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Final CfP: ACM RecSys 2017 (Abstract Deadline: March 27th, 2017)
by Christoph Trattner 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

** Please forward to anyone who might be interested ** -------------------------------------------------------------------- CALL FOR PAPERS ACM Conference on Recommender Systems (RecSys 2017) to be held in Como, Italy, 27th-31th August 2017 https://recsys.acm.org/recsys17/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear all, We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the Eleventh ACM Conference on Recommender Systems (RecSys 2017), the premier venue for research and applications of recommendation technologies. The upcoming RecSys conference will be held in Como, Italy, from August, 27th to August 31st, 2017. The conference will continue RecSys’ practice of connecting the research and practitioner communities to exchange ideas, frame problems, and share solutions. All the accepted papers will be published by ACM. We construe recommender systems broadly, including applications ranging from e-commerce to social networking, platforms from web to mobile and beyond, and a wide variety of technologies ranging from collaborative filtering to knowledge-based reasoning. Topics of interest for RecSys 2017 include (but are not limited to): - Algorithm scalability - Case studies of real-world implementations - Conversational recommender systems - Context-aware recommenders - Evaluation metrics and studies - Explanations and evidence - Field and user studies - Group recommenders - Innovative/New applications - Machine learning for recommendation - Mobile and multi-channel recommendations - Novel paradigms - Personalisation - Preference elicitation - Privacy and Security - Recommendation algorithms - Social recommenders - Semantic technologies for recommendation - Trust and reputation - Theoretical foundations - User interaction and interfaces - User modelling The authors will be asked to indicate whether their paper is primarily Algorithm or Application focussed. Algorithm papers should discuss novel algorithmic approaches to recommendation challenges, with appropriate evaluations and comparisons to baseline works. Application papers should discuss new domains or large-scale applications of recommenders or focus on user experience, interface, or impact. This will allow the PC Chairs to better assign reviewers and to balance the program. PAPER SUBMISSION CATEGORIES LONG PAPERS should report on substantial contributions of lasting value. The maximum length is 8 pages (plus up to 1 page references). Each accepted long paper will be included in the conference proceedings and presented in a plenary session as part of the main conference program. We expect the review process to be highly selective: the acceptance rates for full papers in the past three years were 20-24%. SHORT PAPERS typically discuss exciting new work that is not yet mature enough for a long paper. The maximum length is 4 pages (plus up to 1 page references). Each accepted short paper will be included in the conference proceedings and presented in a plenary session as part of the main conference. The presentation may include a system demonstration. Note that rejected long paper submissions will not be considered as short papers. SIGCHI SUBMITTER AGREEMENT RecSys 2017 is a SIGCHI conference and making a submission to a SIGCHI conference is a serious matter. Submissions require time and effort by SIGCHI volunteers to organise and manage the reviewing process, and, if the submission is accepted, the publication and presentation process. Thus, anyone who submits to RecSys 2017 implicitly confirms the following statements: - I confirm that this submission is the work of myself and my co-authors. - I confirm that I or my co-authors hold copyright to the content, and have obtained appropriate permissions for any portions of the content that are copyrighted by others. - I confirm that any research reported in this submission involving human subjects has gone through the appropriate approval process at my institution. - I confirm that if this paper is accepted, I or one of my co-authors will attend the conference. Papers that are not presented at the conference by an author may be removed from the proceedings at the discretion of the program chairs. PAPER FORMAT AND SUBMISSION All submissions and reviews will be handled electronically. RecSys 2017 submissions should be prepared according to the standard double-column ACM SIG proceedings format. Additional information about formatting and style files is available online, see: http://www.acm.org/public ations/proceedings-template Papers must be submitted to EasyChair by 23:59, AoE (Anywhere on Earth) on April 3rd, 2017, see: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=recsys2017 There will be no extensions to the submission deadline. The peer review process is double-blind (i.e. anonymised). This means that all submissions must not include information identifying the authors or their organisation. Specifically, do not include the authors’ names and affiliations, anonymise citations to your previous work and avoid providing any other information that would allow to identify the authors, such as acknowledgments and funding. Please take note that the official publication date is the date the proceedings are made available in the ACM Digital Library. This date may be up to two weeks prior to the first day of the conference. The official publication date affects the deadline for any patent filings related to published work. IMPORTANT DATES Abstract submission deadline: March 27th, 2017 Paper submission deadline: April 3rd, 2017 Author notification: June 12th, 2017 Camera-ready version deadline: July 7th, 2017 Deadlines refer to 23:59 (11:59pm) in the AoE (Anywhere on Earth) time zone. FOR FURTHER CALLS (Workshops, Tutorials.,...) see: https://recsys.acm.org/recsys17/call/ PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS (PROGRAM2017@…)* - Shlomo Berkovsky, CSIRO, Australia - Alexander Tuzhilin, New York University, USA --- ORGANIZATION GENERAL CO-CHAIRS (GENERAL2017@…)* - Paolo Cremonesi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy - Francesco Ricci, Free University Bozen-Bolzano, Italy PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS (PROGRAM2017@…)* - Shlomo Berkovsky, CSIRO, Australia - Alexander Tuzhilin, New York University, USA WORKSHOP CO-CHAIRS (WORKSHOPS2017@…)* - Giovanni Semeraro, University of Bari, Italy - Marko Tkalčič, Free University Bozen-Bolzano, Italy TUTORIAL CO-CHAIRS (TUTORIALS2017@…)* - Li Chen, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong - Martha Larson, Radboud University Nijmegen and TU Delft, Netherlands POSTER AND DEMO CO-CHAIRS (POSTERSDEMOS2017@…)* - Domonkos Tikk, Gravity R&D, Hungary - Pearl Pu, EPFL, Switzerland INDUSTRY CO-CHAIRS (INDUSTRY2017@…)* - Linas Baltrunas, Netflix, USA - Alan Said, University of Skövde, Sweden DOCTORAL SYMPOSIUM CO-CHAIRS (DOCTORAL2017@…)* - Robin Burke, DePaul University, USA - Bart Knijnenburg, Clemson University, USA PROEEDINGS CHAIR (PROCEEDINGS2017@…)* - Mehdi Elahi, Free University Bozen-Bolzano, Italy SPONSOR CHAIR (SPONSOR2017@…)* - Franca Garzotto, Politecnico di Milano, Italy LOCAL ARRANGEMENT CHAIR (LOCAL2017@…)* - Emanuele Rabosio, Politecnico di Milano, Italy PUBLICITY CO-CHAIRS (PUBLICITY2017@…)* - Christoph Trattner, MODUL University Vienna, Austria - David Elsweiler, University of Regensburg, Germany WEB CHAIR (WEB2017@…)* - Benedikt Loepp, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany * Replace dots with recsys.acm.org in the e-mail addresses. -- ------------------------------------------------------- Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Christoph Trattner BSc Assistant Professor MODUL University Vienna Department of New Media Technology E-mail: christoph.trattner(a)modul.ac.at Tel: +43 650 2402801 Homepage: http://christophtrattner.info -------------------------------------------------------

