May 2014 - Air-L - lists.aoir.org

Survey Request: Engaging Globally Distributed Virtual Teams through Collaborative Environments
by dawn m. armfield 14 May '14

14 May '14

Dear AoIRists, My colleagues and I are conducting research into cross-cultural online collaboration and its environments. If you, or others you know, have participated in this type of collaboration, we would like to have you participate in our short survey. The official letter request is below. Thank you for your time and participation. Dawn Dear Global Collaborator: If you are 18 years of age and engaged in globally-distributed teams using online collaboration, we would like to invite you to participate in an online survey. The survey should take you no longer than 20 minutes to complete. This survey is being conducted as part of a study on Engaging Globally Distributed Virtual Teams through Collaborative Environments, supported by the The College of Education at Northern Arizona University in conjunction with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Frostburg State University by Shadow W. J. Armfield, Dawn M. Armfield, and Laura Sujo-Montes. If you would like to participate, please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V9769R5. Thank you for your participation, Shadow W.J. Armfield, EdD (shadow.armfield(a)nau.edu) Dawn M. Armfield, PhD (dmarmfield(a)frostburg.edu) Laura Sujo-Montes, PhD (laura.sujo-montes(a)nau.edu) -- dawn m. armfield phd in rhetoric and scientific and technical communication frostburg state university http://about.me/darmfield "Everyone has three lives: a public life, a private life, and a secret life.” Gabriel García Márquez "Typography is what language looks like." Ellen Lupton

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Digital Scholarship: Invitation to my Blogged Doctoral Exam
by jason c young 14 May '14

14 May '14

Dear Air-L Members, First, let me introduce myself to the wider community, since this is my first post here... my name is Jason Young, and I am currently a graduate student in Geography at the University of Washington. While I am still in the beginning stages of my PhD program, I am planning to use my doctoral research to explore the implications of digital technologies for Inuit as they engage in politics of environmentalism in the Arctic. I am writing to the listserv because I would like to invite you all to participate in a digital, scholarly experiment that I started last week. I have become increasingly interested in leveraging digital technologies to open up traditionally closed aspects of the graduate experience. In this spirit I decided to blog an aspect of my graduate work which is traditionally only open to the members of my doctoral community. In particular I blogged my Preliminary Examination this past weekend, which is essentially a practice version of our General or Comprehensive Exams. This exam is designed to explore what knowledge I currently have of relevant literature, in order to suggest further readings which will help me progress in my intellectual development. Opening the Exam process to many eyes has left me feeling a little vulnerable, especially since Prelims is designed to expose holes in my current academic knowledge. However, I am really hoping that this process might help me to gain access to and learn from a wide range of perspectives on my work, and also perhaps to provide a resource for other students as they go through similar exam processes. I thought Air-L might be a good target audience, both because you all might be interested in this type of digital scholarship and also because most of my scholarship has been limited to geographical understandings of technology. I would love suggestions and ideas on readings, etc., which might help me to explore the great work going on across other disciplines. If you are at all interested in the process, you can find more information here: < http://jasoncyoung.com/home/digital-experimentation-expanding-the-prelimina…>. I would certainly appreciate any time you might be able to spend taking a look at the exam, and highly encourage commenting! Thanks so much, Jason PS. Apologies for any duplicate emails via cross-posting!

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Postdoc at Michigan State
by Shelia Cotten 14 May '14

