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International Internet use statistics
by David Brake 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

For an interesting Asian comparison, try South Korea's National Internet Development Agency http://isis.nida.or.kr/index_unssl.jsp. The site navigation isn't great and the reports are in slightly eccentric English but it was there I discovered that in 2005 "41.3% of Internet users have visited own's or other's blog (mini homepage), and 30.7% of them have own's blogs. Females use blogs more than male, and the age of 20's use them more than any other ages groups. This includes 57.5% of Koreans in their 20s" (which makes UK and US blog adoption look rather puny. Of course what they call a blog and the way that they use it may be quite different) There are several others in my bookmarks here: http://www.netvouz.com/ davidbrake/tag/internet+statistics including the World Internet Project http://www.worldinternetproject.net/ which covers several countries using comparable questions. --- David Brake, Doctoral Student in Media and Communications, London School of Economics & Political Science <http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/media@lse/study/ mPhilPhDMediaAndCommunications.htm> Also see http://davidbrake.org/ (home page), http://blog.org/ (personal weblog) and http://get.to/lseblog (academic groupblog) Author of Dealing With E-Mail - <http://davidbrake.org/ dealingwithemail/> callto://DavidBrake (Skype.com's Instant Messenger and net phone) Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic communications disclaimer: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/secretariat/legal/disclaimer.htm

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FW: [DDN] CfP - General Online Research Conference 2008 in Hamburg, Germany
by Katy E. Pearce 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

