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Internet Research Ethics materials online
by Charles Ess ＠ ITU 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

Dear AoIR-ists If anyone is interested in taking a peak, in the name of open source ethics (smile) I've put up a simple web site affiliated with my course on Internet Research Ethics here at IT-University, Copenhagen: http://www.itu.dk/~chess//IREthics/IREthicsOV.html There are only two links - one to the syllabus, which contains the course organization, schedule, and bibliography, and the second to the web version of the 1st day's lecture. The course has been well received (always a relief) - but I'd be very happy for critical suggestions for additions and improvement. On a different matter: I've been delighted to hear from a couple of individuals this week that the AoIR ethics document is being used at their institutions - if you've been meaning to write me with the same sort of information, please do so! Cheers and all best wishes, Charles Ess Visiting Professor (fall, '03) Department of Digital Aesthetics and Communication (DIAC) The IT University of Copenhagen Glentevej 67 DK-2400 Copenhagen NV Telephone: +45 38 16 89 63 Mobile: +45 22 46 06 35 Fascimile: +45 38 16 88 99 Distinguished Research Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies Drury University 900 N. Benton Ave. Springfield, MO 65802 USA voice: 417-873-7230 fax: 417-873-7435 homepage: <www.drury.edu/ess/ess.html> Co-chair, CATaC '04: <it.murdoch.edu.au/catac>

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request for help: online dating services
by Ulla Bunz 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

I'm requesting help to track down a *popular press* article (preferably online, but not necessary) that reviews the current trends and/or issues about online dating. I'm NOT looking for something that reads essentially like an advertisement for any one of the numerous online services. I'm hoping to find something like a Wired article, or along those lines, on how dating and relationship forming have been changed/influenced by the current surge toward online dating services. Responses on or off list (bunz(a)scils.rutgers.edu) are appreciated. Thanks, Ulla ---------------------------------------------------- Ulla Bunz Assistant Professor Department of Communication Rutgers University 4 Huntington Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Email: bunz(a)scils.rutgers.edu ----------------------------------------------------

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New research project
by W.Lusoli 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

Dear all - Just a short intro to a new research project we're running at ESRI, Salford, UK: Parliamentary representation in the Internet age. The research looks into parliamentarians' use of internet based technologies in the UK and Australia. In particular, we are examining the role of new technologies in shaping the work of MPs and the nature of parliamentary representation. The project is wide ranging, as we are looking at a number of complementary issues, and does involve a range of research activities and methodologies: . Regular analyses of parliamentary/MPs websites to assess the function of such sites (over the next two years); . Postal surveys of parliamentarians to gauge the attitude toward, and importance of, Internet communication and online participation; . Interviews with MPs to understand Internet communication strategies, and their associated benefits and problems; . Public opinion survey to evaluate citizen awareness, usage and problems of Internet communication with representatives; . Focus group assessment of the design and content of parliamentary websites. And much, much more... ;) We are right now doing MPs interviews, and the first responses are encouraging. You can find more info at http://www.ipop.org.uk If you have an interest in the topic, or are doing similar research, please do get in touch, we'd be happy to hear from you. Best regards, Wainer (on behalf of the team) PS Also take a look at the updated links section, quite a few new things included. -------------------------- Wainer Lusoli Researcher @ ESRI University of Salford http://www.ipop.org.uk w.lusoli(a)salford.ac.uk +44 (0)161 2955654 --------------------------

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Re: e-democracy
by Monica Murero 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

Ros, fammi sapere se la cosa ti puo' interessare... baci! > If you attend the "e-democracy: Localism" session > <http://www.ecommons.net/aoir/aoir2003/index.php?p=114 > on Sunday be sure to grill Jakob Jensen > <http://www.jakoblinaa.blogspot.com/> on his paper > about about "Minnesota E-Democracy - Online > Participation And Political Effects" <http://www.ecommons.net/aoir/aoir2003/index.php?t=328>. > I think the questions that he asked our forum > participants get at the important agenda-setting issues > and provide a useful template for future comparisons > with other forums. They also help one imagine the > political impact of the online medium if such local > public issue forums were successfully implemented in > more cities. > E-Democracy.Org does have a research section on our web > site <http://www.e-democracy.org/research/> with the > fresh content toward the bottom of the page. > > Some less know articles linked from here include: > > Bridging and Bonding Social Capital in an Online Public > Sphere: the case of MN E-Democracy (Word), a Masters > Thesis by Kimberly B. Kirn, 2001- Providedby E-Democracy > with the permission of the author. > Civic Engagement in the Cyberspace Era: A Study of a > Local Cybergroup(PDF), A Ph.D by Gay Henry Lyons, 2002 - > This is NOT focused on Minnesota E-Democracy > specifically, but it does explore a similar forum like > our own in Knoxville, Tennesse. > > > > As I indicated, E-Democracy.Org is interested in working > with researchers ready to create vital knowledge about > the application of information and communication > technologies and strategies _with_ democratic intent. > So as you get ready for AOIR in 2004, feel free to contact us. > Steven Clift > E-Democracy.Org > http://www.e-democracy.org/about > > >

