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course readings/esp. books
by Ed Lamoureux 15 Sep '03

15 Sep '03

I'm starting to work on a 400 level (senior) undergraduate seminar for the spring focused on non-commercial uses for multimedia. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to use Rich Media Poor Democracy as one of the texts (the one that "establishes the nature of the problem") . . . but I'm not having much luck finding the "and here's what we can do about it with new media" text for the other side of the equation. Any suggestions? Our students are very very practical . . . the program itself is a production major at a comprehensive institution . . . the students aren't very well positioned for "critical theory." I'm looking for practical ways to leverage what we do with web/cd/dvd authoring as positive contributions to our culture as opposed to only showing students how to make stuff that works in commercial products and projects. thanks for any suggestions. Edward Lee Lamoureux, Ph. D. Interim Director, Multimedia Program and New Media Center Associate Professor, Speech Communication 1501 W. Bradley Bradley University Peoria IL 61625 309-677-2378 Editor, Journal of Communication and Religion

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Welcome to the "Air-l" mailing list
by Courney Lucas 15 Sep '03

15 Sep '03

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CfP: Mobile Entertainment: User Centred Perspectives
by Jason Rutter 15 Sep '03

15 Sep '03

Please circulate to interested colleagues. -- Mobile Entertainment: User Centred Perspectives A conference organised by CRIC, University of Manchester Supported by the European Commission: mGain (IST-2001-38846) 25th - 27th March 2004 Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester Liverpool Road Manchester, England. www.mobile-ent.org The international conference Mobile Entertainment: User Centred Perspectives is being organised by the ESRC Centre for Research on Innovation & Competition (CRIC) in Manchester as part of the European Commission funded mGain project. It aims to bring together research on technologies, services, content, policy and consumption in relation to mobile entertainment. Papers are invited on all areas of mobile entertainment and user needs from researchers in academia, industry and policy areas. The conference organisers particularly welcome empirically-driven, case-study based and practitioner-motivated research. Papers will be invited on, but not restricted to the following: User Perspectives Consumer Behaviour User Ethnographies Usability Comparative Studies Mobile Communities Mobile-mediated communication Content Delivery Location-based Services Cross media provision Peer to Peer service Location-Base services Mobile Entertainment Business New Markets & business models Work and labour Marketing 3G Policy & Legal Aspects IPR, copyright & DRM Access Content Regulation & certification Health, Effects & Protection Security, Trust & Credibility Innovative Entertainment Services: User-centred technologies Pervasive and ubiquitous entertainment Wearable entertainment devices Foresight & Futurology Users beyond 3G Abstracts for both standard paper presentations and poster sessions are welcome. Paper presentations should be planned to take 20 minutes followed by 10 minutes of questions and discussion. Posters will be displayed throughout the event but time will also be dedicated for authors to answer questions of the work presented. The submission process is the same for all type of presentations. Abstracts providing an overview of the work to be presented and details of data or models used should be no more than 4000 characters long (approx 650 words) long and must be submitted via the conference web site at www.mobile-ent.org. The conference language is English. The Student Paper Competition Registered students will have the opportunity to win a free place at the conference and contribution towards travel and accommodation expenses. Papers for consideration for this competition can be on any theme relevant to the conference and must be submitted by 12th Jan 2004. Full details will be made available on the conference web site. In addition to paper and poster presentations a varied programme of events will take place during the conference: Workshops: A workshop exclusively for students and researchers at the beginning of their careers will take place prior to the conference on Wed 24th March. This is free to registered delegates and support with accommodation costs for the night of 24th March may be available. A number of thematic/birds of a feather workshops and a session exploring industry/academia links will take place at the conference. Further details of these will be made available on the conference web site as they are confirmed. Social & Networking Events: 24th March: Pre-registration welcome and showcase. This event will involve short presentations from developers and solution providers and informal networking. This event will be organised in conjunction with the International Games Developers Association (IGDA). 25th March: A wine reception in the newly opened Money Gallery of the Manchester Museum with key speakers and buffet. 26th March: The conference dinner followed by night at a top Manchester club for the younger (or young at heart) delegates. Key Dates: Registration begins 25th Aug 2003 Deadline for abstracts: 22nd Sept 2003 Feedback on acceptance: 31st Oct 2003 Preliminary programme published: 21st Nov 2003 Deadline student paper competition 12th Jan 2004 Early-bird registrations ends: 23rd Jan 2004 Deadline for Camera Ready Copy: 26th Jan 2004 Jason Rutter Karenza Moore ESRC Centre for Research on Innovation and Competition, The University of Manchester, Harold Hankins Building, Booth Street West, Manchester, M13 9QH www.cric.ac.uk

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ICS/ OII Symposium 17 - 20th September
by Denise Carter 15 Sep '03

15 Sep '03

ICS/ OII Symposium 17 - 20th September Oxford, UK hi there i will be at the above conference next week - and am looking forward to meeting any other aoirers best wishes denise Denise Maia Carter, Sociology and Anthropology, University of Hull, Hull , HU6 7RX Tel: 01482 465024 Mobile: 07739 147480 Email: denisecarter(a)denisecarter.net Web: http://www.denisecarter.net

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CFP: Student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes (Journal special theme)
by Panayiotis Zaphiris 14 Sep '03