-----Original Message----- From: digitaldivide-bounces(a)digitaldivide.net [mailto:digitaldivide-bounces@digitaldivide.net] On Behalf Of Dr. Olaf Wenzel Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 6:39 AM To: digitaldivide(a)digitaldivide.net Subject: [DDN] CfP - General Online Research Conference 2008 in Hamburg, Germany ------------------------------------------------------------------- CALL FOR PAPERS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 10th International GOR Conference GOR 08 GENERAL ONLINE RESEARCH 2008 March, 10-12, 2008 Hamburg University, Germany organized by: German Society for Online Research - DGOF e.V. local organizers: EARSandEYES GmbH, Hamburg (main sponsor) Chair for Marketing and Branding, Hamburg University, Prof. Sattler ------------------------------------------------------------------- Conference topics include theories, methods, and findings pertaining to social and business aspects of the Internet and mobile communication. The aim of the conference is to document the progress of Internet science, innovative developments, and practical experience. Traditionally, GOR conferences have been excellent opportunities for dialogue between: - researchers and users of Internet science - universities and companies - customers and suppliers. ------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- Conference Languages: --------------------- English, German ------- Topics: ------- A: The Internet as a Tool for Market, Opinion and Social Research - Method Effects in Online Data Collection - Mobile Data Collection - Statistical Biases in Online Sampling - Best Practice Examples and Case Studies from Market Research - Innovative Data Collection Tools - Online Access Panels - Quality Standards - Data Mining - Online Experiments - New Methods of Qualitative Research - Cultural Effects in Cross-National Studies - Mixed Mode Studies B: Internet Metrics - Indices of the Digital Divide(s) and Digital Inequality - Measurement of Online Social Networks - Use of Logfiles and Databases - Indices of the Information Society - Measurement of Coverage - Diffusion of Visual Online & Mobile Communication C: The Internet in its Context Internet, Mobile Communication, and Civil Society - Online Groups & Online Communities - Social Networks and Relationships Online & Offline - Digital Inequality - E-Democracy - Internet, Social Movements, and Collective Action - Internet & Science Electronic & Mobile Business - E-Business - Evaluation of Web-Sites and E-Commerce - Mobile Commerce - Electronic CRM and its Relation to Online Market Research Internet & Mobile Communication in Everyday Life - Mobile & Online Entertainment - Social and Psychological Effects of Internet Use - E-Health - E- & M-Learning - Web 2.0 - New Forms and Formats: Internet-TV, Blogs, Podcasts, RSS etc. Internet & Mobile Communication in Organizations - Online Employee Surveys - Virtual Teams & Online Communities of Practice - Online Knowledge Exchange and Knowledge Management ----------------------- Types of Contributions: ----------------------- 1.) Paper: Paper presentations of research results include an oral presentation of 20 min duration plus 10 min for discussion. 2.) Poster: Posters will be discussed in designated time slots. 3.) Session: There is the opportunity to propose a group of (3-5) interrelated papers within one session. 4.) Roundtable Report: These 10 min oral presentations without slides are work-in- progress reports. 3-5 interrelated reports will be discussed at one Roundtable. 5.) Workshop: You may propose teaching a 2.5 or 5 hour pre-conference workshop covering key methods of Internet science. ------------------------ Awards and Publications: ------------------------ An independent jury will award a prize for the best poster(s). Total prize money: EUR 500,-. A prize will be awarded for the best paper from market research practice. Selected contributions on Mobile Market Research will be invited for publication in an edited volume. ---------- Workshops: ---------- There will be tutorial workshops covering key methods of Internet science. The workshops will take place on the eve of the GOR (March 10, 2008) and throughout the GOR. Participation in workshops is not free of charge, and the number of participants is limited. Registered visitors of the conference have priority. More information is available at http://www.gor.de. ----------------------- Exhibition Stand Space: ----------------------- Companies will have the opportunity to book exhibition stand space for presentations of products or services. More information is available at office(a)dgof.de. ------------------------------------- Social Events and Membership Meeting: ------------------------------------- The traditional Early-Bird-Meeting takes place in the evening of March 10, 2008. Visitors and participants will have the opportunity to socialize with colleagues and meet with other researchers. On Tuesday evening (March 11, 2008) there will be a social event with dancing. During the conference there is a meeting of the members of the German Society for Online Research. Members will receive additional information about the meeting at a later date. ---------------------- Submission Guidelines: ---------------------- If you would like to contribute to the conference by presenting a paper, roundtable report, a poster, a complete session, or by teaching a workshop submit an abstract electronically no later than September 30, 2007 at http://www.gor.de Abstracts, which should be in the English language, may be up to 350 words long. An additional German language version is appreciated. To enable a thorough review, abstracts should be informative. Where applicable, include the design, methods, and main results. Authors may present in English or German. At any rate, the slides of the papers need to be in English. Abstracts can only be submitted via the Web-based tool located at the GOR website. All abstracts will be reviewed by an international board. Authors will receive notification of acceptance by December 1, 2007. A preliminary program will be posted by January 1, 2008 at http://www.gor.de Transparencies or slides in English that accompany accepted oral presentations are to be sent by February 17, 2008. --------------------------------- Conference Fees and Registration: --------------------------------- Conference fees include tax, conference materials, two lunches, the evening event, drinks and snacks during breaks. Researchers: 180 Euros First authors: 145 Euros Students: 90 Euros Commercial participants (e.g., company representatives, free-lancers, consultants): 465 Euros Early registrants (i.e., registration by January 15, 2008) get a 15% discount. DGOF members get a 20% discount, which cannot be combined with the early registrants' discount. For participants other than first authors, day tickets are available, as well. Registration for all participants begins December 1, 2007 at http://www.gor.de. First authors must not register later than January 31, 2008. First authors will have to pay full conference fees in advance. -------------------- Important Deadlines: -------------------- 09/30/2007 deadline for abstract submission 12/01/2007 feedback on acceptance / registration begins 01/01/2008 preliminary program available 01/31/2008 deadline for first author registration 02/17/2008 deadline for sending in slides 03/10 - 03/12/2008 conference and workshops -------------------- How to Get in Touch: -------------------- Conference website, abstract submission, workshops: http://www.gor.de Business activities and any further questions: office(a)dgof.de ----------------------------------------------------------------- ************************************* Dr. Olaf Wenzel Vorsitzender der Deutschen Gesellschaft fr Online-Forschung - D.G.O.F. e.V. c/o SKOPOS Hans-Boeckler-Str. 163 D-50354 Huerth / Koeln Tel: +49 (0) 2233-518300 olaf.wenzel(a)skopos.de http://www.skopos.de ************************************* _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE(a)digitaldivide.net http://digitaldivide.net/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to digitaldivide-request(a)mailman.edc.org with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. 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Making Links 2007: approved abstracts now online
by Marcus Foth 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

