Re: [DDN] Nokia 770 for Education?

[Brian Russell]

What kind of learning could students do out in the world with a mobile
devices? What kind of job training could be done with wifi and a mobile
device?

Updating GPS databases is one type of job that comes to my mind.



One of the reasons I'm interested in the Nokia 770 is the fact that its
Operating System is based on Debian Linux. The same core as Ubuntu.

There are already many ports of popular linux software for the Nokia 770.
Though there are unique challenges with a device like the Nokia 770 that
has limited resources. (small amount of ram, small CPU) Limitations can
breed creativity and effencency. :)

The oportunities to devlop unique stand alone apps and web applications
for the Nokia 770 looks promising. The Opera 8 mobile web browser looks
like it displays real html (not wap). This could allow for a more similar
user experience on a desktop/laptop web browser and a mobile web browser.

-Brian R.


Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 08:57:44 -0500
From: "Dave A. Chakrabarti" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [DDN] Nokia 770 for Education?


I think the device has tremendous potential. And no, that's not just
because I've been drooling on my keyboard reading the specs for the past
month or so.

Why? Because we're moving towards urban wifi in a big way. Chicago's
taking unprecedented steps to ensure network neutrality and open
infrastructure in their wifi RFP. In the United States, I will soon be
able to say that pretty much everywhere I need it to work, a wifi device
will work for me.

That will justify the $350 tag for me easily. Being able to get online on
a screen a little larger than a phone is nice, but wifi is
better...because it frees me from having to pay a cellular service for my
internet data. This means I can check email from anywhere,
everywhere. IM and browsing are nice too, of course...and if you're a
Drupal user, this means you can add content to your site while you're
stuck on the train. Who needs GPS if I can do Google maps on my wifi? For
that matter, how long before someone develops software that'll track your
location and movement anonymously for muni wifi networks to act as
pseudo-GPS, complete with ultra-local advertising?

The killer app will be Google talk. Why? VOIP. This means that,
theoretically, I'll have free cellular calling on wifi...no bills. If I
want to be able to do true mobile phone calls, I'll have to pay
something like $5 a month for an incoming number ($5 a month for free
incoming calls is nothing to sneeze at, especially for parents with kids)
or wait for a provider like Sunrocket to figure out how to
interface with the system, in which case I'll pay $16 per month for
unlimited local and long distance, incredibly advanced voicemail, and two
incoming lines.

The catch? Wifi is a bursty protocol, and my experiments with Sunrocket
over a wifi link have not been very promising. It'll take some major
bandwidth and a very reliable connection for VOIP over wifi to be
anything approaching reliable. For someone who never uses a cell phone,
like me, it'll be cool...but for most of the world, it's not going to
replace cellular all that soon.

For developing nations or rural locations, it may be much harder to
justify the cost of this device given the difficulties in locating wifi
infrastructure...the inherent mobility of the hardware may be lost, since
you may be tied to the few wifi locations available. I'd question its use
in India, for example...in most parts of India, you'd be
deploying the device and then deploying an accompanying wifi connection
for it to work from, meaning that you've effectively purchased an
overpriced, tiny-screened desktop computer.

At the price range, I'm also not entirely sure it's particularly
innovative...how does it compare to say, a Dell Axim with built-in wifi
and bluetooth? Same price range, the Dell's got a significantly faster
processor, the Nokia might have a larger screen...other differences?

And while we're at it, the Ipaq line's probably in the same price range as
well.

I'd expect mobile wifi to drop into the $150 price range in the near
future for entry-level devices, which should make it significantly more
affordable to deploy. I also expect the developing world to jump on the
wifi bandwagon quickly (faster than the US if this country isn't
careful, given how much control the telcos have over legislation here),
which means that though this device may not have immediate significance as
an educational tool for much of the world, it (or devices like it) will
very soon.

  Dave.

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Brian Russell wrote:
> What do educators think about students using mobile internet devices for
education? For example the Nokia 770. <http://www.nokiausa.com/770>
>
> Its an inte

[DDN] Nokia 770 for Education?

[Brian Russell]

What do educators think about students using mobile internet devices for
education? For example the Nokia 770. 

Its an internet tablet with wifi built in, 800x480 touch screen, Linux
based OS, bluetooth, Opera web browser, GTalk (VOIP), IM, email client,
word processor, and I've even seen a Citrix client for it.
 Keyboard is not included but has been known to
work via bluetooth. Retails for $359.95 USD.

