July 2001 - Air-L - lists.aoir.org

Re: international data
by Jeremy W. Crampton 22 Jul '01

22 Jul '01

This may be relevant to your request... we are doing some work on the geography of the digital divide and have a number of maps and (forthcoming) some GIS analysis. Some of it is at the international level. I'll also be giving at talk at the AIR conference this October on this. I'd be interested in your findings, Barry. Jeremy Crampton > Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 13:17:23 -0400 > From: Barry Wellman <wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca> > Subject: [Air-l] international data > Reply-To: air-l(a)aoir.org > > Wenhong Chen, Jeff Boase and I are looking for Reliable comparative data > on computer and internet use rates across countries -- as many countries > as possible, but OECD + a few other biggies at least. > > Thanks, > > Barry

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reliable comparative data on computer and internet use rates across countries
by Gitte Stald 22 Jul '01

22 Jul '01

Some information regarding Internet use can be found on the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) website: http://www.itu.int or in OECDs publications, e.g. OECD Communication Outlook 2001. OECD, Paris: http://www.oecd.com New analysis are available via IDC http://www.idc.com. Reliable? At least comparable. Best, Gitte ------------------------------------------------ Gitte Stald "Global Media Cultures" Film & Media Studies University of Copenhagen Njalsgade 80, 2300 Copenhagen S Tel: +45 35329181 e-mail: stald(a)hum.ku.dk --------------------------------------------

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international data
by Greg Wise 20 Jul '01

20 Jul '01

Their publications are a bit pricey, but you can try www.telegeography.com; They do telecom stats generally, but also deal with the Net (including annual Global Internet Maps; you also might want to look at their publication, Hubs and Spokes--there were copies on display at last Fall's AoIR conference). Greg Wise Arizona State University West ============================================================================ ==== Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 13:17:23 -0400 From: Barry Wellman <wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca> To: aoir list <air-l(a)aoir.org> Cc: wenhong chen <wenchen(a)chass.utoronto.ca>, Jeff Boase <jeff.boase(a)utoronto.ca> Subject: [Air-l] international data Reply-To: air-l(a)aoir.org Wenhong Chen, Jeff Boase and I are looking for Reliable comparative data on computer and internet use rates across countries -- as many countries as possible, but OECD + a few other biggies at least. Thanks, Barry ___________________________________________________________________ Barry Wellman Professor of Sociology NetLab Director wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman Centre for Urban & Community Studies University of Toronto 455 Spadina Avenue Toronto Canada M5S 2G8 fax:+1-416-978-7162

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Re: online consent forms
by S. Biggs 20 Jul '01

20 Jul '01

Laura: I would echo Stuart, encouraging you to take a look at the experiments listed at http://psych.hanover.edu/APS/exponnet.html, and http://www.socialpsychology.org/expts.htm. Feel free to take a look at my current online study / consent form (also listed on these sites), at www.yorku.ca/sbiggs. cheers, Steve -- Stephen Biggs, MA Ph.D. Candidate, Clinical Psychology Psychology Dept., York University 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3 www.yorku.ca/sbiggs Vox: (416) 736-5115 Fax: (416) 736-5814 > Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 16:41:09 -0500 > From: Laura Gurak <gurakl(a)umn.edu> > To: <air-l(a)aoir.org> > Subject: [Air-l] online consent forms > Reply-To: air-l(a)aoir.org > > I am part of a study here that will involve using the Web to recruit > subjects and then "sign" an online consent form. We don't want to make > people print and mail/fax the form. We want to do everything online with an > eye of course on confidentiality and other traditional human subjects > concerns. > > Can anyone recommend some good examples of online consent forms? Or some > articles on the subject? > > Thanks, Laura Gurak > > ---------------- > Laura J. Gurak, Ph.D. Associate Professor > Rhetoric Department, University of Minnesota > 1994 Buford Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108 v 612-624-3773 > also--Director, Internet Studies Center -- www.isc.umn.edu > Faculty Fellow, Law School > gurakL(a)tc.umn.edu www.rhetoric.umn.edu/Faculty/gurak.html > > > > > > --__--__-- > > Message: 8 > Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 17:04:56 -0500 > From: Stuart Offenbach <stuartio(a)purdue.edu> > To: air-l(a)aoir.org > Subject: Re: [Air-l] online consent forms > Reply-To: air-l(a)aoir.org > > Laura, > > There are few standards for electronic consents, or for verifying such > consents. I suggest you look at some experiments at the following sites where > you can get some ideas from what others have done. > > The following site is sponsored by the American Psychological Association: > http://psych.hanover.edu/APS/exponnet.html > > This next site is sponsored by the Social Psychology Network: > http://www.socialpsychology.org/expts.htm > > Laura Gurak wrote: >

