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Carnavatar 2008
by Gilson Schwartz 02 Feb '08

02 Feb '08

*Carnavatar 2008 * Welcome to the Carnavatar 2008 at the Bradesco Cultural Center in Second Life! Next Tuesday, we are holding the metaphantasies contest with prizes offered by Livraria Cultura. The Bradesco Cultural Center has been selected by Brazilian newspaper "O Estado de S.Paulo" as one of the best destinations in SL and highlightes as an educational area. Please spread the word and help us turn this celebration into a truly universal sharing of the carnavatarian spirit! A global, open and anthropofagic carnival 3.0! Bring your avatars and run for best "metaphantasy" in 3 genres: originality, luxury and humour. The University Lounge of the Bradesco Island will be open for dancing and sharing from 8 P.M., São Paulo time but other performances may run anywhere in the island - even the glassy circling planet may host carnavataric encounters. Thanks for partying with us! Teleport to http://tinyurl.com/2ax7xe Gilson Schwartz Curator, aka Simplesmentenuma Boa Centro Cultural Bradesco Brazil Research Leader City of Knowledge Project University of São Paulo www.cidade.usp.br Brazil

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'Communities and IT' for IR 9.0
by Caroline Haythornthwaite 01 Feb '08

01 Feb '08

I'd like to get together a panel of papers on Communities and IT - working around the conference theme of 'Rethinking Community, Rethinking Place'. If you are interested, please contact me off-list. Papers related to IT and geographically- based communities preferred, including IT use or support of particular community members (students, elderly, children, low-income), IT impacts on communities, participatory design for community, etc. /Caroline ---------------------------------------- Caroline Haythornthwaite Associate Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 501 East Daniel St., Champaign IL 61820

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Re: [Air-L] New Publication: "What is Community Informatics? (and Why Does It Matter)" (Gurstein, M.)
by Michael Gurstein 01 Feb '08

01 Feb '08

Hi Nico, ciresearchers(a)vancouvercommunity.net; 'cracin-canada(a)vancouvercommunity.net'; incom-l(a)incommunicado.info; 'bytesforall_readers(a)yahoogroups.com'; 'ugabytes(a)ugabytes.org'; 'air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org' Here are the lists. MG -----Original Message----- From: Nico Sica [mailto:nico@polimetrica.eu] Sent: February 1, 2008 7:15 AM To: Michael Gurstein Subject: Re: New Publication: "What is Community Informatics? (and Why Does It Matter)" (Gurstein, M.) Dear Michael, Thank you very much. Can you let me know please the name of the lists where you have sent the message? Many thanks! Best, Nico Il giorno 29/gen/08, alle ore 22:50, Michael Gurstein ha scritto: > FYI, > > I sent this out to various lists. > > Best, > > MG > > -----Original Message----- > From: Michael Gurstein [mailto:gurstein@gmail.com] > Sent: January 29, 2008 11:39 AM > Subject: New Publication: "What is Community Informatics? (and Why > Does It > Matter)" (Gurstein, M.) > > > Apologies for duplicate copies. > > ************************** > > Allow me to bring to the attention of list members the recent > publication of the book "What is Community Informatics? (and Why Does > It Matter)", written by Prof. Michael Gurstein and published by > Polimetrica. > > You can check it out at: > http://www.polimetrica.com/ > > Thanks to author and publisher, the book has been licensed through > the terms of an Attribution-NonCommercial Creative Commons license > that allows the reader to freely distribute the work for non- > commercial purposes. > > You can download a FREE reading copy of the book from the E-LIS (E- > Prints in Library and Information Science) repository: > > Abstract: http://eprints.rclis.org/archive/00012372/ > > Full text: (tiny URL) http://tiny.cc/ltSOU > > http://eprints.rclis.org/archive/00012372/01/ > WHAT_IS_COMMUNITY_INFORMATICS_r > eading.pdf > > > If you want to support this experimental project that aims to promote > a free and open access to scientific knowledge, please buy a printed > copy of the book. > Many thanks! > > All the best, > Viviana Sica > > Eng. Viviana Sica > Editorial Office (Head) > Polimetrica Publisher > Corso Milano 26 > 20052 Monza Mi Italy > E-mail viviana [dot] sica [at] polimetrica [dot] com > http://www.polimetrica.com >

