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speed record
by J. J. 24 Apr '07

24 Apr '07

Operators of the high-speed Internet2 network announced Tuesday that the researchers on Dec. 30 sent data at 7.67 gigabits per second, using standard communications protocols. The next day, using modified protocols, the team broke the record again by sending data over the same 20,000-mile path at 9.08 Gbps. from: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18293970/ Jarek

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Re: [Air-l] real good e-writing
by Dominic Pinto 24 Apr '07

24 Apr '07

--- Barry Wellman <wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca> wrote: > I received this note from the word guy of one of our > local newspapers. > > He basically argues for consistency. Grist for our > mill. > > Which reminds me: there's a show opening tonight in > Toronto called > e-dentity. > Sounds like an on-line convention of dental surgeons with speech impedimenta :-) Dominic Pinto http://www.ecademy.com/user/dominicpinto Live, work in, or visit Covent Garden and Westminster? Check out http://www.westmin.co.uk/index.php e-m: dominic.pinto(a)ieee.org M: +44 780 302-8268 Ph: +44 207 379-8341 In the U.S. M/Cell: +1 215 667-3001

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Call for Book proposals in the area of Inclusive Design of Interactive Systems
by Advances in Technology and Human Interaction Book Series 24 Apr '07

24 Apr '07

Advances in Technology and Human Interaction Series (ATHI) Book Series http://www.igi-pub.com/bookseries/details.asp?id=10 Call for Edited Book Proposals Publisher: IGI Global Series Editors-in-Chief: Dr. Panayiotis Zaphiris (City University, UK) Series Operational Editor: Chee Siang Ang (City University, UK) LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Technology has rapidly become more and more pervasive in almost everybody's lives. There are many daily activities that can be performed much more comfortably. For example, much of the power of the Web comes from the fact that it presents information in a variety of formats and, therefore, is theoretically accessible by users using a variety of technologies, devices, and computer applications. The Web also becomes a medium to disseminate information in more places and times, and to more people of varying characteristics than any other media can ever achieve. For that reason, the key objective of this call for book proposals is to publish books in the area of inclusive design and evaluation of interactive systems by focusing on the user aspect of Universal design and interaction, and to present the wide range of advanced technology that can help disadvantaged users get access to technology. Inclusive design in this context refers to the approach to the design of interactive products, technologies and services to be as usable as possible by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability or situation. Editorial Review Board: Editors-in-Chief: Dr. Panayiotis Zaphiris (City University, UK) Series Operational Editor: Chee Siang Ang (City University, UK) Associate Editors: Daniel Cunliffe Claude Ghaoui Epaminondas Kapetanios Tom McEwan Mats Edenius Anabela Sarmento International Editorial Advisory Board: Willem-Paul Brinkman Bendik Bygstad Anita Greenhill Sunil Hazari Carolyn Jacobson Lynette Kvasny Seamas Kelly Deborah Lafky António Lucas Soares Diane Murphy Michael Waltemathe SUBMISSION DUE DATE: 1st of June 2007 MISSION OF ATHI: The Advances in Technology and Human Interaction (ATHI) Book Series provides a platform for publication of books that address the broad topics of Human-Computer Interactions (HCI). The type of books that the series intends to publish is therefore broad and interdisciplinary and can include aspects from a wide variety of disciplines. These disciplines range from more classic HCI ones such as usability and accessibility evaluation, user modelling, user interface design to non-classic HCI domains like social computing and online communities, interaction with computer games, CSCW, ethnographic study of human-computer interaction and human interaction from the point of view of sociology or philosophy. We are primarily interested in edited volumes that provide a forum for multiple views and voices to be heard. But we are also happy to consider authored books. It is open to all research paradigms, be they empirical or conceptual, but requires that they be accessible and reflected. COVERAGE OF ATHI: Among topics to be included (but not limited) are the following: Access to education and learning Accessibility guidelines Accessible network communities Adaptive and augmented interaction Alternative I/O techniques Ambient intelligence Architectures and tools for universal access Computer-mediated virtual spaces Context-aware, personalized computing Designing for diversity Development methods Disappearing computer Economics of universal access Environments of use Intelligent user services Interaction techniques, platforms and metaphors Modality-independent interaction Multi-sensory interfaces Personalization Privacy issues in sensor-augmented environments Proactive computing Smart artefacts and smart environments Ubiquitous access Universal design SUBMITTING TO ATHI: Prospective editors are invited to submit proposals for possible edited volumes in the Advances in Technology and Human Interaction (ATHI) Book Series. Prospective editors should note that only original and previously unpublished manuscripts will be considered. Edited books usually contain approximately 15-20 comprehensive chapters of 7,000-10,000 words each. All proposal submissions will be evaluated by the series editorship. Final decision regarding acceptance/revision/rejection will be based on the reviews and assessment of the publisher, IGI Global. All submissions must be forwarded electronically to cf559(a)soi.city.ac.uk by 01 June 2007. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Your (5-10 page) prospectus should include: 1. TITLES: 3-5 suggested titles 2. A SYNOPSIS of your proposed publication, including a concise DEFINITION of the subject area 3. INTRODUCTION: An introduction to the subject area 4. OBJECTIVES: Overall objectives and mission 5. 5-10 INDEXING KEYWORDS for your proposed subject area 6. CONTRIBUTION AND SCHOLARLY VALUE: Novel input to the topic field 7. PURPOSE AND POTENTIAL IMPACT on field of e-business research 8. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS of your proposed publication 9. AUDIENCE: Projected audience 10. POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Readers will gain from your proposed publication 11. EXISTING COMPETING PUBLICATIONS: Existing publications (competitors) and those publications' advantages and disadvantages 12. CONTENTS: Tentative table of contents 13. PROJECTED TOTAL PAGE/WORD COUNT for proposed publication 14. TIMETABLE: Tentative timetable for the entire project 15. POTENTIAL CHANNELS OF CALL DISTRIBUTION for the procurement of submissions and contacts (List-Servs, Universities, etc.) 16. CONTACT INFORMATION: Mailing address, phone, fax and e-mail of editor(s) 17. CURRICULUM VITAE: A copy of your CV listing your education and publication records Should you have any questions, please contact us (cf559(a)soi.city.ac.uk) ABOUT THE PUBLISHER: The Advances in Technology and Human Interaction (ATHI) Book Series is published by IGI Global, publisher of the "IGI Publishing," (formerly "Idea Group Publishing"), "Information Science Publishing," "IRM Press," "CyberTech Publishing" and "Information Science Reference" (formerly "Idea Group Reference") imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-pub.com.

