Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Crypto by Sticko

Stick figures explain cryptology


Found via BoingBoing

http://www.moserware.com/2009/09/stick-figure-guide-to-advanced.html

Monday, September 21, 2009

Blog about balancing freedom and safety of children

http://freerangekids.wordpress.com/

School district privacy policy complicates video conferenceing between class and YA author

Does the author need to wear a blindfold if they visit in person?


http://www.boingboing.net/2009/09/17/teacher-asks-ya-auth.html

"Smokescreen" a game for kids about online privacy

Interesting reactions to post about online privacy game from Channel 4 in UK


http://www.boingboing.net/2009/09/18/smokescreen-privacy.html

A "Facebook teacher" ideas on using Facebook with students

Tips for teachers on using Facebook with students, from Facebook. Found via Privacy Pete's Twitter post

Warning: Comments Section has graphic language (someone who apparently doesn't like Facebook).


http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=137948147130

Friday, September 18, 2009

Good short video of Cory Doctorow on Little Brother and Creative Commons

Although many viewers don't appreciate the "style" the video was shot in, good short summary!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8CRwGAzNOk&feature=player_embedded#t=231

Harvard study on use of social networks

How do people use social networks? Businesses want to know.

http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/6156.html