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Join us at OLC Collaborate with Emerging Learning Design: Where Teaching, Learning, and Technology Converge
by AJ Kelton 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

[image: Online Learning Consortium -] <http://go.onlinelearning-c.org/Q0DM0OS0Ck3F60qfL00p550> [image: Twitter] <http://go.onlinelearning-c.org/b0000LSFDCl0M5fq0306O5q> [image: Facebook] <http://go.onlinelearning-c.org/ZSq550frL000060Om30FMCD> [image: Instagram] <http://go.onlinelearning-c.org/v05O0qDn0LFMC5sfS036000> [image: youtubeicon2.png] <http://go.onlinelearning-c.org/E0L0C05tSoO0q06M3D05F0f> *OLC Collaborate with Emerging Learning Design* Join us May 31 - June 2 at Montclair State University [image: collaborate_email_600px_newtag.png] <http://go.onlinelearning-c.org/j6uS0f3FC005O05qMLp0D00> OLC is teaming up with Emerging Learning Design (ELD) for a 3-day professional development opportunity where we will share presentations on the topics of active learning, digital humanities, games and gamification, STEAM, and so much more! You’ll get the chance to hear from experts regarding current and emerging trends focused on the convergence of teaching, learning and technology. There will also be an opportunity to collaborate and network with your regional peers during group discussions on top-of-mind challenges that may impact the future of digital learning. When teaching, learning, and technology converge we find the potential for an inclusive learning experience that is both engaging and connected to curricular needs, without being dated. OLC Collaborate with Emerging Learning Design <http://go.onlinelearning-c.org/m000qv30506LfF5OSDq0CM0> is coming up soon on May 31 - June 2 at Montclair State University. Register today! <http://go.onlinelearning-c.org/m000qv30506LfF5OSDq0CM0> We hope to see you soon, [image: NJ_eld-academic_partner.jpg] <http://go.onlinelearning-c.org/m000qv30506LfF5OSDq0CM0> [image: NJ_MSU_host-campus.jpg] <http://go.onlinelearning-c.org/m000qv30506LfF5OSDq0CM0> [image: CollabNJELD_MSUcampus_overhead_circle.png] <http://go.onlinelearning-c.org/m000qv30506LfF5OSDq0CM0> [image: Register Now orange button.png] <http://go.onlinelearning-c.org/m000qv30506LfF5OSDq0CM0> [image: Kathleen-150x150_circle.png] *Kathleen S. Ives, D.M.* *Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director* *Online Learning Consortium* [image: AJ-KELTON_cir.png] *AJ Kelton* *ELD Executive Director and Director* *CHSS Center for the Digital Humanities * *Online Learning Consortium - empowering educators everywhere* -- Need to meet with me? Book a time at https://keltona.youcanbook.me/ ---------- *AJ Kelton* Director, CHSS Center for the Digital Humanities College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Montclair State University Schmitt Hall 135 973.655.5507 <(973)%20655-5507> keltona(a)mail.montclair.edu [image: It's all here. Montclair State University.] <http://montclair.edu/> ---------- Collaborate with Emerging Learning Design 2017 Conference Chair http://eld.montclair.edu Twitter: @ELDConf <http://twitter.com/ELDConf> Hashtag: #ELD17 ELD Question? LIVE CHAT <http://eld.montclair.edu/> (lower right hand corner) ---------- Journal of Emerging Learning Design Co-Editor-in-Chief http://eldj.montclair.edu ---------- -- ----- AJ Kelton Director, Center for the Digital Humanities College of Humanities and Social Sciences - Montclair State University Doctoral Candidate, ABD Educational Communication and Technology - New York University ---------- Collaborate with Emerging Learning Design 2017 Conference Chair http://eld.montclair.edu Twitter: @ELDConf <http://twitter.com/ELDConf> Hashtag: #ELD17 ELD Question? LIVE CHAT <http://eld.montclair.edu/> (lower right hand corner) ---------- Journal of Emerging Learning Design Co-Editor-in-Chief http://eldj.montclair.edu ---------- http://www.ajkelton.net Twitter: @aj_kelton <http://twitter.com/aj_kelton>

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CfP: Adoption and Acceptance of Interactive Health Technology
by Somaya Ben Allouch 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