Making Links 2007 Emerging Technology: New Opportunities for the Community Sector 30th - 31st October NSW Teachers’ Federation Conference Centre, Sydney Approved abstracts now online This year we have another great selection of presentations. Here's a sample of the treats in store. For more info go to http://www.makinglinks.org.au/ Web 2.0 - The Adventure Begins and Social Network Fundamentals These sessions will address how NGOs can utilise social networking technology - learn about pitfalls, innovation and tips Special Access Kit - This demonstration workshop will provide participants with hands-on experience of the creative application of technology for people with a disability Website Structure - This beginners workshop explores some of the principles for structuring and labelling web content to assist your users in locating relevant information quickly and easily Podcasting, Its Not As Hard As You Think - This session shows how even a cash strapped community organisation can start podcasting, and points to free online resources Breaking the digital divide between women from diverse cultural backgrounds - An introduction to the Connect Out project, which aims to reduce social isolation and enhance skills among recently arrived migrant and refugee communities Additionally, Making Links is pleased to announce Danny Butt and Dr Christine Satchell as keynote speakers. Danny Butt is a consultant in new media, culture, and development based in Aotearoa New Zealand. In his presentation Danny will outline some of the ways that community- based practitioners can avoid some of the pitfalls of new technology in planning and evaluating their projects. Dr Christine Satchell currently works at the University of Melbourne's Interaction Design Group. Christine will discuss emerging technology trends such as Web 2.0 with a particular focus on strategies non-profit and community organisations can employ to interact with youth and young people for social change and community action. A full draft program will be online early September Register now Don't miss out on the early bird rate - register before 24 September at http://www.makinglinks.org.au/ Social Networking fundamentals workshop Making Links is pleased to announce that Social Networking Consultant Laurel Papworth will be running a workshop on social networking fundamentals as a satellite event to the Making Links conference. Making Links delegates are eligible for a special discounted registration. Places are limited - book now at http:// www.makinglinks.org.au/ Bronze Sponsor QUT Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation - http:// ici.qut.edu.au/ Conference Chair Jill Sergeant, Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) Organising Committee Simon Gee, CommunIT, Community Information Strategies Australia (CISA) Jonathan Hallett (Western Australian Centre for Health Promotion Research, Curtin University of Technology) Liz Landray, Infoxchange Australia Liliana Ruti, Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE) Marcus Foth, Creative Industries Faculty, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Juan Salazar, Lecturer, Media Studies and Production, University of Western Sydney (UWS) -- Dr Marcus Foth Australian Postdoctoral Fellow Visiting Fellow, Oxford Internet Institute Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation Queensland University of Technology (CRICOS No. 00213J) Creative Industries Precinct, Brisbane QLD 4059, Australia Phone +61 7 313 x88772 - Fax x88195 - Office Z6-511 m.foth(a)qut.edu.au - http://www.vrolik.de/publications/

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Re: [Air-L] international internet usage?
by Anni Oja 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

Dear Nancy, here you can find official surveys about Estonian situation and internet use: http://pub.stat.ee/px-web.2001/I_Databas/Economy/20Information_technology/0… In the end of page there is a section ".. purpose of using", this could be the part you are looking for. There are also some more sources about Estonia, but IMHO those are not so reliable and fast-updated (or they exist only on paper, not in the internet). Best wishes, Anni

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youdecide2007 - citizen journalism project
by Jason Wilson 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

Hi all, Just thought I'd let the list in on the details of an Australian Research Council-funded citizen journalism project that I'm helping to facilitate from the Creative Industries Faculty at Queensland University of Technology (other partners include SBS, On Line Opinion and the Brisbane Institute). We're offering a citizen-led coverage of the upcoming Australian Federal Election on an electorate-by-electorate (hyperlocal) basis. It would be great experience/CV fodder for student journalists. It might also be something that colleagues are interested in getting involved in directly! In any case, we'll hope you'll monitor the project post-launch in September. Information follows - please get in touch if you have any thoughts or recommendations. http://youdecide2007.org j5.wilson(a)qut.edu.au Best Jason youdecide2007 Funded by the ARC, and with project partners SBS, On Line Opinion and the Brisbane Insitute, the Creative Industries Faculty is conducting a major national research project on the emerging phenomenon of citizen journalism. The project will produce a range of outcomes, from cutting-edge research to exciting, real-world projects. The first major initiative of the project is youdecide2007. This is a citizen journalism project which will offer a grassroots, electorate-by-electorate coverage of the 2007 Australian Federal Election. Ordinary Australians will have the opportunity to report on the election from their own, local perspective, in a way that takes local issues into account. With this promising to be the closest-fought election contest in some time, youdecide2007 will offer a new lens on our national democracy. The broad perspectives offered by mainstream media outlets will be complemented with a coverage that shows how local issues matter to individuals. At the heart of the initiative is a website and an online community which will host reportage and multimedia content covering a range of key, battleground seats. The site will offer a diverse range of perspectives on the election, and host both news and opinion content that is generated by the voters. The election and a surge of interest in citizen journalism means that youdecide2007 will garner national and international attention. Anchor citizen journalists will be sought for key seats, but news and opinion will be welcome from the widest possible base of contributors. Training and advice will be provided, to help get a broad base of individuals involved in contributing content and the editorial process. As the project progresses, research articles will be published based on this experience, surveying global developments in citizen journalism, contributing to conferences in this area, and working towards community outreach activities including citizen journalism workshops. Most importantly, though, we will be generating expertise which we can use to contribute to sustainable citizen journalism projects in the future. Dr. Jason Wilson Research Associate Creative Industries Faculty Queensland University of Technology j5.wilson(a)qut.edu.au Tel +61 (0) 7 31380154 Mob +61 (0) 423913297 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get the World's number 1 free email service. http://mail.yahoo.com.au

