Too many issues to count: Signifying friendship on FacebookDaniel Hooker
A presentation on my final paper for LIBR 559B: New Media for Children and Young Adults. The paper is a semiotic analysis of a popular Facebook meme and concerns the establishment of theoretical principles of human communication to online social networking behaviour.
New Media Society: New Media Pedagog(ies)?alex bal
We have moved into a new media society. Does this change how we learn and what knowledge is? This open forum with faculty explores some of the main issues relations to digital/new media culture and the interconnection between informal and formal education
Content Creation on the Internet and the Participation Divide in GermanyChristoph Lutz
The document discusses research on the participation divide in online content creation. It summarizes previous research that found demographics like age, education, and socioeconomic status predict different types of online content creation. However, these studies had limitations like focusing only on students or the US. The presented study uses social cognitive theory to examine how cognitive attributes like privacy concerns and self-efficacy may mediate the impact of demographics on different types of online content creation. An online survey was conducted with 1488 German participants and structural equation modeling was used to analyze the relationships between variables. The findings suggest cognitive constructs partially mediate the influence of demographics on content creation and different types of content are affected differently.
Libraries as a Bridge: The Role of Libraries in Closing the Digital Skills ...Bobbi Newman
This document discusses the role of libraries in addressing the digital skills gap. It begins by outlining the digital divide, noting that 1 in 5 Americans lack broadband access at home, with even less access among poorer, minority, elderly, and rural populations. It then discusses the concept of digital literacy, which involves more than just access but the ability to use technology to find, evaluate, create and communicate information. The document proposes that libraries can help bridge the digital skills gap through resources and training in areas like digital tools, authorship, social media, and more. It positions libraries as powerful partners in closing this divide.
The document provides information and discussion points for an upcoming media studies exam, including:
- A short test on representations, public sphere, and hegemony theories from the class blog.
- Instructions to learn about narrative theory for the following Thursday.
- A debate prompt on how the media is becoming more democratic, with examples to support or deny the claim.
- Discussion of citizen participation and informed democracy in relation to definitions of democracy from sources like Wikipedia.
- Tasks to investigate examples of user-generated content and assess claims of increased democracy.
- Guidance on writing successful exam answers, including clear structure, examples, and terminology.
This document discusses older people's use of online social networking and the internet. It finds that about a third of older people regularly use the internet, valuing email and hobby sites. Social networking sites are increasingly used by older generations to stay connected with family and friends. While social networking can increase feelings of community, it may also reinforce individualism and digital divides for those without access. More research is needed on how older adults use social media.
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES OF PE...IAEME Publication
The project “Influence of Social Networking Sites on personal and professional lives of people” mainly focuses on the impact of these sites on the people and the disturbance it causes to their lives in both personal and professional. The social networking sites are gaining a lot of popularity these days with almost all of the educated youth using one or the other such site. In this age of globalization, the world has become too small a place thanks to the electronic media and portals. These have played a crucial role in bridging boundaries and crossing the seas and enabling them to communicate on a common platform.
Too many issues to count: Signifying friendship on FacebookDaniel Hooker
A presentation on my final paper for LIBR 559B: New Media for Children and Young Adults. The paper is a semiotic analysis of a popular Facebook meme and concerns the establishment of theoretical principles of human communication to online social networking behaviour.
New Media Society: New Media Pedagog(ies)?alex bal
We have moved into a new media society. Does this change how we learn and what knowledge is? This open forum with faculty explores some of the main issues relations to digital/new media culture and the interconnection between informal and formal education
Content Creation on the Internet and the Participation Divide in GermanyChristoph Lutz
The document discusses research on the participation divide in online content creation. It summarizes previous research that found demographics like age, education, and socioeconomic status predict different types of online content creation. However, these studies had limitations like focusing only on students or the US. The presented study uses social cognitive theory to examine how cognitive attributes like privacy concerns and self-efficacy may mediate the impact of demographics on different types of online content creation. An online survey was conducted with 1488 German participants and structural equation modeling was used to analyze the relationships between variables. The findings suggest cognitive constructs partially mediate the influence of demographics on content creation and different types of content are affected differently.