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AoIR Conference 2008 Panel - eHealth and Web 2.0
by mh550＠york.ac.uk 01 Feb '08

01 Feb '08

eHealth and Web 2.0 Panel I would like to invite participation in a panel at the AoIR 2008 conference focused on 'eHealth and Web 2.0'. Participation, user-generated data, SNSs, Blogs and the whole range of ideals and resources that inform the Web 2.0 sensibility should provide a wealth of possibilities. This could include both theoretical and empirical material. In addition, you may want to argue that web 2.0 is not relevant to particular areas of eHealth. Those interested please send me a 250-500 word abstract - with the usual details. Michael.Hardey(a)hyms.ac.uk

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Mobile Life Events - mSociety 2008 and EURO mGOV 2008
by i k 01 Feb '08

01 Feb '08

----- Apologies for X postings .. Please distribute widely ----- MOBILE LIFE EVENTS --- exploring the influence of mobile technologies on life --- -- mSOCIETY 2008 -- The 1st International Conference on Mobile Society -- EURO mGOV 2008 -- The 3rd European Conference on Mobile Government 15 -19 September 2008, Sheraton Voyager, Antalya, Turkey www.mgovernment.org/events/ mlife(a)mgovernment.org ----------------- Mobile technologies are having a great impact on how we live our lives. These influences range from personal relations to interaction in society, and from the transformation of the public sector to the dynamics of economic development. mLife conference and exhibitions are prime events for all organizations and professionals who would like to monitor, take part in and shape the development of the social aspects of the mobile revolution. They provide opportunities to businesses, public sector organizations and researchers to explore the frontiers of the social mobile revolution and be informed in order to reach their goals. ----- EURO mGOV 2008 - The 3rd European Conference on Mobile Government 15-16 September 2008, Sheraton Voyager, Antalya, Turkey ----- Mobile Government involves revolutionary approaches to the modernization of public sector via the utilization of networked mobile technologies in local or central government organizations. It aims to enhance public sector business by creating new opportunities to provide services to society. mGovernment is now a recognized field of practice and research, and constitutes the next evolutionary step of progress in eGovernment. The EURO mGOV 2008 aims to be a platform for presenting, exchanging and disseminating the newest developments, ideas, applications and services in the field of mGovernment among three essential constituents: public and private sector professionals and the researchers. ----- mSOCIETY 2008 The 1st International Conference on Mobile Society 18-19 September 2008, Sheraton Voyager, Antalya, Turkey ----- Mobile Society refers to the emerging trends of the collective-life on earth driven by the technology of networked mobile phones and other mobile devices. These technologies and its fast and wide adoption is influencing the way we live in the society, we run businesses and the way we are as an individual. The First International Conference on Mobile Society (mSociety 2008) aims to be a platform for the presentation, exchange and dissemination of the latest developments, ideas, applications and services involving all aspects of practice and research in mSociety. ---------------------------------------- The mLife events organization invites you to join the networks and forums for creating, exchanging and disseminating business, social and psychological perspectives on mobile technologies and how they influence our life on earth. Further Information on participation and content please ….. visit www.mgovernment.org/events/ or email us mlife(a)mgovernment.org

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PhD position: “Cultural, Political and Religious Ideologies and the Appraisal of New Media”
by Johnny Søraker 01 Feb '08

