I used to think that OA had a lot to gain from the rising generation, which is growing up with the internet, knows its benefits well, and takes them for granted. But a new study from the University of London's Institute of Education shows that frightened parents are teaching their children to fear the internet. Quoting David Batty's story in the June 7 Guardian: "Children are confused about the dangers posed by using the internet with some believing it puts them at risk of catching HIV or being abducted by aliens, according to research published today. Schools should do more to address such false and exaggerated fears about the internet, which may prevent some children from exploiting its benefits...." (Thanks to QuickLinks.)
Posted by
Peter Suber at 6/13/2004 02:25:00 PM.
The open access movement:
Putting peer-reviewed scientific and scholarly literature
on the internet. Making it available free of charge and
free of most copyright and licensing restrictions.
Removing the barriers to serious research.
I recommend the OA tracking project (OATP) as the best way to stay on top of new OA developments. You can read the OATP feed on a blog-like web page or subscribe to it by RSS, email, or Twitter. You can also help build the feed by tagging new developments you encounter.