Libraries as a Bridge: The Role of Libraries in Closing the Digital Skills ...Bobbi Newman
This document discusses the role of libraries in addressing the digital skills gap. It begins by outlining the digital divide, noting that 1 in 5 Americans lack broadband access at home, with even less access among poorer, minority, elderly, and rural populations. It then discusses the concept of digital literacy, which involves more than just access but the ability to use technology to find, evaluate, create and communicate information. The document proposes that libraries can help bridge the digital skills gap through resources and training in areas like digital tools, authorship, social media, and more. It positions libraries as powerful partners in closing this divide.
The document provides information and discussion points for an upcoming media studies exam, including:
- A short test on representations, public sphere, and hegemony theories from the class blog.
- Instructions to learn about narrative theory for the following Thursday.
- A debate prompt on how the media is becoming more democratic, with examples to support or deny the claim.
- Discussion of citizen participation and informed democracy in relation to definitions of democracy from sources like Wikipedia.
- Tasks to investigate examples of user-generated content and assess claims of increased democracy.
- Guidance on writing successful exam answers, including clear structure, examples, and terminology.
This document discusses older people's use of online social networking and the internet. It finds that about a third of older people regularly use the internet, valuing email and hobby sites. Social networking sites are increasingly used by older generations to stay connected with family and friends. While social networking can increase feelings of community, it may also reinforce individualism and digital divides for those without access. More research is needed on how older adults use social media.
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES OF PE...IAEME Publication
The project “Influence of Social Networking Sites on personal and professional lives of people” mainly focuses on the impact of these sites on the people and the disturbance it causes to their lives in both personal and professional. The social networking sites are gaining a lot of popularity these days with almost all of the educated youth using one or the other such site. In this age of globalization, the world has become too small a place thanks to the electronic media and portals. These have played a crucial role in bridging boundaries and crossing the seas and enabling them to communicate on a common platform.
(1) The document discusses how social media impacts and is impacted by relationships. It examines different types of relationships like friendships, family, professional, and consumer relationships.
(2) Social media enables new online relationships by overcoming limitations of offline relationships, and can substitute or complement existing offline relationships. It impacts relationship formation, maintenance, and dissolution.
(3) The use and effects of social media depend on the relationship type and phase. It facilitates relationship formation through reduced proximity barriers but can introduce conflicts in long-distance relationships. Social media also redefines what constitutes a relationship.
The document discusses the concept of transliteracy, which analyzes how people communicate across different media and participate in social networks to construct knowledge. Transliteracy questions traditional notions of authority and the privileging of printed text. It emphasizes understanding how various communication methods interact and moving between media. The document considers how transliteracy relates to information literacy standards and how libraries can incorporate transliteracy ideas to help patrons access, understand, and produce information by allowing them to contribute to knowledge bases.
This document provides an overview of computer-mediated communication (CMC) and social media theories. It discusses how CMC allows for new forms of identity and interaction online. Early CMC occurred through bulletin board systems and email, while the World Wide Web expanded opportunities in the 1990s. Social networking sites now facilitate maintaining connections and engaging in online communities. New ideas and trends diffuse through social media, following models of technology adoption. Users are motivated by social and entertainment needs. Social media both extends existing power structures and empowers new voices. While enhancing connections, overreliance on online socializing can impact well-being. Memes and online culture shape understandings in new ways.
Analysis of Twitter Post on School Committee in IndonesiaNisa Faridz
The document analyzes tweets about School Committees in Indonesia and finds that the network structure consists of several small and medium clusters with some prominent news and media accounts acting as information brokers. The dominant issue discussed in the tweets is the perceived ineffectiveness and negative portrayal of School Committees. The "important tweeters" spreading information about this issue are mainly large mass media organizations rather than individuals or educational groups.
The media industry was once dominated by large corporations but people are now able to produce and distribute their own content more easily through the internet. Social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube allow people to freely share opinions and ideas, leading to the emergence of "We Media" where ordinary users can participate in media production. However, some argue this reduced authority of traditional media companies and increased online surveillance can threaten democracy.
This document provides an agenda for a class on social media that includes discussions on various social media terms and concepts. It outlines activities for students, such as defining social media and discussing the differences between social media "visitors" and "residents". It also lists various readings and resources for students to explore key topics in social media research, such as network analysis, tie strength, and strategic planning for social media initiatives. The document provides links to external resources and materials to support the activities and assignments for the class.
Looking Over The Horizon: Exploring the Future of LibrariesBobbi Newman
The document discusses the future of libraries and the many changes and opportunities that libraries will face. Some of the key topics discussed include the acceleration of change in technology, the growing importance of big data, digital curation and preservation, new forms of publishing like 3D printing and maker spaces, the rise of online classes and MOOCs, increased use of mobile technology, analytics, global connections, and how technology will impact the roles and daily operations of libraries. The future looks exciting for libraries as technology continues to evolve rapidly.
