When it comes to research, search engines are not enough. Waiting just out of their sight is a world of valuable resources called the Hidden or Deep Web.
It’s easy to question the value of libraries now that we have the Internet at our fingertips. But it’s because of greater access that libraries have become providers and navigators of more information than ever before.
An explanation of apps - how and why they evolved to become smaller, cheaper and mobile.
Big data has the potential to change the world. This video explains what big data is, its considerations, and its potential benefits.
A short explanation of the basic parts of a computer.
It’s easy to assume that creative works like photos, essays, and recordings have an owner who can control them. But there is a big exception. Works in the public domain are not controlled or owned by anyone and are free to use. This video explains the public domain and how works in the public domain can be used.
What if completing your goals felt more like a game, with points, competition and awards? That’s the goal of gamification - to motivate and engage people by making the completion of tasks feel like a game that you want to win.
This video tells the story of a photographer who learns to use both Copyright and Creative Commons to accomplish her goals.
An introduction to a new technology that adds a layer of useful information to computer and smartphone camera screens.
Behind the scenes, algorithms are like instructions for nearly everything we do in the digital world. This video explains the basics of algorithms and why they matter.
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