Please share widely. Apologies for cross-posting! --- Call for Papers: Adoption and Acceptance of eHealth: Beyond the current state-of-the-art A workshop, held in conjunction with INTERACT 2017 in Mumbai, India www.interactehealth.com Workshop topic: The main approach taken in adoption and acceptance studies of interactive health technologies mainly follows a quantitative approach, often based on theoretical approaches such as the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) or the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). Such studies mostly focus on a few, abstract factors, such as ease of use or perceived usefulness presuming a linear process of acceptance, but fail to give an in-depth overview of what exactly speeds up adoption and acceptance within a real-life context, also on the long term. In all, studies that show how different types of users with different needs and expectations make use of these technologies in specific healthcare contexts are crucial to inform the design of new interactive health technologies and their implementation strategies. The objective of this workshop is to discuss where we are today on the adoption and acceptance of interactive health technologies and from this position, define a roadmap to push this field forward. Call for papers: The aim of this one-day workshop is to bring together researchers from both industry and academia to discuss best practices as well as pitfalls of adoption and acceptance of interactive technologies in healthcare and to provide the Interact community with guidelines to inform future developments and implementation of their interactive health systems. We welcome multi-disciplinary contributions from the many disciplines and approaches that intersect with interactive health technologies (e.g. engineering, computer sciences, (interactive) design, sociology, anthropology, psychology, neurosciences, cognitive sciences, communication science, cultural studies, nursing, fine and media arts, and law, etc.). You are welcome to submit a paper on one of the following topics: * Adoption and acceptance studies of interactive health technologies that expand upon TAM and UTAUT * Studies of adoption and acceptance of interactive health technologies that are based on different models than TAM or UTAUT (e.g., the Task-Technology Fit Model) * Qualitative studies of adoption and acceptance of interactive health technologies * Longitudinal studies of adoption and acceptance of interactive health technologies * Studies that focus on a specific factor that affects adoption or acceptance of interactive health technologies (e.g., trust, privacy, control, aesthetics) * Position papers on the topic of adoption and acceptance of interactive health technologies Paper format: We welcome prospective participants to submit extended abstracts (max. 4 pages) covering any relevant topic (related to the problem statement on the homepage) addressing the adoption and acceptance of interactive health technologies. In addition to papers presenting empirical research, we also welcome papers about new theoretical perspectives, new methodological challenges, and design challenges related to interactive health technologies. The manuscripts should use the conference format. Please submit a PDF copy of your manuscript to s.benallouch(a)saxion.nl and l.vanvelsen(a)rrd.nl Workshop organizers: Somaya Ben Allouch, Saxion University of Applied Sciences Lex van Velsen, Roessingh Research and Development Timeline April 26, 2017: Submission deadline for workshop papers June 7, 2017: Notification of acceptance June 21, 2017: Camera-ready workshop papers due for extended abstracts of INTERACT 2017 September 25 or 26, 2017: INTERACT workshops __________________________________________________________________ Please consider the environment and do not print this email unless absolutely necessary. Encourage environmental awareness. This message contains information that may be privileged or confidential and is the property of Saxion University of Applied Sciences. It is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or use this message or any part thereof. If you receive this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this message. __________________________________________________________________