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Digital Youth Project
by cjpascoe＠socrates.berkeley.edu 21 Aug '07

21 Aug '07

In light of the recent discussions on this list about children and media, I'd like to highlight the ongoing research of the Digital Youth Project. We are an interdisciplinary team housed at the University of California Berkeley and the University of Southern California examining children's informal learning with digital media. A variety of our projects are currently being featured on the MacArthur Foundation's Spotlight Blog. You can find them here: http://spotlight.macfound.org/ We welcome your feedback and comments. Best, CJ Pascoe ___________________________________________ C.J. Pascoe, Ph.D. Institute for the Study of Social Change University of California, Berkeley Phone: 510-643-4227 Web: http://socrates.berkeley.edu/~cjpascoe Book: http://ucpress.edu/books/pages/10671.html Digital Youth: http://digitalyouth.ischool.berkeley.edu

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Sept 1, NOT Oct 1
by Barry Wellman 21 Aug '07

21 Aug '07

It must have been a bad day yesterday. My entire point in writing was to remind AoIR authors for ICS that the hard deadline is SEPTEMBER 1. (Instead, I wrote October 1.) So in an attempt to move things along, I created confusion. My strong apologies. Barry Wellman _______________________________________________________________________ S.D. Clark Professor of Sociology, FRSC NetLab Director Centre for Urban & Community Studies University of Toronto 455 Spadina Avenue Room 418 Toronto Canada M5S 2G8 http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman fax:+1-416-978-7162 Updating history: http://chass.utoronto.ca/oldnew/cybertimes.php Elvis wouldn't be singing "Return to Sender" these days _______________________________________________________________________

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Re: [Air-L] Reminder: Firm Oct 1 deadline
by Caroline Haythornthwaite 21 Aug '07

21 Aug '07

Oops -- I did it too -- wrong list, only meant to go to Barry ... blush :( ---- Original message ---- >Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:38:55 -0500 (CDT) >From: Caroline Haythornthwaite <haythorn(a)uiuc.edu> >Subject: Re: [Air-L] Reminder: Firm Oct 1 deadline >To: Barry Wellman <wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca>, aoir list <air-l(a)aoir.org> > >This was the wrong date and wrong email list -- it's September first and not be >confused with submissions of papers to the conference. Can you send a follow >up to ignore this and I'll send an email specifically to the ICS authors. /C > >---- Original message ---- >>Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:57:02 -0400 >>From: Barry Wellman <wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca> >>Subject: Reminder: Firm Oct 1 deadline >>To: aoir list <air-l(a)aoir.org> >>Cc: Caroline Haythornthwaite <haythorn(a)uiuc.edu> >> >>Just a reminder that those of you planning to send in AOIR papers for >>the special issue of Information, Communication and Society MUST submit >>them by midnight, Central (US) Daylight Time, October 1, 2007. >> >>Send a .doc copy online to each of myself and co-editor Caroline >>Haythornthwaite (haythorn(a)uiuc.edu) >> >>No late submissions; no excuses. >> >> Barry Wellman >> _______________________________________________________________________ >> >> S.D. Clark Professor of Sociology, FRSC NetLab Director >> Centre for Urban & Community Studies University of Toronto >> 455 Spadina Avenue Room 418 Toronto Canada M5S 2G8 >> http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman fax:+1-416-978-7162 >> Updating history: http://chass.utoronto.ca/oldnew/cybertimes.php >> Elvis wouldn't be singing "Return to Sender" these days >> _______________________________________________________________________ >> >> > >---------------------------------------- >Caroline Haythornthwaite >Associate Professor >Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign >501 East Daniel St., Champaign IL 61820 > > >_______________________________________________ >The Air-L(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/ ---------------------------------------- Caroline Haythornthwaite Associate Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 501 East Daniel St., Champaign IL 61820

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Re: [Air-L] Full specs for AOIR-ICS issue
by Caroline Haythornthwaite 21 Aug '07