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Fwd: position available--digital media & resource specialist
by Steve Jones 20 Jul '01

20 Jul '01

>Architecture/ Computer Technology > >Digital Media & Resources Specialist > >The School of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC); >Starts 9/1/01. Manage and oversee the school's digital resources including >2 computer labs (computers, peripherals, networking, and any other digital >equipment). Qualifications: MIN B.Arch / BFA & 2 yrs experience in >computer and network maintenance and troubleshooting on PC, Mac and UNIX >computers, as well as working knowledge of graphics, modeling, rendering, >animation and GIS software. Strongly prefer advanced degree in architecture >or the arts focused on digital media production. For fullest consideration, >send cover letter, resume & names w/ address / phone / e-mail of 3 >references by August 6, 2001 to: Digital Media/Resources Specialist Search, >School of Architecture (M/C 030), University of Illinois at Chicago, 845 >West Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607. > >UIC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

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international data
by Barry Wellman 20 Jul '01

20 Jul '01

Wenhong Chen, Jeff Boase and I are looking for Reliable comparative data on computer and internet use rates across countries -- as many countries as possible, but OECD + a few other biggies at least. Thanks, Barry ___________________________________________________________________ Barry Wellman Professor of Sociology NetLab Director wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman Centre for Urban & Community Studies University of Toronto 455 Spadina Avenue Toronto Canada M5S 2G8 fax:+1-416-978-7162 ___________________________________________________________________

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freedom of speech
by Monika Merkes 20 Jul '01

20 Jul '01

Greetings On 13 July 2001 I wrote to this list: At La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, files on the website of Dr Ken Harvey have been removed on the Dean's authorisation for allegedly defaming federal Health Minister Michael Wooldridge. The Melbourne newspaper 'The Age' reported on 10 July 2001 that Dr Harvey has been charged with serious misconduct. The website offered a collection of resources regarding the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. It has now been moved to http://users.bigpond.net.au/pbs-pbac/ It appears that this matter has now been resolved, see La Trobe's statement below (also at http://users.bigpond.net.au/pbs-pbac/ ) Regards Monika Merkes Official Statement (20 July 2001) PBS-PBAC Web Site Dispute: La Trobe University and Dr. Ken Harvey This matter has now been amicably resolved. The University and Dr. Harvey will not be issuing any further statement regarding this matter. Authorised by Professor Graham McDowell, Acting Vice Chancellor, VC(a)latrobe.edu.au

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online consent forms
by Laura Gurak 19 Jul '01

19 Jul '01

I am part of a study here that will involve using the Web to recruit subjects and then "sign" an online consent form. We don't want to make people print and mail/fax the form. We want to do everything online with an eye of course on confidentiality and other traditional human subjects concerns. Can anyone recommend some good examples of online consent forms? Or some articles on the subject? Thanks, Laura Gurak ---------------- Laura J. Gurak, Ph.D. Associate Professor Rhetoric Department, University of Minnesota 1994 Buford Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108 v 612-624-3773 also--Director, Internet Studies Center -- www.isc.umn.edu Faculty Fellow, Law School gurakL(a)tc.umn.edu www.rhetoric.umn.edu/Faculty/gurak.html

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Fwd: [CC] Cyberculture - Nordic Interactive (fwd)
by jeremy hunsinger 19 Jul '01

