Technology is great: it's the tech industry that's the problem. This post explores why we need to reject the Big Tech myth of inevitability. The post Technology is Actually Pretty Great appeared first on Leon Furze.| Leon Furze
Heidi Boghosian delivers a powerful and meticulously researched call to arms for a digitally overwhelmed society grappling with declining civic engagement and the manipulation of truth in the digital age in her new book Cyber Citizens: Saving Democracy with Digital Literacy. With sharp insight and urgency, Boghosian—the director of the AJ Muste Foundation for Peace and […] The post Digital Literacy and Civics Education are Essential Tools in Era of Disinformation and Surveillance Capital...| CovertAction Magazine
In her book Smartphone Nation, Kaitlyn Regehr makes the case for reclaiming control over our digital lives The post Swiping less, living more. How to take control of your digital life appeared first on Positive News.| Positive News
Jobenomics launches Jobenomics Digital Florida to mass-produce startup businesses in the digital domain across the Sunshine State. The post Jobenomics Digital Academy & Business Generator Program, Part 4: Digital Florida appeared first on Jobenomics.| Jobenomics
Digital startups are ten times easier to create than traditional brick-and-mortar startups. They are also significantly less expensive to start since the bulk of their infrastructure is in the cloud, and support staff is available as needed online. Consequently, the digital economy offers a unique opportunity to mass-produce jobs and startup businesses. The post Jobenomics Digital Academy & Business Generator Program, Part 3: Digital USA appeared first on Jobenomics.| Jobenomics
The United States workforce is woefully ill-equipped to perform and compete effectively in the digital domain. Although most working-age adults use the internet every day, they lack the skills to meet today's growing demand for trained digital professionals. The post Jobenomics Digital Academy & Business Generator Program, Part 2: Digital Literacy appeared first on Jobenomics.| Jobenomics
I’ve been in the classroom long enough to see technology come and go, but this wave of generative AI is different. My students are already using it, often without understanding what it is, how it works, or where the line between smart support and academic dishonesty really falls. The tools are impressive, but the guidance […] The post Teaching Students To Use AI Responsibly appeared first on TAO.| TAO
Discover how to teach students to use AI responsibly with practical strategies, classroom activities, and ethical guidelines.| TAO
Our March 11 Technology Salon in New York City welcomed managers and directors from some 25 organizations for a discussion (therapy session?!) on how to manage the pain points of Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption at development, humanitarian, and other non-profit organizations. Kick-starting the discussion were Friederike Schüür, UNICEF’s Chief of Data Strategy and Data Governance;... The post 10 Ways to Help Your Organization Adopt Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Technology...| Technology Salon
Introduction Community college libraries and public libraries play a vital role in bridging the digital divide by providing equitable access to| Ithaka S+R
The post The 30 Per Cent Left Out of COVID-19 Big Data Analytics appeared first on BRAC Institute of Governance and Development.| BRAC Institute of Governance and Development
New Grant-Funded Initiative Aims to Co-Create Cutting-Edge Digital Experiences with National Collections| Cleveland Public Library
As AI tools evolve faster than institutions can adapt, education systems are entering a state of strategic dissonance. This post examines the feedback loop mismatch, systemic lag, and why “AI strategy” won’t be enough.| 🌀thisisGRAEME
In the bustling educational hub of Kadamzhay, a transformative day unfolded on April 23, 2025, as dedicated educators from three dynamic cities—Kyzyl Kiya, Bujum, and Batken—converged at School #17 named after Masalieva for an intensive STEAM training experience. This gathering represented the second phase of a comprehensive regional initiative that had begun in Osh Oblast […]| Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter Public Association
On April 22, 35 dedicated teachers from pilot schools across the Osh oblasty gathered in Osh city for an intensive one day mastercalls that would fundamentally transform how they approach teaching and learning. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) training program, conducted represents more than just professional development—it’s a cornerstone initiative supporting Kyrgyzstan’s […]| Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter Public Association
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Here's how to talk to your child about AI, starting in preschool. A free downloadable Parent Guide with tips and conversation starters is included. Chatbots are computer programs that use AI to tell stories, offer advice, provide information, or chat with you using text, voice, or video. Popular tools include ChatGPT, Snap's My AI, Replika, and Google's new chatbot for kids under 13 called Gemini. These tools are increasingly being integrated into apps, games, and websites that kids use every...| DR. PAM | MEDIA PSYCHOLOGIST
Kids are forming emotional bonds with chatbots. With digital literacy and parental guidance, kids can use chatbots to support learning and creativity.| DR. PAM | MEDIA PSYCHOLOGIST
Teens face a new digital threat: deepfake nudes. Parents can help prevent this form of bullying by empowering teens with the skills and resources to be safer online.| DR. PAM | MEDIA PSYCHOLOGIST
Is This the Real Life? Is This Just Fantasy? Explore hyperreality, where the lines between real life and online simulations blur.| This Is Glamorous (TIG)
From the Digital Library Pedagogy Group (#DLFteach): We are excited to announce the release of #DLFteach Toolkit Volume 4: Critical Digital Literacies, an open-access resource designed to support both information professionals and educators. With a thematic focus on critical digital literacies, Volume 4 of the Toolkit offers adaptable lesson plans and learning objects that help Read More The post Now Available: #DLFteach Toolkit Volume 4: Critical Digital Literacies appeared first on DLF.| DLF
I just had a post published on the ALTC (Association for Learning Technology) blog in which I share a few observations on what it means when students engage in ‘discussion’ when annotating digital texts online. Here is the opening to the blog: While social annotation can be an effective means of engaging students in readingContinue reading What is discussion in social annotation?| Making Digital History
A majority of educators believe social media negatively impacts students’ social-emotional skills, an EdWeek Research Center survey found.| Education Week
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On 20th March, I delivered my inaugural lecture at the University of Lincoln. I can’t say that I was massively looking forward to it, but in the end I really enjoyed it. The Lincoln Institute for Advanced Studies organises, records and shares the lectures on their website (see here for the full list). You canContinue reading Inaugural action: Reading Lessons – From Papyrus to ChatGPT| Making Digital History
Just a quick note to announce the publication of a couple of things. First, the report on the workshop that Michael Wuk and I ran in May, Reading Classics Online, which was published on the Council of University Classics Departments Education blog. Second, I wrote a piece for Times Higher Education on the barriers thatContinue reading More on digital reading: barriers and approaches (in Classics)| Making Digital History
Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) hosted a full-day training session on December 22, 2023, in Phnom Penh, gathering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and participants from informal economies, which a total of 28 individuals attended, including 16 females and one indigenous participant. This session was part of the project "Strengthening Informal Economies and SMEs in| Open Development Cambodia (ODC)