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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 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.

* 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.


* The best free images from WikiMedia are listed in [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Quality_images quality images] and [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Featured_pictures featured pictures] and [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Valued_images_by_topic valued images].
* The best free images from WikiMedia are listed in [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Quality_images quality images] and [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Featured_pictures featured pictures] and [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Valued_images_by_topic valued images].
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* [http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/kids_and_schools/ New 7 Wonders project]
* [http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/kids_and_schools/ New 7 Wonders project]
** [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]


===Language===
===Language===
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* [http://waxy.org/2008/06/the_machine_that_changed_the_world_the_world_at_your_fingertips/ History of Computers]: PBS documentary, 3GB of MP4 or 1.5 GB of [[OGG]] with ffmpeg2theora (use -p preview)
* [http://waxy.org/2008/06/the_machine_that_changed_the_world_the_world_at_your_fingertips/ History of Computers]: PBS documentary, 3GB of MP4 or 1.5 GB of [[OGG]] with ffmpeg2theora (use -p preview)
* [http://ocean.nationalgeographic.com/page/s/askthecrew NatGeo: Ocean Now]: blog from a marine biology ship - e-mail can be sent to crew
* [http://ocean.nationalgeographic.com/page/s/askthecrew NatGeo: Ocean Now]: blog from a marine biology ship - e-mail can be sent to crew
* [http://periodicvideos.com/ PeriodicVideos]: video of each element in the periodic table
* [http://blog.laptop.org/2009/04/08/low-cost-heart-rate-monitor/ OLPC Heartrate monitor]
* [http://content.asce.org/asceville/index.html ASCEville]: civil engineering for kids ([[Adobe Flash]])
* [http://www.windows.ucar.edu/citizen_science/budburst/ Project Budburst]: citizen science on flowers and plants
* [http://www.whyville.net/smmk/top/gates?source=reef Whyville Reef]: virtual coral reef
* [http://scienceblogs.com/photosynthesis/ PhotoSynthesis blog]: new blog showing photos from scientists


===Math===
===Math===
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* [http://whiteafrican.com/ WhiteAfrican]: one of the writers for AfriGadget
* [http://whiteafrican.com/ WhiteAfrican]: one of the writers for AfriGadget
* [http://ictkm.wordpress.com/ ICT-KM]: ICT manager for International Livestock Research Institute
* [http://ictkm.wordpress.com/ ICT-KM]: ICT manager for International Livestock Research Institute
* [http://www.aidworkerdaily.com/ AidWorkerDaily]


===Books===
===Books===
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** [http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/results Open Architecture Network] - site for sharing designs for houses usable for disaster relief, community needs, etc
** [http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/results Open Architecture Network] - site for sharing designs for houses usable for disaster relief, community needs, etc
** [http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/cameron_sinclair_on_open_source_architecture.html TED Video Presentation]
** [http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/cameron_sinclair_on_open_source_architecture.html TED Video Presentation]
* [http://subsaharska.maneno.org/eng/articles/thoughts_about_nathan1238989571/ txtEagle]: blog and video discussion of txtEagle service
* [http://salaamgarage.wordpress.com/ Salaam Garage]: brings content-creators to developing nations to help organizations tell about peoples' stories and needs


===Conferences===
===Conferences===
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===Twitter/Microblogging===
===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.
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.
* [http://aidworkerdaily.com/2009/03/25/why-microblogging-might-prove-a-good-fit-for-aid-agencies/ AidWorkerDaily]: why microblogging is a good fit for aid workers
* [http://appfrica.net/blog/archives/1738 Appfrica.net Article]: Somali musician using Twitter for lyrics ideas
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=#afridev Twitter topic #afridev]
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=#afridev Twitter topic #afridev]
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=#ict4d Twitter topic #ict4d]
* [http://search.twitter.com/search?q=#ict4d Twitter topic #ict4d]
* [http://appfrica.net/blog/archives/1738 Appfrica.net Article]: Somali musician using Twitter for lyrics ideas
* [http://laconi.ca/trac/ Laconica: Open-source tool for microblogging]
** [http://aidworkerdaily.com/2009/03/26/is-laconica-the-best-microblogging-platform-for-aid-agencies/ Laconica's usefulness for aid agencies]


==Programming==
==Programming==
* [http://lethain.com/entry/2008/aug/14/global-popularity-of-programming-languages/ Lethain]: Global popularity of programming lanaguages
* [http://lethain.com/entry/2008/aug/14/global-popularity-of-programming-languages/ Lethain]: Global popularity of programming lanaguages
** [http://appfrica.net/blog/archives/263 Appfrica Article]: Popularity of programming languages in Africa
** [http://appfrica.net/blog/archives/263 Appfrica Article]: Popularity of programming languages in Africa
* [http://chir.ag/projects/name-that-color/ Hex-color-namer]


===Python===
===Python===
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* [http://makerfaireafrica.com/ MakerFaire]: art show in Africa
* [http://makerfaireafrica.com/ MakerFaire]: art show in Africa

* [http://blog.olenepal.org/index.php/archives/254 OLPC Nepal's charging rack]


* [http://ictkm.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/bridging-the-digital-divide-to-africa/ future of Internet connectivity in Africa]
* [http://ictkm.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/bridging-the-digital-divide-to-africa/ future of Internet connectivity in Africa]

* [http://www.creativecommons.org/ Creative Commons]: producing free and shareable content
** [http://openeducationnews.org/2009/04/14/first-creative-commons-arab-world-meeting/ first CC meeting in the Arab world]

Revision as of 22:25, 19 April 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.
  • 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.

Lessons

Language

Science

Math

Mapping / GIS

Development Technology

ICT4D stands for "Internet and Communication Technology for Development"

Blogs

Books

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: