[DDN] Remixing the web for social change
Democracy Now! is broadcasting from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California where the inaugural TechSoup NetSquared Conference is being held. The theme of this year’s conference is “Remixing the web for social change.” It’s bringing together representatives from the technology and non-profit sectors to talk about new ways of using the web and technology for social ends. [includes rush transcript] Today we host a roundtable discussion with three people who have been using the internet to help create a citizen’s media. From Brazil to Korea to all over Africa, they’re helping everyday people write articles, produce videos and maintain weblogs about what’s going on in their communities: * Hong Eun-taek, editor-in-chief of the International edition of OhmyNews.com, one of the largest participatory journalism news sites on the internet. The Korean site has about 40,000 citizen reporters that contribute their own stories. The International edition publishes articles submitted by 600 own citizen reporters scattered across 60 countries. * Ethan Zuckerman, blogger and activist. Zuckerman is a Research fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School. He is co-founder of Global Voices, a project designed to feature citizen-created media from around the world. He writes about Africa, international development and the media at his website, www.EthanZuckerman.com. * Saori Fotenos, a Reuters Digital Vision Fellow at Stanford University. She is founder and director of Vamos Blogar (“Let”s Blog”). Vamos Blogar is a literacy program that teaches children in urban areas of Brazil about weblogging and other forms of media. http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=06/05/31/1330245 ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: Internet-based fax solution for non-profits. (was:Re: [DDN] Looking for solutions re- Webcasting, Internet-based Faxing for Non-profits)
Their website wasn't coming up just now, but Google led me to http://www.savetz.com/fax/index.php the FAQ on How can I send a fax from the Internet. Cheers, Fred -- Fred Mindlin, Project Leader PVUSD Technology Curriculum Integration web:http://www.pvusd.net/tcip/ Intelligence is knowing what to do when you don't know what to do. --John Holt On Jan 11, 2006, at 8:29 PM, Robert Guerra wrote: one of the oldest running services on the net is tpc.int, a free service that provides internet based fax solutions. I suggest you take a look... regards, Robert -- Robert Guerra [EMAIL PROTECTED] Managing Director, Privaterra http://www.privaterra.org ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: [DDN] Charity Advantage?
I use a web hosting company, which I've had for 5 years, which charges
$50/YEAR, with a $25 startup fee, and offers more email accounts, more
storage, and equivalent support to this $35/mo+69 startup fee offer...
Doesn't sound like a deal...
Regards, Fred
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Fred Mindlin, Project Leader
PVUSD Technology Curriculum Integration
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Intelligence is knowing what to do when you don't know what to do.
--John Holt
On May 9, 2005, at 11:28 AM, Tim Gemelli wrote:
I don't believe they are, as I cannot find them in Guidestar (which
lists all registered nonprofits. It also seems like alot of money $35
just for web hosting!
Tim Gemelli
Principal
{ www.eNonProfits.org }
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From: Terry Mar [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'The Digital Divide Network discussion group'
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 10:00 AM
Subject: RE: [DDN] Charity Advantage?
Does anyone out there know if Charity Advantage is a nonprofit or a
For
profit organization?
There is nothing on their website that clearly states what they
really are.
They say some pretty ambiguous things, like:
We want to thank the following foundations for their continued
support of
nonprofits:
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
David and Lucile Packard Foundation
But they really don't say that they received grants from these
foundations.
They also say:
NP Online Action would not be possible without the following
companies:
Cisco, MicroSoft, Dell, Yhaoo
But again they do not specifically say that they received grants or
just
purchased/use this technology.
The only thing that is clearly spelled out is the following:
Commitment by Recipient: One-time program administration fee of $59.
And,
Monthly budget of $35 for website hosting and maintenance. Maintenance
enables your organization to add new web pages and update content on
existing pages any time.
Any comments?
Terry
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Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 10:44 AM
To: DIGITALDIVIDE (Digital Divide)
Subject: [DDN] Charity Advantage?
Has anyone heard of Charity Advantage?
http://www.charityadvantage.com/ They
are now accepting proposals for tchonology and service program to
improve
technology and build networks within US based non-profit agencies.
Siobhan
Siobhan Champ-Blackwell, MSLIS
Community Outreach Liaison
National Network of Libraries of Medicine - MidContinental Region
Creighton
University Health Sciences Library 2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE
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402-280-4156/800-338-7657
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Re: [DDN] Typing software for Windows
Is there internet access in the classroom? Does he have internet at home? There are many free online typing tutors, for example http://www.mrkent.com/typingtutor/index.asp Cheers, Fred On Mar 10, 2005, at 7:26 AM, Brian Russell wrote: 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 ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: [DDN] Read and Succeed Program - Your advice would be appreciated!