A Bridge Across the Divide: The Role of Libraries in the Digital Skills GapBobbi Newman
The document discusses the role of libraries in addressing the digital skills gap. It notes that one third of Americans do not have broadband access at home and over 66 million Americans lack basic digital literacy skills. It argues that digital literacy involves more than just access to technology, and encompasses skills like finding, evaluating, creating, and communicating information using technology. The document advocates for libraries to play a key role in providing digital skills training and resources to help bridge the digital divide and develop citizens' digital literacy.
The introduction discusses the emergence of participatory culture online, especially among teens, and highlights both promising and concerning examples. It outlines 5 core ethical issues raised by new digital media: identity, privacy, ownership/authorship, credibility, and participation. While these issues are not new, their stakes may be different online. The document seeks to provide an objective analysis of ethical fault lines in new digital media and how supports for ethical participation can help realize its promises.
Using Web 2.0 and the Public Sphere to Foster Public Writing in Composition ...Casey McArdle
This is the presentation I gave as part of a coordinated Ball State panel at the Conference on the Future of English Studies in October, 20009 at the University of Illinois in Springfield. Here is the session summary: "Today’s students come to us with a different set of literacies than we have been accustomed to in the past. It is tempting to view this apocalyptically -- doom for the Humanities in general and English studies in particular. Instead, we must reconceptualize our own relationship(s) (intellectually and aesthetically) to developing technologies and new literacies. English can and should take a lead role in interdisciplinary study that foregrounds the historical, political, and cultural contexts of text production, developing technologies, and emerging literacies. In this panel, we propose to contribute to this process in a multi-modal presentation exploring multiple sights of contention, including political rhetoric, the public sphere, and developing technologies."
The document discusses various statistics related to smartphone and internet usage. Some key points include: smartphone ownership in the US rose from 35% to 46% from 2011 to 2012; 74% of smartphone owners use location-based apps; the median teen sends 60 texts per day; and 21% of Americans have read an e-book in the past year. It also discusses trends in social media, banking, and health information online. The document raises questions about how people understand and navigate the unprecedented changes in media and how to reasonably understand the world with many media options.
1) Today's lecture covered social media and its use in education, discussing how it can be used as both a distractor from learning or as a learning tool to facilitate collaboration.
2) Research shows that multitasking with technology like social media during class is correlated with lower academic performance.
3) Computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) has historical ties to other fields and aims to support collaboration and cooperation between learners, with interaction seen as a key element of learning.
Cyberbullying has increased among teens ages 14-16 since the rise of Facebook and some teens have committed suicide due to cyberbullying. The study will explore the relationship between Facebook, cyberbullying, and suicide using a survey questionnaire. It hypothesizes that Facebook correlates with increased cyberbullying which sometimes leads to suicide. The study aims to increase awareness of cyberbullying and protect teens' privacy online.
Social networks allow individuals to create profiles, connect with others, and view connections. They differ from other communication forms by making social connections visible. Research shows social networks like Facebook help sustain strong and weak social ties and allow people to stay connected across communities. They can also foster peer connections for youth based on interests rather than just geography, giving access to influential information and relationships to build belonging and school success. While some see online communication as inferior, research finds it can be as friendly, social and intimate as face-to-face interaction.
Social networks allow individuals to create profiles, connect with others, and view connections. They differ from other communication forms by making social connections visible. Research shows social networks like Facebook help sustain strong and weak social ties as people move between communities. They also help young people from low-income families form peer connections, access influential information and relationships, and feel more socially belonging which can help them persist in school. While some see online communication as inferior, research finds it can be as friendly, social and intimate as face-to-face interaction.
Social networks allow individuals to create profiles, connect with others, and view connections. They differ from other communication forms by making social connections visible. Research shows social networks like Facebook help sustain strong and weak social ties and allow people to stay connected as their communities change. Social networks also help young people, especially those from low-income families, by fostering peer connections based on interests rather than geography and providing access to influential information and relationships to support school success.
Quick brace of images for a very short talk on the future of technology+teaching.
Also shown: this video, http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/cassini/multimedia/pia08117.html .
