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Berkman Center Accepting Fellowship Applications for the 2014-2015 Academic Year
by Rebecca Tabasky 03 Oct '13

03 Oct '13

Hello! The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University has opened our yearly call for fellowship applications. This opportunity is for colleagues who wish to spend the 2014-2015 academic year in residence in Cambridge, MA as part of Berkman's community of pioneers, and who seek to deeply engage in the collaborative, cross-disciplinary, and cross-sectoral exploration of some of the Internet's most interesting, challenging, and compelling issues. We invite applications from individuals from around the globe working on a broad range of opportunities and challenges related to Internet and society, which may overlap with ongoing work at Berkman or will expose us to new opportunities and approaches. We encourage applications from a diverse group of scholars, practitioners, innovators, artists, and others committed to understanding and advancing the public interest. The application deadline is Sunday December 8, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and applications will be **submitted online through our Application Tracker tool at: https://cyber.law.harvard.edu/apply/jobs/11?apptracker_id=3 <https://cyber.law.harvard.edu/apply/jobs/11?apptracker_id=3> More information about this call for applications may be found below and at http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships/opencall20142015 <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships/opencall20142015>. More information about the Berkman Center Fellowship Program may be found at http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships>. A Fellowship Program FAQ may be found at http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships/faq <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships/faq>. Through this annual open call, we seek to advance our collective work and give it new direction, and to deepen and broaden our networked community across backgrounds, disciplines, cultures, and nations. We welcome you to read more about the program below, to share this announcement with your networks, and to apply! With excitement, Becca --- ** Open Call for Fellowship Applications, Academic Year 2014-2015* <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships/opencall20142015>* *About Berkman's Fellowship Program* "The Berkman Center's mission is to explore and understand cyberspace; to study its development, dynamics, norms, and standards; and to assess the need or lack thereof for laws and sanctions. We are a research center, premised on the observation that what we seek to learn is not already recorded. Our method is to build out into cyberspace, record data as we go, self-study, and share. Our mode is entrepreneurial nonprofit." Inspired by our mission statement, the Berkman Center's fellowship program provides the opportunity for some of the world's most innovative thinkers and changemakers to hone and share ideas, find camaraderie, and spawn new initiatives. The program aims to encourage and support fellows in an inviting and rigorous intellectual environment, with community activities designed to foster inquiry and to identify and expose the common threads across fellows' individual activities. Fellows actively participate in exchanges through a weekly fellows hour, fellows-run working groups, and a wide-range of Berkman Center events and interactions. While engaging in both substance and process, much of what makes the fellowship program rewarding is created each year by the fellows themselves to address their own interests and priorities. These entrepreneurial, collaborative ventures -- ranging from goal-oriented to experimental, from rigorous to humorous -- are what ensure the dynamism of the fellows, the fellowship program, and the Berkman community. Additionally, with Berkman faculty, students, staff, and other affiliates, fellows help to develop and advance their own work and Berkman Center projects, and they learn and teach through courses, skill sharing, hacking and development sessions, cultural productions, and other diverse gatherings. Fellows are essential to the Berkman Center as nodes of intelligence, insight, energy, and knowledge-sharing. From their diverse backgrounds and wide-ranging physical and virtual travels, Berkman Center fellows bring fresh ideas, skills, passion, and connections to the Center and its community, and from their time spent in Cambridge help build and extend new perspectives and initiatives out into the world.* About Berkman Fellowships* An appointment that defies one-size-fits-all description, each Berkman fellowship carries a unique set of opportunities, responsibilities and expectations. All fellows engage issues related to the fairly limitless expanse of Internet & society issues, and are committed to the intellectual life of the Center and fellowship program activities. Some fellows work as researchers directly on Berkman Center projects. Other fellowships consist of independent work, such as the research and writing of a manuscript or series of papers, the vision and planning of an action-oriented meeting, or the development and implementation of an initiative or a study on issues related to the Berkman Center's areas of inquiry. Fellowship terms typically run the course of the academic year, roughly from the beginning of September through the end of May. In some instances, fellows are re-appointed for consecutive fellowship terms. While we embrace our many virtual connections, spending time together in person remains essential. In order to maximize their engagement with the community, during their fellowship terms fellows are expected to routinely spend time in and conduct much of their work from Cambridge, in most cases requiring residency. Tuesdays hold particular importance as it is the day the fellows community meets for a weekly fellows hour, in addition to it being the day Berkman hosts our public luncheon series; as such, we ask that fellows commit to spending as many Tuesdays at the Center as is possible.