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In a provocative article in this week's Science Magazine, the University of Maryland's Ben Shneiderman, one of the world's leading researchers and innovators in human-computer interaction, says it's time for the laboratory research that has defined science for the last 400 years to make room for a revolutionary new method of scientific discovery. He calls it Science 2.0., and it combines the hypothesis based inquiry of laboratory science with the methods of social science research to understand and improve the use of new human networks made possible by today's digital connectivity. Through Science 2.0, the societal potential of such networks can be realized for applications ranging from homeland security to medical care to the environment. Recently honored by the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction for his leadership in bringing scientific methods to the study of human use of computers, Shneiderman points to the effect that the World Wide Web and cell phones have had on building human collaborations and influencing society.

American classrooms are outdated. Slate seeks your great ideas for how to modernize them. - By Linda Perlstein - Slate Magazine

Article written by Daniel Pink for Wired Magazine. Sums up some of the key points in "A Whole New Mind." How can technology be used to promote right brain abilities?

OpenOffice.org: The Free, Open Source Office Suite v3.0 Release See Open Office 3.0 Review by PC Magazine at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2332502,00.asp

Very important article from the NY Times about the need for visual literacy.

A great resource of online magazines.... some great titles

A free archive of photos from LIFE magazine, dating back to the 1860's.

Phasing out textbooks?!? Finally

Life magazine on the web

A collection of videos presented by the New York Times. Search, or browse by topic such as breaking news, world news, politics, business, technology, environment, science, health, sports, opinion, arts, style, travel, and automobiles. Also includes interviews and videos related to New York Times Magazine articles.

They are famous and rich. Some of the most famous women in the world have impressive fortunes. According to Forbes magazine, 70% of the Hollywood ladies have acquired their wealth through the inheritance from their parents and only 30% managed on their own to achieve enviable financial thresholds.

The Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication is very proud to be named Referral Networking Solutions business of the month. In recognition of this accomplishment, the Institute has been highlighted in a piece by the Digital Magazine, 24Seven!

"What I want to demonstrate is that it works for a purpose-it engages us," said Dr. Vaughan. Using blogs, wikis, social networking systems, mash-ups and voice-over-Internet-protocol, in the class room, student engagement will be measured with a survey. The survey focuses on five points: how actively collaborative the learning is; the quality of interaction with instructors; is there a sense of challenge or rigor; is there a connection between the assigned task and a future purpose; and the larger campus environment of learning. Dr. Vaughan points to the Maclean's magazine engagement survey, which replaced their unpopular rankings of Canadian Universities, as a way of judging student learning. "What they figured out is that engagement really is the time and effort students are putting into their studies. Its got to be relevant, meaningful learning and its got to be challenging, and-this is where the Web2.0 comes in-it has to create relationships."

"Google Fast Flip is an online news aggregator from Google Inc. that mimics the experience of flicking through a newspaper or magazine, allowing visual search of stories in manner similar to microfiche."

An old tool but a goodie. Flicking my way through ooogles of newspapers, the experience is akin to using FlipBoard on my iPad.

Ludwick Marishane has no qualms admitting that, ever since he was young, he's been searching for ways to be an agent of change. He may be best known as the man behind "DryBath," the first cosmetic of its kind that works for the rich and otherwise. Odorless and biodegradable, it allows people to bathe without using water - you just apply it to your skin and you're good to go. But, before he reached 17 years old, he had already invented a healthy cigarette, a mobile dictionary, and nearly published a nationwide security magazine. To read more about Ludwick Marishane visit www.thextraordinary.org