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Video of Wikipedia changes
by Anders Fagerjord 24 Apr '07

24 Apr '07

A few years back, I remember seeing a video made of screenshots of how competing Wikipedia writers were changing a page back and forth for a long period of time. (I think I remember the page was about a rock band -- but I may be wrong) Does anyone know where I can find it? Other effective demonstrations of battles of ideas within Wikipedia are also most welcome. -- Anders Fagerjord, dr. art. Associate professor, Department of Media and Communcation, Unversity of Oslo P.O. Box 1093 Blindern N-0317 OSLO Norway http://www.media.uio.no http://fagerjord.no

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'Mobile Media'/2-4 July 07/Sydney
by Gerard Goggin 24 Apr '07

24 Apr '07

[apologies for x-posting] Registration is now open for 'Mobile Media' an international conference on social and cultural aspects of mobile phones, convergent media, and wireless technologies 2-4 July 2007 The University of Sydney, Australia convened by Gerard Goggin (USyd) and Larissa Hjorth (RMIT) Full program, registration, and all details at: http://www.mobilemedia2007.net/ Featuring eleven keynotes from leading scholars and over seventy papers, the conference aims to analyse and debate mobile media – exploring its emerging structures, features,practices, value chains, producers and audiences, delving into its social, cultural, aesthetic and commercial implications, and debating its futures. As well as over seventy papers on contemporary mobile & wireless & online media, the conference will feature keynote presentations from leading scholars including Genevieve Bell (Intel), Stuart Cunningham (Queensland University of Technology), Shin Dong Kim (Hallym University), Leopoldina Fortunati (University of Undine), Leslie Haddon(London School of Economics), Dong-Hoo Lee (Incheon University), Rich Ling (Telenor), Shin Mizukoshi (University of Tokyo), Raul Pertierra (Ateneo de Manila and University of Philippines), Misa Matsuda (Chuo University) and Judy Wajcman (Australian National University). Spaces are strictly limited for the conference, so we encourage to secure your registration as soon as possible. Enquiries to: conference(a)mobilemedia2007.net -- //////////////////////////////////////// Dr Gerard Goggin ARC Australian Research Fellow Editor, 'Media International Australia' Department of Media and Communications The University of Sydney NSW 2006 e-mail: gerard.goggin(a)arts.usyd.edu.au p: +61 2 9036 6424 f: 61 2 9351 5444 m: 0428 66 88 24 http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/departs/media/?page=staff&id=gerard.goggin

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New Book - Queer Online, Media Technology and Sexuality
by Kathleen O'Riordan 23 Apr '07

23 Apr '07

Dear All A shameless plug but hopefully of interest to some - this collection - just out - includes contributions from many aoir people, both as named authors but also many others in the overall whole process. Many thanks for all those who helped, contributed and supported this project - we are really happy with it and pleased that it is out: Kate O'Riordan, and David J Phillips. 2007 (eds) Queer Online: Media Technology and Sexuality. Peter Lang. <http://www.peterlang.com/index.cfm?vID=68626&vLang=E&vHR=1&vUR=3&vUUR=4> All the best K -------------------- Dr Kate O'Riordan EDB 330 Department of Media and Film University of Sussex http://www.sussex.ac.uk/mediastudies/profile30746.html

