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June 18, 2017 8:20 PM
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Pirate Bay liable for copyright infringement, rules European Court of Justice | V3

Pirate Bay liable for copyright infringement, rules European Court of Justice | V3 | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Team behind Pirate Bay unconcerned over latest court ruling
Carol Hancox's insight:
Copyright and Pirate Bay, more ISPs will be forced to block access
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May 14, 2017 8:52 PM
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Facebook publishes fake news ads in UK papers - BBC News

Facebook publishes fake news ads in UK papers - BBC News | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Adverts contain a list of ten things to look out for when deciding whether a story is genuine.
Carol Hancox's insight:
authenticating news - tips to spot if it is fake
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May 1, 2017 3:37 AM
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Turkish authorities block Wikipedia without giving reason - BBC News

Turkish authorities block Wikipedia without giving reason - BBC News | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The online encyclopaedia is inaccessible under an official order, but no reason for this is given.
Carol Hancox's insight:
Govt control of websites
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April 22, 2017 5:10 AM
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'Extreme users': One in six Kiwi teens online for 6+ hours a day - National - NZ Herald News

'Extreme users': One in six Kiwi teens online for 6+ hours a day - National - NZ Herald News | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
One in six Kiwi 15-year-olds is now online for more than six hours a day, an international survey has found. - New Zealand Herald
Carol Hancox's insight:
Digital citizenship and appropriate use?
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April 12, 2017 11:24 PM
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Barry Soper: Internet revolution - National - NZ Herald News

Barry Soper: Internet revolution - National - NZ Herald News | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Baby boomers grew up in a time of relative innocence. - New Zealand Herald
Carol Hancox's insight:
How Internet access is changing society?
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April 3, 2017 11:25 PM
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The Tangled Web of Net Neutrality and Regulation

The Tangled Web of Net Neutrality and Regulation | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Less regulation could mean more openness.
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March 25, 2017 1:05 AM
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Schools should teach pupils how to spot 'fake news' - BBC News

Schools should teach pupils how to spot 'fake news' - BBC News | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Young people need the skills to navigate the digital world, says the OECD's education director.
Carol Hancox's insight:
Digital skills - identifying fake news should be on the syllabus
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March 12, 2017 8:33 PM
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Bullied daughter Julia Derbyshire 'just wanted to be loved' - BBC News

Bullied daughter Julia Derbyshire 'just wanted to be loved' - BBC News | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
A father who shared photos of his dying child to raise awareness of bullying says she wanted to be accepted.
Carol Hancox's insight:
Sending messages about cyberbullying and its consequences
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March 5, 2017 8:02 PM
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Chinese official calls for easing of internet censorship

Chinese official calls for easing of internet censorship | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
‘Great Firewall’ that blocks western websites is too restrictive and hinders economic progress while discouraging foreign investors, says Luo Fuhe
Carol Hancox's insight:
Internet Censorship
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March 5, 2017 7:48 PM
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8 digital skills we must teach our children

8 digital skills we must teach our children | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The digital content they consume, who they meet online and how much time they spend onscreen – all these factors will greatly influence children’s development.
Carol Hancox's insight:
Digital citizen skills important with Internet access
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March 2, 2017 1:36 AM
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8 digital skills we must teach our children

The digital content they consume, who they meet online and how much time they spend onscreen – all these factors will greatly influence children’s development.
Carol Hancox's insight:
digital literacy at the forefront of our students wellbeing
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March 1, 2017 10:31 PM
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Bad bug found in Microsoft browsing code - BBC News

If exploited, the bug could let attackers run their own code on victims' machines.
Carol Hancox's insight:
Security issues with unreliable software
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February 14, 2017 5:31 PM
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Pirate Bay hit by broadside in its home port of Sweden after court orders ban

Pirate Bay hit by broadside in its home port of Sweden after court orders ban | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Broadband providers ordered to block access or be fined
Carol Hancox's insight:
illegal file sharing site, now pressure is on internet providers
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May 28, 2017 12:48 AM
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China blocks online broadcast of computer go match