* Qualifications* We do not have a defined set of requirements for the fellows we select through our open call; we welcome applications from a wildly diverse pool of individuals. Fellows come from across the disciplinary spectrum, different life paths, and are at all stages of career development. Some fellows are academics, whether students, post-docs or professors. Others come from outside academia, and include lawyers, philosophers, activists, technologists, entrepreneurs, journalists and other types of practitioners. The commonality among all Berkman fellows is an interest in the intersections of the Internet and related emergent technologies, social change, and policy and regulatory developments, and a commitment to spending their fellowship exploring those dynamics in concert with others. To learn more about the work and interests of our current community of fellows, you can read their bios <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/fellows> and find links to their outstanding work, check out their blogs <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/planet/current/>, and find them on twitter <https://twitter.com/berkmancenter/current-people-projects>.* Commitment to Diversity* The work and well-being of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society are strengthened profoundly by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, experience, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and much more. We actively seek and welcome applications from people of color, women, the LGBTQIA community, and persons with disabilities, as well as applications from researchers and practitioners from across the spectrum of disciplines and methods. The roots of this deep commitment are many and, appropriately, diverse. We are not nearly far enough along in this regard, and we may never be. It is a constant process in which there remains much to learn. We welcome your inquiries, comments and ideas on how we may continue to improve.* Stipends, Benefits, and Access to University Resources */ Stipends/: Fellowships awarded through the open call for applications are rarely stipended. Some fellows receive partial stipends --the award of such a stipend is based on the nature of the responsibilities the applicant would assume while a fellow, and their relation, relevance, and application to Berkman's funded projects. Most fellows receive no direct funding or stipend through the Berkman Center, but rather have obtained funding through other means, such as an outside grant or award, a home institution, or other forms of scholarship./ Benefits/: Fringe benefits do not routinely accompany Berkman fellowships. Fellows must make their own housing, insurance, childcare, and transportation arrangements./ Office Space/: Most Berkman fellows work out of the greater-Boston area and spend a significant amount of time at the Berkman Center. There are many desks and workspaces available for flexible use at the Berkman Center, though few fellows are given their own permanent desk or office. We endeavor to provide comfortable and productive spaces for fellows to work, even if it is not the same space each day. Fellows are welcome to host small meetings and gatherings at the Center and on the Harvard campus./ Access to University Resources/: Fellows are allowed physical access into Langdell Library (the Harvard Law School Library), and fellows are able to acquire a Special Borrower Card <http://hcl.harvard.edu/info/admittance/#special_borrower> for privileges with the Harvard College Libraries. At present, we do not routinely provide remote access to the University's e-resources, however access is available within the libraries. Fellows do not have the ability to purchase University health insurance or get Harvard housing. Berkman fellows often audit classes at Harvard University, however must individually ask for permission directly from the professor of the desired class.* Additional Information about the Berkman Center* The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is a research program founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. Founded in 1997, through a generous gift from Jack N. and Lillian R. Berkman, the Center is home to an ever-growing community of faculty, fellows, staff, and affiliates working on projects that span the broad range of intersections between cyberspace, technology, and society. *Frequently Asked Questions* More information about fellows selection and the application process can be found on our Fellows Program FAQ <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/getinvolved/fellowships/faq>.* Required Application Materials* 1.) A current resume or CV. 2.) A personal statement which should a) frame your motivation for applying for a Berkman Center fellowship and b) outline the work you propose to conduct during a fellowship. This statement should be roughly 1,000 -- 1,500 words or should be a multi-media equivalent. 3.) A copy of a recent publication or an example of relevant work. For a written document, for instance, it should be on the order of a paper or chapter - not an entire book or dissertation - and should be in English. 4.) Two letters of recommendation, sent directly from the reference. In addition to the above materials, we will ask applicants to share some additional information in a form as part of the application. 1.) Disciplinary background: Up to three disciplines in which you have been trained and/or have worked. 2.) Tags: Five tags that describe or represent the themes, issues, or ideas you know about and on which you propose to conduct work during a fellowship at Berkman; and five tags that represent work, themes, issues, or ideas that you do not currently know much about, but would like to explore and learn more about during a fellowship year. Each tag should be one- to three- words or terms. 3.) Berkman projects of interest. * To Apply for a 2014-2015 Academic Year Fellowship Through Our Open Call* Applications will be submitted online through our Application Tracker tool at: https://cyber.law.harvard.edu/apply/jobs/11?apptracker_id=3 <https://cyber.law.harvard.edu/apply/jobs/11?apptracker_id=3> Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Instructions for creating an account and submitting an application through the Application Tracker may be found here <http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/node/8572>. Note related to recommendation letters: Recommendation letters will be captured through the Application Tracker, and will require applicants to submit the names and contact information for references in advance of the application deadline. References will receive a link at which they can upload their letters. We recommend that applicants create their profiles and submit reference information in the Application Tracker as soon as they know they are going to apply and have identified their references - this step will not require other fellowship application materials to be submitted.

