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Internet vs. WWW
by reuven shlozberg 20 Mar '05

20 Mar '05

Joanne (and others), as a newbie to the academic study of the Internet, with no tech background, could you explain to me what difference between the two is? Up till now, i've commonsensically used "the Internet" to denote, essentially, everything that i can access or receive and anyone i connect with when i "go online" (connect my computer to data that is not on my computer's harddrive). In other words, i've used "the Internet" to denote the sum of all that's online. I've always assumed commonsensically that "the world wide web" simply denotes the network of computers that are "online" (all or part of the time). Since what's online has to rest (or am i missing some basic tech fact?) on some computer, and since to access what's on a particular computer, that computer needs to connected to other computers, "the World Wide Web" and "the Internet" as i understood their meaning refer to the same referent. also, up till now i also thought of "cyberworld" as an a term interchangeable with the other two terms, but that leaves me with no term to denote the "life-world" of people online, as distinguished from "the Internet" as defined above. Could "cyberworld" be used to denote this "life-world", or will that be another gross carelessness with definitions (i can almost feel Thomas Hobbes standing behind me getting ready to slap me ... ) thanks, Reuven Shlozberg Political Science University of Toronto

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Re: [Air-l] we need a new word?
by Alex Halavais 19 Mar '05

19 Mar '05

On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:32:59 +0100, Ulf-Dietrich Reips <ureips(a)genpsy.unizh.ch> wrote: > imho we shouldn't attempt to find *one* new word > for a conglomerate of different services, > concepts, and psycho-socio-technological spheres. <snip> > Let's differentiate, identify, and regroup our terminological entities! > While I'm all for differentiation, I do think there is a need for conceptualizing beyond the differences in communication technologies. At this point, very little of the media I consume is not digital and integrated into the global computer network (whatever we are calling it). I place "telephone" calls, get my "film" developed, listen to the "radio," and watch "television" and "motion pictures" through the internet. I have a feeling that our conceptualizations, along with our vocabularies, are not keeping pace with this technological convergence. We should have better ways of thinking about how these media are converging, and that should be reflected in the terms we use. Because the levels of integration beneath the application layer are relatively invisible, I think they are probably especially worth considering. So, yes, we should continue to talk about applications and not assume that "internet use" means the same thing to everyone, but at the same time, there is real value in thinking about it as a system, an ecology, or what-have-you. - Alex -- // // Alexander Halavais // Graduate Director of Informatics // University at Buffalo School of Informatics // contact info: http://alex.halavais.net //

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Call for articles for an international refereed journal of technology on campus
by Stewart Marshall 19 Mar '05

19 Mar '05

"Campus-Wide Information Systems" (an international journal of technology on campus) http://www.dec.uwi.edu/smarshall/cwis/index.html *** Call for Papers *** Publish your research papers or case studies in this international refereed journal. "Campus-Wide Information Systems" provides comprehensive and independent coverage on the management, use and integration of information resources and educational technologies on campus. All articles are double-blind peer reviewed and a swift and fair reviewing process is guaranteed. "Campus-Wide Information Systems" is classified as refereed in Ulrichs International Periodicals Directory and so articles count as research publications in government research output measures. The journal would be pleased to receive submissions on: Innovations in Teaching and Learning with Technology e.g. The changing roles of teacher and student, Technology and student learning, Teaching in new technology environments, Interactive teaching modules, Standards and assessment. New Technologies e.g. Wireless communication and instruction, Voice recognition, Mobile computing, Advanced networking applications. IT Implementation and Support e.g. Designing and developing computer networks, Technology support services, Managing web-based resources, Digital libraries, Information repositories. Planning and Administration e.g. Developing and maintaining networks effectively and efficiently, Managing a networked environment, Infrastructure, Course management systems, Accreditation of distance learning programs, Campus portals, Computer security, Intellectual property. *** Submission *** Articles should be between 2,000 and 4,000 words in length. Case studies should be issue- or results-focussed examples of technology applications in higher education. For further information please go to: http://www.dec.uwi.edu/smarshall/cwis/index.html Please email submissions to: stewart.marshall(a)uwichill.edu.bb Professor Stewart Marshall CWIS Regional Editor (Caribbean and the Americas) Distance Education Centre The University of the West Indies Barbados

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RE: [Air-l] we need a new word?
by Niels Windfeld Lund 19 Mar '05

