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Why should a startup or tech goliath worry about concerns such as not exploiting users when people can just examine the source code? When members of the coderati can customize changes, live in private clouds, and protect only themselves?
stereotype discussion starting p. 12
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It's no secret that STEM fields are largely male—even at the undergraduate level. But here, there's a surprising revolution taking place.
These initiatives must adapt to new approaches for teaching programming skills.
Gerontologist Debbie Dodds developed a tablet-based workshop program with the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, CA, for people with early-stage memory loss. She and library representatives will present on the pilot at LJ’s all-day virtual event The Digital Shift this October 14. In the run-up to the conference, LJ caught up with Dodd to learn more.
For years the teaching of programming concepts and languages has been a part of the curriculum at Eagle School, a private school in Fitchburg for gifted children.
Digital Media + Learning: The Power of Participation
Don't want your home address or other personal info published to the world? This weekend, take an hour or two to make yourself a less visible target.
For most of New York City, two companies, Time Warner and Verizon, provide broadband access at an annual cost of close to $1,000 per home. But for many houses, that means no access at all.
A tech-ed effort aimed specifically at local designers, small-business owners. Topics mostly social-media-specific. Interesting for its intentional targeting, in contrast with libraries' more diffuse efforts.