Oil in the ether: a critical history of spectrum auctions in Canada

Radio Spectrum ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Spectrum Assignment ◽

Spectrum Auctions ◽

Critical History ◽

Scholarly Publications ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

Primary Documents ◽

This article offers a critical history of the growth of the auctioning paradigm as a method of radio spectrum assignment in Canada. It establishes the growing importance of spectrum access as a primary conduit for computer-mediated communication worldwide, and it demonstrates how the rise of auctioning fundamentally challenges the administrative model that has been used for Canadian spectrum assignment for decades. The key junctures raised in the historical development of spectrum auctions include the pioneering theoretical debates of the 1950s, the fundamental changes to telecommunications in the 1980s, and Canada’s gradual acceptance of auctioning as an assignment mechanism in the 1990s. The research is based upon historical studies and scholarly publications as well as primary documents from the Department of Communications and Industry Canada. Cet essai propose une histoire critique de la croissance du paradigme de la vente aux enchères comme méthode d’assignation des fréquences radio au Canada. Il établit l’importance croissante de l’accès au spectre du service de radiodiffusion comme un conduit principal pour communication médiatisée par ordinateur dans le monde entier, et montre comment la montée des enchères remet fondamentalement en cause le modèle administratif qui a été utilisé pour l’attribution du spectre canadien depuis des décennies. Les moments clés soulevées dans le développement historique des enchères du spectre incluent les débats théoriques pionnières des années 1950, les changements fondamentaux dans les télécommunications 1980, et l’acceptation progressive du Canada aux enchères comme mécanisme d’assignation dans les années 1990. La recherche est basée sur des études historiques et des publications savantes, ainsi que des documents primaires du ministère de la Communication et Industrie Canada.

Oil in the Ether: A Critical History of Spectrum Auctions in Canada

Canadian Journal of Communication ◽

10.22230/cjc.2013v38n1a2600 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 38 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gregory Taylor

Keyword(s):

Radio Spectrum ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Spectrum Assignment ◽

Spectrum Auctions ◽

Critical History ◽

Scholarly Publications ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

Primary Documents ◽

This article offers a critical history of the growth of the auctioning paradigm as a method of radio spectrum assignment in Canada. It establishes the growing importance of spectrum access as a primary conduit for computer-mediated communication worldwide, and it demonstrates how the rise of auctioning fundamentally challenges the administrative model that has been used for Canadian spectrum assignment for decades. The key junctures raised in the historical development of spectrum auctions include the pioneering theoretical debates of the 1950s, the fundamental changes to telecommunications in the 1980s, and Canada’s gradual acceptance of auctioning as an assignment mechanism in the 1990s. The research is based upon historical studies and scholarly publications as well as primary documents from the Department of Communications and Industry Canada.Cet essai propose une histoire critique de la croissance du paradigme de la vente aux enchères comme méthode d’assignation des fréquences radio au Canada. Il établit l’importance croissante de l’accès au spectre du service de radiodiffusion comme un conduit principal pour communication médiatisée par ordinateur dans le monde entier, et montre comment la montée des enchères remet fondamentalement en cause le modèle administratif qui a été utilisé pour l’attribution du spectre canadien depuis des décennies. Les moments clés soulevées dans le développement historique des enchères du spectre incluent les débats théoriques pionnières des années 1950, les changements fondamentaux dans les télécommunications 1980, et l’acceptation progressive du Canada aux enchères comme mécanisme d’assignation dans les années 1990. La recherche est basée sur des études historiques et des publications savantes, ainsi que des documents primaires du ministère de la Communication et Industrie Canada.