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Reminder CFP: HASTAC 2017
by Mel Stanfill 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

Please forward widely! *HASTAC 2017: The Possible Worlds of Digital Humanities**, November 2-4, 2017* University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida Submissions Deadline: *April 7, 2017* CFP link: http://hastac2017.org/index.php/cfp/ In 2017, we invite you to join us at the University of Central Florida to explore “The Possible Worlds of Digital Humanities.” Orlando is known to tourists worldwide for theme parks that bring to life many imagined worlds and narratives, most of which reflect back to us dominant discourses and ideologies. Likewise, digital humanities struggles with building towards a future that is more inclusive and interdisciplinary. This year, we hope to address the unsolved hard problems and explore the new opportunities of the digital humanities. We particularly welcome submissions addressing themes such as: - challenges of monolingualism within the digital humanities - indigenous culture, decolonial and post-colonial theory and technology - technology and education–open learning, peer learning, and issues of access, equity for primary and/or higher education - communication of knowledge, publishing, and intellectual property - digital cultural heritage and hegemony - interdisciplinary goals and conversations in digital humanities - digital humanities and gender, race, and other identities - simulation, modeling, and visualization - games and gaming, including for learning - community development including the importance of art and culture districts - other unsolved hard problems in digital humanities HASTAC 2017 will include plenary panels, workshops, roundtables, short “soapbox” talks, project demos, poster sessions, and a curated media arts show exhibition. At HASTAC, we invite you to think about the format of your session as well as the content. We seek proposals for participant presentations in the following categories: - 5-8 minute “soapbox” talks - roundtables (be creative with your format — no reading papers!) - project demos - digital and/or print posters - maker sessions or workshops - Media arts (new media, games, and electronic literature) For each submission, we will need the following information from you: 1) complete contact information including valid phone, email, and institutional affiliation, if any; 2) maximum 500-word abstract of the work you would like to present that must discuss its relationship to the conference themes; 3) any technical requirements or other support (including space requirements) that may be required for the presentation. For exhibitions or other performances, please indicate any equipment that is absolutely required and that you cannot bring with you. In the event that we cannot guarantee access to the equipment, we regret that we may not be able to accept your proposal. *Digital and/or Print Posters Wanted!* Print posters (4 x 3’) and electronic posters (to be projected) are solicited for emerging projects, ideas, and scholars. In presenting your research with a poster, you should aim to use the poster as a means for generating active discussion of your research. Limit the text to about one-fourth of the poster space, and use visuals (graphs, photographs, schematics, maps, etc.) to tell your story. Use the regular submission form, but indicate that you are proposing a Poster by checking the appropriate box. *Maker Sessions & Workshops* We will provide some room and resources for individuals or groups to create informal maker spaces, where conference participants can share, exchange, and experiment with new online tools, personal fabrication technologies, open source electronics such as Arduino, and other creative and learning devices and gadgets. To propose a maker session or workshop, please use the standard submission form and indicate that yours is a maker session. Please also tell us how long the session requires! *Media Arts Show* The Media Arts Show invites creative works that engage with the show’s theme, “Soft(ware) Solutions / Hard Problems.” Works of new media, including games, electronic literature, and installations that meld physical and digital components, are welcome. Please provide a detailed description of the work, its purpose, and all technical and physical requirements for display. All proposals will be peer-reviewed, but we regret that we cannot provide detailed reviewer feedback. We welcome applications from scholars at all stages of their careers from all disciplines and fields, from private sector companies and public sector organizations, from artists and public intellectuals, and from networks and individuals. Best, Mel Stanfill, PhD Assistant Professor Texts and Technology and Digital Media University of Central Florida http://www.melstanfill.com