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CFP: Oxford book series on Studies in Mobile Communication (OPEN)
by Richard.Ling＠telenor.com 03 Oct '13

03 Oct '13

Dear all, Along with my co-editor Gerard Goggin, I am happy to announce the book series Studies in Mobile Communication, at Oxford University Press. We are seeking proposals for monographs in the area of mobile communication and society. Below, you will find information on the series and how to develop a proposal Please let us know if you have any questions or you need further information. Rich L. The book series Studies in Mobile Communication, edited by Rich Ling and Gerard Goggin, seeks high-quality monographs on mobile communication that demonstrate theoretical or methodological advances in the field. Especially welcome are book projects that address understudied countries, regions, or cultural settings, or pursue new dimensions of mobile communication. The goal of this series is to foster the development of monographs that provide a broader understanding of mobile communication, new media, and culture across the social sciences and humanities. To submit a book proposal for consideration, please send a cover letter, a copy of your CV or résumé, a prospectus/proposal (details below), and sample chapters from the work to the series editors. If you are approaching multiple publishers, please say so in your submission. E-mail submissions to can be sent to riseling(a)gmail.com or gerard.goggin(a)sydney.edu.au. The series editors will make the primary determination as to whether the proposed book should be recommended to Oxford University Press. If the project is a potential fit for the series, OUP will have the project evaluated by two to three peer reviewers. Before any book can be accepted for publication by OUP, it must be approved by OUP's Editorial Board. Please take care to include the following information in your prospectus: 1. Name(s) of author 2. Preliminary title 3. Table of contents and a concise description of the volume 4. What are the main selling points and unique aspects of your book? 5. Intended audience 6. Any publications that are potential competitors. Please include author(s)/editor(s), year of publication, title, publisher, and price if known. 7. Status of the project (Is a full manuscript available? Are sample chapters available?) 8. Projected length of the project (in number of words or manuscript pages) Please provide the names and email addresses of up to three professionals in your field who are qualified to objectively read and evaluate your manuscript. Note that suggested reviewers may or may not be approached, as OUP has its own network of reviewers and may consult reviewers suggested by the series editors. For more information on the series, please contact the series editors or the OUP editor for the series. Series Editors: Rich Ling Professor, IT University Copenhagen riseling(a)gmail.com Gerard Goggin Professor, University of Sydney gerard.goggin(a)sydney.edu.au Oxford University Press Editor: Hallie Stebbins Associate Editor hallie.stebbins(a)oup.com

