open Source (GPL) Mobloging project I found recently is called
> PhoneBlogger.
> http://www.wombatnation.com/phoneblogger/
>
> -Brian
>
>> Hi Xavier,
>>
>> It seems audioblogger has had several problems in recent months; among
>> other things, they apparently changed their phone number, so you may
>> want
>> to doublecheck and see if you're using the right one. Other times I've
>> seen it take as long as 12 hours for a post to appear on a blog. That's
>> why I generally use audlink.com to post mobile podcasts on my blog -
>> check
>> out www.andycarvin.com and see some that I posted en route to Ghana.
>>
>> This is why I really want to mobilize a small group of programmers to
>> create an open source mobcasting tool - so anyone can install similar
>> software on a server and make telephone-based podcasting recording (and
>> listening) available via a local telephone call. I'm meeting with
>> several
>> folks here in Ghana to discuss this further; it'll be interesting to see
>> what the local reaction will be.
>>
>> andy
>> live from busyinternet.com, my Accra HQ
>>
>> --
>> ---
>> Andy Carvin
>> Program Director
>> EDC Center for Media & Community
>> acarvin @ edc . org
>> http://www.digitaldivide.net
>> http://www.tsunami-info.org
>> Blog: http://www.andycarvin.com
>> ---
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Xavier Leonard
>> Sent: Sun 7/17/2005 5:01 PM
>> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop
>> inAccra]
>>
>> Andy--
>> I spoke with you earlier about our efforts to integrate audioblogging
>> with podcasting.  That effort got stalled a little bit lay week because
>> our audiblogger dial in # 

Re: [DDN] [Fwd: Réaction des bibliothécai res à la censure en Chine] Librarians' reaction to censorship in China

[Rebecca MacKinnon]

Thanks Claude.

Is this statement available online anywhere that we can link to?

Cheers,

Rebecca

Claude Almansi wrote:


Hi All

The IFLA's "call on the Chinese government to end censorship of 
internet access and allow freedom of expression online", below, was 
forwarded to the mailing list of comunica-ch (www.comunica-ch.net) by 
Danielle Mincio.


cheers

Claude

Claude Almansi

http://www.adisi.ch
http://www.digitaldivide.net/blog/claude
http://www.digitaldivide.net/community/languages


 Original Message 
Subject: Réaction des bibliothécaires à la censure en Chine
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 15:51:19 +0200
From: Danielle Mincio
To: comunica-ch.net mailing list

FYI.

IFLA/FAIFE calls on the Chinese government to end
censorship of Internet access and allow freedom
of expression online

Media release 13 July 2005
The International Federation of Library
Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Committee on
Free Access to Information and Freedom of
Expression (IFLA/FAIFE) expresses its deep
concern over the state of freedom of access to
information on the Internet in China.

At a time when China is becoming more and more
significant on the world stage in terms of trade
and technological development, the increasing
curtailment of the freedom of its citizens to
access the information they choose is deeply
disturbing. In addition to their continuing use
of technological restrictions, the Chinese
authorities are tightening control of the
Internet, through measures against bloggers and
website operators. This is an attempt not merely
to silence and punish critics of the government,
but also to prevent citizens' general interaction
in the online public sphere, says the Chair of
the IFLA/FAIFE Committee Professor Paul Sturges.

IFLA urges rethink

The elimination of freedom of access to
information and freedom of expression will deeply
affect the development of a country and its
people. Those with influence in China must
demonstrate their commitment to full
participation in the information and knowledge
society. This means to actively work for the
provision of unrestricted access to information
in accordance with Article 19 of the United
Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

IFLA urges the Chinese government to reconsider
their attitudes towards the country's Internet
users and permit full freedom expression online.
Access to information, knowledge and lifelong
learning is central to democratic development and
active participation and influence in society. It
is a fundamental human right as specified in
Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights. The Chinese government's attitude towards
the circulation of information is one that cannot
be reconciled with Article 19 nor the aspirations
of the nations attending the World Summit on the
Information Society in Tunisia in November 2005.

Furthermore, IFLA strongly suggests that western
computer companies providing assistance to the
government consider the effects of their actions
on freedom of expression in the country. China
must be seen as more than just a market for
western companies to gain a foothold in - it must
be seen as a country where citizens have rights
to access the information they choose and to
disseminate the opinions they hold without
consequences.

- END -

Contacts:

 * Chair of the IFLA/FAIFE Committee,
Professor Paul Sturges Loughborough University,
the UK, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 * Director of the IFLA/FAIFE Office, Susanne
Seidelin, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Background

Restrictions on website owners and bloggers

In the past five years the censorship of online
information in China has been extensively
reported by many organisations such as Amnesty
International and the Open Net Initiative. An
extensive filtering system is in operation that
restricts Chinese Internet users' access to
information on topics such as democracy, human
rights and Taiwanese independence. This year
authorities in China have sought to extend these
restrictions by concentrating on the country's
bloggers and website operators.

In March 2005 the Chinese government announced
their intention to close down all China-based
websites and blogs that did not officially
register with authorities by the end of June.
Blogs provide individual Internet users with a
convenient and easy way to exchange information
and discuss topics of interest among a wider
audience. The Chinese government is intent on
stifling debate in the country's blogosphere by
restricting the activities of bloggers and
preventing discussion of sensitive topics.
Reporters Without Borders state that the plan is
all the more worrying as the government has a new
system for monitoring blogs and websites in real
time and spotting sites that are unregistered.
Internet users who have gone against the Chinese
authorities in the past have been given prison
terms.