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webcamera
by Birgit Hertzberg Kaare 23 Apr '07

23 Apr '07

Hello everyone, One of my students, Helle Jacobsen, who is a sociologist, wants to write her master thesis on the use of webcameras among young people. She writes: "I'm interested in any research related to kids/teenagers' use of webcamera in 1:1 conversations through instant messaging services such as Skype and MSN Messenger. How many have webcameras, who has them, how often do they use them, who do they have webcamera conversations with and who do they avoid, what type of content do they produce/share, are there any gender specific patterns etc. I'm (also) interested in research related to kids/teenagers' use of MMS. Who sends and who receives MMSes and what type of content do respectively boys/girls share with whom? " If anyone would like to answer her, I would be happy to forward your message. Thanks, Birgit Hertzberg Kaare -- Birgit Hertzberg Kaare Professor, dr. Philos Institutt for medier og kommunikasjon Gaustadall. 21 Postboks 1093 Blindern N-0317 Oslo Tlf: 47 22850413 E-post: b.h.kaare(a)media.uio.no

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Fwd: [Interpretationandmethods] Summer course in Political and Policy Ethnography
by Jeremy Hunsinger 23 Apr '07

23 Apr '07

Begin forwarded message: > From: Dvora Yanow <D.Yanow(a)fsw.vu.nl> > Date: April 23, 2007 6:40:16 AM EDT > To: "Interpretationandmethods (E-mail)" > <interpretationandmethods(a)listserv.cddc.vt.edu> > Subject: [Interpretationandmethods] Summer course in Political and > Policy Ethnography > Reply-To: interpretation and methods group > <interpretationandmethods(a)listserv.cddc.vt.edu> > > Colleagues: > > May I bring to your attention I course I am teaching this summer > and ask that you pass the notice along to anyone you think might be > interested? There are still a few spaces left. > > Course: Political and Policy Ethnography > > ECPR Summer School in Methods and Techniques > University of Ljubljana, Slovenia > Monday, 23 July to Saturday, 4 August 2007 > > Short Description: This advanced seminar in interpretive research > methods is intended for students who are embarking on a field > research project or finishing one up and who are thinking about, > starting to or working on writing up their field notes and/or > research "reports." Political and policy ethnographies include > traditional ethnographic or participant-observer studies, such as a > community or organizational study, but also "shadowing" a political > leader or policy-maker, formal interviewing (conversational > interviewing, not administering a survey questionnaire), and/or the > use of ethnographic methods to generate data which are then > analyzed using some other method (e.g., discourse analysis; > metaphor, category or other language-focused analysis; space > analysis; and so on). Course topics will include: writing as > method; questions of reflexivity and positionality; power and > politics in researcher roles; and the interpretive ontological and > epistemological presuppositions and philosophies underlying these > methods. The final course requirement is a draft of a conference- > type paper or thesis/dissertation chapter. > > Prerequisites: A basic course in interpretive (or "qualitative") > methods; some field research experience (i.e., observational, with > whatever degree of participation, including conversational > interviewing and/or document analysis as appropriate to the > research question). > Longer description follows below; additional information on the > course (a daily schedule plus readings) is available at the website > below, on the course page. > Registration and other details: http://www.essex.ac.uk/ecpr/events/ > summerschools/ljubljana/index.aspx > > Yours, > Dvora Yanow > > > > 3. Long outline > > Participant-observer ethnographic methods - central among the many > methods that fall under the umbrella of interpretive research > methods - have been "borrowed" from sociology and anthropology into > many fields in political science, including comparative > governmental studies, area studies, international relations, public > policy (domestic/state, regional, and local, international, EU, > etc.), public administration/local government studies, > organizational studies, and public law/legal studies. They are not > new to political science, however, having been employed since the > 1950s, if not earlier. They are useful in a wide range of settings > for research questions that seek to explore the meanings of > particular political practices, concepts or processes to > situational actors, often in order to illuminate a wider-ranging or > more theoretical issue of political concern. These might include > studying how policy-makers or legislators actually think about the > decisions they make and how they go about them; how workers shape > their work practices and their relationships to managers; how > organizational administrators implement national policies; and so on. > > The course is designed for students who are about to embark on a > field research project, are in the midst of conducting one, or have > just come out of the field and who are thinking about, starting to > or working on writing up their field notes and drafts of > dissertation chapters. Students might have conducted a traditional > ethnographic study or a participant-observer study - a community or > an organizational study, for example; the study may have involved > "shadowing" a political leader or policy-maker; it might have > included formal (expert, elite or other) interviews as well. (Note: > This means conversational interviewing - engaging people in talk - > not administering a survey questionnaire.) Students may also have > used ethnographic methods (observing, with whatever degree of > participation; talking to situational members) along with reading > topic-relevant documents to generate data which they are intending > to analyze using other methods (e.g., discourse analysis; metaphor, > category or other language-focused analysis; space analysis; and so > on). > > We will focus on several of the concepts and issues central to > current debates about political and policy ethnography. These > include: > * questions of reflexivity and positionality, especially as these > bear on the generation of data, and the trustworthiness of one's > truth claims; > * power and politics in the conduct of field research, especially > with respect to its relational character; > * writing as method, but also reading as method - looking at one's > truth claims and their evidentiary base, and the ways in which > these are presented from the perspective of a prospective reader, > whether situational member or colleague. > One lecture will be devoted to situating these methods in > interpretive ontological and epistemological presuppositions and > the philosophies they emerge from, including how these philosophies > engaged questions of knowledge and truth claims being debated at > the time of their development. Throughout the course, we will be > addressing what is perhaps the central question today for those > doing such work: in what ways is political and policy ethnography > similar to and different from participant-observer ethnographic > research as done in anthropology or sociology? > > Classes will be conducted as a seminar, with the exception of the > opening meeting and the lecture on 26 July. Students will be > expected to come to class prepared to discuss the readings and to > draw links between them and their own research designs and field > experiences. The final course requirement will be a draft of a > conference-type paper discussing issues emerging from the research, > a draft of a methods paper that might appear in a thesis/ > dissertation or conference panel, or some equivalent to be determined. > > Course readings: > 1. Dvora Yanow and Peregrine Schwartz-Shea, eds., Interpretation > and Method: Empirical Research Methods and the Interpretive Turn > (Armonk, NY: M E Sharpe, 2006; YSS in the reading list). > 2. Other journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters. > > > _______________________________________________ > Interpretationandmethods mailing list > Interpretationandmethods(a)listserv.cddc.vt.edu > http://listserv.cddc.vt.edu/mailman/listinfo/interpretationandmethods 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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Re: [Air-l] how to pin down web 2.0 | regulations issue
by Paul DiPerna 23 Apr '07

