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John Seely Brown

The web has just begun to have an impact on our lives. As fascinated as we are with it today, we’re still seeing it in its early forms… My belief is that not only will the web be as fundamental to society as electrification but that it will be subject to many of the same diffusion and absorption dynamics as that earlier medium.

  • Encyclopedias

    • Wikipedia
      Without doubt, this is the best free online encyclopedia. Built by the online community, it is current and a good research starting point.
    • Websterworld (Aus)
      Online encyclopedia with an Australian emphasis. Free at present but this may not last forever. Good source of Australian content including history, geography, films, animals, nature and environment.
    • Encyclopedia.com
      Searches over 100 trusted encyclopedias and thesauri. Advertisements are distracting but this encyclopedia is useful in that it connects to related videos on YouTube.
    • Webopedia
      Webopedia is a free online dictionary for words, phrases and abbreviations that are related to computer and Internet technology. Articles are in plain, easily understood language.
    • Symbols.com
      Online encyclopedia of western signs and ideograms. A really unique site. Spend some time and get the value out of this site. You'll never believe there could be so many symbols with so many explanations.
    • Uncyclopedia
      Uncyclopedia is an encyclopedia full of misinformation and utter lies. This is an example of internet publishing illustrating that ANTHING can be published online. Let's give our students the skills to differentiate between truth and untruth.