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[AIR-L] History of the Internet tonight in SL
by Scott MacLeod 15 Sep '07

15 Sep '07

Greetings, I'm teaching a "Society and Information Technology in Second Life" course again this fall in the amphitheater on Berkman island on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9 ET, 1600-1800 SLT : http://socinfotech.pbwiki.edu. This course draws on long time Berkeley Professor Manuel Castells' examination of the Network Society, and offers ways to analyze significant aspects of the information technology revolution. In this evening's class, we'll finish examining what gave rise to the information technology revolution - microelectronics, computers, and telecommunications - and then begin to look at the history of the Internet. Watch the videos linked to the wiki above, and let me know if you would like me to send you some of the readings for this week and next, mentioned below. Second Life shapes the possibility for rich discussion - and at-large participation is welcome - so come and join this conversation, tonight and subsequently. See you in-world, Scott Manuel Castells, "The Rise of the Network Society," 2nd edition, Oxford: Blackwell, 2000, Chapter 1: "The Information Technology Revolution," pp. 28- 76. Janet Abbate, "Inventing the Internet," Cambridge: MIT Press, 1999, pages 1-6, 44-81, and 181-220. -- http://scottmacleod.com This email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this email message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and destroy/delete all copies of the transmittal. Thank you.

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[Fwd: [etc-int] SELF documentation]
by Paula Graham 15 Sep '07

15 Sep '07

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [etc-int] SELF documentation Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:59:57 +0200 From: Celeste Hutchins <celesteh(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: /etc interested | international <etc-int(a)eclectictechcarnival.org> To: /etc interested | international <etc-int(a)eclectictechcarnival.org> Hi, I met a guy on the train last night who was involved in a FLOSS documentation project called SELF. Their website says, "SELF aims to be a community- driven platform for producing and distributing educational materials. It's sustainability depends on building a strong community of users and participants of this platform." They want to be the wikipedia of documentation and produce tutorials and helpfiles for every FLOSS tool. This could specifically be of interest for non-profits looking to use open source tools. One of the major weaknesses of FLOSS so far has been a macho geeks-only culture, which is reflected in it's lack of documentation. This effort could make FLOSS more attractive to the average user, and empowering them. Their website: http://beta.selfplatform.eu/ cheers, Les -- Celeste Hutchins http://www.berkeleynoise.com/celesteh 2430 5th St Ste N Berkeley, CA 94710 USA Nieuwstraat 25, 1E 2511 AT Den Haag The Netherlands Commission music (cheap!): http://celesteh.etsy.com GPG: 1024D/B50DA969 2007-07-14 [expires: 2008-07-13] _______________________________________________ etc-int mailing list etc-int(a)eclectictechcarnival.org http://www.eclectictechcarnival.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/etc-int

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job announcements, Cornell Dept of Communication -- open rank
by Tarleton Gillespie 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

Department of Communication, Cornell UIniversity The Department of Communication at Cornell University invites applicants for two tenure track, open rank faculty positions appointment starting July 1, 2008. At least one of the positions will be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor. We encourage qualified applicants of any rank to apply for either position. Communication and Information Technology: We seek a colleague to conduct research and to teach in the area of Communication and Information Technology, with an emphasis in one or more of the following: 1) Human-Computer Interaction, 2) Computer-Mediated Communication, 3) IT in organizations, and 4) Technology and Society. The communication and information technology area constitutes one of the Department’s core strengths; applicants whose work contributes to other core strengths in media studies and in science, environment and risk are particularly encouraged to apply. All materials should be sent to Dr. Jeff Hancock, Department of Communication, 320 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. For additional information, e-mail Dr. Hancock (jth34(a)cornell.edu) or telephone 607.255.4452. Science, Environment, and/or Risk Communication: We seek a colleague to conduct research and teach in the area of science, environment, and/or health-risk communication. We welcome innovative and imaginative scholars who approach the study of science, environment, and/or health-risk communication from psychological, sociological, or institutional vantage points using qualitative or quantitative methods. The science, environment, and risk area constitutes one of the Department's core strengths; applicants whose work contributes to other core strengths in communication and information technology and in media studies are particularly encouraged to apply. All materials should be sent to Dr. Bruce Lewenstein, Department of Communication, 321 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. For additional information, e-mail Dr. Lewenstein (b.lewenstein(a)cornell.edu) or telephone 607.255.8310. Successful candidates for either position will have a Ph.D. in Communication or closely aligned field and have (or show promise of developing) a national and international reputation doing theory- based empirical research. We seek innovative scholars of social science who will develop a research program connected to college and university priorities in applied social science, information science, the new life sciences, environmental issues, and/or public outreach. In the Department of Communication we focus on a number of subfields including social psychology of communication; language and communication; science, risk, environment, and health communication; human-computer interaction; media communication and society; and organizational communication. Both positions will involve 50% research and 50% teaching responsibilities; publishing in peer- reviewed literature in relevant fields is expected. In addition, successful candidates are expected to secure external research funding. Communication faculty teach two to three undergraduate and/ or graduate courses per academic year, and advise students in the Department's B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Cornell offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Support for start-up research costs will be available. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2007 until candidates are selected. For more information about the Department of Communication, please visit our website: http:// www.comm.cornell.edu. Application: Send letter of application addressing position qualifications and goals, vita, official academic transcripts, writing sample, names and contact information of three references. Please also have each reference submit a letter of recommendation