Bridging the Digital Divide: It's more than teaching computer skills to seniorsBobbi Newman
This document discusses bridging the digital divide and digital literacy. It defines digital literacy and describes a digitally literate person. The document also discusses different frameworks for digital and media literacies, including Rheingold's five literacies, 21st century skills, and transliteracy. Finally, it addresses challenges around different generations and their relationship with technology.
CalGIS 2015: People and Practice, The Changing role of GIS and Civic Technolo...Alicia Rouault
Opening keynote address to CalGIS 2015 on behalf of Code for America titled Peoeple and Practice: The changing role of GIS professionals and civic tech in 2015
The role of technology and citizen media in promoting transparency, accountab...Namita Singh
This document discusses the role of technology and citizen media in promoting transparency, accountability, and civic participation around the world. It provides an overview of online technology projects focused on these issues in several regions, including Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, China, Latin America, and Brazil. For each region, the document outlines the current state of relevant technology and highlights example projects through short case studies. The goal is to gain a better understanding of the global landscape of technologies that increase government transparency and enable civic engagement.
Civic Technology and Mind Sets in Big DataAndrew Nash
This document summarizes Andrew Nash's presentation on civic technology and mindsets in big data. It discusses how civic technology uses data to enable public engagement and participation for good governance. It outlines how data collection and reporting through social media and sensors has increased due to big data. It also describes how this data can be analyzed using open data and tools, and how collaboration and action are taking place through games, visualizations, and decision making platforms. New forms of transportation provision are emerging through information sharing, civic groups, and crowd-sourced or app-based services.
(1) The document discusses how social media impacts and is impacted by relationships. It examines different types of relationships like friendships, family, professional, and consumer relationships.
(2) Social media enables new online relationships by overcoming limitations of offline relationships, and can substitute or complement existing offline relationships. It impacts relationship formation, maintenance, and dissolution.
(3) The use and effects of social media depend on the relationship type and phase. It facilitates relationship formation through reduced proximity barriers but can introduce conflicts in long-distance relationships. Social media also redefines what constitutes a relationship.
The document discusses the concept of transliteracy, which analyzes how people communicate across different media and participate in social networks to construct knowledge. Transliteracy questions traditional notions of authority and the privileging of printed text. It emphasizes understanding how various communication methods interact and moving between media. The document considers how transliteracy relates to information literacy standards and how libraries can incorporate transliteracy ideas to help patrons access, understand, and produce information by allowing them to contribute to knowledge bases.
This document provides an overview of computer-mediated communication (CMC) and social media theories. It discusses how CMC allows for new forms of identity and interaction online. Early CMC occurred through bulletin board systems and email, while the World Wide Web expanded opportunities in the 1990s. Social networking sites now facilitate maintaining connections and engaging in online communities. New ideas and trends diffuse through social media, following models of technology adoption. Users are motivated by social and entertainment needs. Social media both extends existing power structures and empowers new voices. While enhancing connections, overreliance on online socializing can impact well-being. Memes and online culture shape understandings in new ways.
Analysis of Twitter Post on School Committee in IndonesiaNisa Faridz
The document analyzes tweets about School Committees in Indonesia and finds that the network structure consists of several small and medium clusters with some prominent news and media accounts acting as information brokers. The dominant issue discussed in the tweets is the perceived ineffectiveness and negative portrayal of School Committees. The "important tweeters" spreading information about this issue are mainly large mass media organizations rather than individuals or educational groups.
The media industry was once dominated by large corporations but people are now able to produce and distribute their own content more easily through the internet. Social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube allow people to freely share opinions and ideas, leading to the emergence of "We Media" where ordinary users can participate in media production. However, some argue this reduced authority of traditional media companies and increased online surveillance can threaten democracy.
This document provides an agenda for a class on social media that includes discussions on various social media terms and concepts. It outlines activities for students, such as defining social media and discussing the differences between social media "visitors" and "residents". It also lists various readings and resources for students to explore key topics in social media research, such as network analysis, tie strength, and strategic planning for social media initiatives. The document provides links to external resources and materials to support the activities and assignments for the class.
Looking Over The Horizon: Exploring the Future of LibrariesBobbi Newman
The document discusses the future of libraries and the many changes and opportunities that libraries will face. Some of the key topics discussed include the acceleration of change in technology, the growing importance of big data, digital curation and preservation, new forms of publishing like 3D printing and maker spaces, the rise of online classes and MOOCs, increased use of mobile technology, analytics, global connections, and how technology will impact the roles and daily operations of libraries. The future looks exciting for libraries as technology continues to evolve rapidly.
