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happy towel day
by Jeremy Hunsinger 25 May '07

25 May '07

http://www.towelday.kojv.net/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towel_Day Towel day is a tribute to Douglas Adams, one of the many imaginative folks whose works helped set the norms and understandings of modern internet-age computing. jeremy hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu) () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.aoir.org The Association of Internet Researchers http://www.stswiki.org/ stswiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ LI-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series

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Sussex Research Scholarships
by Kathleen O'Riordan 25 May '07

25 May '07

Sussex Research Scholarships in the Humanities Further Details The Graduate Centre in the School of Humanities at the University of Sussex will make up to four awards for Doctoral research leading to a PhD to start in October 2007. The awards will run for three years and will cover the full cost of Home/EU fees plus a bursary of £5000 per annum. Students taking the Scholarships will be expected to teach between 75 and 100 hours per year in each of their Second and Third Years. The awards can be held in any of the Departments in the School of Humanities, which cover: American Studies, Art History, English Literature and Linguistics, History, Media and Film Studies, Music and Philosophy. Applicants should make themselves familiar with the range of expertise in the School of Humanities via the University Website. While applicants do not need to identify particular supervisors, they should frame their research proposals in terms of the subjects in which we can offer supervision. These Scholarships are open to any Home or EU student who meets the criteria, including those who have already applied to Sussex or elsewhere. If the successful candidates have not applied to, and been accepted by, the University of Sussex, those applicants will have to apply to the University and be accepted before the Scholarship can be awarded. Eligibility These scholarships are only available to students in their first year of study. We cannot accept applications from students who have already begun work on their Doctorate at Sussex or elsewhere. Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain before they begin doctoral work, a masters degree in a subject area relevant to their project. We would normally expect the final result to be at B+ level or higher. Application Process Please submit : " A CV detailing your academic history. " A 500-word statement outlining your research proposal, headed by your name and the title of your Doctoral Project. " Two academic references, to be sent directly to the University. " Information as to whether or not you have applied for Research Council Funding at Sussex or elsewhere. All documentation should be addressed to: Margaret Reynolds, Graduate Centre Coordinator (Sussex Research Scholarships) Graduate Centre, School of Humanities, University of Sussex Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9SH Email: M.Reynolds(a)sussex.ac.uk Deadline The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 12 June 2007. Selection Process The Graduate Centre will draw up a short-list of candidates by mid-July 2007 based on the applicants CVs and research project proposals. If your name is on that list, you will be informed. If you are shortlisted and have applied for Research Council or other funding, either for study at Sussex or elsewhere, you must inform us of the outcome of your funding application as soon as you know it, as this award cannot be held alongside a Research Council or other award. Once shortlisted candidates have informed us of their award status, we will return to the list and inform the successful candidates by 15th September 2007. Dr Kate O'Riordan Centre for Material Digital Culture Department of Media and Film, University of Sussex, UK Tel: 00 44 (0) 1273 876730 http://www.sussex.ac.uk/mediastudies/profile30746.html Centre for Material Digital Culture http://www.sussex.ac.uk/rcmdc/

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Re: [Air-l] Technology Transforming Education--EE-Learning
by Marj Kibby 24 May '07

24 May '07

This is not what I think 'hybrid' learning is. I'd describe this as 'web-supported learning'. In hybrid learning the online and f2f components are equal in value, both are essential components of the learning experience. An example would be where students have f2f instruction for two weeks, then undertake group projects or problem solving, using online communication, reference sharing, file sharing ... Engaging in learning experiences that are difficult or inconvenient in the classroom, or more effective online. Marj Dr Marjorie Kibby, Senior Lecturer in Communication & Culture Faculty of Education and Arts The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia Marj.Kibby(a)newcastle.edu.au +61 2 49216604 >>> "Dr. Steve Eskow" <drseskow(a)cox.net> 05/23/07 10:30 AM >>> "Blended" or "hybrid" learning continues to be shaped by the classroom, and uses ICT to enrich classroom-dominated ways of learning.