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Hating Habermas: On Exhibitionism, Shame & the Life on the Actually Existing Internet
by Terri Senft 03 Oct '13

03 Oct '13

Hi Friends, As this years conference approaches, I wanted to tell folks that I finally got around to transcribing (and adding to) the talk I delivered last year, titled, "Hating Habermas: On Exhibitionism, Shame & the Life on the Actually Existing Internet." It's here: http://on.fb.me/16cnKaw Yes, this is a Facebook page. Don't judge me!! If you'd like it in PDF form for a class or something, drop me a line. The nice folks at the Media Museum in the UK will be putting it into a book, but I can get it to you before then. See you in October, everyone! T -- <http://goog_689013053> <http://goog_689013053> Dr. Theresa M. Senft Global Liberal Studies Program School of Arts & Sciences New York University 726 Broadway NY NY 10003 home: *www.terrisenft.net <http://goog_689013053>** * facebook: www.facebook.com/theresa.senft twitter: @terrisenft

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Job openings at Temple's journalism department
by Brian Creech 03 Oct '13

03 Oct '13

Hi all, Temple's journalism department has three openings for the 2014-2015 academic year. Descriptions below: *Assistant Professor of Journalism focused on emerging journalism technologies* The Department of Journalism within the School of Media and Communication at Temple University seeks candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin in August 2014 focused on emerging journalism technologies and new story forms and design, with emphasis in mobile technologies and app development. The successful candidate needs to provide evidence of teaching experience and a clear research agenda. A Ph.D. is preferred. Applicants should submit the following: (1) a cover letter indicating interest and relevant professional and academic background, including experience working with diverse populations and/or covering urban issues; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of teaching interests/philosophy; (4) statement of research/professional activity philosophy; and (5) names/contact information of at least three references. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2013. Apply to Emerging Technologies Search Committee, Department of Journalism, Temple University, 316 Annenberg Hall, 2020 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122-6080, or email journ(a)temple.edu. *Assistant Professor of Journalism focused on ethnic news media or international news media* The Department of Journalism within the School of Media and Communication at Temple University seeks candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin in August 2014 whose scholarly emphasis focuses on ethnic news media or international news media. The successful candidate would have a research specialization in practice, policy, and/or media development. The successful candidate needs to provide evidence of teaching experience and a clear research agenda. A Ph.D. is preferred. Applicants should submit the following: (1) a cover letter indicating interest and relevant professional and academic background, including experience working with diverse populations and/or covering urban issues; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of teaching interests/philosophy; (4) statement of research/professional activity philosophy; and (5) names/contact information of at least three references. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2013. Apply to Ethnic/International News Media Search Committee, Department of Journalism, Temple University, 316 Annenberg Hall, 2020 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122-6080, or email journ(a)temple.edu. *Open-rank professor position in new journalism business models* The Department of Journalism within the School of Media and Communication at Temple University seeks candidates for a tenure-track or tenured position (open rank) to begin in August 2014 focused on new journalism business models and entrepreneurship, in addition to expertise in audience metrics and audience response to news content. The successful candidate could conduct academic research in these areas or have significant professional experience in revenue generation whether within start-ups, within larger businesses or both. An advanced degree in a relevant field is required. Applicants should submit the following: (1) a cover letter indicating interest and relevant professional and academic background, including experience working with diverse populations and/or covering urban issues; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of teaching interests/philosophy; (4) statement of research/professional activity philosophy; and (5) names/contact information of at least three references. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2013. Apply to New Business Models Search Committee, Department of Journalism, Temple University, 316 Annenberg Hall, 2020 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122-6080, or email journ(a)temple.edu. ********************** The goal of Temple’s journalism program is to prepare students for a multimedia professional future with solid training in urban journalism, with particular emphasis on underserved communities. We seek a colleague with a similar commitment and philosophy. The Department of Journalism is more than 80 years old with 15 full-time faculty members who teach over 650 undergraduate and graduate students. A Master of Journalism program offers professional training to full- and part-time students. Departmental faculty members who hold the Ph.D. also have the opportunity to participate in the School of Media and Communication doctoral program in Media and Communication. Temple University’s School of Media and Communication (SMC) is in Philadelphia, the nation's fourth-largest media market. SMC is a comprehensive school of communication whose other departments include Advertising, Media Studies and Production and Strategic Communication. Nearly 3,000 undergraduates are enrolled in our four departments, and more than 100 graduate students are pursuing our Ph.D., M.A., M.J. and M.S. degrees. The university community at large includes nearly 35,000 students in the region and at several international campuses. Temple is a Carnegie Research University (high research activity). For more information about the department, school, and Temple University, please visit http://www.temple.edu/smc. Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access affirmative action employer, committed to achieving a diverse community. ********************* -- *Brian Creech, Ph.D.* *Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism* *Temple University* *brcreech(a)gmail.com; brian.creech(a)temple.edu* *215.204.1617 (w)* *919.906.8166 (c)* -- *Brian Creech, Ph.D.* *Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism* *Temple University* *brcreech(a)gmail.com; brian.creech(a)temple.edu* *215.204.1617 (w)* *919.906.8166 (c)*