A Bridge Across the Divide: The Role of Libraries in the Digital Skills GapBobbi Newman
The document discusses the role of libraries in addressing the digital skills gap. It notes that one third of Americans do not have broadband access at home and over 66 million Americans lack basic digital literacy skills. It argues that digital literacy involves more than just access to technology, and encompasses skills like finding, evaluating, creating, and communicating information using technology. The document advocates for libraries to play a key role in providing digital skills training and resources to help bridge the digital divide and develop citizens' digital literacy.
The introduction discusses the emergence of participatory culture online, especially among teens, and highlights both promising and concerning examples. It outlines 5 core ethical issues raised by new digital media: identity, privacy, ownership/authorship, credibility, and participation. While these issues are not new, their stakes may be different online. The document seeks to provide an objective analysis of ethical fault lines in new digital media and how supports for ethical participation can help realize its promises.
Using Web 2.0 and the Public Sphere to Foster Public Writing in Composition ...Casey McArdle
This is the presentation I gave as part of a coordinated Ball State panel at the Conference on the Future of English Studies in October, 20009 at the University of Illinois in Springfield. Here is the session summary: "Today’s students come to us with a different set of literacies than we have been accustomed to in the past. It is tempting to view this apocalyptically -- doom for the Humanities in general and English studies in particular. Instead, we must reconceptualize our own relationship(s) (intellectually and aesthetically) to developing technologies and new literacies. English can and should take a lead role in interdisciplinary study that foregrounds the historical, political, and cultural contexts of text production, developing technologies, and emerging literacies. In this panel, we propose to contribute to this process in a multi-modal presentation exploring multiple sights of contention, including political rhetoric, the public sphere, and developing technologies."
The document discusses various statistics related to smartphone and internet usage. Some key points include: smartphone ownership in the US rose from 35% to 46% from 2011 to 2012; 74% of smartphone owners use location-based apps; the median teen sends 60 texts per day; and 21% of Americans have read an e-book in the past year. It also discusses trends in social media, banking, and health information online. The document raises questions about how people understand and navigate the unprecedented changes in media and how to reasonably understand the world with many media options.
1) Today's lecture covered social media and its use in education, discussing how it can be used as both a distractor from learning or as a learning tool to facilitate collaboration.
2) Research shows that multitasking with technology like social media during class is correlated with lower academic performance.
3) Computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) has historical ties to other fields and aims to support collaboration and cooperation between learners, with interaction seen as a key element of learning.
Cyberbullying has increased among teens ages 14-16 since the rise of Facebook and some teens have committed suicide due to cyberbullying. The study will explore the relationship between Facebook, cyberbullying, and suicide using a survey questionnaire. It hypothesizes that Facebook correlates with increased cyberbullying which sometimes leads to suicide. The study aims to increase awareness of cyberbullying and protect teens' privacy online.
Social networks allow individuals to create profiles, connect with others, and view connections. They differ from other communication forms by making social connections visible. Research shows social networks like Facebook help sustain strong and weak social ties and allow people to stay connected across communities. They can also foster peer connections for youth based on interests rather than just geography, giving access to influential information and relationships to build belonging and school success. While some see online communication as inferior, research finds it can be as friendly, social and intimate as face-to-face interaction.
Social networks allow individuals to create profiles, connect with others, and view connections. They differ from other communication forms by making social connections visible. Research shows social networks like Facebook help sustain strong and weak social ties as people move between communities. They also help young people from low-income families form peer connections, access influential information and relationships, and feel more socially belonging which can help them persist in school. While some see online communication as inferior, research finds it can be as friendly, social and intimate as face-to-face interaction.
Social networks allow individuals to create profiles, connect with others, and view connections. They differ from other communication forms by making social connections visible. Research shows social networks like Facebook help sustain strong and weak social ties and allow people to stay connected as their communities change. Social networks also help young people, especially those from low-income families, by fostering peer connections based on interests rather than geography and providing access to influential information and relationships to support school success.
Quick brace of images for a very short talk on the future of technology+teaching.
Also shown: this video, http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/cassini/multimedia/pia08117.html .
Bridging the Digital Divide: It's more than teaching computer skills to seniorsBobbi Newman
This document discusses bridging the digital divide and digital literacy. It defines digital literacy and describes a digitally literate person. The document also discusses different frameworks for digital and media literacies, including Rheingold's five literacies, 21st century skills, and transliteracy. Finally, it addresses challenges around different generations and their relationship with technology.
