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Re: [Air-L] Social media text & Evolution of social network sites
by Vyacheslav Polonski 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Dear Bercu, I have recently written an analysis of the key trends that are driving the evolution of social network sites and social media. Hope you will find it interesting! Here is the article: http://www.dotrising.com/2014/01/07/the-evolution-of-social-network-sites-i… I am drawing on Bernie Hogan's work on online exhibition spaces, and context collapse theories, as well as danah boyd and Nicole Ellison's 2013 updated definition of social network sites (as opposed to social networking sites and online social networks). Best wishes, Slava ************************** Vyacheslav 'Slava' Polonski Doctoral candidate Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford Follow me @slavacm M: +44(0)7814612177 E: vyacheslav.polonski(a)oii.ox.ac.uk ________________________________________ From: air-l-bounces(a)listserv.aoir.org [air-l-bounces(a)listserv.aoir.org] on behalf of Barry Wellman [wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca] Sent: 07 January 2014 14:43 To: bbakiogl(a)gmail.com Cc: aoir list Subject: [Air-L] Social media text Dear Bercu, et al At least 20 profs have found the Rainie-Wellman Networked book to be a good social media text, in part because it provides social context and in part, by happy chance, it is 11 chapters long. If you do adopt it for a class of 20 or more, then you get either Lee Rainie or me to do a guest lecture by Skype, if you want. Happy Winter, Barry Wellman _______________________________________________________________________ NetLab FRSC INSNA Founder Faculty of Information (iSchool) 611 Bissell Building 140 St. George St. University of Toronto Toronto Canada M5S 3G6 http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman twitter: @barrywellman NSA/CSEC: Canadian and American citizen NETWORKED:The New Social Operating System. Lee Rainie & Barry Wellman MIT Press http://amzn.to/zXZg39 Print $20 Kindle $16 Old/NewCyberTimes http://bit.ly/c8N9V8 ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 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/

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OPENSYM 2014 (Berlin, Aug 27-29)'s calls for submission
by Nicolas Jullien 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Happy new year to all of you! The 10th International Symposium on Wikis and Open Collaboration WikiSym / Open Sym 2014's calls for submission are published online. The general call and links to the specific tracks are available here: http://www.opensym.org/os2014/submission/general-call/ Each track has its own submission site, which you can find on EasyChair. Please select the appropriate track. Submission deadline is April 20th, 2014. Looking forward to seeing you in Berlin! Nicolas Jullien, chair of the Wikipedia track -- Maître de Conférences (HDR) / Associate Professor. LUSSI - iSchool, M@rsouin. Institut TELECOM Bretagne & UEB In charge of the Master "Information Systems Project Management and Consulting" http://www.telecom-bretagne.eu/studies/msc/information-systems-management/ http://nicolas-jullien.lussi-ischool.eu/ Skype: Nicolas.Jullien1 Tel +33 (0) 229 001 245 TELECOM Bretagne, Technopôle Brest Iroise CS 83818 29238 BREST CEDEX 3

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Social media text
by Barry Wellman 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Dear Bercu, et al At least 20 profs have found the Rainie-Wellman Networked book to be a good social media text, in part because it provides social context and in part, by happy chance, it is 11 chapters long. If you do adopt it for a class of 20 or more, then you get either Lee Rainie or me to do a guest lecture by Skype, if you want. Happy Winter, Barry Wellman _______________________________________________________________________ NetLab FRSC INSNA Founder Faculty of Information (iSchool) 611 Bissell Building 140 St. George St. University of Toronto Toronto Canada M5S 3G6 http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman twitter: @barrywellman NSA/CSEC: Canadian and American citizen NETWORKED:The New Social Operating System. Lee Rainie & Barry Wellman MIT Press http://amzn.to/zXZg39 Print $20 Kindle $16 Old/NewCyberTimes http://bit.ly/c8N9V8 ________________________________________________________________________

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Call for Papers: IEEE ICALT 2014 - Track 4. Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning [deadline approaching]
by Maiga Chang 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