I haven't used this device but I thought it could be handy. Here are more
URLs about it.
http://maemo.org/maemowiki/ApplicationCatalog
www.internettablettalk.com/

-Brian R.

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[DDN] PodcasterCon 2006 Registration

[Brian Russell]

Registration for PodcasterCon 2006 is open.
https://www.webslingerz.com/podcastercon/

What is PodcasterCon?
PodcasterCon 2006 is a free one day conference open to all participants to
discuss and learn about podcasting. It’s being held from 11am to 4pm,
Saturday, January 7, 2006 in 116 Murphey Hall at the University of North
Carolina - Chapel Hill. Its primary focus is on learning. The not for
profit event is being organized by a group of volunteers from around the
world.

Go to www.podcastercon.org to learn more.

-Brian R.

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Re: [DDN] Free/low-cost voicemail for non-profits

[Brian Russell]

I belive k7.net provides free voicemail. They send it to you via email
atached as a WAV audio file.
-Brian

> All:
>
> Is anyone aware of low-cost or (ideally) free voicemail services available
> to non-profit orgs?  One of my pro-bono clients is in a real bind here and
> needs to transition as quickly as possible.  A toll-free gateway would
> also
> be very helpful.  Thoughts?
>
> Many thanks,
> Charlie Meisch
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Re: [DDN] Question: Online Communities and Social Networking Websites

[Brian Russell]

A social networking site similar to friendster but focused on social
justice etc. is IndyVoter. http://beta.indyvoter.org/person/login

-Brian

> Hello everyone,
>
> Has anyone done a study on different online communities and social
> networking websites, such
> as Friendster, Ryze, Linked In, etc.?  Is there a site that focuses on
> international development and social justice
> issues, so people interested in particular issues can connect with others
> who are working on that issue?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
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Re: [DDN] bar code software?

[Brian Russell]

I've worked with bar codes in print design and assest inventory.
What you need are barcode fonts for the OS your book is being
designed/layed out on.

First try googling "barcode fonts". http://tinyurl.com/ak9p6 and you can
try "barcode" http://tinyurl.com/8kl9c also try "barcode fonts ISBN"
http://tinyurl.com/dhv9w

There are free barcode fonts available online,
Then ask your publisher or printer what they REQUIRE. What type of info is
being incoded into your barcode? Each barcode standard is different. They
should have specs.

-Brian

> Hi everyone,
>
> We're putting the finishing touches on the book I'm editing about the
> telecentre movement before it goes to the graphic designer; if all goes
> well we'll have it for distribution at WSIS in November. One thing we're
> trying to figure out, though, is where to get our hands on bar code
> software. We're going to have to put bar codes on the back of the book
> so the ISBN number can be scanned automatically by distributors. This is
> the first time we've been asked to put a bar code on the back of a book,
> so we don't have software to do this. Is anyone aware of an open source
> bar code publisher, or any other suggestions on how we can go about
> doing this?
>
> thanks,
> andy
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Re: [DDN] Google IM and Talk

[Brian Russell]

The Google Talk IM service works with Macs and Linux too. It's based on
the Jabber IM protocol. Check out this page for more info.

http://www.google.com/talk/otherclients.html

Google has only released a PC client application...
-Brian

> Google announced today a free IM and talk service for registered gMail
> users (pc only)
>
>
> Available now at: http://www.google.com/talk/
>
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Re: [DDN] VOIP for nonprofits

[Brian Russell]

Thanks for the feedback Dan and Jim. Unfortunatly the 'bad news' as Dan
described is a deal killer for the non-profit I work for now. They live on
the phone and do A LOT of community outreach to volunteer tutors. Lossing
ANY call could be very bad for our group.

I'm going to continue to stay on top of this tech though. These problems
will be solved soon I think.

