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CFP extended: CyberOrient: Online Journal of the Virtual Middle East
by Vit Sisler 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

Call for Papers extended: CyberOrient: Online Journal of the Virtual Middle East New submission deadline: 31 October 2011 Call Description CyberOrient (http://www.cyberorient.net/) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Middle East Section of the American Anthropological Association in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts of Charles University in Prague. The aim of the journal is to provide research and theoretical considerations on the representation of Islam and the Middle East, the very areas that used to be styled as an “Orient”, in cyberspace, as well as the impact of the internet and new media in Muslim and Middle Eastern contexts. This issue of CyberOrient aims to bring together the state of the art research dealing with the growing influence of the internet and new media in the Middle East. Key questions include, yet are not limited to, the following: - What is the role of the internet and new media, including social sites, in the ongoing political and social changes in the Arab world and the Middle East? - Does the proliferation of sites by individuals from various cultural backgrounds democratize political and religious behavior in the Middle East? - What does the internet and the social networks it enables offer to groups who have not traditionally had access to an open public domain for expression, especially women and marginalized sects? - Does the wide range of views posted on the internet foster tolerance and greater understanding on current issues of political and religious strife? - What is the impact of the virtual Islamic community on the practices of Muslims worldwide? - How does access to internet cafes and global connections influence cultural norms in Middle Eastern societies? - What role do new media such as video games and video clips play in the identity construction of Middle Eastern and Muslim youth? Submission Details Please submit a manuscript no longer than 8000 words to the editors as an e-mail attachment to Daniel.M.Varisco(a)hofstra.edu and vsisler(a)gmail.com no later than 31 October 2011. Please format your submission as follows: - Cover page with your name, affiliation, address, article title - Second page with article title, abstract (150-200 words) and four or five key words. Do not put your name on this page or on the pages of the following text. - Article with references at the end, following the AAA format (http://www.aaanet.org/publications/guidelines.cfm) Please note all papers will be subject to anonymous peer review following submission. Important dates 31 October 2011: Deadline for manuscript submission 31 December 2011: Announcement of results of peer-review February 2012: Publication of the issue Inquiries and submission of manuscripts should be addressed to: Daniel Martin Varisco Department of Anthropology 200 Davison Hall Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549 (516) 463-5590 (office) (516) 463-6250 (fax) Daniel.M.Varisco(a)hofstra.edu Vit Sisler New Media Studies Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague U Krize 8, Praha 5, 158 00 (+420) 251 080 205 (office) vsisler(a)gmail.com CyberOrient on Facebook and Twitter http://www.facebook.com/CyberOrient http://twitter.com/CyberOrient

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Possible Changes to U.S. IRB Research Oversight
by Kevin Guidry 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

All, Since many of us in the U.S. tend to be critical of our institution's Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and their impact on our research, it may be of interest to note that the federal government is beginning to propose significant changes to the research oversight system. The New York Times has coverage here: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/25/health/research/25research.html. The full details, including the full Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and instructions for submitting comments, can be found here: http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/anprm2011page.html. A quick glance at the proposed changes indicate that they might have an impact on the work that many of us do. For example, there is a proposal to make exempt from IRB review "certain types of behavioral and social science research that goes beyond using only survey methodology, but nonetheless involves only specified minimal risk procedures, so long as the subjects are competent adults" (p. 18). There are also proposals related to data security, privacy, and identifiability, with definitions derived from HIPAA. And there appears to be a proposal to extend IRB oversight to include all studies at participating colleges and universities regardless of the funding source(s) of the particular studies. Since this process is just beginning and there are opportunities for input, I hope that AoiR and other organizations that represent and advise researchers are keeping abreast of these changes and offering appropriate advice and input (ethics committee, I'm looking at you!). And, of course, I hope that those individuals who may be impacted are also keeping abreast of these developments and speaking up when appropriate. Kevin

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Swinburne Design Factory
by Ken Friedman 26 Jul '11

26 Jul '11

Dear Colleagues, Today, Swinburne University of Technology announces the Swinburne Design Factory. The media release appears at http://www.swinburne.edu.au/chancellery/mediacentre/media-centre/news/2011/… As we develop projects at the Swinburne Design Factory, we look forward to working with colleagues in Victoria and around the world. Warm wishes, Ken Professor Ken Friedman, PhD, DSc (hc), FDRS | University Distinguished Professor | Dean, Faculty of Design | Swinburne University of Technology | Melbourne, Australia | kenfriedman(a)groupwise.swin.edu.au | Ph: +61 3 9214 6078 | Faculty www.swinburne.edu.au/design

