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Cartoon. Great discussion starter for discussions on authenticity

Contains information on recent alerts plus a section on education in the areas of Phishing, Identity Theft, Internet Fraud, Scams.

Interesting article about distributing health advice using mobile phones, which are often much more common in Africa than laptops or desktops with Internet connections. Deals with various issues including language. (Useful for 2010 Case Study too).

How the Internet works. Free downloadable movie.

Also for 3.3 Networks I suggest some teaching of vocabulary required showing in class such as: proxy server, protocols (TCP/IP), router, switch, packet-switching.

The Business Software Alliance actively checks for copyright infringement/software piracy. Topics addressed: what is software piracy, corporate piracy, internet piracy, why a license matters, know the law.

a sad reflection of the times

Internet betting site bwin is experimenting with social networking and other interactive technologies to simulate the experience of a live casino

This video explains the relation between Freedom of speech and blog content.

An insight into the issues in intrdoucing IT classrooms when there is a lack of qualified teachers

I really like this article. Amazing what Chile have achieved - but also a wake-up call to those who believe computers alone are the solution.

A little techy?, but certainly an issue that may be addressed at HL

Interesting discussion topic.

Newsrooms around the world have been carrying images of the earthquake in Japan from the moments after it struck. While the disaster itself lasted only a few minutes, the recovery operation will continue for months. Dan Simmons looks at how, following a natural disaster, the internet is becoming an essential tool for survivors and rescuers alike.