-Brian


> Brian;
> I would concur with caveats.  I'm currently using VOIP for my fledging
> home-based business and would agree that you will save (in the
> long-run).  I was fortunate to already have the basic equipment
> (router and cabling) and the broadband service (DSL).  Switching in my
> case seemed like a no brainer.  The good news is that my LD expenses
> were hoving close to $300.00 a month.  My first real telephone bill is
> now less than $100.00.
>
> Now for the bad news.  The real costs, in terms of lost of service,
> service degredation, and just plain service headaches have been huge.
> Even now, my wife is not convinced that we made a wise choice and is
> demanding that we switch back.  I promised to do so, if we're still
> having issues by the next billing period.
>
> I won't go into all the issues, but when all the technical stars are
> aligned and sun spots are not flaring, everything works like a charm.
> By charm, I mean, you are not even aware that you are not using a
> traditional POTS line.  Unfortunately, the first billing period was
> marked with only about a 40 percent "charm" time.  In other words, we
> had issues with six out of every 10 calls.
>
> I will admint, however, that the quality of service has started to
> rise dramatically toward the end to the period.  In short, I'm not
> sure that VOIP is quite ready for prime time, but I'm still impressed
> with the technogy and the potential savings.
>
> You might want to take a look at the Broadband Reports site,
> http://www.broadbandreports.com, to get other opinions on the
> technology and service. There is a link to Voice over IP in the user
> forum that might provide additional insight.
>
> Cheers;
> -Dan
>
>
> On 8/10/05, Jim Vines <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Hello Brian:
>> Generally you can expect VoIP to be cost effective. I could come right
>> out and say yes it is, but I'd feel better if you would fax a copy of
>> ALL pages from a recent phone bill. (I'll get the fax # for the local
>> Kinko's so you can send.)
>>
>> The other issue is the vendor's infrastructural support. Since there are
>> so many "me-too" vendors, it is imperative to know what kind of
>> infrastructural support they provide - so you get a dialtone immediately
>> and so that the voice quality both ways is clear.
>>
>> Using the VoIP service that I now sell, I call the Philippines and
>> Nigeria with superior connection quality. Calls to cellphones overseas
>> are still somewhat garbled as there appears to be a "latency" problem on
>> the other end. However, as broadband access becomes widespread even in
>> Third World countries, then "VoIP2VoIP" calling will yield excellent
>> connections either way.
>>
>> I am currently arranging a meeting between a longtime Nigerian colleague
>> and his associates in a telco venture "back home" and top management of
>> a leading VoIP provider here in the USA. This company is presently
>> deploying 4,000 VoIP adapters in businesses in Dubai.
>>
>> With this compamy's VoIP equipment, VoIP2VoIP calling is free worldwide,
>> regardless which party calls whom. Here, my VoIP line costs $24.99
>> ($29.99 shortly as E911 is added). That includes unlimited calling
>> across the USA and Canada.
>>
>> Another thing that I like: Audio from the other end is an estimated 6 to
>> 12 dB louder than with POTS. Not to mention clearer. It's even clearer
>> going VoIP2VoIP.
>>
>> My VoIP # is 708-279-4329. I'll get back to you if you leave a message.
>> (This # as well as two computers are connceted to a router, and the
>> router is connected to the cable modem. Next I'll connect a hub, and
>> have two VoIP lines connected to it. We will kiss POTS good-bye.)
>>
>> I'm also cc-ing to my colleague and retired 33 year Bell System veteran.
>> My background is in satellite coms. I have US and Canadian patents in
>> sat antenna design.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Jim Vines
>>
>>
>> Brian Russell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Is anyone in the US using VoIP services to save money on phone bills for
>> small to medium size nonprofits?
>>
>>

Re: [DDN] Asterisk PBX as a mobcasting tool?

[Brian Russell]

I agree. Asterisk could be a very interesting Mobcasting tool. I've
installed it and have a Digium PCI card installed. (telephony and data
interface) Research happening now.

Beth Kanter wondered what it would take to bring podcasting to everyone
over at her blog Cambodia4kids.org. I commented here:

http://beth.typepad.com/cambodia4kidsorg/2005/08/barriers_to_pod.html

Here is a snippet...
"Answer: Localism! By distributing the service load to as many groups and
countries as possible.

Example: If an organization in Cambodia had a bit of hardware that was a
appliance/server, a broadband Internet connection, and a analog phone line
connection they could host their own free cell phone blogging service for
local people. Someone in South Africa could do the same for local people
and tweak it to THEIR needs.

This machine would act like a fancy answering machine that could upload
mp3 files to other servers with more bandwidth to podcast files around the
globe.

Plus all these machines could facilitate VOIP communication with each other!"

I would love to collaborate on this with ya'll. Any takers?