We have devoted a great deal of energy to investigating and evaluating software intervention tools for reading and writing. The menu we currently use is posted at http://readingsoftware.notlong.com Some of the applications are linked to vendor websites. Please contact me if you have any questions. Regards, Fred -- Fred Mindlin, Project Manager PVUSD Technology Curriculum Integration email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] web:http://www.pvusd.net/tcip/ Intelligence is knowing what to do when you don't know what to do. --John Holt On Feb 1, 2005, at 4:24 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm working with a non-profit organization (Frontline Outreach) in Orlando, Florida. Specifically with their Read and Succeed Program. Over the next couple of months a company will provide us with a large number of computers to use with our students...Are there any methods/processes/tools/applications we should be aware of to assist us in improving our reading program? Is there a specific organization which addresses technology reading? We work with 75-100 students each year with a goal to improve their reading level by at least one grade level. Currently we manually test and rely on volunteers to assist with the reading. Thank you! Stephanie A. Parson, Ph.D. President CEO Crowned Grace Incorporated BUILDING WEALTH ... CREATING CHOICES 407.654.7382 (o)/407.654.5622 (f) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: [DDN] Assistance to design a computer lab - inside a 40 foot van
The lab I saw was intended as a mobile workstation. You might be able to squeeze more in if you never plan to move. There is a claustrophobia factor to consider, however Also, I would guess the biggest expense for maintaining a setup with such varied uses would be personnel--it's hard enough to keep a lab maintained in a situation where you are using it for a limited set of things with the same kinds of users, with all the variety you envision I would anticipate needing lots of tweaking and upkeep. Cheers, Fred On Dec 6, 2004, at 11:21 AM, John Hibbs wrote: Fred Mindin: I will try to chase down the Palm Springs guys. Again, it would be interesting to see if their purpose was to showcase - two-three days here and two-three days there...or was it to provide a working place --- as it would appear by way of Jackqueline's comments? NOTE: My *hope* is that the trailer will never move...or only after the location itself has failed. The whole purpose is to have something that can be replicated and sustained by ongoing operations - (What I envision is a sometimes training place, like on Saturdays for kids for keyboarding and games; sometimes for use as an online shopping help desk; sometimes as an introduction to the world of e-learning - come inside and find out how YOU can attend Harvard, MIT or Podunk U; sometimes to demonstrate brand new software; and of course sometimes to show off hardware from Apple, Dell, Gateway - and Linux? The really hard part is the revenue model - Can this kind of undertaking deliver intellectual property or services of sufficient value to support itself on an ongoing basis? Without government support or do-good handouts? ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: [DDN] GSA and donations of equipment ruling - Colorado SEEDSprogram.
This discussion is near the heart of this list's concerns, I believe. It's about a concrete program to distribute surplus equipment to those who need it which is being hampered rather than helped. We are working now to develop a program for distributing computer equipment from the school district's surplus to parents in our local community who would not otherwise be able to afford a computer. The biggest obstacle is the fear that a direct donation from school to home would incur support responsibilities for the school district, already straining to meet its internal support needs. We are hoping to triangulate the relationship with a non-profit as the direct recipient of the donation, and to help that organization find a way to develop the support program. Anyone dealing with anything similar who might have suggestions or insights? Thanks for any help you can give. Regards, Fred -- Fred Mindlin, Project Manager PVUSD Technology Curriculum Integration email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] web:http://www.pvusd.net/tcip/ (831)761-6075 [office] (831)750-5311 [cell] (831)728-6947 [fax] Intelligence is knowing what to do when you don't know what to do. --John Holt On Oct 14, 2004, at 7:46 AM, Thomas A Webb wrote: The presidential order was the enabling event that established the SEEDS program, This may seem off-topic for this list, but I see this sort of thing as bearing on the reasons for the divide, and the mechanics (sometimes flawed) of improving the situation. Thomas A Webb http://www.ospueblo.com - Open Source and Educational Resources http://wordwonder.com - For Readers and Thinkers ... ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: [DDN] Long URL's into short ones
I like notlong.com for this purpose, because they let you make up your own abbreviation that can be more descriptive-- my current course is Ali04-05.notlong.com for example... Regards, Fred -- Fred Mindlin, Project Manager PVUSD Technology Curriculum Integration email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] web:http://www.pvusd.net/tcip/ (831)761-6075 [office] (831)750-5311 [cell] (831)728-6477 [fax] Intelligence is knowing what to do when you don't know what to do. --John Holt On Oct 4, 2004, at 4:36 AM, John Hibbs wrote: First, thanks to Katy for the recommendation about the book Silencing the Past. If my night time dresser didn't have about six books I am half way through I would buy this book. Second, and the purpose of this note, is to encourage you to shorten those very long and troublesome URL's into short ones. For the Amazon URL that Katy provided, you can now use: http://tinyurl.com/6h3s6 There's a couple of web sites that do this magic for free. The one I use is: http://tinyurl.com/ At 6:58 PM -0400 10/3/04, Katy Pearce wrote: Taran, a book that you may be interested in is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0807043117/ qid=1096844013/sr=8-3/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i3_xgl14/104-7604935-7983908? v=glances=booksn=507846 Silencing the Past: Power and the Production of History by Michel-Rolph Trouillot This book, primarily dealing with Haiti, promotes the idea that we can gain a broader and more accurate view of history by striving to listen to a broader spectrum of voices. -- John W. Hibbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] About the Institute http://www.bfranklin.edu About John Hibbs http://www.bfranklin.edu/johnhibbs About Global Learn Day http://www.bfranklin.edu/gld About the Franklin Tercentenary http://www.bfranklin.edu/ambassadors Eugene, Oregon, USA TEL: +1 541 343 9389 cell +1 541 337 4233 ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