14 Sep '03

Colleagues-- Please excuse the cross-posting. If you know of anyone who would be interested in the following CFP, please forward it. Academic Exchange Quarterly, one of the fastest-growing peer-reviewed print journals in the U.S., encourages submissions for its Spring 2004 issue's special theme on "Student Perceptions, Beliefs, or Attitudes". http://www.higher-ed.org/AEQ/ontstu.htm Focus: Student perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes, are constantly changing. As educators, at any grade or level, it is our responsibility to measure these variables continuously in order to enhance the learning environment. This edition is dedicated to the enhancement of the learning environment through student perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes (Defined as students’ beliefs related to classroom climate, classroom instruction, teacher beliefs, and many other topics.) Manuscripts are welcomed and encouraged in both research realms (qualitative and quantitative). Who May Submit: Submissions are welcome from anyone (researchers, administrators, teacher, and trainers) working with students, of all ages, in a learning environment. If you have an article in the works that you would like to submit to the journal for possible publication, please follow the information in the link below: http://www.rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/rufen1.htm Please identify your submission with keyword: STUDENT Thanks in advance, Panayiotis Zaphiris Student Theme Editor. Academic Exchange Quarterly -- Dr. Panayiotis Zaphiris Lecturer Center for Human-Computer Interaction Design School of Informatics City University London, EC1V 0HB Tel: +44-(0)-20-7040-8168 Fax: +44-(0)-20-7040-8168 zaphiri(a)soi.city.ac.uk http://www.soi.city.ac.uk/~zaphiri

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who blogs?
by jeremy hunsinger 14 Sep '03

14 Sep '03

I guess it is time to compile a nice list of blogs of internet researchers, no? There is already a short one at netzwissenschaff, but there are probably many more out there. so if you have a blog and want me to compile and post the list, send me the url and a short description to cddc(a)vt.edu I'll compile the list and give it a nice home:) 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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Good Technology Proposal Models?
by MSJANEW＠aol.com 14 Sep '03

14 Sep '03

Hello All, I am working with Health World Children's Museum to develop a proposal for a project I am developing called Sports Smarts. The goal is to develop web-based, standards-based, online/print/live teaching activities focused on sports for K-12 students. The content will be health and safety activities for boy and girls, with simulation and chat components, with a focus on traditionally underserved, high risk students. I am working on a demo now. I am wondering if anyone on this list has seen good models for executive summaries for funding proposals relating to educational technology projects such as this. I am trying to consolidate 1000 pages of research into a 3 page outline describing the project goals, objectives, and proposed outcomes. Does anyone have any suggestions or links to good proposal models? Thanks, Matthew Newman Executive Editor Sports Smarts

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New Position: Internet Projects Officer
by William Dutton 14 Sep '03

14 Sep '03

Internet Projects Officer The Oxford Internet Institute is searching for a full-time projects officer with a Postgraduate degree in a discipline relevant to social research on the Internet to assist in developing Institute initiatives in research and other special Internet-related projects. Based in the heart of Oxford, this new department in the University's social sciences' division aims to become the world's leading multi-disciplinary academic centre studying the societal implications of the Internet. You will have a postgraduate degree in a discipline relevant to social research on the Internet, knowledge of Internet technology and industry and excellent oral and written expression, including public speaking. You will also be highly organised, capable of working efficiently without close supervision and be able to work easily with people from academia as well as the worlds of commerce and politics. This is a demanding position with considerable scope for a talented person to shape the post as it develops. The post is available immediately for two years in the first instance with the possibility of renewal thereafter. For further information, including details of how to apply, please see: http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/positions_PO0803.shtml Closing date for application is 12:00 noon (BST) on Monday 22nd September 2003. http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk

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Subscribe to Design Research News
by Ken Friedman 13 Sep '03

13 Sep '03

Dear Colleague, Every year around this time, I undertake an effort to inform people about Design Research News and expand our subscriber base. Expanding DRN is one way to serve the field of design research by prevailing news, services, and information. Design Research News is a free, monthly email newsletter with information on design and design research. It is sponsored by the Design Research Society as a professional and educational service. Design Research News publishes information on projects, exhibitions, conferences, funding sources, and current books for an international audience in design research, practice, and education. Over 7,300 subscribers around the world receive Design Research News on the first of every month. Design Research News is NOT a discussion list. Only the newsletter is sent. To subscribe simply go to URL: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/design-research.html Then, click on the line marked: Join or leave the JISCmail list (or change settings) and follow the instructions. We often publish material that will interest colleagues in other fields, including management studies, social science, and the arts. This includes crossover projects linking knowledge management, intermedia, and design, as well as book reviews on the knowledge economy, information science, research and research methods, and web-based research resources. If you're curious, visit the archives at http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/design-research.html -- Ken Friedman, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Leadership and Strategic Design Department of Leadership and Organization Norwegian School of Management Visiting Professor Advanced Research Institute School of Art and Design Staffordshire University

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fall colors in Toronto
by Barry Wellman 13 Sep '03

13 Sep '03

One more reason to come to Toronto: the Fall colors of the trees should be in their glory at the time of our conference. If not in the city, then a short ride northward. And if you're into that, while heading north, I suggest a 1-2 hour stop in Kleinberg, at the McMichael Collection, which has wonderful nature paintings and also Inuit (Eskimo) art. Alas, you must rent a car to get north of the city to Kleinberg, etc. 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 _____________________________________________________________________

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