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Positions at Indiana University
by ogan 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

My apologies for cross postings. Chris Ogan INDIANA UNIVERSITY School of Journalism Faculty Search Announcement Indiana University's School of Journalism on the Bloomington campus seeks applications for multiple positions in journalism, mass communication, and new media, with varied areas of emphasis in teaching, research and creative activity. The school will consider applicants for all levels of appointment, including tenured (based upon successful review by the school and the university) and tenure track. For more information, see the school's website at http:// www.journalism.indiana.edu <http://www.journalism.indiana.edu/> . Rank and salary for each position will depend on academic and professional qualifications and experience. The positions begin in August 2008, though a January 2009 starting date is also possible. Applicants at the assistant professor level should send a letter of application, resume and the names of three references to Professor David Nord, chair Faculty Search Committee School of Journalism Indiana University Bloomington, IN 47405-7108 Applicants at the associate or full professor level should send a letter of application, resume and the names of six references to the above address. The search committee will start reviewing applications as they arrive; however, all applications received by October 15 will be given full consideration for a position.

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post in digital audio production
by Niran Abbas 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

Dear All I am looking for a qualified instructor/lecturer to teach an MA module entitled, Digital Audio Production at Kingston University. The module runs fortnightly for 12 weeks (6 classes) on Wednesdays from 1-4pm. The first session starts September 25th (we can make allowances for the short notice by starting October 3rd). If you are interested please email me a CV and I will get back to you asap. thank you Niran Abbas _________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE MODULE This module helps you to understand digital audio technology as it applies to digital media production. You will produce audio soundtracks using a range of computer software. The module will also include: an introduction to Logic Audio for Mac OS X and Cubase for PCs; access to programs such as Reason and Recycle â we encourage you to use Reason instruments to experiment with music genres, sequencing, effects and automation; an introduction to the Midi keyboard, music keys and scales; an understanding of Midi; how Midi works in Logic and Cubase; navigation, basic sequencing and programming; synthesis and sampling; recording and editing techniques; creating environments and understanding plug-ins; understanding compression techniques; creating and optimising audio files; and an understanding of production and optimisation of audio for digital media distribution platforms such as websites, sound installations, interactive multimedia CD and DVD-ROMs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Niran Bahjat-Abbas Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies (Digital Media) RM: T814 020 85472000 EXT: 62384 Kingston University School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts & Sciences Penrhyn Road Centre, Penrhyn Road, Kingston, Surrey KT1 2EE MA in Digital Media Programme Director http://fass.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate/digital_media/index.shtml _________________________________________________________________ The next generation of Hotmail is here! http://www.newhotmail.co.uk

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using chat in social welfare (youth)
by Mestdagh Chris 13 Sep '07

13 Sep '07

Hello, I am starting research in the use of chat in social welfare for youth. I am looking for a conceptual framework fo online social work towards the social integration of young people. Main question is what the determinants are for qualitative online (youth) social work. Does anyone know of any publications regarding the use of chat in social welfare (or therapy)? Or even better any academic discussions? I already have some publications (mainly from Holland en some froms US), but they are very few. So, all suggestions are welcome! Thank you for your contributions... Kind regards, Chris Mestdagh -------- Chris Mestdagh Researcher HOWEST - UGent VZW SOVOWES - Studentenvoorzieningen Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen HOWEST - Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Web: www.sovowes.be - www.kotwest.be - www.howest.be - www.ugent.be -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- Van: air-l-bounces(a)listserv.aoir.org [mailto:air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org] Namens Ellis Godard Verzonden: woensdag 5 september 2007 20:48 Aan: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org Onderwerp: [Air-L] Show me the way Mapquest has never done me wrong. But the tools exist to do better. I shouldn't have to turn on the overhead light (mine doesn't work, so I use headlights behind me) to read a line of text. I want my cell phone, GPS device, or in-car navigation system (okay, yours; I don't have one...yet) to SHOW me the directions - 3-8 second MPEGS showing the approach for each turn, and the turn itself; important landmarks; interesting sights/sites along the way... This probably already exists in some form of which I'm oblivious - whether in development in some lab, or already on the cover of some magazine I don't read. If not, what would it take? Geo-coded youtube pages? Clips on Google Maps, integrated with Google's directions? What tool would gather the clips and put them in a playlist for my phone (or navigation system or in-lens display or back-of-neck port)? Show me the way... -eg _______________________________________________ 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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Disturbing trends in social networking
by Alexis Turner 13 Sep '07

