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* The [http://www.new7wonders.com/ 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 [http://www.new7wonders.com/ 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. |
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* The BBC has a [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/ 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 [http://www.youtube.com/user/bbclearningenglish YouTube channel]. |
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* eHow has a series of [http://www.ehow.com/information_1201-books.html articles on writing] and a continuing series of YouTube videos (try queries for [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=eHow&view=videos&query=writing writing] and [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=eHow&view=videos&query=stories stories]) |
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==Lessons== |
==Lessons== |
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===Language=== |
===Language=== |
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* [http://www.brainyflix.com/ BrainyFlix]: user-made vocabulary flashcards |
* [http://www.brainyflix.com/ BrainyFlix]: user-made vocabulary flashcards |
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* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/ BBC Learning English]: resources for teachers and students |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/user/bbclearningenglish Their YouTube Channel] |
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* [http://www.ehow.com/information_1201-books.html eHow's writing tutorials] |
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** [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=eHow&view=videos&query=writing videos about writing] |
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===Science=== |
===Science=== |
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==Mapping / GIS== |
==Mapping / GIS== |
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* [http://sugo-katta.appspot.com/olpc-map/mapTech Mapping Technology]: simple explanation of GIS mapping with interesting examples |
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* [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] |
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* [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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* [https://services.google.com/fb/forms/mapmakerdatadownload/ Map Data Download]: User-submitted maps of Kenya |
* [https://services.google.com/fb/forms/mapmakerdatadownload/ Map Data Download]: User-submitted maps of Kenya |
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* [http://geochalkboard.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/density-mapping-in-google-maps-with-heatmapapi/ Heat Maps]: Google Maps API |
* [http://geochalkboard.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/density-mapping-in-google-maps-with-heatmapapi/ Heat Maps]: Google Maps API |
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* [http://afrigadget.com/ AfriGadget]: named one of the best websites by Time magazine |
* [http://afrigadget.com/ AfriGadget]: named one of the best websites by Time magazine |
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* [http://appfrica.net/blog/ Appfrica] |
* [http://appfrica.net/blog/ Appfrica] |
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* [http://google-africa.blogspot.com Google Africa]: official blog for Google initiatives in Africa |
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* [http://janchipchase.com/ Future Perfect]: blog about Jan Chipchase, global researcher for Nokia |
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** [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/13/magazine/13anthropology-t.html?_r=2 New York Times article on Chipchase] |
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** [http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19826602.000-interview-the-cellphone-anthropologist.html New Scientist article on Chipchase] |
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* [http://buildafrica.org/ BuildAfrica]: ICT coordinator for Millenium Villages Project |
* [http://buildafrica.org/ BuildAfrica]: ICT coordinator for Millenium Villages Project |
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* [http://unwin.wordpress.com/ Tim Unwin]: author of ICT4D |
* [http://unwin.wordpress.com/ Tim Unwin]: author of ICT4D |
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* [http://www.aidworkerdaily.com/ AidWorkerDaily] |
* [http://www.aidworkerdaily.com/ AidWorkerDaily] |
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===Books=== |
===Books/Long PDFs=== |
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* [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/FLOSS_Concept_Booklet F/LOSS Concept Booklet]: Wikibooks on free/libre/open-source |
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* [http://www.cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521712361 ICT4D]: by Tim Unwin |
* [http://www.cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521712361 ICT4D]: by Tim Unwin |
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* [http://www.apress.com/book/view/9781430216209 Beginning Google Maps Mashups]: from Apress |
* [http://www.apress.com/book/view/9781430216209 Beginning Google Maps Mashups]: from Apress |
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* [http://subsaharska.maneno.org/eng/articles/thoughts_about_nathan1238989571/ txtEagle]: blog and video discussion of txtEagle service |
* [http://subsaharska.maneno.org/eng/articles/thoughts_about_nathan1238989571/ txtEagle]: blog and video discussion of txtEagle service |
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* [http://salaamgarage.wordpress.com/ Salaam Garage]: brings content-creators to developing nations to help organizations tell about peoples' stories and needs |
* [http://salaamgarage.wordpress.com/ Salaam Garage]: brings content-creators to developing nations to help organizations tell about peoples' stories and needs |
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* [http://www.janchipchase.com/nokia-open-studios Ghana's Open Design Studio] |
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* [http://interviews.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/08/14/1515225 Literacy Bridge]: talking books |
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===Conferences=== |
===Conferences=== |
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===Web=== |
===Web=== |
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* [http://www.deitel.com/eBook/ObjectivesandOutline/tabid/2481/Default.aspx Deitel's Dive Into Web 2.0]: guide to web technologies |
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* [http://code.google.com/apis/chart/ Google Charts API]: Make chart images |
* [http://code.google.com/apis/chart/ Google Charts API]: Make chart images |
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** [http://groups.google.com/group/google-chart-api/web/useful-links-to-api-libraries Useful tools and APIs] |
** [http://groups.google.com/group/google-chart-api/web/useful-links-to-api-libraries Useful tools and APIs] |
Revision as of 23:58, 22 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
- I made lists of embeddable YouTube videos in several categories. These can be viewed in a library view or the default YouTube playlist view. You will need to install Adobe Flash on the laptops to make YouTube work.