14 May '14

Hi everyone. I am hiring a postdoc. Please forward to others and other listservs that may be relevant. Thanks! Shelia Postdoctoral Fellowship in Social Impacts of Technology at Michigan State University Posting #8030 Dr. Shelia Cotten, a professor in the Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media (TISM) department at Michigan State University (MSU), is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow for a 1 year position. The position is available beginning as soon as July 1, 2014. The postdoc will work with Dr. Cotten to analyze data from existing research projects and to collect survey, interview, and observational data on upcoming research projects. Projects focus on technology usage across the life course and the social impacts of this usage, thus experience studying either specific age groups, and/or the impacts of technology use, would be preferable but is not required. Dr. Cotten studies the intersections of technology use and health. With funding from the National Science Foundation, she has also collected data on one of the largest One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) XO laptop disseminations in the United States. She, with funding from a large National Institute on Aging grant, has conducted a randomized trial to determine the impacts on quality of life of training older adults in assisted and independent living communities to use computers and the Internet. Her current NSF-funded project, Integrating Computing Across the Curriculum (ICAC), a large school system intervention, focuses on outcomes of computer technology and computer technology training programs for students and teachers. Applicants must have defended their dissertation prior to beginning the postdoctoral fellowship. A doctoral degree in Sociology, Psychology, Communication, New Media, Information Science or a related field is required. Candidates must have (1) strong quantitative analysis skills, (2) experience writing manuscripts, and (3) good organizational and time management skills. Prior publications and grant writing experience will enhance the application. The Postdoctoral Fellow is a 12 month, full-time appointment, with salary up to $45,000 depending upon qualifications. Benefits are also provided. See http://grad.msu.edu/pdo/ and http://www.hr.msu.edu/benefits/ for more information on postdoctoral training and benefits at MSU. Materials should be submitted via the MSU online system: - Cover letter describing training, skills, research interests and how they fit with those described in the position advertisement, and why you're interested in this position. - Names and contact information for three references - An up-to-date curriculum vitae Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. The TISM department is home to a dynamic, interdisciplinary faculty internationally renowned for their cutting-edge research on the uses and implications of information and communication technologies. Our curricula address both the theoretical and practical aspects of media use and production, and our alumni have achieved positions of prominence in academia, industry, and government. Projects involving cross-disciplinary teams are actively pursued and encouraged. Current research foci of the department include social and interactive media, human computer interaction, games and meaningful play, ICT for development (ICT4D), health and technology, TV, cinema, and radio, and communication economics and policy. Our faculty also engage in creative scholarship, designing traditional and interactive media experiences and socio-technical systems. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. ****************************************************************** Shelia R. Cotten Professor Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media (TISM) Michigan State University 409 Comm Arts 404 Wilson Road East Lansing, Michigan 48824 517-432-8002 cotten(a)msu.edu

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Looking for research on the negative well-being effects of News Feed browsing
by Taylor-Smith, Ella 14 May '14

14 May '14

Hi Galen This paper's bibliography and content may be useful to you (and anyone else who's interested) Tobin, S., Vanman, E., Verreynne, M. and Saeri, A. (2014). Threats to belonging on Facebook: lurking and ostracism, in Social Influence, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15534510.2014.893924 -Ella Ella Taylor-Smith Institute for Informatics and Digital Innovation Edinburgh Napier University 10 Colinton Road Edinburgh, EH10 5DT Email: e.taylor-smith(a)napier.ac.uk http://www.iidi.napier.ac.uk/e.taylor-smith http://about.me/EllaTaylorSmith @EllaTasm Edinburgh Napier University offers industry informed courses and 92.3% of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of leaving. With over 17,000 students from over 110 countries, we are an international university and are also proud to be the largest UK provider of higher education in Hong Kong. In 2014, we are celebrating 50 years since we opened our doors as Napier Technical College. This message and its attachment(s) are intended for the addressee(s) only and should not be read, copied, disclosed, forwarded or relied upon by any person other than the intended addressee(s) without the permission of the sender. If you are not the intended addressee you must not take any action based on this message and its attachment(s) nor must you copy or show them to anyone. Please respond to the sender and ensure that this message and its attachment(s) are deleted. It is your responsibility to ensure that this message and its attachment(s) are scanned for viruses or other defects. Edinburgh Napier University does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may result from this message or its attachment(s), or for errors or omissions arising after it was sent. Email is not a secure medium. Emails entering Edinburgh Napier University's system are subject to routine monitoring and filtering by Edinburgh Napier University. Edinburgh Napier University is a registered Scottish charity. Registration number SC018373