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WEBCAST TODAY: Ranking Digital Rights 2017 Corporate Accountability Index launch
by Joly MacFie 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

Just started. Rebcca Mackinnon names and shames the data abusers! joly posted: "Today Thursday March 23 2017 att 9:30am EDT (13:30 GMT/UTC) Ranking Digital Rights will launch the 2017 Corporate Accountability Index: a ranking of 22 of the world’s most powerful telecommunications, internet, and mobile companies on their commitments an" Today *Thursday March 23 2017* att *9:30am EDT* (13:30 GMT/UTC) *Ranking Digital Rights <https://rankingdigitalrights.org/>* will launch the* 2017 Corporate Accountability Index <https://www.newamerica.org/oti/events/ranking-digital-rights-2017-corporate…>*: a ranking of 22 of the world’s most powerful telecommunications, internet, and mobile companies on their commitments and disclosed policies affecting users’ freedom of expression and privacy. The 2017 Index follows the inaugural *2015 Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index <https://rankingdigitalrights.org/index2015/>* which found widespread failure by companies to disclose key information about their policies and practices affecting freedom of expression and privacy. Users were left largely in the dark about how and why their information is collected, used, and shared, as well as many of the circumstances under which content is blocked or removed. Speaking at the launch will be *Kevin Bankston*, Director, Open Technology Institute; *Rebecca MacKinnon*, Director, Ranking Digital Rights; *Melissa Brown*, Partner, Daobridge Capital; *Arvind Ganesan*, Director, Business and Human Rights, Human Rights Watch; *Niels ten Oever*, Head of Digital, Article 19. The launch will be webcast live via *New America's YouTube Channel <https://youtu.be/AMMvuvbAMkg>*. *View on YouTube*: https://youtu.be/AMMvuvbAMkg *Twitter*: https://twitter.com/hashtag/rankingrights Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/9081#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/9081#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/9081 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Final Call for Applications: Visiting Postdoctoral Fellowships “Algorithmed Public Spheres” (Hamburg)
by Cornelius Puschmann 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

Dear colleagues, Apologies for cross-posting. Find below a reminder for a current call for visiting fellows open at my institute until *April 1st*. Please share! All best, Cornelius *** Visiting Postdoctoral Fellowships “Algorithmed Public Spheres” (Deadline: April 1st) *** This call is also available on our website: http://tiny.cc/apsfellows SUMMARY: The Hans Bredow Institute for Media Research in Hamburg, Germany, invites applications for international postdoctoral research fellows who will conduct innovative research on the social and cultural impact of algorithms during stays of 3-12 months in Hamburg in the academic year 2017/2018. DESCRIPTION: The Hans Bredow Institute for Media Research is a publicly funded research institute that focuses on the study of mediated public communication. Its research encompasses both broadcast and digital communication from an interdisciplinary and comparative perspective. The postdoctoral research network Algorithmed Public Spheres was established to study the relevance of algorithms for the constitution of the public sphere. We emphasize in particular the importance of algorithms for filtering, ranking and selecting media content and for structuring digital communication. In contrast to the use of data mining in areas such as healthcare, credit scoring and general business analytics, where such techniques have a long tradition, the impact of algorithms on the public sphere poses novel challenges. How are communication, media, and public discourse impacted by transferring the dominant logics of consumption from other industries to news, information, and political deliberation, implemented in social media platforms, search engines, and on news websites? Research in this area could include: - Measurement of algorithmic bias and discrimination - Feedback effects in recommender systems - Assessment of potential filter bubbles - Algorithms in news production, distribution and consumption processes - User interaction with and rationalization of algorithms We invite applications for international postdoctoral research fellows from fields including, but not restricted to, computer and information science, communication and media studies, law, sociology and philosophy, who will conduct innovative research on the social and cultural impact of algorithms during stays of 3-12 months in Hamburg in the academic year 2017/2018. We particularly welcome cross-cutting research proposals that integrate technical and social perspectives and result in concrete outcomes, for example in the form of peer-reviewed research articles or proposals for externally funded projects. Up to two funded fellowships will be awarded as result of this call. The fellowships cover airfare and a contribution to the accommodation and subsistence in Hamburg. In specific cases, we may offer a temporary employment contract instead of a scholarship. To apply, please send a cover letter (one page), a project proposal (up to three pages) and your CV (up to four pages), including a list of your most relevant publications (maximum of five), to Cornelius Puschmann ( c.puschmann(a)hans-bredow-institut.de) Please note that applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. IMPORTANT DATES: Application deadline: April 1, 2017 Announcement of 2017/2018 Fellows: May 1, 2017 -- Dr. Cornelius Puschmann Research Associate Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society Französische Straße 9 10117 Berlin, Germany www.hiig.de Senior Researcher Hans Bredow Institute for Media Research Rothenbaumchaussee 36 20148 Hamburg, Germany www.hans-bredow-institut.de p: +49 40 450 217 55 e: cornelius.puschmann(a)hiig.de w: cbpuschmann.net *Recent paper:* Puschmann, C., & Scheffler, T. (2016). Topic modeling for media and communication research: A short primer (*HIIG Discussion Paper Series* No. 2016–5). Berlin. Retrieved from http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2836478

