Anthropology of Education, Information, Media & Our Participation

Kansas State Professor Michael Wesch

Rethinking Education: An hour and 6 minutes


Another Wesch video - Rethinking information: 5 and a half minutes. Similar to some other videos I've seen.


Wesch's blog
http://mediatedcultures.net/ksudigg/

The Cat at the homework!

And blamed the dog!

Robert Lang's Art + Math Equation

Origami applications that have abundant problem solving possibilities.
About 16 minutes. Thanks TED.com!

Ron Paul on the $700 Billion Crisis

An interesting, informative 10 minutes that underscores the need to have more people & perspectives involved in the presidential debates than a mere 2 parties.

Wharton Business School Discussion of current economic crisis

It's an informative discussion, addressing worldwide economic issues. An interesting 21 minutes.

Ask Here PA - a valuable resource

Probably something librarians want to think about each fall...to share with patrons, students, faculty, parents, customers, community.

Ask Here PA, is Pennsylvania 's 24/7 live chat reference and information service.They've made available FREE Ask Here PA bookmarks and posters.
Available only while supplies last! Order at:
http://www.askherepa.org/promotions.htm

Costs were underwritten by HSLC/Access PA & Commonwealth Libraries, Bureau of Library Development. LOVE them!!!!!!!

Paul Rothemund & his DNA work

Paul’s website at CalTech

TED.com profile of Paul

TED.com videos follow.

Taped in March 2007, posted in November 2007.

Taped in February 2008, posted September 2008

Wikipedia entry on Paul

PLOS Biology: a peer-reviewed, open-access published by the Public Library of Science : Algorithmic Self-Assembly of DNA Sierpinski Triangles

CalTech Media Relations: Scientists Display High Tech Art at MoMA, April 2008

NPR: Fun with DNA: All Things Considered, March 2006. Audio

I was fortunate enough to work in Laconia High School’s library when Paul was a student there. Fortunate, in that LHS was a wonderful place. I loved the students. Clearly, Paul was one LHS’s academic stars. He was also a very joyful, engaged individual, respectful and, as I recall, helpful to all those who needed his help. I loved his curiosity and enthusiasm for life!