21 Aug '07

To clarify before we get swamped with questions -- this was meant only for those who had been invited to submit. This is not an open call for papers. This relates to the special issue of ICS arranged by the AoIR publication committee. A set of papers were selected from submissions to the conference by the conference chair, and Barry and I as editors selected from that a smaller set for invitation to the special issue. Those authors have a Sept. 1st deadline for their paper to us. /Caroline ---- Original message ---- >Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:26:56 -0400 >From: Barry Wellman <wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca> >Subject: Full specs for AOIR-ICS issue >To: aoir list <air-l(a)aoir.org> >Cc: barry wellman <wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca>, Caroline Haythornthwaite <haythorn(a)uiuc.edu>, brian loader <bl506(a)york.ac.uk> > >Some folks have asked for a clarification of the requirements for the >spcial AoIR issue of ICS. Here it is. > >In short ... > >Sept. 1st papers come in. >Oct. 1 comments go back. >Nov. 5th final revised versions come in. > > >From the email sent to potential authors ... > >... the process goes as follows: > >Phase 1 -- Completed -- A short list of papers/authors were invited by the >editors to submit a formal paper by Phase 2. The list has been closed. > >Phase 2 -- Heads-up to the Short List >2. If you're on the short list, please submit a full paper of 5-7,000 >words by ** September 1, 2007 ** to both editors: Haythornthwaite and Wellman. >NOTE: This is a hard deadline. No papers will be considered after this deadline. > >3. The editors will return comments and suggested edits on your paper by >October 1, 2007. (We may also secure an additional referee, if needed.) > >4. Return the final paper to both editors by ** November 5, 2007 **. > >Please note that due to the quick turnaround time to have the special issue out >early in January 2008, *no* extensions will be given for these deadlines. You >are, of course, free to submit the paper at a later date for ICS, but it will no >longer be considered part of the special issue if you miss either the September 1 >or November 5 deadline. (Please submit late papers directly to Brian >Loader, the ICS editor). > >Papers should conform to ICS style as indicated at this URL. Please pay particular >attention to ICS formatting for references both in text and in the final reference >list. >See http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/authors/ricsauth.asp > >In addition, please follow these guidelines for papers sent to the special issue >editors: > >-- Use Times Roman typeface, 12 pt text for normal text throughout > >-- Double space throughout > >-- Add line numbers, by page (in Word for Windows this is under File: >Page Setup: Layout; on Word for Mac this is under Format: Document: Layout) > >-- Submit Word files only (no pdf, LaTex, or Word Perfect please). > > > Barry Wellman > S.D. Clark Professor of Sociology, FRSC NetLab Director > Centre for Urban & Community Studies University of Toronto > 455 Spadina Avenue Room 418 Toronto Canada M5S 2G8 > http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman fax:+1-416-978-7162 > > >Caroline Haythornthwaite >Associate Professor >Graduate School of Library and Information Science, >University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign >501 East Daniel St., Champaign IL USA 61820 > > ---------------------------------------- Caroline Haythornthwaite Associate Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 501 East Daniel St., Champaign IL 61820

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Re: [Air-L] Reminder: Firm Oct 1 deadline
by Caroline Haythornthwaite 21 Aug '07

21 Aug '07

This was the wrong date and wrong email list -- it's September first and not be confused with submissions of papers to the conference. Can you send a follow up to ignore this and I'll send an email specifically to the ICS authors. /C ---- Original message ---- >Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:57:02 -0400 >From: Barry Wellman <wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca> >Subject: Reminder: Firm Oct 1 deadline >To: aoir list <air-l(a)aoir.org> >Cc: Caroline Haythornthwaite <haythorn(a)uiuc.edu> > >Just a reminder that those of you planning to send in AOIR papers for >the special issue of Information, Communication and Society MUST submit >them by midnight, Central (US) Daylight Time, October 1, 2007. > >Send a .doc copy online to each of myself and co-editor Caroline >Haythornthwaite (haythorn(a)uiuc.edu) > >No late submissions; no excuses. > > Barry Wellman > _______________________________________________________________________ > > S.D. Clark Professor of Sociology, FRSC NetLab Director > Centre for Urban & Community Studies University of Toronto > 455 Spadina Avenue Room 418 Toronto Canada M5S 2G8 > http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman fax:+1-416-978-7162 > Updating history: http://chass.utoronto.ca/oldnew/cybertimes.php > Elvis wouldn't be singing "Return to Sender" these days > _______________________________________________________________________ > > ---------------------------------------- Caroline Haythornthwaite Associate Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 501 East Daniel St., Champaign IL 61820

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