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University reprimands students for Facebook comments
by 'Gail Taylor 24 May '07

24 May '07

I came across a BBC news story that might be of interest to some of you. The story reports that Keele University is threatening students for making negative comments about staff members on MySpace and Facebook. The news story "Students critise staff on net" can be accessed at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/staffordshire/6686619.stm I'm not familiar with Keele University and not certain what cultural practices are guiding the decision-making processes of the administrators who are choosing this course of action. Can anyone share information about this University that might shed light on the administrative culture? /Gail --------------------------------------- Gail D. Taylor, M.Ed. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Human Resource Education Ph.D. Student Educational Psychology Teaching Assistant Library & Information Science Research Assistant "Technology enables man to gain control over everything except technology." -- Unknown

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The web as visual medium
by Sue Tait 24 May '07

24 May '07

Hi folks - I am researching online spectatorship and the web as a visual medium, I am aware of Michele White's work in this area. I was wondering if anyone might have any other suggestions please - many thanks, Sue

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Re: [Air-l] Technology Transforming Education--EE-Learning
by Marj Kibby 24 May '07

24 May '07

Dr Marjorie Kibby, Senior Lecturer in Communication & Culture Faculty of Education and Arts The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia Marj.Kibby(a)newcastle.edu.au +61 2 49216604 >>> "Dr. Steve Eskow" <drseskow(a)cox.net> 05/24/07 10:43 AM >>> <snip> Premise: success in the middle and upper ranks of the work force depend on print literacy. <snip> Is this really the case - or do the middle and upper ranks communicate verbally while the underlings read the reports and write the position papers? In any case, given how quickly life and learning are changing I'd be reluctant to base teaching methods and curriculum on current workplace practices. The problem is how best to prepare students for a lifetime of learning across a number of career and lifestyle choices. Marj

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Re: [Air-l] Technology Transforming Education--EE-Learning
by andrea baker 23 May '07

23 May '07

Hello-- Steve E and Marj, thanks for initiating and propelling this discussion forward. Great comments, Charles, Steve J, and Nancy, I like your points and questions. Having taught online for a while, and this quarter teaching the same course both online and offline, the topic has me thinking more about the learning processes. Each group learns in different ways, of course, and perhaps even learns different content to a degree, in the sense of what will stick with them in the long run. Hmmm. I know one thing and that is, Marj, I'd really like to learn koala arm-wrestling from you. :-) You have a handle on all the reasons why I (and most students) would prefer to do that in person. I'd even settle for a few lessons by phone or video. With a topic of such interest, and an extremely motivated learner, perhaps any one of several modes would do. And the beat goes on... cheers, andee

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Fwd: Reminder: Grad Conference at VT
by Jeremy Hunsinger 23 May '07

23 May '07

Begin forwarded message: > From: shew(a)vt.edu > Date: May 23, 2007 5:56:33 PM EDT > To: Jeremy Hunsinger <jhuns(a)vt.edu> > Subject: Re: Reminder: Grad Conference at VT > > Call for Graduate Student Abstracts > > Interactions: Artifacts & Us > A Graduate Student Conference Exploring Our Relationships with > Things and Theirs > with Us > September 7-9, 2007 > Blacksburg, Virginia > > The Science & Technology Studies graduate students at Virginia Tech > welcome > abstract submissions on topics relating to concepts and artifacts, > the uses > they are put to, the evolution and impacts of technology, > scientific objects > and their study, the role of the engineer in design, and more. > Possible topics could include: the role of phlogiston in chemical > theorizing, > the use of social networking on the internet and how it changes > relationships, > the use of medical technologies in the classification of disease, > the role of a > disease concept in the experience of illness, the way telescopes > and microscopes > change how we envision the world, the role of failure in > engineering design, the > use and misuse of technology in everyday life,…. > Basically, anything you can argue fits in the topic will be > considered! > > > Deadline for Submission: June 1, 2007 > > Submissions should include a cover sheet with the title and author > name(s), > institutional affiliation, and contact information, as well as an > abstract page > prepared without identification of the authors or affiliations. > Abstracts will > be selected for oral presentation and discussion by blind review. > Please keep > abstracts under 500 words. > > Submissions should be emailed as Word or PDF attachments to: > Ashley.Shew(a)gmail.com, > with a subject line of “Interactions Conference Submission” > > > > Thanks so much, Jeremy. > > Ashley > > Quoting Jeremy Hunsinger <jhuns(a)vt.edu>: > >> ashley, >> >> can you just make this into a plain text file and i'll send it about. >> >> thanks, >> >> j >> On May 15, 2007, at 11:07 AM, Ashley Shew wrote: >> >>> Yes, I did forget the attachment. Sorry. I chose the file, but >>> failed to hit >>> attach... like I do every time. >>> >>> We need abstracts, so please get cracking. >>> >>> Ashley >>> >>> Quoting Ashley Shew <shew(a)VT.EDU>: >>> >>>> Dear STSers, >>>> >>>> This is just a quick note to remind you that the deadline for >>>> abstracts to >>>> the >>>> "Interactions: Artifacts and Us" Conference on September 7-9 in >>>> Blacksburg is >>>> June 1st. Blacksburg's VT Grad Students are more than welcome to >>>> submit an >>>> abstract - you could get a line on your CV and not even have to >>>> beg Skip for >>>> travel funding. I've attached the Call for Papers again. Please >>>> feel free to >>>> submit your abstract and encourage/pressure your STS friends from >>>> other >>>> departments and colleges to submit abstracts too. >>>> >>>> (I also sincerely invite NoVA grad students to submit abstracts. >>>> We could >>>> find >>>> students for you to stay with so that the trip would be less >>>> expensive.) >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Ashley >>>> >>> >>> >>> <Interactions_Artifacts&Us.doc> >> >> Jeremy Hunsinger >> Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, >> School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee >> (www.cipr.uwm.edu) >> >> Words are things; and a small drop of ink, falling like dew upon a >> thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, >> think. --Byron >> >> >> > > Jeremy Hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu) Words are things; and a small drop of ink, falling like dew upon a thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think. --Byron