CALL FOR PAPERS [deadline approaching] ------------------------ The 14th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies - ICALT2014 Advanced Technologies for Supporting Open Access to Formal and Informal Learning Athens, Greece, July 7-10, 2014 http://www.ask4research.info/icalt/2014/ Track 4. Digital Game and Intelligent Toy Enhanced Learning (DIGITEL@ICALT2014) http://www.ask4research.info/icalt/2014/node/26 Track Program Chairs Maiga Chang, Athabasca University, Canada (maiga.chang(a)gmail.com) [Co-ordinator] Baltasar Fernandez-Manjon, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain Jimmy Ho Man Lee, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Track Description and Topics of Interest: Learning can take place anytime and anywhere, in particular in the context of lifelong learning. Learners have their own learning styles. Some may prefer reading alone over listening to a lecture and some may want to get their hands dirty in hands-on practices. While some may be impressed and can learn quickly through watching a documentary movie, some others may want to interact with peers either physically or virtually (sometimes via avatars or even with virtual characters). No matter what preference learners have, engagement and motivations are the key ingredients for effective and efficient learning. Toy, robot and game technologies attract learners’ attention, engaging them through highly interactive and immersive experiences. Such technologies also satisfy the various learning needs as well as to assessing learners' skills knowledge unobtrusively and implicitly. This track aims at providing researchers a platform to share and discuss innovative and advanced learning and assessment technologies utilizing toys, robots, and games. This track welcomes submissions in topics including, but not limited to: • Computer and video games include Kinect games for Xbox and Windows • Educational games • Serious games • Mobile games • Virtual worlds, e.g., second life, opensim, open wonderland, etc. • Edutainment • Simulation (skill, competence, vocational learning) • Augmented reality • Educational robots & toys • Natural user interface applications Important Dates February 1, 2014: Submissions of papers (Full paper, Short paper, Poster) March 17, 2014: Authors' Notification on the review process results April 18, 2014: Authors' Registration Deadline May 9, 2014: Final Camera-Ready Manuscript and IEEE Copyright Form submission May 26, 2014: Early Bird Registration July 7-10, 2014: ICALT2014 Conference Author Guidelines Full paper: 5 pages Short paper: 3 pages Posters: 2 pages Doctoral Consortium paper: 3 pages Authors are required to follow: IEEE Conference Publishing Services Formatting Guidelines. http://www.computer.org/portal/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=4cc57ba2-39…

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ISCRAM 2014 deadline extension
by Andrea H. Tapia 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

ISCRAM 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT GENERAL paper deadline EXTENSION until December 1st, 2013 Please share very widely. Due to the typhoon in the Philippines and the involvement of many of our members in the recovery effort, the general deadline for full papers for ISCRAM 2014 has been postponed until December 1. However, no extensions can be granted beyond that date for full papers. Those who can are strongly urged to submit their papers before December 1, so that reviewers have a longer time and you are more likely to receive more reviews to help you with any revision. ISCRAM: The 11th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management CONFERENCE THEME: Empowering Citizens and Communities through Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management DATES: May 18-21 2014 LOCATION: Penn State University, Pennsylvania USA http://iscram2014.ist.psu.edu<http://iscram2014.ist.psu.edu/>

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Research Assistant vacancies for Social Semantic Archive Project
by Bahareh Heravi 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