01 Feb '08

The Department of Philosophy of the University of Twente in the Netherlands is looking for a Ph.D. Student (M/F, full time) for the project “Cultural, Political and Religious Ideologies and the Appraisal of New Media” The PhD position is part of a prestigious and exciting international research project in philosophy named “Evaluating the Cultural Quality of New Media”. This five-year project, which includes six researchers and involves collaboration with leading international scholars and research centres, has as its aim to develop a framework for better normative analyses of new media and new media culture, especially in relation to their contribution to the quality of life (“the good life”) and the quality of society. Project leader is Prof. Dr. Philip Brey. The project is part of a new international Centre of Excellence in Ethics and Technology (http://www.ethicsandtechnology.eu) of the departments of philosophy of Twente University, Delft University of Technology and Eindhoven University of Technology. Objectives The aim of the PhD project is to perform a study of interpretations and evaluations of new media and their consequences that are made by representatives of major ideologies or worldviews, with the aim of assessing how they relate to conceptions of the good life and the good society held by these ideologies. It will involve a study of liberal, communitarian, conservative, religious and post materialist evaluations of new media, and the assessment of what the benefits and harms of new media cultures are and how these can be evaluated within these ideologies. It will also provide normative critiques of current ideological stances regarding new media. Profile A Master’s degree or equivalent degree in philosophy, preferably with a background in ethics and/or social or political philosophy. Consideration will also be given to candidates with a multidisciplinary Master’s degree on a topic relevant to the project and some background in philosophy, and to exceptional (international) candidates with only a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. Demonstrable interest in philosophical issues relating to information technology and new media (but previous work in this area not required). Good analytical skills. Good communication skills in English, in writing as well as orally. Good team spirit. Creativity, open-mindedness, and an ability to develop new ideas. Offer A four-year full-time Ph.D. position, preferably starting April 1, 2008. The gross salary is € 2.000,- in the first year going up to € 2.558,- in the fourth year (€ 27.456,- and € 35.699,- per annum, respectively, including vacation pay and end-of-year bonus). The position also comes with a personal budget of € 8.000,- for travel and conference attendance. Information and application A description of the PhD project, the overall project of which it is a part and a FAQ can be retrieved from http://www.ceptes.nl/vici. Applicants are advised to read these texts before applying. For questions not answered on the website please contact the project leader, Prof. dr. Philip Brey (e-mail: p.a.e.brey(a)utwente.nl) Your application should contain the following documents: a letter of application which explains your interest in the position and your qualifications for it, as well as some suggestions on how you would want to approach the project you apply for; a curriculum vitae which includes the name and e-mail address/telephone number of one of your professors, preferably the supervisor of your master’s thesis; a copy of your thesis; copies of publications, if any; an academic transcript that contains a list of subjects taken and grades received (this may be an unofficial version or scanned copy; we can request the original later). Your application can be sent before March 7, 2008 by e-mail (preferred) or by normal post to dr. ir. J.F.C. Verberne (e-mail: pz-gw(a)gw.utwente.nl) managing director of the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, University of Twente, PO Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, the Netherlands. Vacancy number: 08/035. Job interviews will be held on March 13 and/or 14, 2008. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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CFP: International Journal of Design
by Ken Friedman 01 Feb '08

01 Feb '08

International Journal of Design: Call for Papers http://www.ijdesign.org/ -- Dear Colleagues, The International Journal of Design (http://www.ijdesign.org/) has published the three issues of Volume 1 (2007). (Contents of the three issues are listed at the end of this email.) All contents are freely available online. We invite you to read, download, or forward these articles to your colleagues. The 18 articles published in Volume 1 have received great responses, having been viewed more than 50,000 times online in total. In the last month alone, the journal website was visited more than 5000 times by readers from 1,265 cities and 95 countries/territories around the world. We sincerely invite you to submit your best work to the International Journal of Design. Please refer to Author Guidelines online at http://www.ijdesign.org/. We are also seeking papers for a special issue on Cultural Aspects of Interaction Design, which will be published in August 2008. The deadline for submitting full papers is February 28, 2008. Best Regards, Lin-Lin Chen Editor-in-Chief International Journal of Design http://www.ijdesign.org/ -- Vol. 1(1) April 2007 | Table of Contents - Editorial Lin-Lin Chen: International Journal of Design: A Step Forward - Articles Wen-chih Chang and Tyan Yu Wu Exploring Types and Characteristics of Product Forms Manlai You, Chun-wen Chen, Hantsai Liu and Hsuan Lin A Usability Evaluation of Web Map Zoom and Pan Functions Chien-Hsiung Chen and Yu-Hung Chien Effects of RSVP Display Design on Visual Performance in Accomplishing Dual Tasks with Small Screens Kin Wai Michael Siu Guerrilla Wars in Everyday Public Spaces: Reflections and Inspirations for Designers Pieter Desmet and Paul Hekkert Framework of Product Experience - Design Case Studies Toni-Matti Karjalainen It Looks Like a Toyota: Educational Approaches to Designing for Visual Brand Recognition -- Vol. 1(2) August 2007 - Table of Contents - Articles Privacy in the United States: Some Implications for Design Christena Nippert-Eng Imagining the Orient: Cultural Appropriation in the Florence Broadhurst Collection Vicki Karaminas Metaphors in Design Problem Solving: Implications for Creativity Hernan Pablo Casakin - Design Case Studies Product Analysis Based on Botswana's Postcolonial Socio-cultural Perspective Richie Moalosi, Vesna Popovic, Anne Hickling-Hudson Transforming Taiwan Aboriginal Cultural Features into Modern Product Design: A Case Study of a Cross-cultural Product Design Model Rung-Tai Lin - State-of-the-Art Reviews User Value: Competing Theories and Models Suzan Boztepe -- Vol. 1(3) December 2007 - Table of Contents - Articles Fluency as an Experiential Quality in Augmented Spaces Jonas Löwgren Towards Female Preferences in Design - A Pilot Study Lishan Xue, Ching Chiuan Yen Effects of Visual-Auditory Incongruity on Product Expression and Surprise Geke D.S. Ludden, Hendrik N.J. Schifferstein Materials in Products Selection: Tools for Including User-Interaction in Materials Selection Ilse van Kesteren, Pieter Jan Stappers, Sjef de Bruijn Path-dependent Foundation of Global Design-driven Outdoor Trade in the Northwest of England Mary B Rose, Terence Love, Mike Parsons - Perspectives Unstated Contributions - How Artistic Inquiry Can Inform Interdisciplinary Research Chris Rust