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Registration for CaTaC¹14 now open
by Charles Ess 14 May '14

14 May '14

Dear AoIRists, Please cross-post and distribute as you can - On behalf of Organizing Committee, we are happy to announce that registration for CaTaC¹14 is now open: <http://www.hf.uio.no/imk/english/research/news-and-events/events/conferenc es/2014/catac-registration.html> (Please note that those of you from North and South America will not be able to register with a credit card; you will be asked to register as indicated, and you will receive an invoice with further payment instructions.) Earlybird registration rates will be available through Friday, May 23, 2014. The conference will take place on June 19th-20th, 2014, at the Department of Informatics, Ole-Johan Dahls hus, University of Oslo (see: <http://www.mn.uio.no/ifi/english/>) The program includes two keynote addresses: Judith Simon (Institute of Philosophy, University of Vienna, Austria; Institute for Technology Assessment, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany): "Trust, responsibility & transparency in IT design² (in conjunction with the "Technology Design: Politics and ethics² track / emphasis) Andrew Feenberg (Canada Research Chair in the Philosophy of Technology, School of Communication, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada): (provisional title) "The Internet in Question: a critical affirmation of its democratic potential² The final program will be available on the conference websites within the next few days: <http://www.catacconference.org/> <http://www.hf.uio.no/imk/english/research/news-and-events/events/conferenc es/2014/catac-conference.html> We look forward to welcoming you to Oslo in June! - Charles Ess (Media and Communication, University of Oslo) - co-organizer Maja van der Velden (Informatics, University of Oslo) - co-organizer Organizing Committee: Herbert Hrachovec (Philosophy, University of Vienna) Michele Strano, Program Chair (Communication Studies, Bridgewater College) Leah Macfadyen (Evaluation and Learning Analytics, University of British Columbia)

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Full programme online! 21-22/5/2014 - Critical Ways of Seeing at Goldsmiths College, London.
by Elinor Carmi 14 May '14

14 May '14

Hello everyone, This two-day workshop and symposium is next week and we have the full programme online! If you are around London then drop by to one or all of the session, but be sure to register here--> http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/critical-ways-of-seeing-21-22-may-2014-ticket… Critical Ways of Seeing 21-22/5/2014 Visualizing Knowledge and the Digital - Tool, Politics, or Art? Two Day Symposium and Master Class with Dr Philippe Rekacewicz (Head Geographer & Cartographer, Le Monde Diplomatique), Giulio Frigieri (Infographics, The Guardian), Alfredo Cramerotti (Mostyn, Wales' Contemporary Art Centre), Mushon Zer-Aviv (Media Activist, Tel Aviv/New York), Galia Offri (Artist/Tel Aviv), Stefano Cagol (Contemporary Artist, Italy) and Davina Jackson (d-city network). In critical media and communications research there has been a marked increase in interest in web-based ways of gathering, generating, and visualizing knowledge. These include digital tools that navigate and map the web itself, infographics, and interactive maps for research, policy-making, activism and advocacy. These techniques make use of official databases but increasingly work with "Big Data" as well as real-time forms of data-gathering through "crowdsourcing" to raise awareness about humanitarian crises, natural disasters, as well as mobilise people around a range of political and social issues. Humanitarian, environmental, and commercial uses of digital tracking, mapping, and crowdsourcing are not always compatible with each other, and they also raise challenging questions about freedom of expression, privacy, intellectual property rights, and research ethics based on informed consent. Moreover, the politics of ownership and control of our data and the data of others is becoming more urgent as large corporations and governments can accumulate this data and then grant or restrict access to it in non-accountable ways. Hosts: Global Media & Transnational Communications Program and Radical Media Forum of the Media & Communications Department, Goldsmiths College, University of London. Convener: Prof. Marianne Franklin, with Elinor Carmi and Paola Crespi. This two-day workshop brings world-renowned exponents of conventional and radical cartography, media digital activism, and contemporary art once again to the Media & Communications Department. When & Where: May 21-22, 2014, New Academic Building, Goldsmiths College, University of London.? All sessions are open to registered participants. For the full programme and more details please visit: http://radmediaforum.wordpress.com/2013-14-events-2/critical-ways-of-seeing… All the best, Elinor Carmi, MPhil/PhD Candidate, Department of Media & Communications, Goldsmiths College, University of London. www.pinkeee.com Twitter: @pinkeee_

