"Der Band gibt einen Einblick in verschiedene sozial- und medienwissenschaftliche Studien zur Erforschung der Potenziale und der sozialen, ethischen sowie rechtlichen Problematiken von sowohl Netzwerkportalen als auch Online-Spielekulturen. Wissenschaftler und Praktiker setzen sich ausführlich mit
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den neuen Kommunikationsräumen des Internets auseinander und zeigen über handlungsorientierte Ansätze der Medienpädagogik Wege auf, wie Netzwerkaktivitäten kritisch reflektiert werden können." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"Conducted in 2009 by a group of five Masters in New Media (humanities) students from the University of Amsterdam under the supervision of Geert Lovink the research examines both the role and implementation of ICTs in Uganda, covering a wide range of subcultures and projects, including internet cafe
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usage, print media, NGOs and communities, software subcultures and civic new media. The book argues that now is the time to look beyond the technology layer and instead focus on the social implications and local consequences of digital media’s widespread use. By recognizing the impact that ICTs have on society and identifying what functions currently and what needs to be improved, we can more effectively understand and develop these technologies in the future." (Back cover)
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"Cyrus Farivar explores the Internet's history and effects in four distinct and, to some, surprising societies—Iran, Estonia, South Korea, and Senegal. He profiles Web pioneers in these countries and, at the same time, surveys the environments in which they each work [...] Skype was invented in Es
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tonia—the same country that developed a digital ID system and e-voting; Iran was the first country in the world to arrest a blogger, in 2003; South Korea is the most wired country on the planet, with faster and less expensive broadband than anywhere in the United States; Senegal may be one of sub-Saharan Africa's best chances for greater Internet access." (Back cover)
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"Die Forderung nach Sicherheit im Internet, besonders in Hinblick auf die persönlichen Daten, die Gewährung der Freiheit dieses Mediums ohne staatliche Eingriffe, die Diskussion um adäquate Formen des Urheberrechts und seiner Durchsetzung sowie eine Fokussierung auf die Risiken verbunden mit eine
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m latenten Vorwurf eines unbedingten Reglementierungswillens des Staates sind Eckpunkte der deutschen netzpolitischen Debatte. Die Publikation soll mit Blick auf die netzpolitischen Entscheidungen in anderen Ländern einen Referenzrahmen bieten, der die Diskussion in Deutschland befruchten kann." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"At first glance, mobile technology appears to have the potential to allow countries in Africa to technologically ‘leapfrog’ across the digital divide and provide much needed Internet access to a wide range of people currently unable to participate in the Information Society. This study investig
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ates whether this potential is being actualized through the survey of a non-purposive sample population living in Johannesburg, South Africa. Studies have shown that aside from being able to engage with the new technology, people must also perceive it as reliable and user friendly. As such, this article examines user’s attitudes and current behaviour with regards to this apparently highly accessible and relatively affordable medium. It also seeks to determine whether people believe that mobile technology could eclipse (or leapfrog) the use of computer technology for online activities – and if they believe that to be true, how have their usage patterns shifted, if at all?" (Abstract)
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"This paper explores the use of new information technologies in Russia to examine the next generation of media development and to ask how the ability of the “network society” – and the new forms of collective action it allows to contribute to social change can be supported. Building on the ide
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a of the “fifth estate,” and how networked individuals and institutions can use the Internet as a platform to challenge the influence of other more established bases of authority, these examples of social media and online activism – specifically blogging and crowdsourcing – show how Russia’s networked society is helping invigorate the country’s civil society and traditional media." (Executive summary, page 1)
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"The effective implementation of the “One Laptop per Child” program was not enough to overcome the difficulties of a design that places its trust in the role of technologies themselves. The use of technologies in education is not a magic and rapid solution through which educational problems and
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challenges can be solved with the simple acquisition of technological devices and system." (Summary)
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"This paper explores why measuring the impacts of information and communication technology (ICT) is important for development – and why it is statistically challenging. Measuring impacts in any field is difficult, but for ICT there are added complications because of its diversity and rapidly chang
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ing nature. A number of impact areas are identified in section 1, and their relationships explored, in the context of their place in the social, economic and environmental realms. The result is a complex web of relationships between individual impact areas, such as economic growth and poverty alleviation, and background factors, such as a country’s level of education and government regulation.
Existing measurement frameworks are described in section 1, and relevant statistical standards examined. The latter includes internationally agreed standards for the ICT sector, ICT products and ICT demand. The contribution of the Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development and its member organizations to ICT measurement, and its goals for measuring ICT impacts are outlined. Methodologies used in the measurement of ICT are discussed and compared in section 2 of the paper, and empirical evidence reviewed, in section 3. Most research conducted has found positive effects of ICT in the impact areas investigated. However, research has tended to focus on positive, rather than negative impacts; therefore, the latter tend to be indicated by anecdotal evidence. There is relatively little evidence from developing countries and there are indications that findings in respect of developed countries may not apply to developing countries. In respect of both developed and developing countries, there are few studies that provide internationally comparable evidence. The difficulties of ICT impact measurement, major data gaps and the lack of clear statistical standards suggest several issues for consideration. These are presented in the final section of the paper." (Abstract)
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"Mobile journalism means journalism using mobile phones. Mobile journalists, or mojos, extend the newsgathering options for a news organisation, especially for breaking news, says Stephen Quinn. By citing examples not only from Asia, but also the United States and Europe, he reports on the technique
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s of mojo reporting as well as the integration of mobile journalism in the newsroom structures. He also provides details about the six main software providers and recommends some software tools. Altogether, this is an easy-to-read introduction to an emerging field of online journalism." (CAMECO Update 2-2010)
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"Aus den neuen Möglichkeiten der digitalen Welt resultiert eine Vielzahl (medien-)pädagogischer Aufgaben. „Jugend online – Herausforderungen für eine digitale Jugendbildung“ heißt die neue Publikation über die Arbeit des medienpädagogischen Projektes, die aktuelle Entwicklungen der digit
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alen Welt und ihre Bedeutung für die Medienpädagogik aufzeigt sowie Angebote und Maßnahmen, die Jugend online initiiert und erprobt hat. Ergänzend berichten Partnerinnen und Partner von Jugend online von gemeinsamen Projekten, Veranstaltungen und Aktionen. Damit bietet die Publikation vielfältige Anregungen für die Praxis einer zeitgemäßen Medien- und Jugendarbeit." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"In this paper we will explain the technological changes that have made solar power cost feasible for PC deployments, and provide an overview of how to design for a solar powered PC deployment. The objective of this paper is not to replace the need for an experienced solar installer; rather, it is t
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o provide basic knowledge to help the reader prepare a budget for a solar deployment, and to be able to effectively communicate the requirements to an installer."
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