"TECH Dozens" -- HBCUs' Sunday Magazine -- Week Ending 7/5/14

 Last updated: Sunday 7/6/14 @ 1:41 pm

This week's cover = Photo from tweet during YesWeCode hackathon in New Orleans, LA (NOLA) 

... other top stories = BlackGirlsCode Hackathon in NOLA
 

Below find links to the Digital Learning Lab's "Dozens" of favorite news items about HBCUs' use of technology to enhance their teaching, research, and community services ... plus news about hackathons and related issues ... in HBCU media and Tech media ... for the week ending Saturday 7/5/14 @ 12:00 noon ... in reverse chronological order from latest to earliest ... Links to previous editions of the Dozens can be found here ==> Back issues can be searched for old tweets.

A. HBCUs | B. Ed Tech | C. Gen Tech | D. Hackers | E. Events

A. HBCU Media ... Dozen

1. HBCU News @hbcunews  ·  18h

   RT #hbcu #fvsu FVSU lands grant for new math program: With the help of a national grant... http://binged.it/1ojToH9  http://bit.ly/17tqwWj 

   
   
2. CSU Public Relations @CSU_PR  ·  Jul 3

   @DiverseIssues Central State focuses on STEM with new grant - Dayton Business Journal http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/07/02/central-state-focuses-on-stem-with-new-grant.html

   
   
3. LT Wynn @Pubhistorian  ·  Jul 3

   Why One Of @google's Wildest Designers Left For A Bank http://www.fastcodesign.com/3032630/why-one-of-googles-wildest-designers-left-for-a-bank … by @ctrlzee

   
   
4. HBCU News @hbcunews  ·  Jul 2

   #asu #hbcu ASU forensic's receives grant for cell research: Alabama State University co... http://binged.it/1o98uPD  http://bit.ly/189EcCK 

   
   
5. Digital Learning Lab @DLLOnline  ·  Jul 2

   2014 Directory of #HBCU Online & Blended Degree Programs ... #hbcus ==> http://hbcu-levers.blogspot.com/2014/06/directory-of-hbcu-online-blended-degree.html …

   
   
6. HBCU Buzz @HBCUBuzz  ·  Jul 2
   North Carolina A&T Ranks Top HBCU for Online Education http://hbcubuzz.com/north-carolina-ranks-top-hbcu-online-education/ … via @@HBCUBuzz

   
   
7. HBCU Digest @HBCUDigest  ·  Jul 1

   North Carolina A&T to Offer IT Bachelor’s Degree http://hbcudigest.com/?p=96827 

   
   
8. Greg Carr @AfricanaCarr  ·  Jul 1

   For those who may not know the Master Teacher Dr. Abdulalim Shabazz (Maa Kheru): http://draas.info/home.htm 

   
   
9. LT Wynn @Pubhistorian  ·  Jul 1

   Louisiana State University Is a Leader in Graduating Black Students With Ph.D.s in Chemistry: http://www.jbhe.com/2014/06/louisiana-state-university-is-a-leader-in-graduating-black-students-with-ph-d-s-in-chemistry/ … via @JBHEdotcom

   
   
10. HBCU Money™ @HBCUMoney  ·  Jun 30

    Alabama State University Alum & HBCUpreneur Deborah Scott Thomas Named One Of Washington D.C.’s Most Admired CEOs http://ow.ly/yC1mC 

    
    
11. HBCU Lifestyle @HBCU_Lifestyle  ·  Jun 30

    Emory University opens digital tool chest for HBCU librarians: http://owl.li/yAKkn 

    
    
12. HBCU Ch. of Commerce @HBCUChamber  ·  Jul 2

    Entrepreneurship should be offered as part of every major. Teach HBCU students how to own their field not just be labor in it.

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B. Educational Technology ... Half Dozen

1. Rich Kiker @rkiker  ·  13h

   RT @BLEGroup: The Beginner's Guide To #Google In The Classroom - Edudemic #edtech #edchat #gafe #elearning http://zite.to/1lL79jj 

   
   
2. Ryan Bretag @ryanbretag  ·  Jul 3

   Rich Kiker Interview: Using Google Products to Teach Online http://zite.to/1jO11CQ  Great thoughts here from @rkiker

   
   
3. AIR Education @Education_AIR  ·  Jul 2

   via @HarvardBiz: The hardest #jobs to hire for are #STEM & #healthcare- partly due to a #skillsgap http://ow.ly/yHDnV 

   
   
4. AIR Education @Education_AIR  ·  Jul 1

   #Preschoolers Outsmart #College Students In Figuring Out Gadgets http://ow.ly/yFd4b  #earlyed

   
   
5. MERLOT @MERLOTorg  ·  Jun 30

   Brand new issue of the Journal of #OnlineLearning and Teaching released! http://ow.ly/yCBml 

   
   
6. eCampus News @ecampusnews  ·  Jun 30

   The best and worst states for online learning by @eCN_Denny http://ow.ly/yBfc4  #onlinelearning #edchat

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C. General Technology ... Issues in the broader technical environment that impact teaching, learning, research, hackers, and entrepreneurs ... Half Dozen

1. Computerworld @Computerworld  ·  9h

   RT @DCgov: #China has the fastest #supercomputer, but the U.S. still rules #hpc http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9249506/China_has_the_fastest_supercomputer_but_the_U.S._still_rules_ …