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Seeking postdoc in online privacy, smart objects, or data mining
by Robinson,Cory 12 May '14

12 May '14

3rd-year PhD student seeking postdocs in privacy-related research: I’m currently investigating difference in online disclosure of personal information between Americans and Estonians during Ecommerce. Why Estonia? Estonia is considered one of the most technologically developed and digitally connected societies in the world, and investigating their perceptions of disclosing personal information online may provide insights for other societies as they implement the models already in place in Estonia. I’m interested in current postdoc opportunities related to online privacy, smart objects, or ethics of data mining. As an American student, my knowledgeable of related global research centers is somewhat limited. Is anyone currently seeking a postdoc in the aforementioned areas, or know of research centers related to my research? Thanks in advance, - Cory -- Stephen Cory Robinson cory.robinson(a)colostate.edu<mailto:cory.robinson@colostate.edu> Office: Clark C258A http://colostate.academia.edu/StephenCoryRobinson

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FINAL CALL: Carl J. Couch Internet Research Award 2014
by Mark D. Johns 12 May '14

12 May '14

CALL FOR AWARD APPLICATIONS Carl J. Couch Internet Research Award 2014 Sponsored by the Carl Couch Center for Social and Internet Research http://www.cccsir.com/ The Carl Couch Center issues an international call for student-authored papers to be considered for Carl J. Couch Internet Research Award. The Couch Center welcomes both theoretical and empirical papers that apply symbolic interactionist approaches to internet studies. According to basic symbolic interactionist premises, what we understand as self, identity, relationship, and cultural formations are constructed dialogically and interactively. While the works of George H. Mead, Georg Simmel, Erving Goffman and other leading symbolic interactionists have been integral to the study of social interaction, Carl Couch was among the first from this tradition to suggest the importance of engaging in the study of mediated interaction. It is critical that symbolic interactionists move boldly forward, beyond Couch's initial suggestion, to study what has become for many a dominant form of communication in their everyday life. Whether we research identities, emotion, memory, family, work, career, presentations of self, deception, love, loss or other areas, the impact of mediated communication is felt by those interacting within it. As internet-related media continue to influence our everyday interactions--not only with other people but also with technologies, devices, algorithms, platform parameters, and so forth--it becomes crucial for symbolic interactionists to attend to the role of these mediating factors in the interaction process. We encourage any paper that uses a symbolic interactionist approach in internet studies. We also encourage papers that explore the interface between deliberate social interaction and structured (or automated) interactions sponsored or enacted by various technological features, exploring not only how identities, relations, and social formations are negotiated through social interactions, but also how these interactions are mediated further through the use or capacities of various technologies. Papers will be evaluated based on the quality of (1) mastery of symbolic interactionist approaches and concepts, (2) originality, (3) organization, (4) presentation, and (5) advancement of knowledge. Those contemplating entering should note that an interactionist approach demands thoughtful analysis, and not mere description, of social interactions. Evaluation will be administered by a Review Committee of four: Mark D. Johns, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa Jennifer Dunn, Texas Tech University, Lubbock Annette Markham, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Camille Johnson-Yale, Lake Forest College, Illinois Competition is open to graduate or undergraduate students of all disciplines. Works that are published or accepted for publication are not eligible for award consideration. Entries should be in English and not exceed 30 pages (approximately 7500 words) in length, including references and appendices. Limit of one entry per student per year. The top paper will receive Couch Award to be presented at the 2014 meeting of the Association of Internet Researchers (aoir.org) in Bangkok, Thailand. The top paper will be awarded a certificate and a cash prize of $300 US and the author will be invited to present their work at a session of the AoIR conference, October 22-25, 2014 in Bangkok. Candidates should send a copy of their paper, with a 100-word abstract, electronically to Mark Johns at mjohns(a)luther.edu Application deadline is May 15, 2014. Notification of award will be sent by June 15. Those with questions or comments about Couch Award application, please contact: Mark D. Johns Communication Studies Luther College, Decorah, Iowa Phone: 563-387-1347 E-mail: mjohns(a)luther.edu

