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Brave New Classrooms
by Marj Kibby 25 May '07

25 May '07

Apologies for the self-promotion but someone did ask .... Brave New Classrooms; Democratic Education & the Internet. (Digital Formations; V.37) Ed. By Joe Lockard And Mark Pegrum Binding: Paperback Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc, 2007 ISBN-13: 9780820481234 ISBN: 0820481238 I use Alibris http://www.alibris.com/ to find best sources/prices for books. Marj Dr Marjorie Kibby, Senior Lecturer in Communication & Culture Faculty of Education and Arts The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia Marj.Kibby(a)newcastle.edu.au +61 2 49216604

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Re: [Air-l] Technology Transforming Education--EE-Learning
by Matthew Bernius 25 May '07

25 May '07

You and I and all of us on this list are using "printed words," and only printed words, to do our communicating. Perhaps, being someone who spends a lot of time thinking about the physicality of "print" qua ink on a substrate, I have a difficulty referring to a monitor's strategically placed, projected black and white graphics as "print." It's type, but in electronic form. Hence typographic literacy... but I admit I'm splitting hairs here. I think that physical book ownership will become the domain of the wealthy,powerful,intellectual and religious elite worldwide. Why? Because digital publishing can now be done cheaply on a global scale with print, audio and video through iTunes I actually think there will be a further split in the so called book market between disposable books and archived (perhaps "fine art") books. This isn't anything new, btw. You mentioned digital publishing, it's worth mentioning that digital book publishing is one of those tools that can also be done cheaply and, with shipping, effectively on a global scale. Producing a single copy of a black and white, perfect bound, soft cover book can runs below $3.00. Anyone today can publish a book (provided they take the time to learn how to do basic layout), and with a $20 purchase of a block of ISBN number get it into Amazon without ever having to invest in inventory or go through traditional publishing gatekeepers. What's currently lagging behind is democratic authoring software. That's primarily a technology issue. We are fast approaching a time (thanks to XML, the internet, variable data printing technologies, etc) where anyone can get a cheap copy of any public domain document for an insignificant (at least in Western terms) investment. Does that not mean that electronic paper will eventually change everything? Nope. But as Steve has already pointed out, that's still going to use typographic characters to facilitate communication. - Matt -- ----------------------------- Matthew Bernius New Media and Customer Intelligence Strategist for Hire mBernius(a)gMail.com http://www.waking-dream.com

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last.fm group
by Nancy Baym 25 May '07

25 May '07

If any of you are Last.fm users, I've started a new Last.fm group 'Internet Researchers.' Please join! :) Nancy

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Re: [Air-l] Technology Transforming Education--EE-Learning
by William Bain 25 May '07

25 May '07

Hello All, I just wanted to ask something here. Chris Heidelberg wrote: "Professors are taught to cover and emphasize what to emphasize based on the content; whereas, as a producer/writer who has produced and hosted instructional television for years we are taught to focus on our audience first and to wrap the same content with the same emphasis so that it has emphasis where it needs it through the use of music, effects, voice and visual impact." So the question is this: Isn't there a strong indication that a good repeat good deal more teaching will be done by avatars? Inside or outside traditional classrooms? For what it's worth, I'd point to one link that seems to me interesting in this regard. Just asking, remember, no expert but interested in scripts & differAnt new techs. https://www.cs.tcd.ie/Soha.Maad/dossier_smaad/ERCIM_REPORT/HCII2003_maads.p… Cheers, Will William Bain PhD Student Comparative Literature Department of Spanish Philology Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona --------------------------------- Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.

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happy towel day
by Jeremy Hunsinger 25 May '07

25 May '07

http://www.towelday.kojv.net/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towel_Day Towel day is a tribute to Douglas Adams, one of the many imaginative folks whose works helped set the norms and understandings of modern internet-age computing. jeremy hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu) () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.aoir.org The Association of Internet Researchers http://www.stswiki.org/ stswiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ LI-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series

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Sussex Research Scholarships
by Kathleen O'Riordan 25 May '07