Western software companies such as Microsoft are
complicit in the government's actions.
Microsof

Re: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshopinAccra]

[Xavier Leonard]

Hello Siobhan:
Have you heard of I EARN?  It's a large international program that fosters just 
the kind of collaborations you're asking about...  http://www.iearn.org
-Original Message-
From: "Sandbox Education" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 17:22:35 
To:"'The Digital Divide Network discussion group'"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop
inAccra]

Hello All

I have recently joined the list.  I am very interested in this post
regarding audionblogging. Does anyone have the full specifications needed
for the  voice server? Unix .. bandwidth etx , scripts etc.. I might see if
I could set one up?

I am about to install and try out phoneblogger and see if I can link it up
onto wordpress and movable type on my server has anyone used it and could
advise or offer insights.

I work in education in the UK, I have an MA level education, as a freelance
consultant to develop the use of open source in education, I also do hands
on web development work and teaching in classrooms and have a hosting
service on which I can allocate space on as a free OS community resource.

Incidentally am a woman (re digital divide thread on gender).  I am new to
this project area but was interested to do anything I can to empower and
enable schools and educationalist to use OS to create access to resources
and have a voice.

I apologies if this seems like a plug.. or is too long.. for a small fry
like me.. I guess I am asking if there are things I could do or people who
might like to link up with me to work on  educational projects across the
globe.  The focus being  within schools and schooling.  I can set up various
platforms online to facilitate learning and communication..

Thanks


Siobhan Ramsey
Sanbox Education





-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Russell
Sent: 18 July 2005 15:20
To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group
Subject: RE: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop
inAccra]

Andy & All,
Could we list the requirements we have for an Open Source Mobcasting tool?

After investigating this a bit the real challenges turn out to be a
finding a reliable voice server that provides a VoiceXML
interpreter/browser. Any mobloging project like this is at the whim of
said service. Ex. TellMe, BeVocal, Voxeo, or HeyAnita

TellMe provides free developer accounts. But once a service becomes
popular it doesn't scale well. Meaning a lot of people can't use it at
once. Basically we need the $ to find a host for the voice server that
will work with this project over a good amount of time. (or find one to
donate their services)

BTW...

An Open Source (GPL) Mobloging project I found recently is called
PhoneBlogger.
http://www.wombatnation.com/phoneblogger/

-Brian

> Hi Xavier,
>
> It seems audioblogger has had several problems in recent months; among
> other things, they apparently changed their phone number, so you may want
> to doublecheck and see if you're using the right one. Other times I've
> seen it take as long as 12 hours for a post to appear on a blog. That's
> why I generally use audlink.com to post mobile podcasts on my blog - check
> out www.andycarvin.com and see some that I posted en route to Ghana.
>
> This is why I really want to mobilize a small group of programmers to
> create an open source mobcasting tool - so anyone can install similar
> software on a server and make telephone-based podcasting recording (and
> listening) available via a local telephone call. I'm meeting with several
> folks here in Ghana to discuss this further; it'll be interesting to see
> what the local reaction will be.
>
> andy
> live from busyinternet.com, my Accra HQ
>
> --
> ---
> Andy Carvin
> Program Director
> EDC Center for Media & Community
> acarvin @ edc . org
> http://www.digitaldivide.net
> http://www.tsunami-info.org
> Blog: http://www.andycarvin.com
> ---
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Xavier Leonard
> Sent: Sun 7/17/2005 5:01 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop
> inAccra]
>
> Andy--
> I spoke with you earlier about our efforts to integrate audioblogging
> with podcasting.  That effort got stalled a little bit lay week because
> our audiblogger dial in # stopped working.  We never got a response to our
> tech supprt email.  Have you had any experience with problems like this
> with that service?
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 11:36:33
> To:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in
>  Accra]
>
>  Original Message 
> Subject: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in Accra
> From:"Andy Carvin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date:Fri

RE: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop inAccra]

[Sandbox Education]

Hello All

I have recently joined the list.  I am very interested in this post
regarding audionblogging. Does anyone have the full specifications needed
for the  voice server? Unix .. bandwidth etx , scripts etc.. I might see if
I could set one up?

I am about to install and try out phoneblogger and see if I can link it up
onto wordpress and movable type on my server has anyone used it and could
advise or offer insights.

I work in education in the UK, I have an MA level education, as a freelance
consultant to develop the use of open source in education, I also do hands
on web development work and teaching in classrooms and have a hosting
service on which I can allocate space on as a free OS community resource.

Incidentally am a woman (re digital divide thread on gender).  I am new to
this project area but was interested to do anything I can to empower and
enable schools and educationalist to use OS to create access to resources
and have a voice.

I apologies if this seems like a plug.. or is too long.. for a small fry
like me.. I guess I am asking if there are things I could do or people who
might like to link up with me to work on  educational projects across the
globe.  The focus being  within schools and schooling.  I can set up various
platforms online to facilitate learning and communication..

Thanks


Siobhan Ramsey
Sanbox Education





-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Russell
Sent: 18 July 2005 15:20
To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group
Subject: RE: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop
inAccra]

Andy & All,
Could we list the requirements we have for an Open Source Mobcasting tool?

After investigating this a bit the real challenges turn out to be a
finding a reliable voice server that provides a VoiceXML
interpreter/browser. Any mobloging project like this is at the whim of
said service. Ex. TellMe, BeVocal, Voxeo, or HeyAnita

TellMe provides free developer accounts. But once a service becomes
popular it doesn't scale well. Meaning a lot of people can't use it at
once. Basically we need the $ to find a host for the voice server that
will work with this project over a good amount of time. (or find one to
donate their services)

BTW...