The National University of Ireland, Galway, is seeking two outstanding candidates for Research Assistant positions in the Social Web and Semantic Web / Linked Data domain. The successful candidates will work within the Digital Humanities and Journalism group at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics at NUI Galway (formerly known as DERI), and will also closely collaborate with the Digital Repository of Ireland at the Royal Irish Academy. The successful candidate will conduct research in the area of the application of Linked Data technologies for creating a national social media repository, and will be focusing on topics such as social media event detection, social network analysis, Semantic Web and Linked Data, and the archival and contextualisation of social media content. The Insight Centre for Data Analytics at NUI Galway (former DERI) hosts one of the most internationally-recognised Linked Data research groups in the world, and is dedicated to research aimed at enabling Networked Knowledge using Semantic Web technologies. Our project partner the Digital Repository of Ireland is a key national aggregator of cultural and social data. Essential criteria for the applicant: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or relevant subjects. - Strong Java or Python programming skills. - Minimum two years software development experience. - Knowledge of software design, development and maintenance processes. -Experience in some, if not all, of the following: + Social event detection + Social network analysis + Semantic Web and Linked Data technologies + Stream processing - Proven ability to work independently or in a team environment. - The applicant should be creative and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills. It is desirable that applicant will possess: - A Masters or MPhil degree in Computer Science, Informatics or relevant subjects. - A Masters degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Journalism, Communication, Political Studies or relevant subjects. - Strong background in front- and back-end Web application development. - A good record of theoretical and applied research on the Social Web and the Semantic Web, warranted by a scientific publication record in workshops, conferences, journals and book chapters and/or awards in national or international challenges. - Industrial experience and the ability to collaborate with industry partners. - Experience in Web-related standardisation activities (including W3C) as both author and editor. - Excellent interpersonal communication and scientific writing skills. Salary range: €24,478 - €32,173 per annum. Position RA1 is available from 1st February 2013 and is full time for a fixed term of 12 months. Position RA2 is available from 1st February 2013 and is part time (0.5 full time) for a fixed term of 12 months, or full time for a fixed term of 6 months. For informal discussion about this post please visit http://hujo.deri.ie/ra-hujo-sr/ or contact Bahareh.Heravi(a)deri.org. To apply: Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research statement and the names and addresses of at least three referees, via email (text, postscript or PDF only) to: hr.ie(a)deri.org. Please put reference number NUIG 2-14 for the full time and NUIG 1-14 for the part time position in subject line of e-mail application. Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, 31 January 2014. ------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Bahareh R. Heravi Group Lead, Digital Humanities and Journalism (http://hujo.deri.ie/) INSIGHT @NUIG (DERI) Tel: +353 91 495339 Web: http://members.deri.ie/~bahher/ @Bahareh360 ------------------------------------------------------------

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Two Research Assistants vacancies in Trust for Social Semantic Journalism
by Bahareh Heravi 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

The Digital Humanities and Journalism group at the Insight National Centre for Data Analytics @NUI Galway (formerly know as DERI) is seeking outstanding candidates for two full-time fixed term Research Assistant positions in trust and provenance in Social Semantic Web and journalism realm. This position is funded by Science Foundation Ireland and is available from 1st February 2014. The successful candidates will work on a project on ‘trust verification for social media content and sources for news production’. She/he will conduct research on the area of social event/breaking news detection and verification, social data provenance, Social Networks Analysis, Semantic Web and Linked Data. She/he will also be expected to play a strong development role in the project, and to collaborate with key national broadcasting organisations. The Insight Centre for Data Analytics at NUI Galway (former DERI) hosts one of the most internationally-recognised Linked Data research groups in the world, and is dedicated to research aimed at enabling Networked Knowledge using Semantic Web technologies. Essential criteria for the applicant: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or relevant subjects. Strong Java or Python programming skills. Minimum two years software development experience. Knowledge of software design, development and maintenance processes. Strong background in front- and backend Web application development. Have experience in some, if not all, of the following: Social Network Analysis Social Media Provenance Semantic Web and Linked Data technologies Stream processing Proven ability to work independently or in a team environment. The applicant should be creative and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills. It is desirable that applicant will possess: A Masters or MPhil degree in Computer Science, Informatics or relevant subjects. A Masters degree in Journalism, Communication, Political Studies or relevant subjects. Familiarity with the news and media industry, knowledge of the news production process and preferably having worked in/with such organisation. Experience in / familiarity with the following is highly desirable: Digital/Online/Citizen Journalism Natural Language Processing Text Mining Data Visualisation Data Verification A good record of theoretical and applied research on the Social Web and the Semantic Web, warranted by a scientific publication record in workshops, conferences, journals and book chapters and/or awards in national or international challenges. Industrial experience and the ability to collaborate with industry partners. Experience in Web-related standardisation activities (including W3C) as both author and editor. Excellent interpersonal communication and scientific writing skills. Salary: €24,592 - €31,083 per annum (public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new entrants will apply). For informal discussion about this post please contact: Bahareh.Heravi(a)deri.org. To Apply: Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research statement and the names and addresses of at least three referees, via email (text, postscript or PDF only) to: hr.ie(a)deri.org. Please put reference number NUIG 123-13 in subject line of e-mail application. For more information please see http://hujo.deri.ie/ra-hujo-vw/. Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, 19 January 2014. ------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Bahareh R. Heravi Group Lead, Digital Humanities and Journalism (http://hujo.deri.ie/) INSIGHT @NUIG (DERI) Tel: +353 91 495339 Web: http://members.deri.ie/~bahher/ @Bahareh360 ------------------------------------------------------------

