Sunday, October 18, 2009
Link from MobileActive.org: A global network of people using mobile technology for social impact
I came across the following article via Experientia's Putting People First blog:
Deconstructing Mobiles: Myths and Realities about Women and Mobile Phones. The article, written by Anneryan Heatwole, of MobileActive.org, discusses how mobile phones are utilized among women in a variety of societies, including third-world countries. It points out some of the myths and also provides some interesting insights regarding the "access divide". The article is worth the read. I found it good food for thought and further discussion.
Here's some information about MobileActive.org from the website: "MobileActive.org connects people, organizations, and resources using mobile technology for social change...We are committed to increasing the effectiveness of NGOs around the world who recognize that the 4.5 billion mobile phones provide unprecedented opportunities for organizing, communications, and service and information delivery...We work together to create the resources NGOs need to effectively use mobile phones in their work: locally relevant content and services, support and learning opportunities, and networks that help MobileActives connect to each other. With these things on hand, tens of thousands of NGOs will be in a better position to enrich and serve their communities....The MobileActive.org community includes grassroots activists, NGO staff, intermediary organizations, content and service providers, and organizations who fund mobile technology projects...MobileActive is committed to expanding the knowledge and experiences about the use of mobile phones and to accelerating the use of effective strategies and tactics while reducing the learning costs for organizations."
MobileActive Team MobileActive Press
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Urban Screens: Streaming Museum in Cyberspace and Public Space on 7 Continents
Streaming Museum is "a new hybrid Museum for the 21st Century that presents real-time exhibitions in cyberspace and public spaces on seven continents". Some of the recent events/exhibits have been played out on urban screens.
"Conceived as a source of free cultural content and public service messaging created by artists on the environment, education, and health...Enables interconnectivity of a diverse global community focused on culture, and gives artists the vehicle to act as cultural ambassadors as their work crosses the geographic divide..Invites visitors at each venue to upload pictures via cell phone or email to the Streaming Museum website"
From the Streaming Museum website:
"Artists and Innovators for the Environment" Part Two: (December 3 to February 3)
"December 3 - February 3 Andrea Ackerman, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Agnes Denes, Jaap Drupsteen, Ben Edwards, Buckminster Fuller, David Jr. & One-Eyed Doll, Emanuel Dimas de Melo Pimenta, Marty St. James, Robert Snyder, James Tunick, Jacob Ter Veldhuis, Stephen Vitiello, Julia Wolfe, and other visionary creators."
Details about the public spaces supporting the exhibit
Link to schedule of exhibitions in public spaces in various countries
Links to on-demand viewings in cyberspace:
Streaming Museum website: http://www.streamingmuseum.org
Second Life; Ars Virtua New Media Center:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Butler/244/13/72
Youtube, Blip.TV, Facebook, MySpace, iTunes, Twitter, RSS, email subscribers
Part 1: Artists and Innovators for the Environment (October-December 2008)
"October 3 to December 3 John Cage, Cedar Lake Dance, Agnes Denes, Jaap Drupsteen, Buckminster Fuller, Brian Mackern, James Nachtwey, Nunatak, Emanuel Dimas de Melo, Pimenta, Anni Rapinoja, Huang Ruo, Gustavo Santaolalla, Robert Snyder, Jacob ter Veldhuis, and innovative designs for environmental sustainability by Chuck Hoberman and others."
Related:
Nina Colosi, Founder & Creative Director of Streaming Museum
Urban Screens Melbourne 08