An Open Source (GPL) Mobloging project I found recently is called
PhoneBlogger.
http://www.wombatnation.com/phoneblogger/

-Brian

> Hi Xavier,
>
> It seems audioblogger has had several problems in recent months; among
> other things, they apparently changed their phone number, so you may want
> to doublecheck and see if you're using the right one. Other times I've
> seen it take as long as 12 hours for a post to appear on a blog. That's
> why I generally use audlink.com to post mobile podcasts on my blog - check
> out www.andycarvin.com and see some that I posted en route to Ghana.
>
> This is why I really want to mobilize a small group of programmers to
> create an open source mobcasting tool - so anyone can install similar
> software on a server and make telephone-based podcasting recording (and
> listening) available via a local telephone call. I'm meeting with several
> folks here in Ghana to discuss this further; it'll be interesting to see
> what the local reaction will be.
>
> andy
> live from busyinternet.com, my Accra HQ
>
> --
> ---
> Andy Carvin
> Program Director
> EDC Center for Media & Community
> acarvin @ edc . org
> http://www.digitaldivide.net
> http://www.tsunami-info.org
> Blog: http://www.andycarvin.com
> ---
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Xavier Leonard
> Sent: Sun 7/17/2005 5:01 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop
> inAccra]
>
> Andy--
> I spoke with you earlier about our efforts to integrate audioblogging
> with podcasting.  That effort got stalled a little bit lay week because
> our audiblogger dial in # stopped working.  We never got a response to our
> tech supprt email.  Have you had any experience with problems like this
> with that service?
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 11:36:33
> To:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in
>  Accra]
>
>  Original Message 
> Subject: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in Accra
> From:"Andy Carvin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date:Fri, July 15, 2005 5:10 pm
> To:  "The Digital Divide Network discussion group"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>  "The Digital Divide Network discussion group"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> --
>
> Hi Leo,
>
> Since I was just asked to do this, I don't have any materials yet. I'll
> cobble together what I can and post it after the workshop.
>
> --
> -

[DDN] AmeriCorps*VISTA, Campaign for Working Families (updated job description)

[Williams, Sabra]

Campaign for Working Families (CWF) is committed to helping low wage
working families move up the economic ladder. One of its major programs
is to provide free tax services throughout Philadelphia (12,000 taxes
for returns of almost $20 million in 2005).  The Campaign also does
outreach to promote the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and PA TAX BACK
to eligible households in Philadelphia. The Campaign is a partnership of
17 major organizations.


Two (2) AmeriCorps*VISTAs are needed to provide IT support to help put
money back in the hands of Philadelphia.  Some of the responsibilities
are the following: 

*   Develop and execute electronic filing hardware/software
assistance for site managers and host CWF sites

*   Loading software on all training computers 

*   Loading software on all site computers, once new software comes
in 

*   Coordinate getting all of the taxpayer files (State tax forms)
into filing system 

*   Work with the Operations Coordinator in coordinating and
delivering electronic filing training (including electronic filing
software).
*   Maintain working relationship Host Organization to gather
electronic filing hardware/software information, updates, and other
pertinent information
*   Provide day-to-day technical support for hardware and software
needs to CWF sites throughout the filing season
*   Work with the Site Manager to evaluate the need for computer
hardware
*   Install and uninstall tax software onto computers
*   Maintain electronic filing hardware inventory and specifications
of hardware listed to assigned CWF sites, including site information and
e-filing

statistical data
*   Maintain and report weekly backups and data collection materials
to Operations Coordinator
*   Develop sources for software maintenance, repairs, and upgrading

What are the benefits?
Training, a living allowance, limited health benefits, and relocation
expenses (if you move). You may also be eligible for childcare
assistance should you need it.  AmeriCorps*VISTA members successfully
completing a term of service in an approved national service position
are eligible to receive either a $4,725 education award or
end-of-service stipend of $1,200. Education awards can be used to pay
education costs at qualified institutions of higher education or
training, or to repay qualified student loans. The education award
option is subject to available education trust allocations to
AmeriCorps*VISTA and must be selected prior to the start of service.
AmeriCorps*VISTA members not enrolled in an approved national service
position are not eligible for an education award.  

 

For more information on the AmeriCorps*VISTA program, please visit
http://www.americorps.org/joining/basics.html

 

What are the qualifications?
You must be at least 18 years old. Most programs seek members with
college degrees or at least three years of work experience. There is no
upper age limit, and many AmeriCorps*VISTA members bring significant
work and life experiences to their assignment. Self-initiative,
flexibility, and organizational skills are a must. Fluency in Spanish or
other languages also can be helpful in certain programs

This job posting is listed on the AmeriCorps website, reference number
PA314814-4 (Campaign for Working Families/GPUAC).  

 

For more information on this AmeriCorps*VISTA position, please contact: 

 

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Re: [Fwd: Re: [DDN] Closing the Digital Divide with Service-Learning]

[J Cravens]

 >>Jayne...
How does your pool of volunteers find out about opportunities? Is 
there a way for an organization to submit a profile or list of 
volunteer possibilities?


Clarification -- UNITeS is not a placement agency. It neither 
recruits nor places volunteers. Instead, it:
-- offers resources for volunteers using ICT as part of their service 
in developing countries and with underserved communities, regardless 
of what organization they are serving under

-- promotes volunteer involvement as essential to ICT4D succcess.

UNITeS has no "pool of volunteers."

