links for 2010-11-30

CommSpace: A new social network just for media/journalism/communications professors, students, and researchers has launched! It’s run by Sage Publications

ten fantastic free online tools anyone can use to make their website more interactive, attractive and informative.

“However, I do think there’s a potential growing mismatch between what’s happening at forward-thinking higher education institutions like Salford and how ‘media’ is delivered in UK secondary schools. It’s something I’m personally passionate about and I think we have an opportunity to begin to redefine and change that delivery by opening up new types of dialogue and shared practice with schools."

VISIT STV LOCAL

The local sites that are now live, can be found here, along with details of the new community editors:

Enthusiasts for open data tell us that we should just get into the habit of publishing it, because being open and transparent is better than not being so: the other stuff is important but it’s irrelevant if the data isn’t actually there. I nearly agree with that, but it troubles me a little when people support open data with the argument that being open and transparent is good, as if that’s a universal truth.

It focused on three well-established sites around London: Brockley Central, East Dulwich Forum and Harringay Online.

The research shows that they serve to enhance the sense of belonging, democratic influence, neighbourliness and involvement in their area.