http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:09:52 PDT Fri, 24 May 2013 06:09:52 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=761412 “Health around the world” is a collection of interactive charts about health care and health outcomes around the world. Students can rank over 200 countries in terms of health care spending; life expectancy; birth, death, and fertility rates; and the prevalence of HIV and Tuberculosis. They can select different parts of the world and different time periods. Teachers can use the online tool to introduce a global issue topic in a wide range of classes. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=760715 ״Sitegeist is a mobile application that helps you to learn more about your surroundings in seconds. Drawing on publicly available information, the app presents solid data in a simple at-a-glance format to help you tap into the pulse of your location. From demographics about people and housing to the latest popular spots or weather, Sitegeist presents localized information visually so you can get back to enjoying the neighborhood. The application draws on free APIs such as the U.S. Census, Yelp! and others to showcase what's possible with access to data." It is the 3rd in a series of National Data Apps. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=760773 ״Sitegeist helps you to learn more about your surroundings in seconds. Drawing on publicly available information, the app presents solid data in a simple at-a-glance format to help you tap into the pulse of your location anywhere in the United States. From demographics on the people and housing to the latest popular spots or weather, Sitegeist presents localized information visually so you can get back to enjoying the neighborhood. Sitegeist was created by the Sunlight Foundation with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and is the third in a series of National Data Apps.״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=750571 Course outline and sample assignments for a research methods course aimed at undergraduates in the broad social sciences http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=742022 An ideology is defined as a set of ideas that “explains and evaluates social conditions, helps people understand their place in society, and provides a program for social and political action” (Ball & Dagger, 2011, p. 4). As such, these concepts underpin the actions of various groups and organizations, including that of the Anonymous hacker group, which professes no ideology or creed. Rather, the group has styled itself as a kind of anarchic global brain connected by various spaces on the Internet. This work explores four main data streams to extrapolate the group’s ideology: the current socio-political context of hacking and hacktivism; the group’s self-definition (through its professed values); the group’s actions (through the “propaganda of the deed”); and the insights of others about the group This chapter defines the socio-technical context of this Anonymous hacker socio-political movement, which draws ideas from the Hacker Manifesto 2.0, which suggests the advent of a new economic system with the new technological vectors (mediums of communication). This movement is apparently pushing forth the advent of a new information regime in which the abstraction of ideas adds a “surplus” economic value that may be tapped. Styled as fighters against government tyranny, they are pushing hard against an international regime of intellectual property and information control by governments and corporations. This is being published in the spirit that (some) information wants to be free and that there is a value in direct discourse. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=740603 Organized, vetted, list of links for free online Psychology videos & video clips (YouTube, PBS, others); free interactive media (e.g. learning activities), supplemental resources, books, journals, misc. These can be used for online classes, hybrids, in class, or for outside assignments. They are also good for updating the instructor. Many of the "multiple video" sites, e.g. Ted.com or the university sites, also have courses or lectures in related areas or areas of interest. Good media list for use with an OER text that doesn't have ancillaries. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=740594 A list of online videos and video clips for anthropology or cross cultural classes. These can be used for online classes, hybrids, classroom presentations, or outside assignments. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=738939 'The latest version, completely ad-free, of TheLaw.com's Law Guide and Law Dictionary:* Law Dictionary: 8,500+ definitions* Search, browse, bookmark entries* Law Guide & FAQs: 200+ articles* Legal Advice Forums for quick answers* No ads – really, no ads!* Lawyer Directory - mobile optimized format* Free case review links* Find law jobs, upload your resume* Search NY Code of Law - over 30 sections* Quick application launchNOTES:- Internet is NOT needed for the dictionary, fully available offline. 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Or, choose to view points of interest by theme, like ‘Bone smashers’ in Bird wonders, or ‘Awesome aurora’ and ‘Crystal caves’ from the theme of Beautiful wonders.★ HD Video ★ Each of the 50 points of interest has a 30 second clip of pin-sharp HD video taken from BBC archives.★ Picture of the day ★ There’s a new picture to enjoy each day of the year, each accompanied by a little-known fact - so remember to check each day. Did you know, for example, that some studies show that chimpanzees may suffer from mid-life crises? Or that the mantid has just one ear...located on its belly?In summary, you’ll enjoy: ★ 500+ stunning HD images from the natural world ★ ★ 50 HD video clips, each about 30 seconds long with just the ambient sounds captured during filming ★ 3D navigational globe, which helps you explore the points of interest ★ ★ A new picture every day, with a snippet of info or quote you’ll want to share ★'This app costs $3.99 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=736220 2010 breakdown of U.S. census by race