As for the United Nations Volunteers programme -- people apply to be 
UNVs and, if accepted, are placed in a roster (only a very, very 
small percentage of people make the cut), and then, if an opportunity 
comes up that matches their rostered profile, they are contacted. 
Volunteers are placed for six months to two years.


If you are interested in involving UN Volunteers in your program, you 
need to contact UNV. Their contact info is at www.unvolunteers.org; 
you can also contact the UNDP office nearest to the potential UNV 
placement (UNV is a part of UNDP).


Also -- I'm no longer affiliated with UNV.



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RE: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop inAccra]

[Andy Carvin]

A while back I put together the following thoughts; would love to hear your 
reactions. And thanks for sharing the link; it would make sense to build the 
project on pre-existing open source ideas rather than reinventing the wheel... 
-ac

Mobcaster specs

Voicemail server that can record voicemails in MP3, WAV and OGG format;
Ability to post voicemails anonymously or set up a user account;
Ability to key in titles so voicemails may have their own subject line.
Automatic posting of MP3 file to blog using various tools (Movable Type, 
RadioUserland, Wordpress, etc), with appropriate enclosure tags for 
podcast-friendliness
Fast post option: type in two PIN codes record your message and hang up.
Categories: allow user to leave voicemail, then key in categories and keywords 
for database-driven blogs
Website interface for managing user accounts
UNICODE support for multiple language interfaces
Phone number to also allow users to listen to podcasts via phone, leave comments

Optional: 
voice-to-text interface so voicemails can be converted into text


Process:

User calls phone number
Keys in PIN codes
Records voicemail
Options: post now, listen, delete, re-record, add Title or Categories
Voicemail saved in chosen format (MP3, WAV, OGG)
Voicemail posted to blogger's server
Blog & RSS automatically updated with enclosure-friendly link to voicemail; 
blog entry also placed in appropriate categories or tagged w/ keywords

Blog entry given code number; readers can call the server, post a voicemail 
comment and have it placed it in the appropriate blog comment  box.


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-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Brian Russell
Sent: Mon 7/18/2005 10:20 AM
To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group
Subject: RE: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop inAccra]
 
Andy & All,
Could we list the requirements we have for an Open Source Mobcasting tool?

After investigating this a bit the real challenges turn out to be a
finding a reliable voice server that provides a VoiceXML
interpreter/browser. Any mobloging project like this is at the whim of
said service. Ex. TellMe, BeVocal, Voxeo, or HeyAnita

TellMe provides free developer accounts. But once a service becomes
popular it doesn't scale well. Meaning a lot of people can't use it at
once. Basically we need the $ to find a host for the voice server that
will work with this project over a good amount of time. (or find one to
donate their services)

BTW...

An Open Source (GPL) Mobloging project I found recently is called
PhoneBlogger.
http://www.wombatnation.com/phoneblogger/

-Brian

> Hi Xavier,
>
> It seems audioblogger has had several problems in recent months; among
> other things, they apparently changed their phone number, so you may want
> to doublecheck and see if you're using the right one. Other times I've
> seen it take as long as 12 hours for a post to appear on a blog. That's
> why I generally use audlink.com to post mobile podcasts on my blog - check
> out www.andycarvin.com and see some that I posted en route to Ghana.
>
> This is why I really want to mobilize a small group of programmers to
> create an open source mobcasting tool - so anyone can install similar
> software on a server and make telephone-based podcasting recording (and
> listening) available via a local telephone call. I'm meeting with several
> folks here in Ghana to discuss this further; it'll be interesting to see
> what the local reaction will be.
>
> andy
> live from busyinternet.com, my Accra HQ
>
> --
> ---
> Andy Carvin
> Program Director
> EDC Center for Media & Community
> acarvin @ edc . org
> http://www.digitaldivide.net
> http://www.tsunami-info.org
> Blog: http://www.andycarvin.com
> ---
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Xavier Leonard
> Sent: Sun 7/17/2005 5:01 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop
> inAccra]
>
> Andy--
> I spoke with you earlier about our efforts to integrate audioblogging
> with podcasting.  That effort got stalled a little bit lay week because
> our audiblogger dial in # stopped working.  We never got a response to our
> tech supprt email.  Have you had any experience with problems like this
> with that service?
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 11:36:33
> To:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in
>  Accra]
>
>  Original Message 
> Subject: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in Accra
> From:"Andy Carvin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 

[DDN] Best Buy School Technology Program

[Champ-Blackwell, Siobhan]

Best Buy Accepting Applications for School Technology 
Program
 
 Deadline: September 30, 2005
 
 Best Buy's ( http://www.bestbuy.com/ ) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (teach) program is  a 
national effort to reward K-12 schools that are using  interactive technology 
to make learning fun for kids.
 In the past two years, more than two thousand schools have  been awarded 
nearly $6 million through the [EMAIL PROTECTED] program  to help them expand or 
enhance existing programs that use  the school's available technology to make 
learning more  enjoyable for children.
 
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] awards are not based on the sophistication of  technology in 
the schools, but rather reward programs  that use all levels of interactive 
technology in ways  that genuinely engage students in the process of learning.
 
 In 2005, there will be three levels of [EMAIL PROTECTED] awards: 
 
 1) Up to 1,200 Best Buy [EMAIL PROTECTED] gift cards valued at $2,500  will be 
awarded; 2) up to thirty-six schools will receive  additional [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
awards valued at $15,000 each (these  awards will be based on the creativity of 
the award-  winning programs); 3) to conclude this round of [EMAIL PROTECTED], 
in  February 2006 an RFP will be presented to public school  districts that 
have $15,000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] award winners. From the  RFP respondents, a 
National [EMAIL PROTECTED] School District will  receive a [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
award valued at $250,000.

