Re: [DDN] Nokia 770 for Education?

e), 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. --- Dave A. Chakrabarti Projects Coordinator CTCNet Chicago [EMAIL PROTECTED] (708) 919 1026 -

[DDN] Nokia 770 for Education?

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

[DDN] PodcasterCon 2006 Registration

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

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

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 qui

Re: [DDN] Question: Online Communities and Social Networking Websites

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.

Re: [DDN] bar code software?

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:/

Re: [DDN] Google IM and Talk

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 regis

Re: [DDN] VOIP for nonprofits

VoIP. >> >> 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

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

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

[DDN] VOIP for nonprofits

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

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

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 q

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

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

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. E

RE: [DDN] Definition of Podcasting

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 audio

Re: [DDN] Definition of Podcasting

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 > > --

Re: [DDN] New: CTCNet Conference News Aggregator

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 f

Re: [DDN] DDN-related activities at CTCNet

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 webs

Re: [DDN] DDN-related activities at CTCNet

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 Di

Re: [DDN] FW: Listen to Bill Moyers' historic speech

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. -Brian R. audioactivism.org > I recommen

Re: [DDN] Webheads and the Digital Divide Network,

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 wo

Re: [DDN] international conference calls

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 thi

[DDN] international conference calls

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.

[DDN] Help make PodcasterCon

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 conf

[DDN] Typing software for Windows

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 ___

[DDN] Interview with Marty Kearns about Network Centric Adcocacy

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://ww

[DDN] Computer Literary education methods

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

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

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 sam

Re: [DDN] Boston Globe story on podcasting

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 R