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CFPs Digitising Early Childhood International Conference (abstracts due 31 March)
by Tama Leaver 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

DIGITISING EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - CALL FOR PAPERS Contemporary 0-8 year olds are inventing what it is to have a digital childhood, and in doing so are introducing families, schools and policy makers to new ways of thinking, doing and being. This conference constructs a research trajectory through these uncertainties and also aims to build bridges across the different discipline interests and many strands of research in this area. It will forge a new way forward and consolidate the base of what we already know, revealing what we have yet to investigate and address. Keynote Speakers Professor Sonia Livingstone Professor Jackie Marsh Dr Donell Holloway Dr Brian O’Neill Professor Lelia Green Professor Caroline Barrett-Pugh Assoc. Professor Tama Leaver Abstracts (350 words) and panel proposals should be sent to digitisingearlychildhood(a)ecu.edu.au by 31st March 2017. This conference welcomes papers that address the broadest possible construction of early childhood and the digital. There will be some publication opportunities and refereed outputs. Topics may include, but are by no means restricted to, the following: • Digitisation of early childhood education • Literacies at home and school • Research methods with very young children • Policies, regulations and guidelines • Children and their data • Parenting the digital child • Children’s culture • Cultural difference and digital children • Risks and benefits • Changing discourses of childhood • Privacy, security and children’s rights • Designing digital experiences for children • The child in the digital public sphere • Online activism and children • Gendering (or not) the digital child Conference Location: Perth, Western Australia; 11th – 15th September 2017 Web: www.digitisingearlychildhood.com Email: digitisingearlychildhood(a)ecu.edu.au

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Program Posted and The Registrations are open for the mobileGov World Summit and Global mobileGov Awards 2017
by emre＠mgovernment.net 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

mobileGov World Summit and Global mobileGov Awards 2017 7-9 May, 2017 - Brighton UK ------------------------------------------------ -------Apologies for Crossposting------ This year at the mobileGov World Summit, leading government leaders of eGovernment / mGovernment from Asia, EU and Americas are presenting their achievements and experiences in applying mobile technologies in the public sector domain mobileGov World summit is also a platform for the Mobile Industry to showcase and exhibit their solutions for the public sector organisations. The updated program can be accessed here: http://www.m4life.org/conferences/mgovsummit2016/program/ and the registration to the Summit is open. Please note that members of the mobileGov and professionals from the non-profit organisations receive significant discounts on registration fees. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: ----------------------------------------------- The participants are a mix of high profile public sector officials representing their country's mobile government and leading business partners that actively support mobile government developments internationally through their solutions. At the Summit, Global mGov Awards is also one of the highlights of the mobileGov World Summit that is being held in Brighton . Global mGov Awards is a worldwide contest aiming to promote advances in the field, and track advances in various countries on recent developments. Several important candidates are among the contesters from all parts of the World including S. America, Europe, and Asia. Leading mGovernment implementations by public sector organisations as well as solutions for the public sector by the industry will be awarded during the event in order to inspire governments, businesses and citizens. In order to access the info on confirmed speakers, current agenda, programme highlights, registrations, exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, please refer to conference website: www.m4life.org [1] and show interest. Please feel free to forward this email to those who may be interested. ---------------------------------- mLife Conferences and Exhibitions Suite 10 42 Brunswick Terrace Bn3 1HA Brighton UK +44 7740143135 (Conference) +90 5358778986 (Venue & Logistics) conf(a)m4life.org Links: ------ [1] http://www.m4life.org