 [EMAIL PROTECTED] applications must be completed and submitted online  this 
year. All accredited, public and private nonprofit  elementary, middle, and 
secondary schools located within  twenty-five miles of a Best Buy store are 
eligible to  apply. Applications are welcomed from K-12 educators.
 
 For complete program information, application materials,  and an FAQ, visit 
the Best Buy Web site.
 
 RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/3300/bestbuy 

(from RFP Bulletin (July 15, 2005))
siobhan

Siobhan Champ-Blackwell
Community Outreach Liaison
NN/LM-MCR
Creighton University Health Sciences Library
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402.280.4156/800.338.7657 option#1,#2, then #1
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[DDN] [Fwd: Réaction des bibliothécaires à la cens ure en Chine] Librarians' reaction to censorship in Ch ina

[Claude Almansi]

Hi All

The IFLA's "call on the Chinese government to end censorship of internet 
access and allow freedom of expression online", below, was forwarded to 
the mailing list of comunica-ch (www.comunica-ch.net) by Danielle Mincio.


cheers

Claude

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 Original Message 
Subject: Réaction des bibliothécaires à la censure en Chine
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 15:51:19 +0200
From: Danielle Mincio
To: comunica-ch.net mailing list

FYI.

IFLA/FAIFE calls on the Chinese government to end
censorship of Internet access and allow freedom
of expression online

Media release 13 July 2005
The International Federation of Library
Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Committee on
Free Access to Information and Freedom of
Expression (IFLA/FAIFE) expresses its deep
concern over the state of freedom of access to
information on the Internet in China.

At a time when China is becoming more and more
significant on the world stage in terms of trade
and technological development, the increasing
curtailment of the freedom of its citizens to
access the information they choose is deeply
disturbing. In addition to their continuing use
of technological restrictions, the Chinese
authorities are tightening control of the
Internet, through measures against bloggers and
website operators. This is an attempt not merely
to silence and punish critics of the government,
but also to prevent citizens' general interaction
in the online public sphere, says the Chair of
the IFLA/FAIFE Committee Professor Paul Sturges.

IFLA urges rethink

The elimination of freedom of access to
information and freedom of expression will deeply
affect the development of a country and its
people. Those with influence in China must
demonstrate their commitment to full
participation in the information and knowledge
society. This means to actively work for the
provision of unrestricted access to information
in accordance with Article 19 of the United
Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

IFLA urges the Chinese government to reconsider
their attitudes towards the country's Internet
users and permit full freedom expression online.
Access to information, knowledge and lifelong
learning is central to democratic development and
active participation and influence in society. It
is a fundamental human right as specified in
Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights. The Chinese government's attitude towards
the circulation of information is one that cannot
be reconciled with Article 19 nor the aspirations
of the nations attending the World Summit on the
Information Society in Tunisia in November 2005.

Furthermore, IFLA strongly suggests that western
computer companies providing assistance to the
government consider the effects of their actions
on freedom of expression in the country. China
must be seen as more than just a market for
western companies to gain a foothold in - it must
be seen as a country where citizens have rights
to access the information they choose and to
disseminate the opinions they hold without
consequences.

- END -

Contacts:

 * Chair of the IFLA/FAIFE Committee,
Professor Paul Sturges Loughborough University,
the UK, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 * Director of the IFLA/FAIFE Office, Susanne
Seidelin, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Background

Restrictions on website owners and bloggers

In the past five years the censorship of online
information in China has been extensively
reported by many organisations such as Amnesty
International and the Open Net Initiative. An
extensive filtering system is in operation that
restricts Chinese Internet users' access to
information on topics such as democracy, human
rights and Taiwanese independence. This year
authorities in China have sought to extend these
restrictions by concentrating on the country's
bloggers and website operators.

In March 2005 the Chinese government announced
their intention to close down all China-based
websites and blogs that did not officially
register with authorities by the end of June.
Blogs provide individual Internet users with a
convenient and easy way to exchange information
and discuss topics of interest among a wider
audience. The Chinese government is intent on
stifling debate in the country's blogosphere by
restricting the activities of bloggers and
preventing discussion of sensitive topics.
Reporters Without Borders state that the plan is
all the more worrying as the government has a new
system for monitoring blogs and websites in real
time and spotting sites that are unregistered.
Internet users who have gone against the Chinese
authorities in the past have been given prison
terms.

Western software companies such as Microsoft are
complicit in the government's actions.
Microsoft's new blogging tool has been amended to
prevent publication of certain controversial
issues including democracy and Falun G

Re: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop inAccra]

[Leo Burd]

Dear Andy,

Please keep me posted about the development of the new podcasting tool.  
I'd like to contribute to that!


Best,

Leo


Andy Carvin wrote:


Hi Xavier,

It seems audioblogger has had several problems in recent months; among other things, they apparently changed their phone number, so you may want to doublecheck and see if you're using the right one. Other times I've seen it take as long as 12 hours for a post to appear on a blog. That's why I generally use audlink.com to post mobile podcasts on my blog - check out www.andycarvin.com and see some that I posted en route to Ghana. 


This is why I really want to mobilize a small group of programmers to create an 
open source mobcasting tool - so anyone can install similar software on a 
server and make telephone-based podcasting recording (and listening) available 
via a local telephone call. I'm meeting with several folks here in Ghana to 
discuss this further; it'll be interesting to see what the local reaction will 
be.

andy
live from busyinternet.com, my Accra HQ

 




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RE: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop inAccra]

[Brian Russell]

Andy & All,
Could we list the requirements we have for an Open Source Mobcasting tool?