25 May '07

Sussex Research Scholarships in the Humanities Further Details The Graduate Centre in the School of Humanities at the University of Sussex will make up to four awards for Doctoral research leading to a PhD to start in October 2007. The awards will run for three years and will cover the full cost of Home/EU fees plus a bursary of £5000 per annum. Students taking the Scholarships will be expected to teach between 75 and 100 hours per year in each of their Second and Third Years. The awards can be held in any of the Departments in the School of Humanities, which cover: American Studies, Art History, English Literature and Linguistics, History, Media and Film Studies, Music and Philosophy. Applicants should make themselves familiar with the range of expertise in the School of Humanities via the University Website. While applicants do not need to identify particular supervisors, they should frame their research proposals in terms of the subjects in which we can offer supervision. These Scholarships are open to any Home or EU student who meets the criteria, including those who have already applied to Sussex or elsewhere. If the successful candidates have not applied to, and been accepted by, the University of Sussex, those applicants will have to apply to the University and be accepted before the Scholarship can be awarded. Eligibility These scholarships are only available to students in their first year of study. We cannot accept applications from students who have already begun work on their Doctorate at Sussex or elsewhere. Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain before they begin doctoral work, a masters degree in a subject area relevant to their project. We would normally expect the final result to be at B+ level or higher. Application Process Please submit : " A CV detailing your academic history. " A 500-word statement outlining your research proposal, headed by your name and the title of your Doctoral Project. " Two academic references, to be sent directly to the University. " Information as to whether or not you have applied for Research Council Funding at Sussex or elsewhere. All documentation should be addressed to: Margaret Reynolds, Graduate Centre Coordinator (Sussex Research Scholarships) Graduate Centre, School of Humanities, University of Sussex Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9SH Email: M.Reynolds(a)sussex.ac.uk Deadline The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 12 June 2007. Selection Process The Graduate Centre will draw up a short-list of candidates by mid-July 2007 based on the applicants CVs and research project proposals. If your name is on that list, you will be informed. If you are shortlisted and have applied for Research Council or other funding, either for study at Sussex or elsewhere, you must inform us of the outcome of your funding application as soon as you know it, as this award cannot be held alongside a Research Council or other award. Once shortlisted candidates have informed us of their award status, we will return to the list and inform the successful candidates by 15th September 2007. Dr Kate O'Riordan Centre for Material Digital Culture Department of Media and Film, University of Sussex, UK Tel: 00 44 (0) 1273 876730 http://www.sussex.ac.uk/mediastudies/profile30746.html Centre for Material Digital Culture http://www.sussex.ac.uk/rcmdc/

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Re: [Air-l] Technology Transforming Education--EE-Learning
by Marj Kibby 24 May '07

24 May '07

This is not what I think 'hybrid' learning is. I'd describe this as 'web-supported learning'. In hybrid learning the online and f2f components are equal in value, both are essential components of the learning experience. An example would be where students have f2f instruction for two weeks, then undertake group projects or problem solving, using online communication, reference sharing, file sharing ... Engaging in learning experiences that are difficult or inconvenient in the classroom, or more effective online. Marj Dr Marjorie Kibby, Senior Lecturer in Communication & Culture Faculty of Education and Arts The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia Marj.Kibby(a)newcastle.edu.au +61 2 49216604 >>> "Dr. Steve Eskow" <drseskow(a)cox.net> 05/23/07 10:30 AM >>> "Blended" or "hybrid" learning continues to be shaped by the classroom, and uses ICT to enrich classroom-dominated ways of learning.

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University reprimands students for Facebook comments
by 'Gail Taylor 24 May '07

24 May '07

I came across a BBC news story that might be of interest to some of you. The story reports that Keele University is threatening students for making negative comments about staff members on MySpace and Facebook. The news story "Students critise staff on net" can be accessed at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/staffordshire/6686619.stm I'm not familiar with Keele University and not certain what cultural practices are guiding the decision-making processes of the administrators who are choosing this course of action. Can anyone share information about this University that might shed light on the administrative culture? /Gail --------------------------------------- Gail D. Taylor, M.Ed. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Human Resource Education Ph.D. Student Educational Psychology Teaching Assistant Library & Information Science Research Assistant "Technology enables man to gain control over everything except technology." -- Unknown

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The web as visual medium
by Sue Tait 24 May '07

24 May '07

Hi folks - I am researching online spectatorship and the web as a visual medium, I am aware of Michele White's work in this area. I was wondering if anyone might have any other suggestions please - many thanks, Sue

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Re: [Air-l] Technology Transforming Education--EE-Learning
by Marj Kibby 24 May '07

24 May '07

Dr Marjorie Kibby, Senior Lecturer in Communication & Culture Faculty of Education and Arts The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia Marj.Kibby(a)newcastle.edu.au +61 2 49216604 >>> "Dr. Steve Eskow" <drseskow(a)cox.net> 05/24/07 10:43 AM >>> <snip> Premise: success in the middle and upper ranks of the work force depend on print literacy. <snip> Is this really the case - or do the middle and upper ranks communicate verbally while the underlings read the reports and write the position papers? In any case, given how quickly life and learning are changing I'd be reluctant to base teaching methods and curriculum on current workplace practices. The problem is how best to prepare students for a lifetime of learning across a number of career and lifestyle choices. Marj

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