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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Facebook’s $16 Billion Purchase of WhatsApp & the Age of Data Mining
When I first learned of the filter bubble, a result of Google’s data mining abilities, I felt internally conflicted. Part of me loved the fact that today’s technology is so advanced that we can track people’s moves online to tailor … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Discussion
Tagged data mining, data tracking, Facebook, filter bubble, Google, online privacy, WhatsApp
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Q and A: How not having Internet access would affect our everyday lives
Interview with a Hoover High School teacher, a high school student, and a recent college graduate. I asked them what they use the Internet for in their everyday routine, if they could complete those tasks without the Internet, and how … Continue reading
Comcast Buyout of Time Warner and the Digital Divide
The recent news that Comcast bought out Time Warner for $45.2 billion in stock happened relatively quietly, but the acquisition has major implications for our country’s growing digital divide. The New York Times blog post describes the inner workings of the deal. … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged broadband internet, Comcast, digital divide, government regulation, monopoly, NBC, net neutrality, Time Warner
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The Digital Divide and Education
I should thank you all; our class last week inspired a (hopefully) fun and engaging new activity I’m going to do during library instruction for English Composition students (under construction here). It was really interesting to hear you talk about … Continue reading
The Digital Divide: A Links Roundup
What is the Digital Divide? The Digital Divide is basically a gap in access to information (via the Internet and ICT) between different groups. Groups like the Broadband Commission for Digital Development, the Digital Divide Institute, the Digital Divide Network, … Continue reading
Posted in Links Roundup
Tagged ConnectED Initiative, digital divide, education, ICT, internet, politics of information
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Critical Thinking and Education: Questions to Consider
Here are a few questions about the readings and video to think about before class: What is the link between critical thinking and information? Why is it so important to teach students how to fact-check and locate reliable information? Do … Continue reading
Posted in Discussion, Miscellaneous
Tagged critical thinking, digital natives, education, information
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Test Scores May Not Have All the Answers: Understanding as a New Educational Approach
Sources say America’s education system is lagging behind other countries; whereas it used to be a global leader. Some politicians have raised the stakes, claiming this decline poses a “national security threat.” One of the many possible explanations for this decline is America’s obsession … Continue reading
Honors Program Trip to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Now announcing the University of Montevallo Honors Program field trip to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. On Wednesday, March 5 a UM Honors Program van will leave the Hill House at 12 PM. To reserve a seat on the van, … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements
Tagged Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Honors Program, Montevallo
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