19 Mar '05

-- Hi what about digital documentation ? If we consider websites, chatmessages, SMS, emails etc. as digital documents, then digital documentation will cover all this and be complementary to digital communication, but stressing the material aspects. Document can be split into two parts: doceo, I demonstrate, and mentum, means and results of acts using some means. I know I may have to argue more in lenght later. A new book presenting : Deflating information. From science studies to documentation. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. best Niels WL Documentation Studies, University of Tromso, Norway ---Original Message----- From: air-l-aoir.org-bounces(a)listserv.aoir.org on behalf of Barry Wellman Sent: Sat 3/19/2005 4:44 PM To: aoir list Cc: Subject: [Air-l] we need a new word? I was speaking at a seminar for non-techies at MIT yesterday (not a contradiction, as these were community development folks from across the USofA). And I found myself saying -- and my PPTs reading -- "Internet" -- but then verbally qualifying by saying, "well I really don't mean the traditional email Internet, but also IM, chat, lists, video, etc." (add your favorite including Usenet and BBS). What to call it? "Computer mediated communication" is a mouthful, jargony and chews up PPT space. "New media" is too indistinct and PoMo: moreover, is email "new media" any more? We should focus on the affordances of the media and not on the newness. So what to call it. My first thought at the breakfast table was "e-media", but I am open to other suggestions. I also am putting it on the list, because I am confident that others have had similar dilemmas, and that it would be best if we had a standard word. Barry _____________________________________________________________________ Barry Wellman Professor of Sociology NetLab Director wellman at 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 To network is to live; to live is to network _____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ The Air-l-aoir.org(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/

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RE: ew need a new word?
by hassan＠wwhmail.com 19 Mar '05

19 Mar '05

Hi Barry, What about "Net Media"? ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/

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not the new word
by Ed Lamoureux 19 Mar '05

19 Mar '05

I don't have one for "it." but I would like to note something that many of you know . . . just as a reminder. Many of my (former and present) colleagues in Departments of Communication have taken to referring to their Radio/Video/Television areas as "electronic media." Just as their work often overlaps with computationally based digitally enhanced production (new media); the name "electronic media" also overlaps. Yet, I suspect that inside 5 years, Communication Department-based academics in America will, for the most part, sub the term electronic media for "radio/television" fairly broadly. So that one's probably not a good one for computer stuff. Edward Lee Lamoureux, Ph. D. Director, Multimedia Program and New Media Center Associate Professor, Speech Communication 1501 W. Bradley Bradley University Peoria IL 61625 309-677-2378 http://hilltop.bradley.edu/~ell http://gcc.bradley.edu/mm/

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Fwd: ICT vacancies (project coordinator/webdesign/research) in India
by Laurent Straskraba 19 Mar '05

19 Mar '05

FYI Someone interested to work with ITforChange in India? Best, Laurent >IT for Change (www.ITforChange.net) is an NGO that works on issues >connected with information and communications technologies covering >research, policy advocacy and project implementation. > >1. Project Coordinator for a Grassroots ICT Project > >Location - Mysore > >We are looking for a project coordinator for an ambitious field based >intervention at Mysore. The candidate must have program management skills >with 10 to 15 years work experience, in the field of social development >and have excellent oral and written skills in Kannada. Key responsibility >would be to coordinate the design and implementation of the project. Prior >experience in working with rural women and comfort with basic use of >information technologies will be an advantage. Good people skills and >ability to scope out work within ambiguous contexts would be required. >Women candidates are preferred. > >2. Web Designer > >Location Bangalore > > > >The work involves development and maintenance of website for ITfC and ITfC >clients. > >Skills in html, CSS, PHP, SQL is required > > > >Oral and written skills in English and basic knowledge of Kannada, good >people skills and dynamism to excel in learning situations would be required. > > > >Part time possibilities can also be explored. > > > >3. Research Coordinator > >Location - Bangalore > >We are looking for bright and committed people to strengthen our research >team. We have vacancies for 2 positions senior research coordinator and >research coordinator. > > > >The work would involve primary and secondary research with skills in >qualitative and quantitative methods. > > > >The candidate should have an interest in Information Society issues including > >· Telecom and media policies > >· e-Governance > >· Social impact of technology > >· Intellectual Property Rights > > > >The candidate should be a PhD / M Phil or a post-graduate with at least >five years relevant experience. Appropriate experience in and a strong >perspective on people-centered development is desirable. The senior >research coordinator role envisages a fair amount of leadership with >capacities to independently take on research assignments.Excellent oral >and written skills in English, good people and team skills and dynamism to >excel in learning situations would be required. > >The organization provides excellent learning opportunities, a democratic >work space, and avenues for idea leadership. Salary shall be commensurate >with experience and background, and will not be a constraint in deserving >cases. Please send in your CV before the 31st March 2005 to >ITfC(a)ITforChange.net --- Mag. Laurent Straskraba Information Society Researcher post: Ontlstrasse 3, A - 4040 Linz, Austria / Europe mobile: +43.650.7711861 (GMT +1) e-mail: laurent(a)straskraba.net web: http://www.straskraba.net ---

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SF Bay Area Law & Tech 2005
by Dan L Burk 18 Mar '05