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ICA Preconference: Making Sense of Memory & History. May 22, 2014. CFP and more.
by Park, David 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Hi folks: Please take a look at this cfp for an International Communication Association preconference that will be offered though the Communication History Division of ICA. Thanks, dave Making Sense of Memory & History ICA Pre-Conference Sponsored by the Communication History Division of the International Communication Association Date: May 22, 2014 Time: 8:30 AM - 5 PM Location: Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) History and memory - two modes of thinking about the past that often appear at odds - have an intimate, albeit at times strained, intellectual relationship. Despite the argued antagonism between history and memory studies, historians Natalie Zemon Davis and Randolph Starn suggested in their introduction to the 1989 special issue of Representations that, "Rather than insisting on the opposition between memory and history, then, we want to emphasize their interdependence...If anything, it is the tension or outright conflict between history and memory that seem necessary and productive. The explosive pertinence of a remembered detail may challenge repressive or merely complacent systems of prescriptive memory or history; memory, like the body, may speak in a language that reasoned inquiry will not hear." (5) Following Davis & Starn, this pre-conference proposes to grapple with this tension between history and memory, exploring the varied ways in which scholars, from a variety of subfields within communication studies and across the humanities, have engaged with this relationship in recent years. Through its emphasis upon cross-field, cross-disciplinary connections, this pre-conference will highlight new directions within memory studies, underscoring the intersections of work done within communication, media studies, journalism, rhetoric, public history, and the digital humanities more broadly. This pre-conference seeks to build upon existing theoretical and methodological frameworks as well as empirical studies by opening a space for new and reconsidered perspectives that capitalize upon the interdisciplinarity of memory studies and the possibilities of new technologies. The pre-conference planners seek submissions that draw upon under-utilized theoretical paradigms and analytical frameworks, focus on world regions or nations that have received relatively little historical attention, consider comparative analysis, make use of underutilized source materials, revise dominant interpretations of institutions, individuals, and practices, and/or consider how digital technologies may challenge understandings of public memory and history. While not limited to the following topics, possible themes to be considered in the pre-conference include: 1. Theorizing the relationship between memory and history in a digital world 2. Methodologies for conducting memory research 3. Materiality and public memory 4. Audiences and public memory 5. Applied history 6. Pedagogies of public memory The goal of this pre-conference most broadly is to encourage cross-field and cross-disciplinary participation and potential future collaboration and scholarly networking. Abstracts of 300 words (maximum) should be submitted no later than 20 November 2013. Send abstracts to: Nicole Maurantonio at nmaurant(a)richmond.edu<mailto:nmaurant@richmond.edu>. Authors will be informed regarding acceptance/rejection for the preconference no later than December 15, 2013. In an effort to facilitate informed discussion of papers, the organizers hope to have the papers for this pre-conference posted online. For this reason, full papers will need to be submitted no later than April 15, 2014. The pre-conference will take place on May 22, 2014.

