Women are disproportionately underrepresented in science-related majors and careers. How some projects are bridging the gap, and encouraging the future females of the technical field.
via 3 Projects That Aim To Unleash Girls’ Inner Geeks | ReadWrite.
The 3 projects discussed are She++, WISH and Tech Choices.
See the full article: 10 OpenCourseWare Sites for a Free Education | Mashable.
eBooks are a constant topic in library news today. If you’re just getting caught up or striving to keep current, here are 68 resources that will put you in-the-know and help you make an informed decision about implementing eBooks in your library.
via 68 essential resources for eBooks in libraries by Ellyssa Kroski | No Shelf Required.
It’s simple, as the world has gotten easier because technology has gotten better since touch screens have gotten touchier and social networks have filled every social void in our empty soul, we’re still searching for substance. Too often social networks can result in the technological equivalent of empty calories—sure it feels good to get liked and sounds good to chat but it’s not as genuine and fulfilling as real life.
Shimi Cohen was inspired by Sherry Turkle’s book Alone Together and created this wonderful animation that discusses the ‘innovation of loneliness’.
A commenter describes the reactions of male players she beat in an MMORPG – and the change when she played as a ‘man’.
Quotable: “…[E]ven though these personal threats were against the game rules, the game’s staff assumed no responsibility for enforcing the rules, or else blamed me for ‘provoking’ the male players. (One game operator did tell me that I ‘provoked’ the threats by ‘playing too well’ and suggested I deliberately lose more often so as not to bruise male egos. This game operator was, by the way, female.)”
via Sexism and abuse isn’t only on Twitter: one woman’s gaming experience | Technology | theguardian.com.
There’s a wealth of excellent collaboration tools to make it easier to get feedback and approve artwork in a timely, professional manner. For freelancers or small agencies on a tight budget, these free tools can make sharing design concepts in real time a breeze, without breaking the bank. via 14 Fantastic Free Tools for Design Collaboration | Mashable
The 14 tools reviewed are:
This presentation was given at the School Library Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (SLANZA) conference in 2013. It focusses on what gamification is and how to use game elements to bring fun into the library.
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