18 Mar '05

Of possible interest -- put on by the students at various SF Bay Area law schools. http://slata.stanford.edu/Conference05/ Dan L. Burk Visiting Professor Cornell Law School Myron Taylor Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 USA Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly Professor University of Minnesota Law School 229 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA *************************************** Voice: 612-626-8726 Fax: 612-625-2011 bits: burkx006(a)umn.edu

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New program?
by Ellis Godard 18 Mar '05

18 Mar '05

I'm told that Stanford is considering creating a department of online community studies? -eg

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Re: Cfp: Cultures of eBay conference, Registration is now open
by Ellis, Rebecca M 18 Mar '05

18 Mar '05

Registration is now open. Please send expressions of interest by 21st March 2005 and abstracts by 31st March 2005. Apologies for cross-posting. Please disseminate widely. This is a call for papers, posters, and expressions of interest in attending a two-day conference at the University of Essex, UK: *************************************************************************** Cultures of eBay: making sense of social and economic aspects of the eBay 'phenomenon' August 24th-25th 2005, Colchester, University of Essex http://www.essex.ac.uk/chimera/culturesofebay.html *************************************************************************** Conference background This is the first independent UK conference which aims to look at the cultural, social and economic aspects of eBay. As such, this e-mail asks for early expressions of interest in attending, as well as being a call for papers and posters, in order to gauge the demand for this one-off conference. The idea for this conference originated from an ongoing ESRC project (RES-000-23-0433) at Chimera, a department of the University of Essex, which began in February 2004 and is due to end in January 2006. Results of this research project will be disseminated at the conference. The overall aim of this conference is to bring together academics, and practitioner groups from both business and the voluntary sector, to explore and 'make sense' of the cultural, social and economic aspects and implications of eBay, the Internet auction site. Important dates Expressions of interest in attending (for non-presenters only), no later than: 21st March 2005 Abstracts and posters no later than: 31st March 2005 Acceptance notification: 22nd April 2005 PowerPoint presentations no later than: 29th July 2005 Formal registration for all no later than: 16th May 2005 Conference dates: 24th and 25th August, 2005. Who should attend Academics in the fields of (but not exclusively): new media, e-commerce, cultural studies, sociology, human geography, HCI Practitioners in relevant fields Research students Industry consultants Conference themes The conference themes have been written in order to accommodate the interests of both academics and practitioner groups. See the conference website (Conference themes and scope section) for a full and detailed outline of potential research questions that could be addressed under each theme. Meta themes: eBay and identity: the presentation of self/ others and knowledge performance eBay and social capital eBay, consumption and consumer lifestyles Collecting in an e-society eBay and employment effects eBay, competition and the 'perfect market' eBay and the 'real' economy eBay and website design eBay and the consumer Representations of eBay Guidance for authors of papers It is not intended for authors to submit full papers for the conference. Presenters will be chosen by a panel on the basis of their submitted abstracts. Abstracts should be no more than 400 words. If you are interested in participating, please email your abstract to the conference administrator by 31st March, 2005. Please e-mail Mr Martin Hicks (hicksm and add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address) using the title 'eBay Conference.' The submission must include: . A title and abstract (400 words) outlining the work to be presented . Name(s) & contact details for each of the author(s) . Whether work is completed or on-going . Whether partly or wholly a student project . If work is subject to external constraints, (e.g. commercial sensitivity) Authors of accepted submissions will be notified by 22nd April 2005. PowerPoint presentations will be required by 29th July 2005. Guidance for poster submission Poster submissions addressing any of the areas identified in the conference topics are invited. If you would like to present a poster, please send details to Mr Martin Hicks (hicksm and add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address) using the title 'eBay Conference poster.' The deadline for poster submission is 31st March, 2005. The submission must include: . A title and brief abstract (250 words) describing the contents of the poster . Name(s) & address(es) of author(s) . Name of presenter of the poster, address, email, telephone and fax number (if available) . Whether work is completed or on-going . Whether partly or wholly a student project . If work is subject to external constraints, (e.g. commercial sensitivity) . A brief note indicating how the space afforded for display of the poster will be used, including any innovative suggestions for display or observer involvement. Authors of accepted submissions will be notified by 22nd April 2005. There is no predefined layout and content format for poster presentations. A standard A1 poster board (approx 23 x 33 inches or 61 x 45.7cm) will be provided to display your work. For additional information on poster presentations, please refer to the conference website. More information For more information on any aspects of the conference, please see the conference website: http://www.essex.ac.uk/chimera/culturesofebay.html Additionally, please e-mail Mr Martin Hicks (hicksm and add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address) using the title 'eBay Conference' for early expressions of interest, or any queries you may have. To go to this e- mail address automatically, please go to the conference website. ____________________________________________ Rebecca Ellis Chimera http://www.essex.ac.uk/chimera/index.html Institute for Socio-Technical Research & Innovation University of Essex ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ The Air-l-aoir.org(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://aoir.org/airjoin.html

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