check out www.globalschoolnet.org/ actually there are numerous smaller and varied networks built around specific issues such as watersheds, environment, etc
It is interesting that poverty keeps creaping up. Not just on the Internet, but in all media. There are numerous studies, many by neo-classical economists, that point out that globally, over time the number of folks in absolute poverty (under a $1/day has dropped signficantly. One can argue that by contrast, those in that small percentage (under 5% of the world's population) are in worse shape. In fact, the issue of poverty is the rational for staying on a growth model track. One can and should argue that case. But as we found out with the Asian Tsunami, and even the hurricanes in the United States, the issue isn't always economics. Hernando DeSoto, the Perovian economist has addressed this as have others. I am not sanguine that a technofix like a lap top in the hands of every kid and connectivity via free wired world provides the answer. Every techno-fix has failed. but, one light in a dark tunnel is good. thoughts? tom abeles Original Message: ----------------- From: Dr. Steve Eskow [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 15:29:38 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [DDN] drinking water, food, clothing, shelter, sanitation, health,education, etc. Linda. What a rich collection of resources on global issues you've put together. I thought I knew what was out there, but you've found good materials that are new to me. When students use the Internet to engage in dialog with student in other cultures, they are learning reading and writing and geography and history. And, importantly, they are having their consciousness raised about such issues as poverty, and what it does to families and communities and nations. Have you considered creating a blog on the various ways and tools school can use to create global awareness? Steve Eskow -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Linda Ullah Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 9:05 AM To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group Subject: Re: [DDN] drinking water, food, clothing, shelter, sanitation, health,education, etc. This is a good point.. It reminds me of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. We have a HUGE need in the world to assure that people have adequate food, medical care, safety, clothing, sanitation, etc. This in itself is an enormous undertaking that we (I use we in a general sense--not pertaining to any particular "we." ) tend to ignore--at least on any scale that would solve these problems. No one should have to go to bed hungry or afraid for his/her life. On the other hand, there is a potential danger that technology--if not available to the entire world could create a greater chasm between the "haves" and "have nots," thus perpetuating the poverty in the world if those countries with the greatest poverty aren't brought into the digital age. Perhaps it could be argued that in order for a country to develop international economic strength in a global economy, Internet and other technology must be a priority. Another argument could be that the Internet could be used as a means to elevate awareness of the issues of poverty, and to connect people who might not otherwise help to a means to help eliminate hunger, lack of shelter, etc... I'd love to see school children using the Internet to help others. There are projects now that are trying to do this. I've been tying to put together a "global project based learning" web resource list for schools wanting to connect and do collaborative projects. If you scroll to the bottom of this web resource list, there are some project links of school related projects designed to help people in need: http://my-ecoach.com/online/webresourcelist.php?rlid=6499. If anyone know of more such project, please let me know and I'll add them to the list. It is my hope to get school children to help others in the world by using the Internet in a positive, pro-active way. Linda Ullah Teacher in Residence Foothill College Krause Center for Innovation [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.foothill.edu/kci On Nov 24, 2005, at 9:26 AM, Kris Dev wrote: > Dear all, > > I agree that technology is required to develop society. But is is for a > society that is already to developed to some extent. What about a > society > that has not developed at all? What would technology do there. > > So one size fits all policy is not good anywhere. Best is to have an > equitable development policy and try to bring-up the most > underdeveloped one > step above and the under developed one step above and the develped one > step > above, each thro' their own requisite inputs. > > If there is no transparency and accountability in whatever is done, > only the > hype will be seen, and the benefits would get dissipated. What we need > to > see is all round development. How do we make the illiterate citizens > (parents and the child) into literate citizens for the overall benefit > of > mankind is the question? > > We should be realistic in estimating the funds required to achive 100% > literacy and the time frame, before we can say we have achieved > anything. > > But for all technology to have any impact, drinking water, food, > clothing, > shelter, sanitation, health, education, etc. is of primary importance. > > No one would listen to a semon on empty stomach is the old saying. > > Kris Dev. > _______________________________________________ > DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list > DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org > http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide > To unsubscribe, send a message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the > body of the message. > _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