   
   
2. VentureBeat @VentureBeat  ·  Jul 4

   Europe’s ‘right to be forgotten’ law is already destroying itself http://venturebeat.com/2014/07/03/europes-right-to-be-forgotten-law-is-already-destroying-itself/ … pic.twitter.com/smKJnvL2Q6
   
   
   
   
   

    

   
   
3. TechCrunch @TechCrunch  ·  Jul 4

   The Government Once Built Silicon Valley http://bit.ly/1otK8li  by @vitalyg

   
   
4. VentureBeat @VentureBeat  ·  Jul 3

   Facebook's policy head calls mood-manipulation experiment 'innovation' http://wp.me/p1re2-6iD5  by @ruthreader

   
   
5. VentureBeat @VentureBeat  ·  Jul 2

   Why the growing API economy gives developers limitless opportunities http://wp.me/p1re2-6is4 
   
   

   
   
6. VentureBeat @VentureBeat  ·  Jul 1

   How today’s technology is rapidly catching up to 'Star Trek' http://wp.me/p1re2-6ir7 
   

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D. Hackers, Entrepreneurs, & Supporters ... Half Dozen 
Directory ==> HERE

1. Digital Learning Lab @DLLOnline  ·  31s

   Recap of Day #4 Sunday via Storify #YesWeCode #Hackathon in NOLA #hbcus #hbcu #YWCHack ==> http://hbcu-levers.blogspot.com/2014/07/yeswecode-hackathon-in-nola-day-4-of-4_6.html …
   DLL Editor's Note -- Day #4 was added to this week's magazine on Sunday afternoon 7/6/14

   
   
   Digital Learning Lab @DLLOnline  · 
   Storify of Day #3 Saturday 7/5/14 #YesWeCode #Hackathon in NOLA #hbcus #hbcu #YWCHack @Qeyno ==> http://hbcu-levers.blogspot.com/2014/07/yeswecode-hackathon-in-nola-day-3-of-4.html …
   
   
   Digital Learning Lab @DLLOnline  ·  16h

   Storify of #YesWeCode #YWCHack Hackathon in NOLA -- Day #2 -- Friday @YesWeCodeHack @Qeyno #hbcus #hbcu ==> http://hbcu-levers.blogspot.com/2014/07/yeswecode-hackathon-in-nola-day-2-of-4.html …
   
   
   Digital Learning Lab @DLLOnline  ·  24h

   (Revised) YesWeCode Hackathon Day #1 hashtags #YWCHack OR #YesWeCode #hackathon @YesWeCodeHack @Qeyno ==> http://hbcu-levers.blogspot.com/2014/07/yeswecode-hackathon-in-nola-day-1.html …

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2. Digital Learning Lab @DLLOnline  ·  Jul 4
   Black Girls Code Hackathon in NOLA -- Day #2 -- Thursday 7/3/14 ... #hbcus #hbcu @BlackGirlsCode ==> http://hbcu-levers.blogspot.com/2014/07/black-girls-code-hackathon-in-nola-day_4.html …

   
   
   Digital Learning Lab @DLLOnline  ·  Jul 3
   Black Girls Code Hackathon in NOLA -- Day #1 -- Wednesday 7/2/14 ... #hbcus #hbcu @BlackGirlsCode ==> http://hbcu-levers.blogspot.com/2014/07/black-girls-code-hackathon-in-nola-day.html …
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3. joegarofoli @joegarofoli  ·  Jul 3

   How @Prince_Live @VanJones68 @facebook & @BlackGirlsCode are joining to bridge the #digitaldivide http://blog.sfgate.com/techchron/2014/07/03/prince-facebook-and-van-jones-unite-to-bridge-digital-divide/ … @mkapor #YesWeCode

   
   
4. YesWeCode Hackathon @YesWeCodeHack  ·  Jul 2

   Essence Fest is hosting its first hackathon with the goal of involving more young people in... http://fb.me/191JLJdzv 

   
   
5. SaportaReport @SaportaReport  ·  Jul 1

   The @sf35org @goodiehack brings #technology & #Atlanta nonprofits together - http://saportareport.com/blog/2014/06/goodie-hack-brings-technology-and-atlanta-nonprofits-together/#sthash.RgllpVw2.dpuf …

   
   
6. DiversiTech @IamDtech  ·  Jun 30

   Program aims to attract minority entrepreneurs to New Orleans http://is.gd/QWInKx 

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E. Tech Calendar ... Quarter Dozen
The calendar listing all previously posted events is found ==> HERE

1. DiversiTech @IamDtech  ·  Jul 3

   Register for our 3rd annual youth tech event: #STEAMfwd on 7/19! Find out more http://bit.ly/STEAMfwd  http://twitpic.com/e78t7x 
   
   

   
   
2. Aaron Saunders @aaronksaunders  ·  Jul 3

   Startup Middle School – Join Us for a One-of-a-Kind Army STEM Experience http://bit.ly/1qqNLdh  @ClrlyInnovative #HowardU #dctech #DigitalDC

   
   
3. CODE2040 @CODE2040  ·  Jul 2

   We want HR folks to be more involved w/ us! #Hack4Diversity will be another chance for that http://bit.ly/hack4diversity  @littlecodelady

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