After investigating this a bit the real challenges turn out to be a
finding a reliable voice server that provides a VoiceXML
interpreter/browser. Any mobloging project like this is at the whim of
said service. Ex. TellMe, BeVocal, Voxeo, or HeyAnita

TellMe provides free developer accounts. But once a service becomes
popular it doesn't scale well. Meaning a lot of people can't use it at
once. Basically we need the $ to find a host for the voice server that
will work with this project over a good amount of time. (or find one to
donate their services)

BTW...

An Open Source (GPL) Mobloging project I found recently is called
PhoneBlogger.
http://www.wombatnation.com/phoneblogger/

-Brian

> Hi Xavier,
>
> It seems audioblogger has had several problems in recent months; among
> other things, they apparently changed their phone number, so you may want
> to doublecheck and see if you're using the right one. Other times I've
> seen it take as long as 12 hours for a post to appear on a blog. That's
> why I generally use audlink.com to post mobile podcasts on my blog - check
> out www.andycarvin.com and see some that I posted en route to Ghana.
>
> This is why I really want to mobilize a small group of programmers to
> create an open source mobcasting tool - so anyone can install similar
> software on a server and make telephone-based podcasting recording (and
> listening) available via a local telephone call. I'm meeting with several
> folks here in Ghana to discuss this further; it'll be interesting to see
> what the local reaction will be.
>
> andy
> live from busyinternet.com, my Accra HQ
>
> --
> ---
> Andy Carvin
> Program Director
> EDC Center for Media & Community
> acarvin @ edc . org
> http://www.digitaldivide.net
> http://www.tsunami-info.org
> Blog: http://www.andycarvin.com
> ---
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Xavier Leonard
> Sent: Sun 7/17/2005 5:01 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop
> inAccra]
>
> Andy--
> I spoke with you earlier about our efforts to integrate audioblogging
> with podcasting.  That effort got stalled a little bit lay week because
> our audiblogger dial in # stopped working.  We never got a response to our
> tech supprt email.  Have you had any experience with problems like this
> with that service?
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 11:36:33
> To:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in
>  Accra]
>
>  Original Message 
> Subject: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in Accra
> From:"Andy Carvin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date:Fri, July 15, 2005 5:10 pm
> To:  "The Digital Divide Network discussion group"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>  "The Digital Divide Network discussion group"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> --
>
> Hi Leo,
>
> Since I was just asked to do this, I don't have any materials yet. I'll
> cobble together what I can and post it after the workshop.
>
> --
> ---
> Andy Carvin
> Program Director
> EDC Center for Media & Community
> acarvin @ edc . org
> http://www.digitaldivide.net
> http://www.tsunami-info.org
> Blog: http://www.andycarvin.com
> ---
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Leo Burd
> Sent: Fri 7/15/2005 4:27 PM
> To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in Accra
>
> Dear Andy,
>
> Are there support materials for the workshop that you could share with
> me and other DDN members who might be interested?  I would love to learn
> more about podcasting/videoblogging and also to help spread those
> techniques to other people.
>
> Best,
>
> Leo Burd
> Lifelong Kindergarten Group
> MIT Media Lab
>
>
> Andy Carvin wrote:
>
>>Hi everyone,
>>
>>I previously mentioned that I'll be conducting a podcasting and
> videoblogging workshop in Accra next week. Here are the details.
>>
>>It's currently scheduled for Thursday, July 21 at 14:00 GMT at African
> Security Dialogue and Research. Their office is located on Kofi Annan
> Avenue, just off Atomic Agency Road, North Legon. If you're in Accra and
> would like to attend, please RSVP to Amos Anyimadu at accraboy @
> fastmail.fm, in case the time or location changes. I hope to see some of
> you there! -andy
>>
>>
>>
>
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[DDN] FW: Article of interest for DDN

[Champ-Blackwell, Siobhan]

This article is written in a medical journal - often you can walk into a
hospital or medical school library and use their resources, though you
won't be able to check items out. Also, if you are interested in finding
a consumer health library in your area, go to the MedlinePlus online
directory of Consumer Health Libraries at
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/libraries.html You can see the wide
variety of types of libraries that provide consumer health services. ~
siobhan

"Media literacy for clinicians and parents" (Review article, 77
Referencces) Villani VS, Olson CK, Jellinek MS. Child Adolesc Psychiatr
Clin N Am. (CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA )
2005 Jul;14(3):523-53

Abstract: 
Families and children are in the midst of a media revolution.
Television, Internet access, instant messaging, cell phones, and
interactive video games are delivering more information for more hours
than ever in history. Exposure is occurring at younger and younger ages,
often without parental oversight or interpretation. The impact on
children is just beginning to be studied. Does media exposure prepare
children for the world in which they live or deprive them of critical
developmental opportunities? Does the steady display of violence
contribute to violent behavior? This article presents a developmental
context, discusses the research conducted to date, reviews the
recommendations of major organizations, and tries to take a balanced
perspective in the midst of a rising tide of media, technology;
commercialism, and controversy.

