Visible Past is a web-based knowledge creation and storage environment that is aware of a user's spatial location and which delivers information on the fly, to that location, based on the user needs connected to that location. If you are, for example, in France, in front of the Tour Eiffel, Visible Past can send you information about the Tour Eiffel, to your mobile phone. Further, the cell phone can be used to rate the information or to add your own content to the site.
However, Visible Past is not just a site. It is a software solution that can be installed on any server, by anyone, at no cost. It uses open source, free software, that can be extended and adapted for any specific project.
Andrea Calderaro CMPF/European University Institute @andreacalderaro
Ben Wagner
European University Institute
@benwagne_r
CMPF Summer School 2013 for Journalists and Media Practitioners
http://cmpf.eui.eu/training/summer-school-2013.aspx
Visible Past is a web-based knowledge creation and storage environment that is aware of a user's spatial location and which delivers information on the fly, to that location, based on the user needs connected to that location. If you are, for example, in France, in front of the Tour Eiffel, Visible Past can send you information about the Tour Eiffel, to your mobile phone. Further, the cell phone can be used to rate the information or to add your own content to the site.
However, Visible Past is not just a site. It is a software solution that can be installed on any server, by anyone, at no cost. It uses open source, free software, that can be extended and adapted for any specific project.
Andrea Calderaro CMPF/European University Institute @andreacalderaro
Ben Wagner
European University Institute
@benwagne_r
CMPF Summer School 2013 for Journalists and Media Practitioners
http://cmpf.eui.eu/training/summer-school-2013.aspx
Presented at GaCOMO15 by Holly Heitman, Kathryn Greer, Richard Horah.
Presentation explores the characteristics and stereotypes of the different generations, consider the implications of embracing a multi-generational workplace, and propose strategies for successful teambuilding, training, and management.
Social Media in Crisis Management: ISCRAM Summer School 2011Connie White
This is a lecture for PhD students at a summer school hosted by Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM www.iscram.org. This lecture covers social media and the information systems concepts that show how social media can support emergency management.
Presentation at the 2015 Academy of Management annual conference for a Professional Development Workshop on "The Media and How to Publicize your Academic Research". The workshop was designed for doctoral students and research scholars interested in understanding how to publicize their research and manage media relationships. I focused on how to develop your reputation as a thought leader on social media.
Presented at GaCOMO15 by Holly Heitman, Kathryn Greer, Richard Horah.
Presentation explores the characteristics and stereotypes of the different generations, consider the implications of embracing a multi-generational workplace, and propose strategies for successful teambuilding, training, and management.
Social Media in Crisis Management: ISCRAM Summer School 2011Connie White
This is a lecture for PhD students at a summer school hosted by Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM www.iscram.org. This lecture covers social media and the information systems concepts that show how social media can support emergency management.
Presentation at the 2015 Academy of Management annual conference for a Professional Development Workshop on "The Media and How to Publicize your Academic Research". The workshop was designed for doctoral students and research scholars interested in understanding how to publicize their research and manage media relationships. I focused on how to develop your reputation as a thought leader on social media.
When facts are fluid: Emerging best practices to verify information on social...Alfred Hermida Ph.D.
My keynote to the JEAA annual conference on December 3, 2013, in Mooloolaba. Based on research for my forthcoming book, Tell Everyone: How what we share shapes what we know
Rewiring journalism: The new literacies of networked communication architectu...Alfred Hermida Ph.D.
Social media platforms, especially Twitter, have emerged as networks for real-time news and information where reports, rumours and speculation are challenged, contradicted or corroborated. The characteristics and use of Twitter nourish an always-on, ambient news environment, affecting how individuals interpret and communicate information in meaningful ways. This paper applies research in new literacies to contextualize the interplay between networked communication technologies and journalism. As new forms of communication emerge, journalism seeks to adopt and adapt new affordances that disrupt prevailing norms and principles through a contested process of negotiation. The new literacies of Twitter and similar platforms give rise to tensions between conventional ways of working and new possibilities in reporting, analysing and explaining the news. This paper explores how journalism is being shaped by, and shaping, the new literacies of networked communication architectures.
Talk at MIT8, May 3, 2013:
Social media platforms have evolved from spaces for personal exchanges to environments for real-time news and information, influencing how media organisations respond to breaking news, how journalists go about their reporting and whose voices are heard. The media logic of emerging communications technologies, where knowledge, expertise and authority are networked and distributed, chafe with existing, hierarchical models of journalism. This presentation will discuss how social media are reconfiguring definitions of journalism and professional constructs of the journalist, as media professionals negotiate a hybrid news ecosystem that blurs the line between the public, the private and the corporate.
Sourcing the Arab Spring: A Case Study of Andy Carvin’s Sources During the Tu...Alfred Hermida Ph.D.
Paper presented at the International Symposium on Online Journalism in Austin, TX, April 2012, by Alfred Hermida, Associate professor, Graduate School of Journalism, University of British Columbia; Seth C. Lewis, Assistant professor, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Minnesota; Rodrigo Zamith, Doctoral student, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Minnesota
Slides from a paper presented at the conference, Wikifying the CBC: Reimagining the remit of public service media, with one of my graduate students, Amanda Ash.
The paper discusses a collaboration between the Graduate School of Journalism at UBC and CBC Radio 3 to research and develop a Canadian music wiki, funded through the MITACS Accelerate program.
When journalists go backstage: Reassessing privacy for social mediaAlfred Hermida Ph.D.
Slides for a talk on social media and privacy oresented at the annual conference of the Association of Educators in Journalism and Mass Communication, Saturday 9th August 2008
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
1. Tweets and Truth Journalism as a discipline of collaborative verification Alfred Hermida Future of Journalism 2011 Cardiff University, 8 – 9 September
2. Social awareness streams “They disrupt established concepts of communication, prevailing notions of space and time and the distinction between public and private spheres.” Arceneaux and Schmitz Weiss, 2010 Photo: TasayuTasnaphunLegay http://www.flickr.com/photos/tasayu/
3. Facts, truth, reality Verification as the essence of journalism (Kovach and Rosenstiel, 2001) Photo: MeganMorris http://www.flickr.com/photos/megangoodchild/
4. Networked architectures “Journalists must find tools that will enlist a methodology of verification in a more citizen-oriented way.” Kovach, 2006 Photo: HaagsUitburoTasnaphun http://www.flickr.com/photos/haagsuitburo/
6. Emerging practices: “Live updates” pages “The unfolding truth in all its guises,” Herrmann, 2009 Photo: United Nations http://www.flickr.com/photos/un_photo/
7. Discussion “Facts are messy, difficult to determine and they are often dependent on interpretation.” Brennen, 2009 Photo: RudoniProductions http://www.flickr.com/photos/rudoni/
8. Discussion Reporter-curators “will take advantage of novel ‘verification technologies’ that will be increasingly faster and more reliable and advanced.” Bruno, 2010 Photo: Greekadman http://www.flickr.com/photos/papazimouris/
9. Conclusion Journalism as a tentative and iterative process where contested accounts are examined and evaluated in public in real-timeon social awareness streams. Photo: Patrick Hoesly http://www.flickr.com/photos/zooboing/