CalGIS 2015: People and Practice, The Changing role of GIS and Civic Technolo...Alicia Rouault
Opening keynote address to CalGIS 2015 on behalf of Code for America titled Peoeple and Practice: The changing role of GIS professionals and civic tech in 2015
The role of technology and citizen media in promoting transparency, accountab...Namita Singh
This document discusses the role of technology and citizen media in promoting transparency, accountability, and civic participation around the world. It provides an overview of online technology projects focused on these issues in several regions, including Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, China, Latin America, and Brazil. For each region, the document outlines the current state of relevant technology and highlights example projects through short case studies. The goal is to gain a better understanding of the global landscape of technologies that increase government transparency and enable civic engagement.
Civic Technology and Mind Sets in Big DataAndrew Nash
This document summarizes Andrew Nash's presentation on civic technology and mindsets in big data. It discusses how civic technology uses data to enable public engagement and participation for good governance. It outlines how data collection and reporting through social media and sensors has increased due to big data. It also describes how this data can be analyzed using open data and tools, and how collaboration and action are taking place through games, visualizations, and decision making platforms. New forms of transportation provision are emerging through information sharing, civic groups, and crowd-sourced or app-based services.
New Voices and Civic Technology - Open Government for All?Steven Clift
This document summarizes an agenda for a meeting on civic technology and open government. It includes:
- Introductions and welcome from 6:40-7:10pm
- A presentation from 7:10-7:35pm on numbers and civic action from Steven Clift of E-Democracy.org
- A break with refreshments from 7:35-7:45pm
- Small group discussions from 7:45-8:00pm on impact questions related to civic tech and open government
- A brainstorming session from 8:00pm on potential civic tech projects, apps, or datasets that could increase equitable participation in democracy.
New Voices: The Civic Technology and Open Government OpportunitySteven Clift
New Voices: The Civic Technology and Open Government Opportunity
Join civic technology leader Steven Clift and White House Champion of Change for Open Government, for a presentation and dialogue on reaching new and more representative voices through open government and civic technology.
The stakes are high - will open government and civic technology ironically lead to greater concentration of power among fewer, often similar voices or will more open government and community engagement online lead to better government decisions, stronger communities and more problem-solving?
Find out what the numbers say.
Learn from on the ground local examples with global implications.
Online Civic Communicators
Clift will highlight myth-busting research from the Pew Internet and American Life project and share unique highlights from E-Democracy's Knight Foundation-funded BeNeighbors.org initiative that is designed to foster local neighbourhood engagement online that builds bridges across income, race, and native-born and immigrant communities.
E-Democracy's 2013 Team
Connecting neighbors online, from using Facebook Groups to respond to Hurricane Sandy to parents in Park Slope to over 1000 households in just one Minneapolis neighborhood connecting in community life offers hope in an era of growing public mistrust.
Clift will also offer some global highlights about interesting open source "e-participation" trends he discovered in his recent European speaking trip. If you cannot attend, this video of a recent presentation hosted by the Finnish Ministy of Justice and these slides.
Hosted by E-Democracy.org. Special thanks to the UNDP for hosting this event and betaNYC for promotion.
The gathering will leverage content from roundtable discussions hosted in Washington DC at the Sunlight Foundation, San Francisco at Code for America, and in London with Lobbi, on the Pew Internet and American Life Project’s report on Civic Engagement in the Digital Age and Clift’s inclusion analysis.
About Steven Clift and E-Democracy
Steven Clift at CityCampMN
Steven Clift passing out giant roll of bubble wrap at CityCampMN in Nov. 2013. You have to attend the New Voices event for the scoop.
Steven Clift, @democracy on Twitter, is the founder and Executive Director of E-Democracy.org. E-Democracy is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and created the world’s first election information website in 1994. Today, E-Democracy convens people globally on democracy and community online. Minnesota is their primary next generation civic technology test-bed where they mix inclusive mass participation with technology and partner with Code for America to support the Open Twin Cities brigade.
Steven was recently named a White House Champion of Change for Open Government.
Civic tech the future of civic engagement and technology innovationAlberto Gomez Isassi
Conference imparted on October Monday 5, 2015 at the Civic Engagement Summit. University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA).