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Fwd: Reminder: Grad Conference at VT
by Jeremy Hunsinger 23 May '07

23 May '07

Begin forwarded message: > From: shew(a)vt.edu > Date: May 23, 2007 5:56:33 PM EDT > To: Jeremy Hunsinger <jhuns(a)vt.edu> > Subject: Re: Reminder: Grad Conference at VT > > Call for Graduate Student Abstracts > > Interactions: Artifacts & Us > A Graduate Student Conference Exploring Our Relationships with > Things and Theirs > with Us > September 7-9, 2007 > Blacksburg, Virginia > > The Science & Technology Studies graduate students at Virginia Tech > welcome > abstract submissions on topics relating to concepts and artifacts, > the uses > they are put to, the evolution and impacts of technology, > scientific objects > and their study, the role of the engineer in design, and more. > Possible topics could include: the role of phlogiston in chemical > theorizing, > the use of social networking on the internet and how it changes > relationships, > the use of medical technologies in the classification of disease, > the role of a > disease concept in the experience of illness, the way telescopes > and microscopes > change how we envision the world, the role of failure in > engineering design, the > use and misuse of technology in everyday life,…. > Basically, anything you can argue fits in the topic will be > considered! > > > Deadline for Submission: June 1, 2007 > > Submissions should include a cover sheet with the title and author > name(s), > institutional affiliation, and contact information, as well as an > abstract page > prepared without identification of the authors or affiliations. > Abstracts will > be selected for oral presentation and discussion by blind review. > Please keep > abstracts under 500 words. > > Submissions should be emailed as Word or PDF attachments to: > Ashley.Shew(a)gmail.com, > with a subject line of “Interactions Conference Submission” > > > > Thanks so much, Jeremy. > > Ashley > > Quoting Jeremy Hunsinger <jhuns(a)vt.edu>: > >> ashley, >> >> can you just make this into a plain text file and i'll send it about. >> >> thanks, >> >> j >> On May 15, 2007, at 11:07 AM, Ashley Shew wrote: >> >>> Yes, I did forget the attachment. Sorry. I chose the file, but >>> failed to hit >>> attach... like I do every time. >>> >>> We need abstracts, so please get cracking. >>> >>> Ashley >>> >>> Quoting Ashley Shew <shew(a)VT.EDU>: >>> >>>> Dear STSers, >>>> >>>> This is just a quick note to remind you that the deadline for >>>> abstracts to >>>> the >>>> "Interactions: Artifacts and Us" Conference on September 7-9 in >>>> Blacksburg is >>>> June 1st. Blacksburg's VT Grad Students are more than welcome to >>>> submit an >>>> abstract - you could get a line on your CV and not even have to >>>> beg Skip for >>>> travel funding. I've attached the Call for Papers again. Please >>>> feel free to >>>> submit your abstract and encourage/pressure your STS friends from >>>> other >>>> departments and colleges to submit abstracts too. >>>> >>>> (I also sincerely invite NoVA grad students to submit abstracts. >>>> We could >>>> find >>>> students for you to stay with so that the trip would be less >>>> expensive.) >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Ashley >>>> >>> >>> >>> <Interactions_Artifacts&Us.doc> >> >> Jeremy Hunsinger >> Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, >> School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee >> (www.cipr.uwm.edu) >> >> Words are things; and a small drop of ink, falling like dew upon a >> thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, >> think. --Byron >> >> >> > > jeremy hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu) wiki.tmttlt.com www.tmttlt.com () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.stswiki.org/ sts wiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ Learning Inquiry-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series

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smithsonian copyright/ownership political action
by Jeremy Hunsinger 23 May '07

23 May '07

Carl Malamud and his colleagues have taken action over what can be thought of as the privatization of a public resource. This will be an interesting thing to watch. http://public.resource.org/memo.2007.05.19.html jeremy hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu) () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.aoir.org The Association of Internet Researchers http://www.stswiki.org/ stswiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ LI-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series

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