KeyWords Plus:REDUCING CHILDRENS TELEVISION, RANDOMIZED
CONTROLLED-TRIAL, VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES, AGGRESSIVE-BEHAVIOR,
PRESCHOOL-CHILDREN, COMPUTER USE, ADOLESCENTS, EXPOSURE, RATINGS, YOUTH
Addresses: 
Villani VS, Johns Hopkins Univ, Sch Programs, Kennedy Krieger Inst, Sch
Med,Dept Psychiat, 1750 E Fairmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21231 USA
Johns Hopkins Univ, Sch Programs, Kennedy Krieger Inst, Sch Med,Dept
Psychiat, Baltimore, MD 21231 USA 
Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Ctr Mental Hlth &
Media,Dept Psychiat, Waltham, MA 02452 USA 
Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Dept Psychiat, Boston, MA 02115 USA 
Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Dept Psychiat, Boston, MA 02114 USA 
Publisher: W B SAUNDERS CO, INDEPENDENCE SQUARE WEST CURTIS CENTER, STE
300, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-3399 USA 
IDS Number: 939TO ISSN: 1056-4993 


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RE: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop inAccra]

[Andy Carvin]

Hi Xavier,

It seems audioblogger has had several problems in recent months; among other 
things, they apparently changed their phone number, so you may want to 
doublecheck and see if you're using the right one. Other times I've seen it 
take as long as 12 hours for a post to appear on a blog. That's why I generally 
use audlink.com to post mobile podcasts on my blog - check out 
www.andycarvin.com and see some that I posted en route to Ghana. 

This is why I really want to mobilize a small group of programmers to create an 
open source mobcasting tool - so anyone can install similar software on a 
server and make telephone-based podcasting recording (and listening) available 
via a local telephone call. I'm meeting with several folks here in Ghana to 
discuss this further; it'll be interesting to see what the local reaction will 
be.

andy
live from busyinternet.com, my Accra HQ

-- 
---
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Program Director
EDC Center for Media & Community
acarvin @ edc . org
http://www.digitaldivide.net
http://www.tsunami-info.org
Blog: http://www.andycarvin.com
---




-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Xavier Leonard
Sent: Sun 7/17/2005 5:01 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop inAccra]
 
Andy--
I spoke with you earlier about our efforts to integrate audioblogging  with 
podcasting.  That effort got stalled a little bit lay week because our 
audiblogger dial in # stopped working.  We never got a response to our tech 
supprt email.  Have you had any experience with problems like this with that 
service?
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 11:36:33 
To:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in 
 Accra]

 Original Message 
Subject: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in Accra
From:"Andy Carvin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:Fri, July 15, 2005 5:10 pm
To:  "The Digital Divide Network discussion group"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
 "The Digital Divide Network discussion group"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
--

Hi Leo,

Since I was just asked to do this, I don't have any materials yet. I'll
cobble together what I can and post it after the workshop.

-- 
---
Andy Carvin
Program Director
EDC Center for Media & Community
acarvin @ edc . org
http://www.digitaldivide.net
http://www.tsunami-info.org
Blog: http://www.andycarvin.com
---




-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Leo Burd
Sent: Fri 7/15/2005 4:27 PM
To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group
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Subject: Re: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in Accra

Dear Andy,

Are there support materials for the workshop that you could share with
me and other DDN members who might be interested?  I would love to learn
more about podcasting/videoblogging and also to help spread those
techniques to other people.

Best,

Leo Burd
Lifelong Kindergarten Group
MIT Media Lab


Andy Carvin wrote:

>Hi everyone,
>
>I previously mentioned that I'll be conducting a podcasting and
videoblogging workshop in Accra next week. Here are the details.
>
>It's currently scheduled for Thursday, July 21 at 14:00 GMT at African
Security Dialogue and Research. Their office is located on Kofi Annan
Avenue, just off Atomic Agency Road, North Legon. If you're in Accra and
would like to attend, please RSVP to Amos Anyimadu at accraboy @
fastmail.fm, in case the time or location changes. I hope to see some of
you there! -andy
>
>
>

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[DDN] Career paths and career ladders in nonprofit technology

[Deborah Elizabeth Finn]

(A version of this item - with live links - is available at
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Dear Colleagues,

Emily, a recent college graduate, recently posted a query to the
Information Systems Forum about career paths in nonprofit technology. 
This has prompted me to reflect once again on how we don't do enough
to create career paths (i.e., entry level opportunities) and career
ladders (i.e., opportunities for increased responsibility and a living
wage) for those who want to enter this field.

There are some wonderful programs out there for giving idealistic
young techies an experience of using their skills to serve a noble
cause.  Geeks For America,* CTC VISTA, Teaming for Technology, and
Geekcorps all come to mind immediately.  However, I'd like to raise
three crucial questions:

Do these programs (and others like them) have the capacity to work
with the numbers of aspirants to nonprofit technology careers that are
out there?

Do these programs (and others like them) have the capacity to train
enough candidates to meet the expanding technology needs of nonprofit
organizations?

Do we have any prospects in view for career development beyond
entry-level or service-learning programs?

As I have previously mentioned in my blog, I have been particularly
worried about how this issue is playing out in Massachusetts (USA). 
However, I am extremely interested in comments and reflections from
folks in every part of the world.

Many thanks and best regards from Deborah

* Here I must boast:  I came up with the name and the basic concept
for this one while I served as TechFoundation's national nonprofit
liaison officer.

Deborah Elizabeth Finn
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Re: [Fwd: Re: [DDN] Closing the Digital Divide with Service-Learning]

[Xavier Leonard]

Jayne...
How does your pool of volunteers find out about opportunities? Is there a way 
for an organization to submit a profile or list of volunteer possibilities?
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From:"J Cravens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date:Fri, July 15, 2005 12:41 pm
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>  >>We feel that there is significant expertise
>around the world and that year-long international volunteers can be a
>powerful way in which skills, knowledge and wisdom can be exchanged to help
>bridge the divide.

