Differences in online relating
[posted by Lorraine] Joe Walther’s visit to Purdue University introduced us to a wide variety of theoretical approaches to relationships
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Author: Lorraine Kisselburgh
Emerging technologies, spatial behavior and community belonging
New media and emerging technologies continue to change not only our communication (Gunn, 2006; Jones, 2006), but also our relationships,
Read MoreLayered, Emergent and Adaptive Communication Network Systems
Lorraine Kisselburgh This week, Noshir Contractor introduces a rich array of information in discussing communication networks, new grid infrastructures, and
Read MoreCommunication Networks
After interacting with Noshir Contractor this week and going through the readings on communication networks and new forms of organizing,
Read MoreA project on Internet trust and credibility
Aligning with this week’s discussion of the credibility of information on wikipedia and other online sources, I ran across this
Read MoreOpen content conference
If you’re interested, Steve Jones just announced a conference being held at University of Illinois-Chicago May 15-17 on open content
Read MoreThe social shaping of knowledge
The social shaping of knowledge through collaborative authoring tools I grew up in a household with a set of encyclopedias
Read MoreWired for Speech: a tool for reinforcing stereotypes?
Dr. Moira Gunn’s interview with Dr. Clifford Nass of Stanford University discusses a decade of research Nass has done on
Read MoreHistory of emerging technologies
Most of us commonly discuss the emergence of mainframe computers in the 60’s. It’s hard to believe that it was
Read MoreFiltering politics, sex, booze and humor
Here is more information on just what Google is filtering in China, by way of CNET news.com, confirming the point
Read MoreInternet usage strengthens social networks
Pew’s Internet and American Life Project released a new report today, “The Strength of Internet Ties,” confirming previous research that
Read MoreSocial transformations and divisions through new technologies
The collection of readings regarding communication and new media provides looks forward (Carey, 1998; Neas, 2005; Fox, Anderson, & Rainie,
Read MoreTeenagers and Blogs
In Steve Jones‘ presentation today on “New New Media”, he discussed emerging trends in Internet usage of students and faculty
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