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professorial research fellowships, university of sheffield
by Helen Kennedy 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Sheffield is recruiting five Professorial Research Fellows in any social science discipline whose research aligns to one or more priority research themes: - Digital society - Innovative methods - Inclusive society - Sustainable growth - Wellbeing. We are seeking candidates with an outstanding research profile and clear potential as future academic leaders. If successful you would be appointed as a Professorial Research Fellow for a three year period, following which you would progress to a full Professorial position within one of our thirteen departments. The closing date for applications is 6th April 2017. Full details are here: https://jobs.shef.ac.uk/sap/bc /webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1a WQ9MzMwNjJBRkQ4MDQ5MUVENkJGOUQwRDI4RjJFNjE5QTImY2FuZF90eXBlP UVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=400&sap-language=EN&sap- accessibility=X&sap-ep-themeroot=%2fSAP%2fPUBLIC%2fBC%2fUR%2fuos -- Professor Helen Kennedy, Chair in Digital Society Department of Sociological Studies / Faculty of Social Sciences Elmfield, Northumberland Road Sheffield S10 2TU T: 0114 2226488 E: h.kennedy(a)sheffield.ac.uk LATEST ARTICLE: *'*The Feeling of Numbers: emotions in everyday engagements with data and their visualisation <http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0038038516674675?journalCode=so…>', *Sociology*, 2017.

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#MINA2017 - International Mobile Innovation Screening - Call for mobile, smartphone & pocket films
by Max Schleser 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

In its 7th edition MINA, the Mobile Innovation Network Australasia, will present a public screening of smartphone, mobile and pocket films at ACMI (Australian Centre for Moving-Image) in Melbourne, Australia and at Nga Tonga Sound and Vision (New Zealand Archive of Film, Television and Sound) in Wellington, New Zealand in October 2017. MINA is the longest running film festival dedicated to celebrating mobile and smartphone filmmaking internationally. MINA creates connections between filmmakers, communities and the creative industries. The #MINA2017 International Mobile Innovation Screening will showcase short films (7 min maximum duration) produced on and with smartphones, mobile and pocket cameras. In the last six years MINA featured new developments in narrative and non-narrative explorations, in documentary, experimental and abstract filmmaking. Last year MINA successfully introduced drone, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) productions as part of the screening program. These mobile and smartphone videos can include project showcases and documentation (maximum duration 4min). In 2017 MINA will present - an open call for mobile, smartphone and pocket films - a retrospective screening - Past-Present-Future - New Voices - a category for young filmmakers - Smart Geographies for AR, VR, mixed reality, drones and pocket cameras. Submission via https://filmfreeway.com/festival/MINA Deadline: 30th July [Earlybird deadline 30th May] Screening: 25th October MINA Screening Partners: Beastgrip / Film Convert /Luma Touch Supported by: Swinburne University of Technology (AUS) / Ryerson University (CA) / RMIT University (AUS) 7th International Mobile Innovation Screening Smartphones provide opportunities to see the world in a new perspective and change the viewpoints of representation. With the rise of MoJo (mobile journalism), mobile-mentaries (mobile documentaries) and transmedia storytelling filmmakers, artists, activists and designers establish new forms of connectivity and sociability. Collaborative and co-creative filmmaking practices empower communities around the world to express themselves. With the constant innovation of camera technology and image/video processing applications, mobile and smartphones aesthetics are shaping new experiences and enable storytellers to cover new ground. Organizers: Associate Professor Gerda Cammaer, Co-Curator, Ryerson University Dr. Patrick Kelly, Co-Curator, RMIT University Adrian Jeffs, Co-Curator, Filmmaker Dean Keep, Co-Curator, Swinburne University of Technology Dr. Max Schleser, Screening Director & Co-Founder of MINA, Swinburne University of Technology www.mina.pro @MINAmobile https://www.facebook.com/MobileInnovationNetwork/

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