Tag Archives: internet

Some Thoughts on Curation

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Andrew Battista

Greetings all! I decided to dust off this old post from a previous course on curation to accompany our “readings” (actually listenings this week). We are listening to two radio/podcast clips: one from On The Media, and the other from NPR. You can … Continue reading →

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The Digital Divide

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Katie Saunders

For my Bizzaro Research “Paper” I did a Venn diagram on the digital divide. I was very  interested in this subject when we discussed it in class because it is something that we can see even at home. I know … Continue reading →

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Q and A: How not having Internet access would affect our everyday lives

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Katie Saunders

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 →

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The Digital Divide: A Links Roundup

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Hannah Gentry

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 →

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Net Neutrality No More?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Hannah Gentry

On January 14, 2014, a federal court ruled against Federal Communications Commission regulations protecting net neutrality. You’re probably asking yourself two questions at this point: “What does that mean?” and “Why should I care?” I’ll answer the second question first, … Continue reading →

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