-Brian

> Hi everyone,
>
> Over the last few days I've been trying to learn more about various types
> of open source telephony software to see if any of them could be built
> upon as a mobcasting interface -- voicemail software that could allow
> someone to call a local telephone number and create, as well as listen to,
> podcasts. I've written a lot about my experiments with audlink.com and
> audioblogger.com as mobile podcasting tools, but they both require you to
> call a long telephone number in the US. Ideally, we really need to have a
> tool that could be installed at low cost on a local server, anywhere in
> the world, and allow people to make a telephone call to post or retrieve
> podcasts from it.
>
> That's why I'm really curious about an open source software package I've
> found called Asterisk:
>
> http://www.asteriskpbx.com/
>
> Asterisk is a fully functional open source PBX system with VoIP
> capabilities. It supports voicemail, call directories, conference calls
> and many other features, and allows users to build new scripts to connect
> it with the Internet. It was primarily developed on GNU/Linux for x/86,
> but apparently runs on GNU/Linux for PPC along with OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and
> Mac OSX.
>
> To be honest, I know almost nothing about PBX systems, so I'm hoping some
> of you might be able to help me evaluate it, and perhaps test it out.
> Participants in one of the Asterisk user forums seem to think it would be
> easy to set up a script to connect it with a blog, but from a technical
> point of view, this is way over my head. I'm hoping some of them might
> volunteer to help me, but we'll have to see how that goes.
>
> So, for those of you who are interested in mobile phone podcasting, I'd
> love to get your thoughts on this, particularly, if you know a lot about
> PBX systems, VoIP, etc.
>
> thanks,
> ac
>
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[DDN] VOIP for nonprofits

[Brian Russell]

Is anyone in the US using VoIP services to save money on phone bills for
small to medium size nonprofits?

If so is it cost effective for you?

Where you able to use the phone equipment you had already?

Did this service provide long distance and local phone calls?

I'm doing research on phone tech for the nonprofit I'm serving at.
Thanks!

-Brian R.

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Gizmo :: was RE: [DDN] reporter's query on the use of skype

[Brian Russell]

FYI
There is a new free VoIP soft phone like Skype for the PC and Mac called
Gizmo.
http://gizmoproject.com/

It has a built in call recording feature, security features, uses a VoIP
standard called SIP, better sound quality, and is free.
http://gizmoproject.com/

Listen to an example of the call quality via a recording I made here.
http://www.audioactivism.org/2005/07/21/gizmo-makes-good-recordings/

LOTs of other neat stuff coming out soon in the VoIP realm.

VoIP - Voice Over Internet Protocol
SIP - Session Initiation Protocol

-Brian
audioactivism.org


> Have you heard of Pamela Pro from Pamela Systems?  It enables the user to
> record skype calls and make podcasts out of them, without the need for
> extra
> hardware other than the pc.  It has a free trial.  The freeware version is
> a
> free skype ansaphone for the pc. I have no commercial interest in it just
> thought it might be useful info.  If you use Pamela pro be aware it sets
> it
> automatically in recording/sound settings. You need to reset it if you
> want
> to listen to the radio or sound via your pc and then get it ready for
> pamela's use.
>
> Siobhan Ramsey
> Sandbox Education
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pamela McLean
> Sent: 31 July 2005 19:56
> To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group
> Subject: Re: [DDN] reporter's query on the use of skype
>
> Phil asked for experiences with Skype.
>
> CawdNet has used Skype in various situations - and has some photos of
> its use in Ago-Are.
>
> We agree it has great potential for people in the Diaspora to link home.
>
> When David Mutua and I visited the InfoCentre in Ago-Are last December
> (our first visit since the VSAT was installed there ) we took along a
> headset and installed Skype. People were amazed to see us talking with
> friends in the UK.
>
> In a way it was even more amazing when we used Skype for contacting our
> friends in urban areas in Nigeria - using Skype to phone. Ago-Are is in
> a rural area and there are no phone networks for miles around. It had
> never before been possible to contact someone in Ibadan, from Ago-Are,
> to confirm arrangement for a planned visit to Ago-Are. The various
> friends in Ibadan found it quite hard to believe, at first, that we were
> actually speaking to them from Ago-Are.
>
> Word went round quickly - and the next morning the Oba (the local
> hereditary ruler) came to the InfoCentre to phone his daughter in Lagos.
>
> David is based at Fantsuam Foundation in Kafanchan  now - which is
> another place with no telephones - and he uses Skype sometimes from there.
>
> Pam
>
> Pamela McLean
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> www.cawd.net and click on CawdNet
>
>
>
> Phil Shapiro wrote:
>
>>hi everyone -
>>
>> yesterday i received a query from a reporter interested in writing
>> an
>>article about the uses of skype.   here's the query:
>>
>>  A newspaper reporter is looking to do a story about community
>> groups
>>that
>>have used skype and similar such technology to allow immigrants to call
>>home for free (or at rates far cheaper than previously possible).
>>Additionally, if there are non-profits which previously paid high phone
>>rates to keep in touch with their institutional partners abroad but are
>> now
>>calling for free using p2p technology, this reporter would also like to
>>hear about it. Ideally, the reporter would like to find immigrant groups
>> or
>>non-profit organizations in NY city, but this is not requisite. Any and
>> all
>>leads welcome.
>>
>>   if you have some stories to share on this topic, thanks for
>> briefly
>>describing them in an email to me.  i'll forward them on to the
>>reporter.
>>
>>  - phil
>>
>>
>>
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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
>> --

