What’s Holding Up The Internet Of Things | ReadWrite

Posted on September 8, 2013 by infophile

From June 2013. The article reviews the issues why the Internet of Things is not further along in actualization. The issues being protocols, network architecture and the economics.

The Internet of Things – in which ordinary objects get smart and connected, making possible all sorts of new services – promises to give us smarter cities, fewer traffic jams, a cleaner environment and a Series victory for the Cubs. (OK, maybe not that last one.)

Trouble is, while lots of technologists and technophiles talk about the Internet of Things as if it were already here, there really isn’t any such thing. Not in any true sense of the term. Here’s why.

See the full story: What’s Holding Up The Internet Of Things | ReadWrite.

5 TED Talks for Job Search Inspiration | Mashable

Posted on September 8, 2013 by infophile

Let’s face it: Job hunting is kinda boring at best, grueling and soul crushing at worst. Sometimes you need a little lift when you’re perpetually applying to job positions. We’ve chosen our five favorites below — each under 20 minutes — to help keep you motivated you during your job search.

via 5 TED Talks for Job Search Inspiration | Mashable.

Why Big Tech Companies Are Going After Smart Watches | Mashable

Posted on September 5, 2013 by infophile

After two years of seeing smaller companies dabble with smart watches, the big tech companies have decided it’s time to enter the market.

Samsung and Qualcomm both unveiled their first connected watches this week, Sony recently updated its SmartWatch product and Google and Apple are both rumored to be prepping their own releases in the next year or so.

The smartphone war is heating up, but what exactly are these companies fighting for?

See the full story: Why Big Tech Companies Are Going After Smart Watches | Mashable.

World’s largest Aboriginal exhibition goes online | Australian Geographic

Posted on September 5, 2013 by infophile

THE WORLD’S LARGEST AND most representative collection of Aboriginal artefacts will soon be accessible at the click of a mouse.

The South Australian Museum has undertaken a significant project to digitally photograph and database every object in its Aboriginal Material Culture collection, which is recognised as the world’s largest and most comprehensive.

via World’s largest Aboriginal exhibition goes online | Australian Geographic.

With Modern Makeovers, America’s Libraries Are Branching Out | NPR

Posted on September 5, 2013 by infophile

With Modern Makeovers, America’s Libraries Are Branching Out | NPR.

Quotable: When you say the words “libraries” and “future” together, the first question a lot of people have is: Will there still be books? According to most librarians interviewed for this story, the answer is a firm “yes.” But they also say that housing books will be less of a priority.

Great Web Tools | edtechteacher.org

Posted on September 5, 2013 by infophile

In order to help educators integrate technology effectively, we have compiled a list of technology tools focused on learning goals consistent with the CRCD [collect-relate-create-donate] framework. Unlike other lists that promote “cool tools,” yet leave teachers wondering about purposeful educational integration, our list is driven by specific learning goals that promote critical-thinking, creativity, collaboration, and community-mindedness. We hope you will find our list useful.

What are your Learning Goals?

I want my students to be able to create web based timelines.
I want my students to create web based mind maps / graphic organizers.
I want my students to publish their writing online for others to read.
I want real-time, online discussion with my students.
I want my students to search and evaluate web sites.
I want to create guided research activities for my students.
I want to connect my students to other students around the world.
I want my students to create online portfolios.
I want my students to create books, magazines, posters, or newsletters online.
I want my students to record or edit audio.
I want to use an interactive whiteboard effectively with my students.
I want my students to create and edit maps.
I want my students to draw or create comics on the Internet.
I want to create tests, quizzes, and games online.
I want my students to organize, bookmark and edit their research online.
I want to find or create rubrics for multimedia projects.
I want to connect to other teachers to share ideas and resources.

A comprehensive resource recommending a variety of tech according to each learning goal, as listed above. This is also a great resource for anyone looking for unique tech tools related to the activities listed.

via Great Web Tools | edtechteacher.org.

Pew: 86% Of U.S. Adults Make Efforts To Hide Their “Digital Footprints” Online; Fear Of Creeping Ads And Malicious Hackers Outweighs State Spy Worries | TechCrunch

Posted on September 4, 2013 by infophile

As surveyed by the Pew Research Center, the average U.S. citizen appears to be more concerned about the data collecting abilities of advertising networks like those of Google and Facebook, faceless malicious hackers, and even friends and family, than they are the government.

See the full discussion of the research findings: Pew: 86% Of U.S. Adults Make Efforts To Hide Their “Digital Footprints” Online; Fear Of Creeping Ads And Malicious Hackers Outweighs State Spy Worries | TechCrunch.

Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend | TED.com

Posted on September 4, 2013 by infophile

Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others.