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Cfp: Journalists on social networking sites
by Nikos Smyrnaios 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Dear colleagues, I'm pleased to announce a call for papers for an issue of the journal About Journalism that I am coordinating with Javier Diaz and Valerie Jeanne-Perrier. The theme of the issue is: Professional sociability of journalists on social networking sites You can download the full text of the call here. Please indicate your interest in this special issue by sending a two-page summary of your article proposal to the guest editors before the 15th November 2013, to: javier.diaz(a)upf.edu valerie.jeanne-perrier(a)celsa.paris-sorbonne.fr and smyrnaios(a)free.fr The articles will be subject to ‘double-blind’ assessments; they should include theoretical references, research methods and a corpus reference. Submission of articles in English, Portuguese, French or Spanish (30.000 to 50.000 signs, including references and footnotes) before 15th March 2014. Best regards, Nikos Smyrnaios Senior Lecturer in Socioeconomics of New Media & Mass Communication University of Toulouse http://univ-toulouse.academia.edu/smyrnaios nikos.smyrnaios.free.fr

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Fwd: PhD scholarship opportunity
by Tom Boellstorff 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

>> >> As a result of a last minute drop-out, we have available a UK/EU PhD Scholarship*, or International Fees Bursary* for candidates with a 1st, 2(i), or equivalent, interested in applying for the following project in the Faculty of Education here at the University of Hull: >> >> *** The innovative educational use of immersive 3-D virtual environments *** >> >> Studentships will start in September 2013 >> >> Supervisors: >> Dr. Stewart Martin, stewart.martin(a)hull.ac.uk 01482 465191, Centre for Educational Studies >> Dr. Kevin Burden k.j.burden(a)hull.ac.uk 01482 466731, Centre for Educational Studies >> >> The Faculty of Education invites applications for a PhD studentship that will explore the applications of immersive virtual environments (virtual worlds) in Higher Education for one or more of the following: >> creative approaches to learning and teaching; >> pedagogy; >> the development of taxonomies and assessment; >> individual identity in the virtual world. >> >> The application of immersive virtual environments has in recent years been a rapidly developing phenomenon in a wide range of educational and training contexts, although relatively little is known of how their unique features can best be exploited. Higher Education has taken a particular interest in this technology, often primarily to facilitate distance or asynchronous learning and teaching, although institutions have at times found benefits to be uncertain. >> >> The studentship will be open to developing an individual focus but potential areas of study might include: >> applying the use of empirical data to a model of learning in the virtual world; >> the nature of effective assessment in immersive virtual environments; >> how individual identity is developed and articulated in immersive virtual contexts; >> the implications for pedagogical models of learning and teaching in immersive virtual worlds; >> the development of an evidence-based taxonomy of learning for immersive virtual worlds. >> >> These suggested areas are examples rather than an exhaustive list and the student appointed will be encouraged to explore in areas of her or his own interest. The broad topic will remain the application of immersive virtual environments in Higher Education with a focus that includes contexts beyond the UK being especially welcome. >> >> In order to qualify for this scholarship applicants will require a minimum of a 2.1 in a relevant subject. >> >> Please email stewart.martin(a)hull.ac.uk if you are interested in applying. >> >> >> * A full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarship will include fees at the ‘home/EU' student rate and maintenance (£13,590 in 2013/14, subject to final confirmation) for three years, depending on satisfactory progress. Full-time International Fee PhD Studentships will include full fees at the International student rate for three years, depending on satisfactory progress, but no living expenses. > > > Regards, > > Stewart > ................................................................................................................... > Stewart Martin > Head of Department > Centre for Educational Studies > University of Hull > Cottingham Road > Hull HU6 7RX > UK > T: 44(0)1482 465191 > E: stewart.martin(a)hull.ac.uk > www.hull.ac.uk > www.iverg.com > ................................................................................................................... > Does instructional format really matter? Cognitive load theory, > multimedia and teaching English Literature. > See http://bit.ly/GUc2Cg > ................................................................................................................... > > ************************************************** > To view the terms under which this email is > distributed, please go to > http://www2.hull.ac.uk/legal/disclaimer.aspx > ************************************************** tom boellstorff/professor/department of anthropology/university of california/irvine/website

