This book discusses one of the most frequently discussed subjects in history education during the last two decades, namely how secondary school pupils use the World Wide Web for their learning activities. Based on two case studies in two Dutch schools, the book shows some ways in which the use of the Web has changed history education in at least three respects: first, the findings of the two case studies show that the Web has a huge potential to turn the history class - previously described a...

Geert Lovink is een Nederlandse mediatheoreticus, internetcriticus en auteur van Uncanny Networks (2002), Dark Fiber (2002), My First Recession (2003), Zero Comments (2007), Networks Without a Cause (2012), Social Media Abyss (2016), Organization after Social Media (met Ned Rossiter, 2018) en Sad by Design (2019). In 2004 richtte hij het Institute of Network Cultures op aan de Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA). Dit centrum organiseert conferenties, publicaties en onderzoeksnetwerken zoals Video ...

Belgium-based agency Wieni delivers digital products that people actually need, use and love. In doing so, Wieni honours one important ethos: they want to leave the web a better place than it was when they arrived. To achieve this goal, Wieni holds on to 11 key principles – in this book, you’ll find out what those are all about.

For example:

"The uglier the baby, the better" - About how you should look at the first drafts of your work when you start sharing it. Don’t let yourself get lo...

From the New Yorker's most exciting young writers: a brilliant breakdown of how algorithms have shaped our physical and artistic worlds.

'The story told here is instrumental to your own' - Jared Lanier

'Timely, erudite, important' - Ayad Akhtar

What happens when our cultural and artistic lives are dictated to us by an algorithm? What does it mean when shareability supersedes innovation? How can we make a choice when the options have been so carefully arranged for us?

From coffee shops to city...

Navigating the world of dating is challenging, but for the wealthy, the stakes are uniquely high. This guide delves deep into the world of romance from the perspective of the affluent, uncovering the challenges and providing actionable tips to find genuine connection. From understanding societal perceptions and protecting oneself from opportunists to fostering true bonds beyond bank balances, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap for the affluent dater. Real-life testimonials, grounded adv...

The power of a visual image is determined by a complex array of elements. Anyone who creates a page for a magazine, makes a PowerPoint presentation, designs a brochure, prepares a poster or dreams up an idea for an infographic is faced with some important questions:

* Why is it better to put this photo here rather than there?

* What background color should I use for my presentation?

* What do I need to bear in mind when creating an internet page?

* Is it better to use a table, a graph or an i...

24 Innovations in Digital Communication describes, criticizes and evaluates 26 digital innovations that are used in media and communication. Innovations that are not hypes, but that were implemented to reach permanent changes in media and communication. The innovations are supported by testimonials of professionals in the field and the scientific foundation of their mechanism of action. The impact and professional, scientific and social challenges coming with these innovations are discussed.

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