19 Jul '01

> > >Nordic Interactive Conference 2001 - Digital Visions and User Reality >31 October 2001 to 3 November 2001, Copenhagen, Denmark > >NIC 2001 is a biannual conference initiated by Nordic >Interactive, a new pan-Nordic network for leading Nordic IT >research institutes and companies in interactive digital >technology. The first significant landmark of the network >is NIC 2001, featuring entrepreneurs and visionary >leaders from industry and academia, artists and >performers as well as a number of international keynote >speakers. The conference provides a rich set of formats >for interaction, presentation and discussion of the latest >results and developments. NIC 2001 presents a four-day >program consisting of five tracks, tutorials, informal >workshops, expo (also open to the public), art gallery, job >fair and a competition for postgraduate and doctoral >students. > >Why NIC 2001? >There has been a growing focus on research and >development as the core competencies of the Nordic >countries. The Nordic countries occupy unique research >and development positions in areas closely connected to >development and use of interactive digital technology, >especially in the areas of user centred design, social >context relations and mobility. At NIC2001 we aim at >bringing the Nordic capacities in this broad and >multidisciplinary field together, to present and discuss >contributions from scientists, artists, developers, >business, educators, and computer enthusiasts. >Conference topics will relate to science, education, >games, design, communication, interaction, work, daily >living and society. Leaders and visionaries from industry, >academia, research and government will discuss the key >technology advances that will impact our daily lives now >and in the future, and how that may change the way we >interact. > >The goal of NIC 2001 is to provide a highly interactive and >engaging forum, where attendees can meet to exchange >and discuss ideas. We wish to strengthen the Nordic >relations and networks, to consider the form, role, and >impact of future interactive digital technology. The >conference will present some of the latest technological >developments, and discuss issues and challenges facing >the Nordic R&D environment in this area, as we move into >the 21st Century. Our speakers, panellists and presenters >are all deeply involved in various areas of research, >development, creation and use of interactive digital >technology. > >Conference themes are: >1. Living in intelligent environments >2. Nomadic computing >3. Learning in a distributed world - future pedagogical >practices >4. Touch, hear, see >5. - To be announced! > >Keynote speakers are as follows: >J°rgen Lindegaard - President and CEO of the SAS Group >(Scandinavian Airlines) ; >Kevin Warwick - Professor of Cybernetics at the >University of Reading, UK, leading robotics researcher; >John Thackara - Director of "Doors of Perception", >Holland, a design guru, critic and business provocateur; >Norbert Streitz - Dr. Dr. at GMD, Germany, a leading >expert on workspaces of the future; >Maureen Thomas - Creative Director at Cambridge >University Moving Image Studio (CUMIS), UK, expert on >digital interactive narrative/drama; >Bob Stone - Professor, head of MUSE Virtual Presence >Ltd. and Scientific Director of MUSE Technologies, UK, >world-leading expert on human factors and ergonomics in >relation to virtual reality and >Kathryn Clark, Senior scientist at Nasa, USA, specialist in >intelligent environments. > >Online registration and the preliminary conference >programme is now available at >http://www.nic2001.org. > >E-mail enquiries: secr(a)nic2001.org > >Website: http://www.nic2001.org > >Organized by: Nordic Interactive Jeremy Hunsinger http://www.cddc.vt.edu Instructor of Political Science Center for Digital Discourse and Culture Webmaster/Manager CDDC 526 Major Williams Hall 0130 http://www.cddc.vt.edu/jeremy --my homepage Virginia Tech (yes i partially updated it) Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540)-231-7614 icq 5535471

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Re: [Air-l] Computer Gaming List
by Frank Schaap 19 Jul '01

19 Jul '01

Jason offered amongst other things the following URL > http://www.digiplay.org.uk/ but my one ISP doesn't yet have a DNS entry for it, while through my other ISP I can't seem to connect to the server (connection refused on port 80). it would seem that for the moment the Digiplay website is also available through this URL: http://www.jasonrutter.org.uk/Digiplay/ just some temporary probs I recon... looks interesting so far :) Frank. -- The Cyberculture, Identity and Gender Resources ==> http://fragment.nl/resources/

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