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Podcast 1711: Pocket Democracy and Bridging the Digital Divide With MeshNet

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Sheri Kam is our social media expert and she joins us today as a special cohost.  Pocket Democracy is a catchy name for something that has been around the Internet for a while:Applications that keep you connected with what is going on in politics and, more importantly, gives  you a voice in your elected representatives ear.

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Recently The Verge published a special article about Pocket Democracy apps where you will find links to some of the applications that Sheri talks about, particularly Countable.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”3″][vc_column_text]

 

Meta Mesh bridges the Digital Divide through the use of novel wireless solutions wherever they are needed. Meta Mesh, a 501c3 non-profit is mostly known for building the PittMesh Community Wireless Network in its hometown of Pittsburgh. This network now boasts over sixty locations providing open public Internet access. Each device is connected to one another either physically or over the Internet, creating a city-wide Intranet that can be used any time but is especially useful when Internet access is disrupted. Meta Mesh uses open-source technology with all configurations listed on their website, MetaMesh.org.

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A Losing Bet and Up Periscope

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A Losing Bet & Up Periscope

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You Bet Your Life

Shane_HamelinLargerNew Jersey, Delaware and Nevada have opened the Pandora’s box of online gambling and more states want to fix their ailing casino industries by joining in.

Harmless entertainment or the tip of a massive societal iceberg?  Shane Hamelin tackles the subject of online gaming/gambling addiction.  How big is the problem, what is the fallout and what can be done for those who find themselves hooked online?

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USA Today:  Online Gambling Spurs Addiction Fears

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Up Periscope!

Sheri KamSocial media keeps expanding and its time for us to help you catch up with the latest trends.  Sheri Kam joins us once again to help explain some of the most recent tools that have been added to the toolbox for those who want to explore new ways of keeping in touch personally and professionally.  Sheri will look at the increased popularity of Snapchat, first used by teens to avoid detection by parents, and Periscope, one of the new video sharing social media tools.

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Podcast 1450 12/13/14: Smart Toys for Smart Girls and Boys

 

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Gift Giving for a New Generation of Tech Savvy Children

Sheri Kam and kidsWelcome back Sheri Kam, PR Specialist, Social Media Expert and mother of two teenage daughters.  Sheri not only knows her way around technology but has a mother’s eye for holiday presents that will teach as well as entertain children who are interested in technology…without breaking the bank

 

Click to Listen to Smart Toys Segment with Sheri Kam and Sean McCarroll

Recommended Toy List: Sheri Kam and Sean McCarrell


Rec0mmended Smart Toy Lists

Top educational gifts for kids Click on Detroit TV Segment

9 High-Tech Toys & Gadgets Designed For Kids

Consumer Reports: 8 best tech toys for kids


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Creating an Innovation Lab in High School

Sean McCarrollSean McCarroll is a social studies and technology teacher at Grosse Pointe North High School in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Sean worked with fellow teacher Gary Abud to design, collect funding for, and implement the GP North Innovation Laba modern learning space equipped with the technological tools needed for learning in the 21st Century. It was designed to promote creative and innovative thinking, group collaboration, and better access


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Podcast Aug. 25, 2012: Saving Face for Parents (corrected)

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Emily Hay, of Hay There Social Media has developed a program to help parents deal with the social media and their tweens.  Emily is also our Internet Advisor Media Expert.

Sheri Kam: Mother of tweens and PR Director for both Parcells Middle School in Grosse Pointe, MI. Sheri was our guest along with  with her husband, Eric Kam in June . Sheri shares tips for parents.

Survive the Spike: Seth Samuels returned from the 2012 Olympics with a dream of preserving the excitement and connections through his website. Seth uses storytelling to preserve the energy of events through the model of Survive the Spike.

The Mac Minute with Erik Anderson Topics: Apple wins a $1 Billion+ verdict against Samsung. What are the implications for rest of smartphone market and tech in general?

Internet Advisor Takeaway: Downcast $1.99 on the App Store for iPhones.  Much better than free Podcast App.

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