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==Other Collections==
==Other Collections==
* I made lists of embeddable YouTube videos in several categories. These can be viewed in a [http://sugo-katta.appspot.com/olpc-video/library library view] or the default [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=OLPCMagongo&view=playlists YouTube playlist view]. You will need to install [[Adobe Flash]] on the laptops to make YouTube work.
* I made lists of embeddable YouTube videos in several categories. These can be viewed in the default [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=OLPCMagongo&view=playlists YouTube playlist view]. You will need to install [[Adobe Flash]] on the laptops to make YouTube work. I am developing a [http://sugo-katta.appspot.com/olpc-video/player?v=tHYdpsNTQIg&welcome=true YouTube site for OLPC users].


* Videos can be downloaded from [http://www.fora.tv Fora.tv] as MP4 and converted to [[OGG]] with ffmpeg2theora. YouTube video download sites exist, but I know of none that let you download directly in OGG format.
* Videos can be downloaded from [http://www.fora.tv Fora.tv] as MP4 and converted to [[OGG]] with ffmpeg2theora. YouTube video download sites exist, but I know of none that let you download directly in OGG format.
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** [http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/kids_and_schools/classroomtools/ Environmental lessons]
** [http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/kids_and_schools/classroomtools/ Environmental lessons]
* [http://www.thejournal.com/articles/24206 Challenges to Wikis in Classrooms]
* [http://www.thejournal.com/articles/24206 Challenges to Wikis in Classrooms]
* [http://www.google.com/educators/posters.html Posters (PDF) explaining Google Search and services]


===Language===
===Language===
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==Mapping / GIS==
==Mapping / GIS==
* [http://sugo-katta.appspot.com/olpc-map/mapTech Mapping Technology]: simple explanation of GIS mapping with interesting examples
* [http://sugo-katta.appspot.com/olpc-map/mapTech Mapping Technology]: simple explanation of GIS mapping with interesting examples
* Developing a simple introduction to GIS/mapping technologies with Google Maps API

* [http://www.geoplace.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=119CFE3ACE2A48319AA7DE6A39B80D66&nm=News&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=1F97C632257B41D3B0AF7DD3D61990C4 GIS in Education]
* [http://www.geoplace.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=119CFE3ACE2A48319AA7DE6A39B80D66&nm=News&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=1F97C632257B41D3B0AF7DD3D61990C4 GIS in Education]
* [http://www.geoplace.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=119CFE3ACE2A48319AA7DE6A39B80D66&nm=News&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=8097FA54BA9743E483FBA03545CA8D62 GIS in the Congo]
* [http://www.geoplace.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=119CFE3ACE2A48319AA7DE6A39B80D66&nm=News&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=8097FA54BA9743E483FBA03545CA8D62 GIS in the Congo]
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* [http://whiteafrican.com/african-tech-events/ African Tech Events]: list
* [http://whiteafrican.com/african-tech-events/ African Tech Events]: list
* [http://makerfaireafrica.com/ MakerFaire]: art show in Africa
* [http://makerfaireafrica.com/ MakerFaire]: art show in Africa
* [http://www.ted.com/index.php/themes/africa_the_next_chapter.html TED Africa]: videos posted of several influential speakers


===Twitter/Microblogging===
===Twitter/Microblogging===
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* [http://genderandset.open.ac.uk/index.php/genderandset/index International Journal of Gender, Science, and Technology]
* [http://genderandset.open.ac.uk/index.php/genderandset/index International Journal of Gender, Science, and Technology]


People (have multiple videos on YouTube):
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chris+abani Chris Abani]: stories of humanity / from Africa / etc
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=euvin+naidoo Euvin Naidoo]: businessman and investor in Africa
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ashraf+ghani Ashraf Ghani]: political scientist on dev. countries, failed states
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jacqueline+novogratz Jacqueline Novogratz]: activist, speaker for Africa business
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=iqbal+quadir Iqbal Quadir]: researcher, discusses mobile phones in ICT, development


More other:
More other:

Latest revision as of 23:19, 9 May 2009

While I was doing research for OLPCorps Africa, I collected a good set of links and content. I hope this material can be shared with all schools in the OLPC program.

There is content on a level for younger students, older students, and adult instructors/volunteers/technicians.

Other Collections

  • Videos can be downloaded from Fora.tv as MP4 and converted to OGG with ffmpeg2theora. YouTube video download sites exist, but I know of none that let you download directly in OGG format.
  • I recommend The Big Picture, which has many large-scale photos on several topics, from Chinese New Year to Eid al-Adha, from World's Animals to The World at Work. Download once to save on bandwidth.
  • Dozens of free e-Books from Project Gutenberg have public domain OGG audiobooks at Librivox.org. I am developing a system to display the audio player and the text on the same page.
  • The New 7 Wonders project has information about their buildings contest and has an ongoing contest for natural wonders of the world. The natural wonders each have a short description and a photo. Resources on the site include classroom projects, environmental guides, and a form to enter the contest.
  • The BBC has a Learning English site with regular updates and lesson plans for teachers. Topics include slang, words in the news, idioms, business English, and some information about new technology. They also have a YouTube channel.

Lessons

Language

Science

Math

Mapping / GIS

  • Mapping Technology: simple explanation of GIS mapping with interesting examples
  • Developing a simple introduction to GIS/mapping technologies with Google Maps API

Development Technology

ICT4D stands for "Internet and Communication Technology for Development"

Blogs

Books/Long PDFs

Organizations

Conferences

Twitter/Microblogging

Microblogging, through Twitter and other services, is a low-bandwidth version of social networking that has caught on in countries with many mobile phone users but few computers.

Programming

Python

SMS/Text Messaging

Grants and Contests

  • ESI: Grants for digital-divide groups

Web

Other

Local TV news posted on YouTube

This is a new journal that may be interested in women's role in technology in the developing world:

People (have multiple videos on YouTube):

More other:

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