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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RE: [DDN] Definition of Podcasting

[Brian Russell]

All of the blogging and podcasting I did at the CTCnet Conference is here:
http://www.audioactivism.org/category/ctcnet2005/

I wrote notes about the sessions I attended and did interviews with people
who spoke and attended. Including: Andy Carvin, Phil Shapiro, and Andrea
I. Quijada.

-Brian
audioactivism.org


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>
> Hey all,
>
> Was CTCNet podcast or recorded at all?  I think that before the conference
> someone mentioned that they would podcast sessions. However now I don't
> know
> where to find it. Except that I found a little mini recording from a birds
> of a feather on podcasting :-). Thanks all.
>
> Theresa
>
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>
>
> Four Minutes about Podcasting
> http://www.cadence90.com/wp/index.php?p=3548
>
> This is a good little film on podcasting and how to access podcasts
> and use them.
>
> Wikipedia also has a good informative entry for Podcasting.
>   - Amy.
>
>> Hi everyone,
>> Could someone send me a good reference for the definition of
>> "podcasting"?  Thanks!
>> Rachael
>>
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Re: [DDN] Definition of Podcasting

[Brian Russell]

I've written an introduction to Podcasting on my site here:
Podcasting Tutorial & Intro
http://www.audioactivism.org/?p=37

-Brian

> Hi everyone,
> Could someone send me a good reference for the definition of
> "podcasting"?  Thanks!
> Rachael
>
> 
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> Information Coordinator, Center on Human Policy
> Coordinator of Computer & Technical Applications, Early Childhood
> Direction Center
> Editorial Staff, Mental Retardation
> Syracuse University
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> Syracuse, NY  13244-2280
> 315-443-2761
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Re: [DDN] New: CTCNet Conference News Aggregator

[Brian Russell]

Brilliant Andy!
-Brian

> Great idea, Dan... I've just set up a new feature story on DDN that is
> automatically aggregating blog entries about CTCNet:
>
> http://www.digitaldivide.net/articles/view.php?ArticleID=447
>
> How I did it: I went to the blog search engine technorati.com and
> searched for the term CTCNet. This generated a list of all blog entries
> featuring that word. The search results generated an RSS feed containing
> all the latest results; I then went to RSSDigest
> (http://www.bigbold.com/rssdigest/) and set up a free java script that
> creates a website-friendly digest of the search results. Last, I created
> a new feature story on DDN and pasted the java script onto the page.
> Instant CTCNet news digest.
>
> So, for those of you who will blog about CTCNet, be sure to mention the
> word CTCNet in each entry so Technorati will pick up your blog and add
> it to the digest. You may also want to go to Technorati.com and submit
> your RSS feed to it, to ensure that they're receiving your blog.
>
> ac
>
>
>  > Will there be one section of the DDN web site where people attending
> the
>  > conference can blog and exchange ideas with people who will not be
>  > attending, but who might connect on-line?
>  >
>  > Dan Bassill
>  > Tutor/Mentor Connection
>  > http://tutormentor.blogspot.com
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Re: [DDN] DDN-related activities at CTCNet

[Brian Russell]

I'll be blogging & podcasting the event on AudioActivism.org. If you'll be
blogging the event try putting the following code in your posts.

http://technorati.com/tag/ctcnet2005"; rel="tag">ctcnet2005

This will help us agregate all the blog posts about the CTCnet Conference.
A page on the DDN website linking to folks blogging about the CTCnet
conference would be cool.

