Archive for the ‘internet research’ Category
cyberdiva.org » Use of Secondlife in WS780/COMS780 Feminist Research Methods (summer 2007
Sarah “Intellagirl” Robbins Web 2.0 Talk – SL viewing at rad’s research collaborator spaces
My team has set up the stream at
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Brouwer/88/173/43
Since none of us can be online at 9 am today – we wont be able to troubleshoot or to check if it is streaming.
Only play the video – do not play the music (or it will be totally confusing).
The screen looks like a huge sheet of fabric (of course) – you’ll figure out where its play ing once you get in.
I am asking my team to lay out some cushions – but really you can sit anywhere you like if you can see the videos.
see image to get a sense…
Audio: An Anthropologist Goes Native in a Virtual World – Chronicle.com
conceptual Quilting
to find out more about what it means to “quilt conceptually” according to rad Zabibha (born in 2006) and Cyb Tabla (born in 2004)
go to http://slurl.com/secondlife/Brouwer/172/149/42
work in-progress – always
considering also linking to Diva’s earlier moo projects – at least those that are still accessible
SLumming » community, discussion and building for dialogue on SL
SLumming » community, discussion and building for dialogue on SL
Sample image of an RL Maidaan
Discussion on Ethics and Consent at rad Zabibha’s studio
August 2nd, 3.30 pm SLT – attended by about 20 SL avatars…
Oxford Internet Institute – Civil Society Practitioners Programme
Oxford Internet Institute – Civil Society Practitioners Programme
Invitation to apply
The Oxford Internet Institute
This visitor programme is intended for Civil Society Practitioners of distinction or outstanding promise who wish to visit the Institute for a period of six weeks between February and December 2008, to undertake research concerning the social impact of the Internet and related ICTs. Visitors are expected to reside in Oxford during their stay, and to participate fully in the intellectual life of the Institute. The successful applicants will receive:
* A subsistence allowance of 3800 GBP (7500 USD) to cover research expenses and living costs during their stay in Oxford
* A travel grant of up to 1000 GBP (2000 USD) for travel to and from the UK
Applications will ideally be submitted by Civil Society Practitioners in or from the global South, active in the areas of freedom of expression, media reform, media justice, and communications and information policy in the globalized context of the Internet.
How to apply
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You may also request to have this information emailed to you in plain text form. The deadline for completed applications to reach the OII Academic and Student Affairs Officer (by post or email: contact details below) is 26 September 2007. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Final notification of an award will occur in November 2007. Successful candidates will be expected to take up their six week residency in Oxford at any time between February and December 2008.
Contact
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Oxford Internet Institute
University of Oxford
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This programme has been made possible through funding by the Ford Foundation
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so now are they going to say there is teen “class” divide on SL too?
All I can say is the same thing I said on air-l list when class and SNS topic came up (some things are self-evident if you start with looking at online life in relation to what teens do in the everyday…. as Lois Ann and among others also elaborated on on the air-l list a while ago…)
“old” stuff?
Inter-facing DAMA – COMS 729
Understanding through doing…. the assignment emphasis was less on techical expertise of website building (most of the builders are beginners) and more on attempting to convey the concept that came from the client (as interpreted and understood by each of the groups based in their socio-cultural contextual locations). Is there a concept without an interface?
Feedback from readers is most welcome (you can email me or post to the blog’s comments)
[our client LT had this to say about the website - "I really like the website as the process and product are well represented. Visuals are overpowering the information. But the information given is very good in terms of stressing the point that handlooms are better than other power driven mill fabrics without an apologetic tone."]
[our client's final overview comments on this one - "It is a well designed website. Home page gives a clear indication of the nature of the industry and also explains the characters of handloom fabrics at a glance. It is a wee bit patronizing and also it could have stressed on the fact that the fabric is as stylish and contemporary as the fabrics the consumers are using today."]
[client's comments - DAMA and Products page although starts with a question but flows into a good description of handloom process and industry. But the products itself were very not communicative enough.
The page on the community is very innovative and would encourage a healthy dialogue.
I also like the narrative as it explains the process and its advantages in a good articulate way. Home page is well done and I like the understated feel although there are a few spelling mistakes.]
[client feedback - The main page is very good as the products are featured and it communicates the product effectively.
The potential buyer’s page gives both the buyer and DAMA a very good platform to establish contact, interact and take the business further.]
[The sub heading ‘Weaving made Natural’ is very good although it sounds as if we made the technology natural but it gets the point across.
Product representation is very good with details of the fabric quality and aesthetic.
Although there is a whole page dedicated to the Natural dyeing process, there is confusion in the product range as the product ranges shown in the web site are both chemical dyed and natural dyed.]