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Horizon Report 2008: The Video ...
by Gerry Mckiernan 31 Jan '08

31 Jan '08

***APOLOGIES FOR RECEIPT OF DUPLICATE POSTINGS*** Colleagues/ A Video w/ Slides is now available of the formal release and presentation and discussion of the Horizon Report 2008 The annual Horizon Report, a joint publication of the New Media Consortium (NMC) and the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI), highlights new technologies for teaching, learning, and creative expression. This session will review the research and process behind the report. The 2008 Horizon Report and its findings ... [were] officially released at this session. A Link to the Video/Slides is available at [ http://onlinesocialnetworks.blogspot.com/2008/01/horizon-report-2008-video.… ] A Link to the Horizon Report Full-Text is available at [ http://onlinesocialnetworks.blogspot.com/2008/01/horizon-report-2008-social… ] BTW: How Could the >>New Media<< Consortium *NOT* have a video ? [:-) PopCorn, Anyone? [:-> /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu There is Nothing More Powerful Than An Idea Whose Time Has Come Victor Hugo [ http://www.blogger.com/profile/09093368136660604490 ] Iowa: Where the Tall Corn Flows and the (North)West Wind Blows ... [ http://www.alternativeenergyblogs.blogspot.com/ ]

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Call for Participation -- DIAC-2008 / OD2008
by Tom Erickson 31 Jan '08

31 Jan '08

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION Directions and Implications of Advanced Computing Symposium and Conference on Online Deliberation Sponsored by Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility and UC Berkeley School of Information Partners: National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) University of California, Berkeley June 26 - 29, 2008 http://www.publicsphereproject.org/events/diac08/ DIAC-08 combines CPSR's 11th DIAC symposium with the third Conference on Online Deliberation. The joint conference is intended to provide a platform and a forum for highlighting socio-technological opportunities, challenges, and pitfalls in the area of community and civic action. Technology enhanced community action ranges from informal communities of practice to democratic governance of formal organizations to large social movements. We are especially interested in technology development that is already being tested or fielded. We are also interested in theoretical and other intellectual work that helps build understanding and support for future efforts. In addition to exploring social technology, we must at the same time understand and advance the social context of technology, including its design, access, use, policy and evaluation, as well as intellectual frameworks and perspectives that inform technological as well as social innovation including requirements, case studies, critique and self-reflection, and infrastructures for future work. For more detail see the complete call for participation at: http://www.publicsphereproject.org/events/diac08/ Research papers are due February 15, 2008 Demonstration and Workshop proposals are due March 15, 2008 ----------------- Tom Erickson http://www.visi.com/~snowfall/

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Re: [Air-L] Customized Web Interface
by Rina Varughese 31 Jan '08

31 Jan '08

Hi Everyone: I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get statistics on website interfaces. I'm trying to find out if websites that allow you to customize their sites to your own preferences are more/less receptive by the user. Do you have any leads on where I can look for statistics or information on that sort of subject? Thank you, Rina -- Rina Varughese USC School of Cinematic Arts Graduate School Candidate rsvproductions(a)gmail.com

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