-Brian

> Will there be one section of the DDN web site where people attending the
> conference can blog and exchange ideas with people who will not be
> attending, but who might connect on-line?
>
> Dan Bassill
> Tutor/Mentor Connection
> http://tutormentor.blogspot.com
>
>
> on 6/13/05 2:23 PM, Andy Carvin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>> Let's do it, then. I believe there's a bar at the Grill Room inside the
>> hotel.
>> Does anyone know the hotel at all? -ac
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> thanks, andy, that would be lovely. count me in.  i'm driving to
>> cleveland
>> and expect to be there by then.
>>
>>>
>>> Lastly, if you're planning to present at CTCNet, please feel free to
>>> post
>>> a note to the list and let us know about your session.
>>>
>>
>> i'll be showing and explaining the sokomind logic puzzles (free software
>> for windows 95/98/xp) at the Share Fare on friday afternoon.
>>
>> http://www.digitaldivide.net/blog/pshapiro/view?PostID=4186
>>
>> - phil
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Re: [DDN] DDN-related activities at CTCNet

[Brian Russell]

I'll be at the CTCNet Con as part of my VISTA service. Looking forward to
meeting you. I should be around of a Thursday evening happy hour. :)
Cheers!
-Brian

> Hi everyone,
>
> In just a few days it'll be the start of the 14th annual CTCNet
> conference, taking place this year in Cleveland. The Digital Divide
> Network will be hosting several activities during the event, so I wanted
> to share a list of these activities as well as invite DDN members to share
> CTCNet-related activities of their own.
>
> First, we'll be hosting two sessions during the conference. On Friday
> morning at 10:30am, I'll be speaking at a session on the World Summit on
> the Information Society (WSIS). John Zoltner of CTCNet will also
> participate, as will a representative from IDRC's telecentres.org
> initiative. Here's the session description:
>
> http://www.ctcnet.org/conf/2005/at_conference/program_detail.asp?SessionID=42
>
> On Saturday at 9am, I'll host a 90-minute session about the Digital Divide
> Network. This session will take place in the computer lab, meaning
> everyone attending will have a chance to learn about DDN and explore the
> website at the same time. I'll demonstrate DDN's newest features,
> including blogs, dicussion boards, RSS feeds and other tool. I'm also
> hoping that DDN members will want to share some of their experiences with
> people learning about DDN for the first time, so I encourage all of you to
> attend.
>
> http://www.ctcnet.org/conf/2005/at_conference/program_detail.asp?SessionID=41
>
> On Saturday afternoon, during the birds of a feather timeslot (4:30pm),
> I'll convene a meetup of DDN members. It's not often that DDN members from
> around the country get a chance to meet face-to-face, so this will be a
> chance for you to put a face to the name (or the email address) you've
> seen on the discussion list, as well as talk about DDN, what it can do to
> help you in your work, and its future activities.
>
> If anyone is interested, I was also thinking of hosting an informal happy
> hour at the hotel bar on Thursday night, around 8:30pm. Please let me know
> if you might be interested and we can make plans to meet there.
>
> Lastly, if you're planning to present at CTCNet, please feel free to post
> a note to the list and let us know about your session.
>
>
> thanks,
> andy
>
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Re: [DDN] FW: Listen to Bill Moyers' historic speech

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I HIGHLY recommend that you listen, read, and watch Bill Moyers speech. I
think it's a serious historic milestone. A turning point in the mainstream
understanding and action behind the cause of media reform. I hope the
whole world gets a chance to hear it.
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> In an historic speech on Sunday, legendary television journalist Bill
> Moyers
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> hall meetings across the country.
>
> "I simply never imagined that any CPB chairman, Democrat or Republican,
> would cross the line from resisting White House pressure to carrying it
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Re: [DDN] Webheads and the Digital Divide Network,

[Brian Russell]

I found this bit of info on "trimtab".

So what's a trimtab?

A trim tab is a tiny flap that controls the rudder on a ship or airplane.
When the rudder needs to be moved, this tiny trimtab is adjusted which
creates a low pressure area on one side and turns the rudder. Buckminster
Fuller used the word to illustrate what an individual can do to turn the
great ship of human society. Bucky's gravestone says simply, "Call me
Trimtab."



Thanks for sharing this concept with us Dave!