13 Sep '07

I was tooling around on LinkedIn today and stumbled on the following horrifying realization: U.S. intelligence analysts announce their names, what they do, every position they have ever worked in, and a list of all their associates to a public audience on LinkedIn. http://redheadedstepchild.org/lists/scratchpad/entry61/ Has anyone noticed this before? Other thoughts? -Alexis + -------- redheadedstepchild.org ------- +

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ccia u.s. fair use economy
by Jeremy Hunsinger 13 Sep '07

13 Sep '07

http://www.ccianet.org/artmanager/publish/news/ First_Ever_Economic_Study_Calculates_Dollar_Value_of.shtml Sep 12, 2007 WASHINGTON D.C. - Fair Use exceptions to U.S. copyright laws are responsible for more than $4.5 trillion in annual revenue for the United States, according to the findings of an unprecedented economic study released today. According to the study commissioned by the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and conducted in accordance with a World Intellectual Property Organization methodology, companies benefiting from limitations on copyright- holders' exclusive rights, such as fair use generate substantial revenue, employ millions of workers, and, in 2006, represented one- sixth of total U.S. GDP. http://www.ccianet.org/artmanager/uploads/1/FairUseStudy-Sep12.pdf -- full study Jeremy Hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu) Words are things; and a small drop of ink, falling like dew upon a thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think. --Byron

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Final Call For Papers: THE SYNTHETIC AESTHETICS OF NEW MEDIA ART
by Carolyn L Kane 13 Sep '07

13 Sep '07

Final Call For Papers: THE SYNTHETIC AESTHETICS OF NEW MEDIA ART Presented by The New Media Caucus in Association with the College Art Association February 20-23, 2008; Dallas, TX http://conference.collegeart.org/2008/ Panel Chair: Carolyn Kane, PhD Candidate Media, Culture, and Communication, New York University clk267(a)nyu.edu Contrary to traditional aesthetic theories that argue for the primacy of either the subjective and phenomenological, or formal and objective interpretations of artwork, the aesthetics of electronic media, like the logic of technical media itself, is thoroughly removed from anthropomorphic sensibility. One could say that electronic media aesthetics are marked by technical trauma. However, much contemporary new media art criticism exemplifies a hermeneutic approach that seeks to rationalize and transform work into intelligible *art objects* for canonization and social theories. Is this approach problematic for the logic of technical media? Can certain attributes such as color, form, affect, or sound, effectively reconcile computer based artwork with the subjective and humanistic drives in art making? The panel invites papers that address the aesthetics of New Media art in distinction to previous aesthetic models or media platforms. For instance, papers suggesting the ways in which color, sound, line, form, symbolism, affect, anti-aesthetics or ideology may be distinct to new media aesthetics are all welcomed. Essentially the panel inquires: what do theoreticians and practitioners address in New Media art, and why? Which artists and / or commercial work do you think best exemplifies these issues? Special attention will be given to those abstracts that are concerned with the use of color in New Media work. Presenters can propose brief lectures; media or artist presentations of their own, or other artist's work; discussions; or other acceptable suggestions. Timeline: Due by October 1, 2007: *Abstracts (max 500 words) * Paper / Presentation Titles *Confirmation that presenters will be able to travel to Dallas on February 20-23, 2008 * Current CV and a brief bio. *Specification of presentation format Send proposals and / or any question to Carolyn Kane clk267(a)nyu.edu For CAA conference information visit: http://conference.collegeart.org/2008/

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Teaching materials
by Debbie 13 Sep '07

13 Sep '07

Hi, I'm not sure this is quite on topic - but I can't think where else to go! Having done my PhD on Theology in Cyberspace, I've been consulted by a friend who is struggling to find suitable print resources for A Level (16-18 final school exams, for those outside the UK) teaching on Christianity/ religion and the internet. Most of the stuff at that level dates from the late 1990s and is really quite out of date now, and the only solid resource I can find is Brenda Brasher's "Give me that Online Religion". Has anybody here written anything I could consider? Or will I have to write the book myself? Probably better to email me rather than cluttering up the list. Thanks. Debbie -- Theologian http://www.cybertheology.net

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