23 Apr '07

The longer it takes for DOPA (and state-level bills) to be passed.. which someday will probably happen in some form or another... the better it bodes for politicians/legislators (and staffers) to be educated on how social networking technologies, and more generally, how social websites work. Here is a recent update on where things stand on Capitol Hill: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-6176950.html At the state level, most bills introduced in state legislatures this year seek to directly punish the online predators rather than the website provider... CT Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has hyped publicly that "10 to 20 states are considering legislation", and then more recently "44 states", but I haven't seen evidence of these bill introductions on State Net, a comprehensive database for state legislatures and their activities. My understanding is that Blumenthal is the co-chair for a national task force on the subject, so the story is not being conveyed accurately.. There are more than 40+ states represented in Blumenthal's task force, but the body doesn't have any direct legislative influence. It is a blue ribbon commission with no formal law-making power. Connecticut did introduce a bill in committee in March. And there are several other states (GA, NC, IL, NY) that have introduced similar Connecticut-styled bills. As others have said, bill sponsors look to regulate websites with social networking technologies, requiring parental consent for minors to register and post a profile.. a couple bills would ban access to social network sites in elementary and secondary schools, as well as public libraries. Right now we hear a lot of public rhetoric by politicians and the attorneys general, and there is coercion by way of legislative *threat* ... but it will probably be a while before a majority of states seriously consider adopting major regulations for sites with social networking capabilities. And preemptive actions taken by MySpace, Facebook, and others, may fend off harsh regulations in the future. - Paul ------------- Paul DiPerna Blau Exchange http://www.blauexchange.org online ID: http://claimid.com/pdiperna

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Methodological research around blogs
by sop01kj＠gold.ac.uk 23 Apr '07

23 Apr '07

Hi everyone We are researchers at Goldsmiths and associated with INCITE (www.studioincite.com) We're interested in how blogs are being used for social research and have found blogs such as http://becomingananthropologist.blogspot.com/ but very little explicit discussion about blogs as a methodological tool. One exception is Kris Cohens work and his article in Media, Culture and Society - http://www.photosleavehome.blogspot.com/ - and Adam Reeds work - http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/anthropology/staffprofiles/reed.htm Does anyone have any recommendations or references which might be helpful in trying to find out if there is any methodological research around blogs or photoblogs as ways of collecting data from participants or acting as fieldwork/visual diaries? And are there any other research groups interested in this? Many thanks Kat Jungickel - PhD Student, Sociology Dept Vicky Skiftou - Academic researcher, Sociology Dept v.skiftou(a)gold.ac.uk, 0207 9197484

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