The United Nations Information Technology Service (www.unites.org)
has been tracking how volunteers use ICT as part of their service,
including to help close the digital divide, for more than a few years
now. The site hasn't been updated in a while, but still has extensive
resources. It's part of the UN Volunteers programme (but is not
limited to UNV).


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www.coyotecommunications.com

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Re: [Fwd: RE: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in Accra]

[Xavier Leonard]

Andy--
I spoke with you earlier about our efforts to integrate audioblogging  with 
podcasting.  That effort got stalled a little bit lay week because our 
audiblogger dial in # stopped working.  We never got a response to our tech 
supprt email.  Have you had any experience with problems like this with that 
service?
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Date:Fri, July 15, 2005 5:10 pm
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Hi Leo,

Since I was just asked to do this, I don't have any materials yet. I'll
cobble together what I can and post it after the workshop.

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To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group
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Subject: Re: [DDN] details: podcasting/videoblogging workshop in Accra

Dear Andy,

Are there support materials for the workshop that you could share with
me and other DDN members who might be interested?  I would love to learn
more about podcasting/videoblogging and also to help spread those
techniques to other people.

Best,

Leo Burd
Lifelong Kindergarten Group
MIT Media Lab


Andy Carvin wrote:

>Hi everyone,
>
>I previously mentioned that I'll be conducting a podcasting and
videoblogging workshop in Accra next week. Here are the details.
>
>It's currently scheduled for Thursday, July 21 at 14:00 GMT at African
Security Dialogue and Research. Their office is located on Kofi Annan
Avenue, just off Atomic Agency Road, North Legon. If you're in Accra and
would like to attend, please RSVP to Amos Anyimadu at accraboy @
fastmail.fm, in case the time or location changes. I hope to see some of
you there! -andy
>
>
>

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Re: [DDN] international conference

[Chris & Elizabeth Greef]

Dear colleagues,

I have just returned from the International Association of School
Librarianship (IASL) conference in Hong Kong and heard a most inspiring
keynote speaker, Stephen Heppell. His ideas may relate to your conference.
His focus is research-based eLearning, the design of learning and technology
spaces (for instance, he said that a row of computers on desks does not
optimise learning!) and a primary focus on people. He led us to think about
strategies for providing library and information services to schools in our
21st century context.
A project he designed called Notschool, for learners alienated from school,
had great success-
http://www.apple.com/uk/education/articles/stephenheppell/ and
http://www.notschool.net/ns3/ . He spearheaded Ultralab and has now begun to
work in Ireland - http://www.learn3k.org/. For anyone interested to read
more his home page is at http://rubble.heppell.net .
This was one of the most interesting, stimulating and engaging keynotes I
have heard. As his focus is ICTs in relation to learning, I think there is
much we can learn from him and his colleagues in making sound decisions
relating to the digital divide.

Kind regards,
Elizabeth Greef
IASL Regional Director for Oceania
Head Librarian
St Andrew's Cathedral School
474 Kent St
SYDNEY
NSW 2000
AUSTRALIA
PH: +61 2 9267 6491
FAX: +61 2 9261 8748

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Subject: [DDN] international conference


> We would like to invite you to the following international conference:
>
> Cyberworld unlimited?
> Digital Inequality and New Spaces of Informal Education for Young People
>
> International Conference
> February 9th -11th  2006
> Bielefeld, Germany
>
> Today, the internet is regarded as the central resource for knowledge and
> information. Associated with this is the idea that everyone is able and
even
> expected to serve himself or herself according to his or her own needs via
> this medium. Since more and more services (banks, universities, schools,
> public administration etc.) are delivered online the internet seems to
allow
> its users to enjoy specific advantages in dealing with their everyday
life.
> However, using the internet is based on a range of preconditions. New
> results of empirical and theoretical research indicate the rise of a
social
> divide in this context. Within the internet, differences in ways of use
can
> be identified alongside social inequalities. They mirror boundaries of the
> "real life" in the virtual space e.g. in terms of forms of communification
> and spaces for appropriation (in a sense of self-formation processes of
> social actors). These are not only shaped by invidual preferences but
> particularly by social structures and processes. This appears in two
> dimensions: by processes of social closure and by service structures which
> only reach special target groups - prevalently in contrary to their own
> intention.
> In the context of the broader debate on education it is stated that formal
> educational structures are to be urgently completed by arrangements which
> are structured in informal resp. nonformal ways. Particularly the internet
> is suggested to play a special role in this respect. However, the
phenomenon
> of digital inequality points to limitations consolidated by effects of
> cultural, social and material resources: Economical resources affect
> opportunities of access, priorities of everyday life shape respective
> intentions of internet use, social relationships have an impact on the
> support structures available and ways of appropriation reproduce a
specific
> understanding of informal education ("Bildung"). This produces an early
> stratification of opportunities especially for the subsequent generation
and
> may lead to extensive inequalities regarding the distribution of
advantages
> in terms of education.
>
> Thus the capacity of the virtual space in terms of participatory
> opportunities and democratic potentials raises concerns of major relevance
> with respect to social and educational policy. From the perspective of
> different disciplines involved in these issues it is essential to clarify
> this issue in empirical as well as theoretical ways and to make it
> utilizable for a future-orientied practice. In particular, the following
> questions are central for the analysis:
> What are the impacts of technical equipment and social sites of access
with
> respect to online participation?
> How do social preconditions influence differences in using the internet
and
> which are the consequences for young people's ways of use?
> What forms of communification and specific media cultures can be observed
on
> the internet and how do they affect informal processes of education?
> In which ways are aspects of the "real life" and the "virtual space"
related
> regarding the facilitation of different