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Social Innovation Hacktivism: from here to assemblages
by dan mcquillan 25 Jul '11

25 Jul '11

"Social Innovation Hacktivism: from here to assemblages" slides presented at the first international workshop on Social Innovation and Social Media (SISoM 2011), July 21, Barcelona http://www.slideshare.net/internetartizans/social-innovation-hacktivism

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Learning, Media and Technology Special Issue CFP
by Antero Garcia 25 Jul '11

25 Jul '11

Hello, I am co-editing a special issue of Learning, Media and Technology. The theme is "City Youth and the Pedagogy of Participatory Media." The full CFP can be found here: http://bit.ly/nql7Ly and abstracts are accepted through 9/30. Please feel free to share and distribute widely, Antero Garcia -- Follow my exploits digitally at: www.theamericancrawl.com

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CFP: eCampaigning Forum - Digital Campaigning Knowledge Exchange
by Calderaro, Andrea 25 Jul '11

25 Jul '11

Sorry for any cross-postings --------------- Call for Papers Digital Campaigning Knowledge Exchange Charities and campaigning organisations increasingly employ campaigners with digital expertise, with many developing dedicated digital campaigning teams to work on furthering social change goals. The eCampaigning Forum (ECF) has, for the last 10 years, brought together e-campaigning practitioners from across the world for an annual knowledge-sharing event. For more information seewww.ecampaigningforum.com<http://www.ecampaigningforum.com/> The Digital Campaigning Knowledge Exchange will be a new element of the 2012 eCampaigning Forum (21-22 March, Oxford, UK), providing a parallel track of academic workshops alongside the open space discussions of the forum. There is a wealth of academic and industry research into digital campaigning related topics, but this research rarely crosses over into practice discussions at ECF. Our aim is to foster meaningful links between researchers and practitioners, with a view to bringing relevant, informative research to digital campaigners, and connecting academics and researchers with live datasets and experience to draw upon. Topics Based on feedback from participants in 2011 we are inviting researchers with interests in the following areas to propose short papers to present, for discussion in a series of mixed academic and practitioner seminars throughout the event. Based on the papers submitted, three topics will be chosen. ● The role of digital tools and communication in enhancing engagement to a cause ● Demographics of digital mobilisation Is e-campaigning inclusive? Which different demographics and patterns of technology use should campaigners consider? ● Cross-country perspectives on digital campaigning Including political and social issue campaigns. How do different national contexts compare? ● Research methods for digital campaigners How to collect research-ready datasets; how to employ innovative methods - including social network analysis and digital ethnography; how to combine qualitative and quantitative research methods; ● Innovations in mobile and web technology; what do new services and approaches have to offer social change campaigns? ● Approaches to crowd-sourcing and mobilising digital volunteers; ● Data, data mining and ethics in digital campaigning. We are particularly keen to have contributions that provoke debate or point to future directions for practice in digital campaigning. Specifically, we are keen to hear from academics that can provide practical suggestions for e-campaigners in additional to any theoretical or methodological insights. Poster submissions are also welcome. The Digital Campaigning Knowledge Exchange will take place in three sessions on the 22 and 23 March 2012. Each session will consist of 2 - 3 papers, followed by discussion. Knowledge Exchange delegates are invited to particulate fully in the eCampaigning Forum, including the open space sessions. Academic participants without papers are also welcome to apply as delegates to the eCampaigning Forum. Academics making a presentation in the Knowledge Exchange will be eligible for a reduced fee if required. Accommodation and meals are available on site at an additional cost. Papers can be submitted for inclusions in a short peer and practitioner-reviewed 2012 eCampaigning Forum proceedings to be produced after the event. Research connections E-campaigners also generate a wealth of data from e-mail metrics and campaign response rates, to social network data and supporter profiles. Space will also be dedicated at the 2012 ECF to creating connections between researchers looking for data to draw upon, and practitioners with live datasets. Discussions will explore how practice data can be made available for research, and how practitioners can draw upon research data and findings more effectively. Call for Papers Abstracts of between approximately 200 and 300 words should be submitted to academic(a)ecampaigningforum.com<mailto:academic@ecampaigningforum.com> by the 16th September 2011. Accepted presentations will be notified during October. Programme Committee - Anastasia Kavada, Senior Lecturer, Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI), University of Westminster - Janelle Ward, Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam - Duane Raymond, Founder and Director, FairSay and eCampaigning Forum - Jess Day, eCampaigning writer and consultant - Tim Davies, Independent Researcher & Web Science PhD Student, University of Southampton _________________________________ Andrea Calderaro, PhD Department of Social and Political Sciences European University Institute Italy ----------------------------------------------- PERSONAL PAGE: http://www.andreacalderaro.net/ CV: http://bit.ly/ACalderaroCV