- 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.
- The best free images from WikiMedia are listed in quality images and featured pictures and valued images.
- 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.
- eHow has a series of articles on writing and a continuing series of YouTube videos (try queries for writing and stories)
Lessons
- MeetMeAtTheCorner: Kid-produced virtual field trips
- National Parks resources
- New 7 Wonders project
- Challenges to Wikis in Classrooms
Language
- BrainyFlix: user-made vocabulary flashcards
- BBC Learning English: resources for teachers and students
- eHow's writing tutorials
Science
- PBS: DNA lab: DNA fingerprinting, other information
- Google Moon
- History of Computers: PBS documentary, 3GB of MP4 or 1.5 GB of OGG with ffmpeg2theora (use -p preview)
- NatGeo: Ocean Now: blog from a marine biology ship - e-mail can be sent to crew
- PeriodicVideos: video of each element in the periodic table
- OLPC Heartrate monitor
- ASCEville: civil engineering for kids (Adobe Flash)
- Project Budburst: citizen science on flowers and plants
- Whyville Reef: virtual coral reef
- PhotoSynthesis blog: new blog showing photos from scientists
Math
- Google Charts API: Make chart images
- Free Math Books
Mapping / GIS
- Mapping Technology: simple explanation of GIS mapping with interesting examples
- GIS in Education
- GIS in the Congo
- Map Data Download: User-submitted maps of Kenya
- Heat Maps: Google Maps API
- GeoPlace: slow site but has some good articles
- AGCommons: agriculture and technology in Africa
Development Technology
ICT4D stands for "Internet and Communication Technology for Development"
Blogs
- AfriGadget: named one of the best websites by Time magazine
- Appfrica
- Google Africa: official blog for Google initiatives in Africa
- Future Perfect: blog about Jan Chipchase, global researcher for Nokia
- BuildAfrica: ICT coordinator for Millenium Villages Project
- Tim Unwin: author of ICT4D
- AGCommons: agriculture and technology in Africa
- WhiteAfrican: one of the writers for AfriGadget
- ICT-KM: ICT manager for International Livestock Research Institute
- AidWorkerDaily
Books/Long PDFs
- F/LOSS Concept Booklet: Wikibooks on free/libre/open-source
- ICT4D: by Tim Unwin
- Beginning Google Maps Mashups: from Apress
Organizations
- Help Kenya Project: computers and training for Kenyan schools
- AGCommons: sharing information about agriculture and technology in Africa
- Official eGovernment in Kenya
- Architecture for Humanity
- Open Architecture Network - site for sharing designs for houses usable for disaster relief, community needs, etc
- TED Video Presentation
- txtEagle: blog and video discussion of txtEagle service
- Salaam Garage: brings content-creators to developing nations to help organizations tell about peoples' stories and needs
- Ghana's Open Design Studio
- Literacy Bridge: talking books
Conferences
- Web4Dev conference: (YouTube videos)
- African Tech Events: list
- MakerFaire: art show in Africa
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.
- AidWorkerDaily: why microblogging is a good fit for aid workers
- Twitter topic #afridev
- Twitter topic #ict4d
- Appfrica.net Article: Somali musician using Twitter for lyrics ideas
- Laconica: Open-source tool for microblogging
Programming
- Lethain: Global popularity of programming lanaguages
- Appfrica Article: Popularity of programming languages in Africa
- Hex-color-namer
Python
- Invent Computer Games with Python: CC-BY-SA introduction
- Sugar Almanac: OLPC Operating System
- Sugar Code Snippets: Additional tips and tricks
- How to Give a Python Talk: video from PyCon
SMS/Text Messaging
- FrontlineSMS: free text-messaging system
- Kenya poised for huge growth in mobile services
Grants and Contests
- ESI: Grants for digital-divide groups
Web
- Deitel's Dive Into Web 2.0: guide to web technologies
- Google Charts API: Make chart images
- HTML Canvas Tutorial: useful for HTML apps for the laptop
- Note: use deprecated methods (such as mozillaDrawText instead of fillText)
- Forumotion: free forums in open-source PHP
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:
More other:
- MakerFaire: art show in Africa
- Creative Commons: producing free and shareable content