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human-machine
by Barry Wellman 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

Christian, et al. There is a huge literature on Human-Machine interaction, under the rubric of HCI, or Human-Computer Interaction. One annual conference organized by ACM's SIGCHI. (why HCI became CHI in this acronymn is a little puzzling, prouncability I guess). Plus an annual conference on CSCW (computer supported cooperative work) that alternates between Europe and US. You can catch up re the published Proceedings of these conferences, plus Transactions of CHI (or is it HCI) journal. plus much, much more. Alas, AoIR has not reached out to invite the folks doing this work into its activities. To mutual detriment. Many smart folks, mostly in computer science, communication science, info sci, etc. William Bainbridge is now putting together a Handbook of HCI for Berkshire Reference Works, but it will be at least 6 months before publication. Barry _____________________________________________________________________ Barry Wellman Professor of Sociology NetLab Director wellman at chass.utoronto.ca http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman Centre for Urban & Community Studies University of Toronto 455 Spadina Avenue Toronto Canada M5S 2G8 fax:+1-416-978-7162 To network is to live; to live is to network _____________________________________________________________________

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Questions about some terms.
by Jenghoon Lee 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

Hello. everyone. I am a graduate student studying new communication technologies. I like to ask questions about some terms from some articles I read. 1. collective cognition of the society 2. cognitive background noise If any one can give some ideas or recommend some references about them, it will be great help to me. Sincerely Jenghoon Lee

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Frieda Mendelsohn/SUNY is out of the office.
by Frieda.Mendelsohn＠esc.edu 29 Oct '03

29 Oct '03

I will be out of the office starting 10/28/2003 and will not return until 11/03/2003. I will respond to your message when I return.

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RE: Air-l digest, Vol 1 #873 - 7 msgs
by Phil Hall 29 Oct '03

29 Oct '03

Hi Folks, Just coming out from the Lurk here - have been watching for a few months after an Anthropologist told me to get involved. I was trained in Anthropology to BSc level before going into Computers, which is where my reason for making a post comes from ... <snip> Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 21:30:33 -0500 From: Barry Wellman wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca To paraphrase suggested that computer folk might have some useful conversation for the online academics. <snip> Elzware deals with Chatterbots - AI interfaces that engage with people in natural language. As an Anthropologist I would be interested to know if anyone is covering the social impact of this technology ... Anyone close on this ? Regards, Phil Hall www.elzware.com

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[event] Medill Storytelling and Technology Symposium
by Brian M. Dennis 29 Oct '03

29 Oct '03

Thought this might be of interest to those in or relatively near to Chicago on November 16th. == Storytelling and New Technology: A conversation about the future. http://mesh.medill.northwestern.edu/storytelling/ Organized by The New Media Program, Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University Sunday, Nov. 16th 2003 9 a.m -- 2 p.m. Forum, McCormick Tribune Center Medill School of Journalism Evanston, IL Held immediately following the 4th annual conference of the Online News Association, this event will bring together academics, technologists, authors and journalists to discuss the future of storytelling in the digital age. It's geared to academics already planning to come to Evanston for the ONA conference as well as journalists and academics in the Midwest with an interest in the ways technology is transforming the way people get information and entertainment. There will be three sessions scheduled, each designed to spark an active discussion of issues relevant to storytelling and new technology. Presentations will be brief; the goal will be to create dialogue. All sessions will be held in the McCormick Tribune Center, the state-of-the-art multimedia production center for the Medill School of Journalism, on the Northwestern University campus. The event is free of charge and open to the public. We request that you register for this event to assist the organizers in preparation. https://www.medill.northwestern.edu/~secure/survey/v3/register_form.php For further information, contact Brian M. Dennis http://costarica.cs.northwestern.edu/bmd/ -- Brian M. Dennis, Assistant Professor, Northwestern University New Media Program, Medill School of Journalism Computer Science Department, McCormick Engineering and Applied Sciences Room 358, 1890 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201 e: bmd(a)cs.northwestern.edu, v: 847-491-7341, fx: 847-491-5258

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Fwd: PhD Game Analysis Course
by jeremy hunsinger 29 Oct '03

29 Oct '03

Forward as appropriate, > Call for Participants: > > PhD Course in Game Analysis Methodology > > The course is directed towards PhD students who write dissertations on > games, especially those interested in game analysis and research > methods. > > > Dates: December 3 to 6, 2003 > > Place: IT University of Copenhagen > Center for computer games research (game.itu.dk) > Glentevej 67 > 2400 Copenhagen NV > > For more information: > > http://www.itu.dk/Internet/research/phd/courses/gameanalysis/ > > Welcome! > > Espen Aarseth, > Center for Computer Games Research, > IT University of Copenhagen > jeremy hunsinger jhuns(a)vt.edu on the ibook www.cddc.vt.edu www.cddc.vt.edu/jeremy www.cddc.vt.edu/jeremy/blog () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments

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