Social science sites of the week
Here is the latest update of new and interesting sites
of the week
Still updating the blog
New
additions on the new variant
Plan B introduction and reaction
https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3228396208875332962/5782579674989831353
BBC created an
NHS tracker
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59592551
which monitors by postcode hospital waiting times for A&E,
ambulances and bed availability in hospital. it also compares trends with the
national average and with the average 2 years ago
Sharp Power Research Portal,
has been created by the International Forum for Democratic
Studies. it aims to provide researchers with a single portal where they can find
examples of the spread and nature of authoritarian power worldwide.
It defines the term “sharp power” as reflecting an approach that
typically involves the subtle penetration and manipulation of targeted
countries and institutions Resources currently relate to power exerted by
China, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. A full
methodology is provided. Over 700 resources such as reports and news stories
are available.
University of Kent
Digitally Enhanced Education Webinars YouTube Channel.
these
webinars were designed by university of Kent to share practice and tips on
delivering teaching online . They cover pedagogy and practice. Of particular
value are the playlists relating to accessible learning
online
Ofcom announces new approach to online media literacy
this will be based on 5 areas
1. Engage with the wide range of media
literacy practitioners;
2. Initiate pilot trials and campaigns to
promote media literacy;
3. Establish best-practice design
principles for media literacy;
4. Evaluate media literacy initiatives by
producing core resources and guidance on what works;
5. Research the state of media literacy
and share our evidence.
read the full programme and reports on the Ofcom
website
see more links to recent reports on media and communication via scoop.it website
Global humanitarian overview 2021
Ocha coordinated review
which examines global and regional trends highlighting achievements and
priorities for the coming year. This includes overviews of threats such as
covid, displacement and conflict. Future needs are considered.
Humanist Heritage
charts the contributions made by humanists and humanism to the history of the
United Kingdom. it covers the history of the organisation from its origin
in 1896 as the Union of Ethical Societies. it includes timelines, maps ,
biographies and themes. topics covered include atheism, freedom of speech
And secularism. it includes maps of blue plaques
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Smithsonian
National Museum of African American history and culture searchable museum It currently has one exhibition on slavery
and freedom which enables users to explore stories, zoom in on artefacts and
hear stories from the collections. It also has links to further academic
resources on the topic Map the mistletoe Which is aiming to create
a map of the extent and type of mistletoe found in London (especially
Southwark and Lambeth). It will include images of bark and flowers mapped
into areas. The public will send them in and botanists identify them heather Dawson |
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