Computer-Mediated Anthropology

An Online Resource Center

CMA-Related Films

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Web Filtering: policies, software, staff training and CIPA- (118 minutes, 2004) Teleconference broadcast by the College of DuPage on March, 12, 2004; taped off-air with permission. Discusses practical ways that libraries can plan and implement the Children's Internet Protection Act. Covers the requirements of the law; how web filtering software works and how to evaluate it; and ideas for staff policies, procedures and training. Participants: Host, Mike Jackson ; Panel: Mary Minow, Derek Hansen, Robert Boucher.

Writing Desire - (26 minutes, 2000) "Shows how Internet impacts the global circulation of women's

 

bodies from the third world to the first world."

Your First Cruise: A Beginner’s Guide to the Internet - (30 minutes, 1995) "Teachers and students can find a wealth of useful information through this introduction to the Internet—the "network of networks" linking computers on every continent. It will be just a matter of time before all schools and colleges and universities are on-line. But what do users do once they get there? Your First Cruise is the most understandable and comprehensive program to date that describes what the Internet is, how it was developed, access requirements, popular features, and how to navigate through the system once you get there. A Cambridge Educational Production."

Your School and the Internet - (45 minutes, 1995) "This program is an overview of the effective use of the Internet in the classroom. Reports from three schools, one already online, one preparing to go online, and one in the planning stages, provide practical hands-on information and advice. Topics covered include: • Politics and planning within your school and the community • Costs • Phone lines • Extensibility/upgradability • Staff development • Teaching with the Internet—how to access information that will make the curriculum come alive"