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Connecting Badges Project: What online communities inspire you? (Survey)
by Sheryl Grant 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

What online communities inspire you? How about online affinity spaces using digital badges in novel ways? *Help us crowdsource further online spaces where we can investigate social expertise and online interest-driven communities: *http://www.indiana.edu/~badges/survey/ Digital badges are a promising and interesting new means of capturing, assessing and motivating learning. Badges can serve as both inspiration for future learning in informal learning environments, and as recognition of expertise in ways that are not easily captured with traditional means of assessment. The Connecting Badges Project investigates how badges and other recognition systems work in the overall learning and participatory ecologies of online communities. How do participants in interest-driven online spaces conceive of these systems, and how do they evaluate the legitimacy of them? Do digital badges capture expertise in online affinity spaces, and if so, what kinds of expertise? And for what ends? The Connecting Badges Project is directed by Dr. Sean C. Duncan, and housed in Indiana University’s Center for Research on Learning and Technology<http://crlt.indiana.edu/>. The project is funded by HASTAC <http://hastac.org/> through the Digital Media and Learning Research Competition on Badging and Badge Systems Development<http://www.hastac.org/blogs/slgrant/2013/01/18/winners-announcement-digital…>, and is managed through the Digital Media & Learning Research Hub<http://dmlhub.net/>. For a detailed description of the project, please visit the project proposal<https://www.hastac.org/blogs/dml-competition/2013/03/06/connecting-badges-a…> . Sean Duncan is an Assistant Professor in Indiana University's Learning Sciences program and a Research Scientist at Indiana University's Center for Research on Learning and Technology, where he directs the Playful Culture Lab (http://playfulculturelab.org) In a recent Digital Media and Learning Research Competition, Sean was awarded a grant to pursue a year-long project entitled "Connecting Badges and Expertise in Interest-Driven Affinity Spaces." You can find out more about the project at http://www.indiana.edu/~badges/. Sheryl Grant Director of Social Networking HASTAC/MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Competition sheryl.grant(a)duke.edu Duke University 114 South Buchanan Blvd. Smith Warehouse Durham, NC 27708

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Coursebook for visual rhetoric
by Daniel Jung 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Hi I will be teaching a new web design course (second year, successor course) at my university next spring, and I am looking for course material. The course is both practical (individual coding assignments and group projects, using PHP/mysql) and theoretical (how to detect and apply visual rhetorics on the web, namely in dynamically generated sites). I am excited about it. I have found and browsed Carolyn Handa's "Visual Rhetoric in a Digital World", which looks promising in its diversity and level. Does any of you have experience with this source book in class? Also, it is ten years old. Although the classics in there never go out of style, it could be nice to have some fresher ideas as well, and especially ones which really use the "digital world" as we know it today, and not from the turn of the century. Any suggestions are welcome and appreciated. For example, I have read Applen's new book "Writing for the Web", which is an attempt to combine the practical coding and the rhetorical implications of publishing on the web. I am not convinced of this combination in this book though, and I found many flaws in it. The Introduction and the first part of the Rhetorics chapter are ok, so I am using these parts in the first year course. Thank you very much, - Daniel Jung

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McLuhan in the age of the Internet
by Paul Levinson 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3V_p8YDboE

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