-Brian R.
audioactivism.org


> Let me play devil's advocate for a moment on this thread.
>
>> John Hibbs wrote:
>>
>> > Here's my caveat. The one area that I think needs improvement is how
>> > both groups can get more attention?
>> >
> (snip)
>> >
>> > I wish they would give more thought on how to reach millions.
>>
>
> Taran Rampersad wrote:
>>
>> Catering to the lowest common denominator is what this is really about.
>
>
> I also would like to see these issues get wider attention. But as a
> refugee from the television networks I know too well how the search
> for wider audiences warps your message. And the phrase "lowest common
> denominator" leads to an easy condescension to your readers.
>
> Beyond that, there is the concept of the "trimtab" - a small unit that
> exerts great influence on the course of a large vessel. I think we can
> function in that way, and benefit the "lowest common denominator"
> without wasting effort in audience development.
>
> This list has an amazing reach and members who span a broad range of
> activities. Take care in your efforts to expand it. And if you do
> change course, I hope it will be in the direction of increased
> practical advice and tips on appropriate funding, hardware and
> software. In my opinion, that's what your greater audience needs, not
> more theoretical discussions.
>
> Best
> Dave Pentecost
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Re: [DDN] international conference calls

[Brian Russell]

Thank you Tito and John!

Calling cards seems like the best solution for International folks. We are
using freeconference.com for our call tonight. A participant is recording
the call from the phone. Easier for hom to convert the high quality
recording for podcast free and FAST.

Let me go pass this info onto some people.
Cheers!

-Brian R.
audioactivism.org
podcastercon.org

> Hi!
>
>> Does anyone have any ideas on how to hold a international conference
>> call on the CHEAP?
>
> You can setup a conference call for free at
> http://www.freeconference.com and advise your international callers to
> use call cards. For instance, I'm based in Portugal and use call cards
> for teleclasses that take place in the US via a phone line. A calling
> card costs me 5€ and gives me 300 minutes to the US.
>
> For calling cards, try the following links:
> USA:
>- http://www.pennytalk.com
> Australia:
>- http://www.phonecardpoint.com.au
> Canada:
>- http://www.1st4phonecards.com/callcalc.htm.
> United Kingdom:
>- http://www.18866.co.uk/
>- http://www.1st4phonecards.com/callcalc.htm
> Other countries:
>- http://www.1st4phonecards.com/callcalc.htm or keep searching the
> Internet.
>
>> p.s. we want an AUDIO conversation to record
>
> FreeConference offers the possibility to record the call but on their
> paid services. Alternatively you can use
> http://www.audiostrategies.com to record your call.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Best regards
>
> Tito de Morais
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[DDN] international conference calls

[Brian Russell]

I'm having a large group conference call to work on PodcasterCon. We 
have folks all around the world who want to participate.

I tried using Skype conference call with five people and it just didn't 
work. Sounded TERRIBLE. Plus there is some difference between the mac 
version and the pc version.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to hold a international conference 
call on the CHEAP?

We can't afford a toll free number and cheap cell phone minutes are 
obviously only good in your nation.

Thanks!
-Brian R.
p.s. we want an AUDIO conversation to record
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[DDN] Help make PodcasterCon

[Brian Russell]

Hello all,
Recently I set the ball rolling for an event called PodcasterCon. My hope
is that podcasters and those wanting to learn about podcasting will work
*together* to make this event. The URL is www.podcastercon.org

Here is the statement of purpose as of now:
PodcasterCon is a free users conference about podcasting. The focus will
be on learning. In effect it is an anti-expo without swag, without product
promotion, and a way to keep podcasting fun!

Please come on over to the wiki at www.podcastercon.org/wiki
* register a user name
* login
* start editing the pages.

PodcasterCon will be held at the University of North Carolina in Chapel
Hill, NC sometime in Jan or Feb of 2006. We are working as a group to
finalize the exact date.

My sincere hope is we can all learn a lot and have fun. I hope you can
participate in making this event happen.

-Brian
p.s. you can hear our first planning group meeting in MP3 format here.
 The
URL for the podcast of all future meetings is


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> Views From iPodster
> "Podcasting will shift much of our time away from an old medium where we
> wait for what we might want to hear to a new medium where we choose what
> we want to hear, when we want to hear it."
> -- Noted Linux guru Doc Searls when he discovered podcasting way back in
> September.
> http://www.technewsworld.com/story/41967.html
>
>
> Bob Pyke Jr.,RN,NP
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> or
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> "The best journeys are the ones that answer questions that at the outset
> you never even thought to ask."
> Rick Ridgeway
>
> "There are certain spots in the world where you can stand that will change
> the way that you look at things forever."
> Pete Whitaker
>
> Co administrator Telehealth List Serve and E-health List Serve and roving
> editor at large.
> http://www.telehealth.net/interviews/pykebio.html
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[DDN] Typing software for Windows

[Brian Russell]

Hi all,
I'm looking for some *free* WINDOWS software to help teach BASIC typing
skills on a laptop. This is for a adult student learning to read who is an
absolute beginner with computers. His job requires him to use a computer
occasionally.