China blocks online broadcast of computer go match | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Internet users outside China watched a computer defeat its national go champion, but few Chinese web surfers could see it.
Carol Hancox's insight:
Website censorship in China
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May 1, 2017 3:39 AM
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Grounding teens from social media doesn't do much - and could hurt them, study finds - Business - NZ Herald News

Grounding teens from social media doesn't do much - and could hurt them, study finds - Business - NZ Herald News | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
It all used to be so simple: Break the rules, get grounded and be forbidden from hanging out with your friends. These days, of course, social media makes anywhere a teen hangout, and - New Zealand Herald
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April 26, 2017 10:40 PM
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Australian government might force ISPs to block malware and websites associated with online scams

Australian government might force ISPs to block malware and websites associated with online scams | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
ISPs aren't doing enough to tackle cyber threats, believes Australian government
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April 12, 2017 11:27 PM
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'Pants on Fire!': Google wades into the world of fact-checking content

'Pants on Fire!': Google wades into the world of fact-checking content | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Publishers can add labels like "True", "Mostly False" and "Pants on Fire!" to search results.
Carol Hancox's insight:
Google employing other companies to fact check sites - get a stamp of approval from these companies - you will see the tag
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April 7, 2017 1:38 AM
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60 Totally Free Design Resources for Non-Designers

60 Totally Free Design Resources for Non-Designers | Internet and websites | Scoop.it

A list of the best sites to bookmark for free design resources, including icons, images, fonts and DIY design tools.


Via Baiba Svenca
Carol Hancox's insight:
Good summary of ready to use resources e.g. photos - links with IB ITGS copyright and multimedia unit
Coconut Curator's curator insight, April 30, 2017 10:29 AM
This is a great list of some free to use image sources, particulalry useful for class web pages or wikis.
Vane García Aguilar's curator insight, May 4, 2017 7:23 AM

Save this link to get access to loads of images for your presentations or other purposes. Excellent list!

Willem Kuypers's curator insight, June 13, 2017 5:06 AM
Jolie liste.
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March 27, 2017 9:11 PM
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The disturbing YouTube videos that are tricking children - BBC News

The disturbing YouTube videos that are tricking children - BBC News | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Thousands of videos on YouTube look like versions of popular cartoons but contain disturbing and inappropriate content not suitable for children.
Carol Hancox's insight:
Inappropriate videos disguised as children's cartoons on You Tube
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March 25, 2017 12:26 AM
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Google cracks down on 'hateful' content after UK advertising boycott

Google cracks down on 'hateful' content after UK advertising boycott | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Firm will take action now its bottom line is being affected
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March 9, 2017 11:35 PM
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Top Auckland boys' school launches healthy relationships, porn and consent programme - National - NZ Herald News

Top Auckland boys' school launches healthy relationships, porn and consent programme - National - NZ Herald News | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
A top Auckland boys' school has introduced a healthy relationships programme, tackling the sticky topics of online pornography and consent. - New Zealand Herald
Carol Hancox's insight:
Digital citizenship and online porn
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March 5, 2017 8:00 PM
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Search engine optimisation: can I do it myself?

Search engine optimisation: can I do it myself? | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The rapidly-changing world of SEO can feel elusive, but knowing the latest developments can help you take the task in-house
Carol Hancox's insight:
Upto date information on SEO
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March 5, 2017 7:47 PM
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Are there differences in how advantaged and disadvantaged students use the Internet? - Papers - OECD iLibrary

Even when all students, including the most disadvantaged, have easy access to the Internet,a digital divide, based on socio-economic status, still persists in
Carol Hancox's insight:
Digital divide still exists even if internet access is available to all
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March 1, 2017 10:31 PM
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Amazon data centre fault knocks websites offline temporarily - BBC News

A failure at one of Amazon's US data centres affects major websites and services temporarily.
Carol Hancox's insight:
Reliability issues affect websites
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February 23, 2017 1:57 AM
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Google and Microsoft will downgrade piracy sites in search results

Google and Microsoft will downgrade piracy sites in search results | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Code of practice on stopping piracy due on 1 June
Carol Hancox's insight:
Google and Microsoft doing their bit to help IP
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