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Call for Papers: [2 weeks left] ICCE 2014 - C5. Digital Game and Digital Toy Enhanced Learning and Society (GTEL&S) [extended deadline approaching]
by Maiga Chang 12 May '14

12 May '14

*apologies for cross-posting TWO weeks left to the extended submission deadline 26th May, 2014 (Monday). CALL FOR PAPERS [extended deadline approaching] ------------------------ Subconference of Digital Game and Digital Toy Enhanced Learning and Society (GTEL&S) in the 22nd International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2014) November 30 (Sunday) and December 4 (Thursday), 2014 Nara, Japan http://icce2014.jaist.ac.jp/ C5. Digital Game and Digital Toy Enhanced Learning and Society (GTEL&S) http://icce2014.jaist.ac.jp/icce2014/?page_id=323 Chair Maiga Chang, Athabasca University (maiga.chang(a)gmail.com) Co-chairs: Hsin-Yih SHYU, Tamkang University Li ZHANG, University of Northumbria Rita KUO, Knowledge Square, Ltd. This track welcomes submissions in topics including, but not limited to: a.. Augmented Reality and Mobile AR b.. Case studies and exemplars c.. Collaboration and community-based learning d.. Empirical and formal evaluations e.. Engagement, emotion, and affect f.. Entertainment robots and digital toys for education g.. Game and toy use in classrooms h.. Game attitude and perception i.. Game narrative j.. Identity and role-play k.. Interaction techniques for learning with games and toys l.. Interface design m.. Learning foundations and design theory n.. Location-based games and ubiquitous technologies o.. Mobile, casual, and online games p.. Multiplayer and social games q.. Multi-sensory interfaces r.. Natural User Interface s.. Naturalistic studies t.. Pedagogy u.. Play and enactment v.. Physical interactions and embodiment through games and toys w.. Simulation and animation x.. Social and cultural dimensions of learning y.. STEM education z.. Support for Informal and Formal Learning aa.. Use of social media ab.. Virtual characters and avatar representations ac.. Virtual labs ad.. Virtual storytelling ae.. Virtual worlds af.. Wii-like somatic forms of learning, including in sports and training contexts Important Dates May 26, 2014 (extended): Submissions of papers (Full paper, Short paper, Poster) August 4, 2014: Authors' Notification on the review process results Paper Submission System (PSS): http://icce2014.jaist.ac.jp/icce2014/?page_id=164 Paper categories (Note the revised page limits): a.. Full paper (8-10 pages) b.. Short paper (5-6 pages) c.. Poster paper (2-3 pages) Paper Template: http://icce2014.jaist.ac.jp/icce2014/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Paper-Templ…

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ACM HT 2014, 1 week extension for LBR, DC papers and workshop papers
by Denis Parra 12 May '14

12 May '14

We are announcing a 1 week extension to submit late breaking results, doctoral consortium papers and workshop papers, new deadline is May 30th. Please, check more details at the official conference Web Page http://ht.acm.org/ht2014/ ====================================================== Hypertext 2014 - 25th ACM Conference on Hypertext and Social Media 1-4 Sept. 2014, Santiago, Chile http://ht.acm.org/ht2014/ ====================================================== Denis Parra Local and Publicity chair Assistant Professor, CS Department School of Engineering, PUC Chile http://denisparra.github.io

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