Any suggestions?

Thank you!
-Brian

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[DDN] Interview with Marty Kearns about Network Centric Adcocacy

[Brian Russell]

I did a podcast interview with Marty Kearns of Green Media Toolshed. We
talked about GMT, what Network Centric Advocacy is, why non-profits should
blog, examples of Network Centric Advocacy in action, etc.

Read more about it here http://www.audioactivism.org/?p=107

Download the MP3 here
http://www.audioactivism.org/audio/AA_martyinterview1.mp3

At the same time we were filmed by Voice of America TV for a show about
podcasting.

Cheers!
-Brian R.
audioactivism.org
Podcast feed: www.audioactivism.org/wp-rss2.php

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[DDN] Computer Literary education methods

[Brian Russell]

Hi all,
I'm searching for some computer literacy curriculum. I've seen a lot of
classes and tutorials out on the web. Many of them are quite good. But
they lack the some of the qualities of literacy curriculum in other areas
like reading.

Our Adult Literacy program uses the Wilson method 
which is based on the Orton-Gillingham method of reading instruction. It
is *very* comprehensive, utilizes dedicated tutors, contains pre-testing
to determine reading level, rubrics to gage progresses, etc.,etc.

Are there any Computer Literary education methods with this level of
thouroughness?

-Brian

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Re: [DDN] TRENDS: How Podcasting Will Save Radio

[Brian Russell]

Tod Maffin, a Podcaster and producer for the Canadian Broadcasting 
Company wrote the article "How Podcasting Will Save Radio". His site is 
www.iloveradio.org. I figured this was important because his name isn't 
mentioned bellow. (he is credited on the site liked bellow) His blog 
post of the same name is here 
http://radio.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2004/10/5/155523.html

I'm a Podcaster and when I read Tod Maffin's blog entry I wrote one 
called, "Podcasting will save it's Creators from Corporate Media" This 
blog post is here. http://www.audioactivism.org/archives/23.html

Cheers!
-Brian
www.audioactivism.org


Podcasting is a word that has appeared at least once or twice on DDN. 

I thought this post regarding podcasting would be of interest to at 
least
some of the members of the DDN Community.  George Lessard is the 
moderator
of the MediaMentor discussion group for international journalism and 
he is
a resident of the Northwest Territories in Canada.  He is also a 
regular
and frequent poster to Net-Gold.

MediaMentor

Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
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Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 11:11:21 -0700
From: George Lessard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: Creative Radio List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [MediaMentor] TRENDS: How Podcasting Will Save Radio
TRENDS: How Podcasting Will Save Radio
Blink and you might miss it. That guy apparently talking to his
laptop computer at the coffee shop. Those teens in the basement
monkeying with microphones. They are pioneers of a new form, but
they're yet unaware of their  power.
They are podcasters: citizen broadcasters who arm themselves with
rudimentary recording tools, free software, and a speedy Internet
connection.  And, like the bloggers before them, they are changing
the nature of the medium. Podcasters may indeed revitalize the art of
radio itself.

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Re: [DDN] Boston Globe story on podcasting

[Brian Russell]

I found a Mac application that helps with transcribing.
It's called Listen & Type
http://www.nattaworks.com/english.html
Now if I can just find the time to transcribe all my Podcasts. 
Hopefully we'll find that audio file to text application. :)

Putting the full text of a audio or video piece in RSS might be good 
way to share this info with people in the deaf community.
-Brian

One of the inherent problems with Internet radio, of course, is that 
they're audiocasts, and that means you'd have to transcribe the 
audiocast, unless there's an MP3-to-text transcriber tool that's 
readily accessible to the public. Is there one?

Like I mentioned in a previous message, we intend to transcribe DDN 
podcasts. But I would imagine that we'd be in the minority for doing 
that, as most amateur podcasters are focused on exploring new 
multimedia casting technologies rather than thinking about equity 
issues. Surprisingly, I don't see transcripts for WGBH's Morning 
Stories podcast, which I would have expected given WGBH's 
accessibility work. It might be because this is such a new medium that 
people just aren't considering the accessibility implications yet.

Of course, if you podcast video rather than audio, it's not very 
difficult to caption them...

ac
Grant W. Laird Jr wrote:
Guys,
Dont forget that it probably doesn't support transcripts for deaf 
community.
I did talked about it in my recent blog...
http://blog.grantlairdjr.com gwlj
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