Tinybop’s latest app, “Me,” offers an excellent opportunity for self-exploration.
Diversity in Apps | A Movement Grows
By on March 8, 2016
Sandhya Nankani and Kabir Seth, the founders of two independent app companies, teamed up to push the children’s digital media industry toward a “larger commitment to diversity.” In 2015, Diversity in Apps (DIA) was born.
Amazon Ebook Deal With NYC Schools Not Dead Yet
By on September 28, 2015
Terms of the pending three-year, $30 million deal between the retail giant and the New York City Department of Education for e-materials are being revised after the National Federation of the Blind said that the technology would not adequately serve blind students.
MakerBridge Site and Blog Show Diversity in Maker Movement | The Maker Issue
By on June 17, 2015
Being a maker is about independence and empowerment, says MakerBridge Project founder Sharona Ginsberg. Focused on making in libraries and schools, the site features tech tips, tool reviews, and variety of resources and profiles.
Latinitas and DIY Girls: Paving the Way for Latina Makers
By on May 20, 2015
Two nonprofit organizations, Latinitas and DIY Girls, are working with Latina teens and tweens to promote tech- and media-focused skills.
“Cultural Competence” Is Essential to Serve Teens
By on February 7, 2014
With a society that’s growing increasingly diverse, librarians should proactively integrate cultural aspects of “diverse linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic groups” into programs and services.
Commentary: Dell Needs a Clue. Here’s One.
By on May 17, 2012
The recent ugliness in Copenhagen in which a misogynistic speaker was hired by Dell to address a company summit there hasn’t received much coverage in the general press and that’s too bad.