Civic Tech international landscape - what is being done to advance the smart cities agenda, citizen engagement in the digital age, the advent of ubiquitous technologies, and the impact of technology innovation in democracy
Lee Rainie gave a keynote address about the new civic and political landscape to a summit sponsored by the Pew Voter Information Project for state election officials and technology executives who help them. More: http://pewinternet.org/Presentations/2011/Dec/GeekNetNYC.aspx
- The document discusses social media and its impact on students' education. It defines social media and outlines some of its key characteristics like immediacy and interaction. Popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube are mentioned.
- The objectives of the study are to understand how social media influences students, the time they spend online, and its impacts on their education. The significance of studying this relationship is discussed.
- The methodology section outlines that primary data will be collected through surveys while secondary data comes from sources like journals and websites. Surveys will be conducted with 30 students in Mumbai to analyze impacts.
- Some preliminary findings found most students use Facebook and spend 4-6 hours daily on social media. Many
Robert Putnam's 1995 article "Bowling Alone" discusses declining social capital in America. Putnam defines social capital as social networks and trust between people. He finds decreasing membership in groups like churches, unions, and PTAs. Fewer people know their neighbors or socialize with them. Trust in government and institutions is also down. However, professional groups and interest organizations are growing. Putnam later works to restore social capital through community projects bringing people together. Critics argue social capital has downsides and technology may now foster online networks.
Web 2.0 and The National Educational Technology Plancgreenhow
The document summarizes several studies from the Pew Internet & American Life Project on teens' use of social media and the internet. Some key findings include:
- In 2007, 36% of teens accessed social media sites several times a day.
- By 2010, 100% of teens were using the internet daily, with 56% sending messages on social networks and 22% commenting on blogs.
- Teens use social media to connect with friends, share content, and learn more about others through customized profiles and shared connections.
This document discusses how social media and new technologies are changing how students learn and access information. It provides statistics showing students are increasingly going online at earlier ages and using mobile devices and social media. This shift requires schools and libraries to guide students in developing digital literacy and citizenship skills. The document reviews various social media and collaboration tools libraries can implement, such as blogs, wikis and video sites. It emphasizes the importance of libraries developing social media policies and using new tools to help students learn effectively in the digital age.
This document discusses the challenges of digital footprints and online identity for young adults. It notes that while young adults are highly engaged with social media, many do not understand how to properly manage their privacy settings or control what personal information becomes publicly available online. The document then examines the issue from three perspectives: an individual student teacher whose photo and story became publicly available online; an educator using blogs and online platforms with students; and professionals grappling with boundaries between personal and professional social media use. It argues that the scale and permanence of digital content online has created new risks and implications that are not well understood or predictable.
The document discusses privacy issues related to social media use. It provides examples of how oversharing personal information on social media platforms like Facebook can negatively impact people's lives and careers. One example is a teacher who was asked to resign after posting negative comments about her students and their families on her personal Facebook page. While social media allows for greater connectivity, it also decreases privacy as personal information is shared publicly without considering how it could affect one's reputation or safety. The document advises social media users to understand privacy settings, be aware of who can see their posts, and take responsibility for managing their digital footprint and online reputation.
The document discusses the growing influence of Facebook on today's youth. It begins by reviewing literature on social networks and important facts about Facebook's growth up until 2011. The main objectives of the research are to study how Facebook has become important to students aged 17-24 and changed their communication patterns. Specifically, it aims to examine how much time youth spend on Facebook, what activities they use it for, and if advertisements influence them. The research will provide insight into Facebook's growing impact on youth.
This document discusses social media and globalization. It defines globalization as businesses operating internationally and social media as sharing information online. The document then lists types of social media sites like Facebook and YouTube and categories like blogs and social networks. It outlines pros and cons of social media, like increased connections but also misinformation. Tools needed for social media globalization are also presented. Finally, the document discusses how social media and globalization impact one another, with social media enabling greater civic participation and political change worldwide in the globalization process.
In this session, we talk about the mobile and social web, and how it shapes economy, individual behavior and well-being, political events, and society as a whole.
UPDATED AND UPGRADED BY "Making researchers famous with social media" ON 9 FEB 2012. MB
Presentation for UTS Library Research Week 2011 on how academic researchers can make use of various social technologies and networks.
My thanks to a colleague, Sally Scholfield for her assistance with this.
I have not described the social technologies, tools and articles referred to or linked within this presentation. Short descriptions can be found on the Diigo list that brings it all together here:
http://www.diigo.com/list/malbooth/uts-library-research-week
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