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ICA Preconference at Seattle's Bill&Melinda Gates Foundation on Innovation in Higher Education
by William Dutton 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Cross-cutting all the divisions of ICA and shaping the future of academics across the world, one ICA pre conference will focus on innovations in the higher education. It will be held at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a walk from the conference venue in Seattle. Information about the event is posted here: http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/events/?id=634 Are we building a better future through innovations tied to the Internet and related media, communication and information technologies? William H. Dutton Professor of Internet Studies Professorial Fellow, Balliol College CITI Fellow, Columbia University Oxford Martin Fellow Oxford Internet Institute University of Oxford 1 St Giles', Oxford OX1 3JS UNITED KINGDOM Tel +44 (0)1865 287 210 Fax +44 (0)1865 287 211 Cell +44 (0)7768 823906 Web: http://people.oii.ox.ac.uk/dutton/about/ You can access my papers on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) at: http://ssrn.com/author=478025 Latest Books: The Oxford Handbook of Internet Studies (2013): http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780199589074.do Politics and the Internet (2014): http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415561501/

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Reminder: BILETA Call for papers (14 Jan)
by Karen Mc Cullagh (LAW) 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

A reminder: Abstracts for the 29th BILETA Annual conference should be submitted by 14th Jan 2014. The University of East Anglia Law School will host the Annual Conference on 14-16 April 2014. The theme of this year's international conference is: Legal regulation & Education: Doing the right thing? Delegates are invited to submit papers relating to law, technology and legal education that examine whether existing laws target the ‘right things' and provide adequate protection for rights. If not, what is the right thing to do? Are educationalists doing the right thing in developing moocs, spocs, virtual learning environments etc.? Relevant topics include: Cybercrime & Cyberwarfare, Darknet, Data protection, Domain names, e-Democracy, e-Commerce, e-Government, e-Health, e-Learning and Legal Education, e-money, Human Rights, Intellectual Property, Intermediary Regulation, Net Neutrality, Pornography, Professional Legal Practice and Surveillance. To view the call for papers and information about the conference see the conference website: http://www.uea.ac.uk/law/news-and-events/bileta-conference Abstracts should be submitted by 14 January 2014. Queries should be directed to Conference Organiser, Dr Karen Mc Cullagh via: bileta2014(a)uea.ac.uk ----------------------------------------------- Dr Karen Mc Cullagh Lecturer UEA Law School University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ w: http://karenmccullagh.co.uk/ T: 01603 59 7617

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Looking for recommendatio of Apps for doing Ethnography
by Heidi Campbell 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

Howdy! I am looking for recommendations of apps for doing ethnographic work. I am mapping out a new project and have found there are a growing number of research apps out there for doing qualitative data collection in the field. I am wondering what experience AoIR folks have had with these tools, and which ones seem to be the best and most versatile, especially for recording field notes, organizing data and if they seem to work best when using tablets of phone platforms. Cheers Heidi Campbell Associate Professor of Communication Texas A&M University

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