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Fwd: University of Washington iSchool Announces Digital Youth Tenure Track Position
by danah boyd 25 Jul '11

25 Jul '11

This seems like it might be of interest to some of you.... Begin forwarded message: > From: Eliza Dresang <edresang(a)UW.EDU> > Date: July 21, 2011 10:28:07 AM EDT > Subject: University of Washington iSchool Announces Digital Youth Tenure Track Position > Reply-To: Eliza Dresang <edresang(a)UW.EDU> > > Position Overview > Organization: Information School > Title: Assistant Professor > Position Details > Furthering a research agenda focused on children and adolescents and strengthened with the recently established Beverly Cleary Professorship, the University of Washington Information School seeks a visionary individual who bridges a rich understanding of youth with life in a digital society. This individual should have a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching and should be excited by and able to thrive in an intellectually stimulating multi-disciplinary environment. > All areas related to children and adolescents in a digital society and allied fields are welcomed. Specializations of particular interest include: > Social media, social computing, and converging technologies for reading, writing, creativity, collaboration and other 21st century literacies > Informal and formal information behavior and resource evaluation in a digital culture > Multicultural and global aspects of youth in a digital society > Implications of digital life for youth including brain, cognitive, ethical, and social development > Digital storytelling > Youth and adult co-design of youth-related products and services, design research, and other innovative approaches to investigation > The Information School is ranked #2 in the US and Canada for Children and Youth Services. Our new colleague will join a broad-based, inclusive information school. Faculty members teach across programs. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. Candidates should show a commitment to bridging research and practice. This is a full-time 9 month appointment anticipated at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by date of appointment. > Review of applications will begin November 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Selected candidates will be invited for campus visits. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. > Applicants may find further information about the Information School at ischool.uw.edu. Application packages should include: CV, a letter of intent, statement of research and teaching, and one sample of the applicant’s publications in PDF. Applicants should also request three referees to forward letters of recommendation on their behalf. All application materials should be submitted via email, with “Digital Youth” in the subject line, to: > Dr. Batya Friedman (iApply(a)uw.edu) > Chair, Search Committee > UW, Information School > Box 352840 > Seattle, WA 98195-2840 > 206-221-6449 > > Available also at http://ischool.uw.edu/jobs/faculty > ------ "taken out of context, i must seem so strange" -- ani http://www.zephoria.org/thoughts/ http://www.danah.org/ @zephoria

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Twitter Hashtags Cheat Sheet?
by Steven Clift 24 Jul '11

24 Jul '11

I've spend way too much time trying to figure out what the popular hashtag is for the Internet research community. So what is it? I am Tweeting this: Where is the ultimate #netresearch reading or video list? Planning lecture as part of Humphrey School #edem course: http://stevenclift.com/teaching Cheers, Steve

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Draft Conference Schedule
by Kendall, Lori Sue 24 Jul '11

24 Jul '11

I forgot to stress that this is a draft schedule and there may be changes in presentation times. We encourage you to make your travel plans to enable you to attend the entire conference. We've got a wonderful line-up of presentations and of course there are all of your fellow AoIR members to meet. We've got three fantastic keynotes and the banquet boat tour will be great fun. If you will be unable to attend the entire conference, you will probably want to wait to book your travel until the conference schedule is finalized in September. Lori Kendall Program Chair IR 12.0 loriken(a)illinois.edu

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Draft Conference Schedule Available
by Kendall, Lori Sue 24 Jul '11

24 Jul '11

The IR 12 draft conference schedule is now available. I think we have a great set of presentations planned! You can access it from the ConfTool login page: https://www.conftool.net/aoir-ir12/index.php?page=login or, when logged in to ConfTool, by clicking on "Browse Conference Agenda." The initial view shows you session titles, times, and locations. If you would like to see more details, you can click on session titles. You can also use the search feature at the upper right corner of the schedule using names or title words. If you are a presenter, be sure to register for the conference prior to the early bird registration deadline of August 31. If you have not registered by that date, your presentation will be removed from the program. If you know prior to that date that you will be unable to attend the conference, please let me know as soon as possible. The ConfTool system should have caught time conflicts, however if you find that you have been scheduled to be in two places at the same time, please let me know. In addition, if you have corrections or changes to titles, abstracts, or authors, please send those to me. I look forward to seeing you all in Seattle in October! Lori Kendall Program Chair Internet Research 12.0 loriken(a)illinois.edu

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