Nethnography

E-Collaboration ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-652-5.ch117 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 1611-1628

Author(s):

Adriana Andrade Braga

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Ethnographic Study ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Online Interactions ◽

Ethnographic Approach ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

This chapter explores the possibilities and limitations of nethnography, an ethnographic approach applied to the study of online interactions, particularly computer-mediated communication. In this chapter, a brief history of ethnography, including its relation to anthropological theories and its key methodological assumptions is addressed. Next, one of the most frequent methodologies applied to Internet settings, that is to treat logfiles as the only or main source of data, is explored, and its consequences are analyzed. In addition, some strategies related to a naturalistic perspective for data analysis are examined. Finally, an example of an ethnographic study, which involves participants of a Weblog, is presented to illustrate the potential for nethnography to enhance the study of CMC.

Computer-mediated communication in adolescents with and without a history of specific language impairment (SLI)

Computers in Human Behavior ◽

10.1016/j.chb.2009.10.007 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 176-185 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Kevin Durkin ◽

Gina Conti-Ramsden ◽

Allan J. Walker

Keyword(s):

Language Impairment ◽

Specific Language Impairment ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Specific Language ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

Computer-Mediated Communication in Adults With and Without Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Survey of Social Media Use (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.26586 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Emily L Morrow ◽

Fangyun Zhao ◽

Lyn Turkstra ◽

Catalina Toma ◽

Bilge Mutlu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Brain Injury ◽

Media Use ◽

Social Connection ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Social Media Use ◽

Web Based ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

BACKGROUND Individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) report fewer social contacts, less social participation, and more social isolation than noninjured peers. Cognitive-communication disabilities may prevent individuals with TBI from accessing the opportunities for social connection afforded by computer-mediated communication, as individuals with TBI report lower overall usage of social media than noninjured peers and substantial challenges with accessibility and usability. Although adaptations for individuals with motor and sensory impairments exist to support social media use, there have been no parallel advances to support individuals with cognitive disabilities, such as those exhibited by some people with TBI. In this study, we take a preliminary step in the development process by learning more about patterns of social media use in individuals with TBI as well as their input and priorities for developing social media adaptations. OBJECTIVE This study aims to characterize how and why adults with TBI use social media and computer-mediated communication platforms, to evaluate changes in computer-mediated communication after brain injury, and to elicit suggestions from individuals with TBI to improve access to social media after injury. METHODS We conducted a web-based survey of 53 individuals with a chronic history of moderate-to-severe TBI and a demographically matched group of 51 noninjured comparison peers. RESULTS More than 90% of participants in both groups had an account on at least one computer-mediated communication platform, with Facebook and Facebook Messenger being the most popular platforms in both groups. Participants with and without a history of TBI reported that they use Facebook more passively than actively and reported that they most frequently maintain web-based relationships with close friends and family members. However, participants with TBI reported less frequently than noninjured comparison participants that they use synchronous videoconferencing platforms, are connected with acquaintances on the web, or use social media as a gateway for offline social connection (eg, to find events). Of the participants with TBI, 23% (12/53) reported a change in their patterns of social media use caused by brain injury and listed concerns about accessibility, safety, and usability as major barriers. CONCLUSIONS Although individuals with TBI maintain social media accounts to the same extent as healthy comparisons, some may not use them in a way that promotes social connection. Thus, it is important to design social media adaptations that address the needs and priorities of individuals with TBI, so they can also reap the benefits of social connectedness offered by these platforms. By considering computer-mediated communication as part of individuals’ broader social health, we may be able to increase web-based participation in a way that is meaningful, positive, and beneficial to broader social life.

Networked Worlds: Social Aspects of Multi-User Virtual Reality Technology

Sociological Research Online ◽

10.5153/sro.291 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 89-99 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

R. Schroeder

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Social Relations ◽

Virtual Worlds ◽

Social Aspects ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Virtual Reality Technology ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

The Social ◽

This paper examines two aspects of multi-user virtual reality (VR) systems; the socio-technical shaping of these systems and the social relations inside multi-user virtual worlds. The paper begins with an overview of the history of networked interactive computer graphics and examines the main factors which are currently shaping networked VR systems. The second part explores the social relations between users inside virtual worlds and makes comparisons with other forms of computer-mediated-communication. In the conclusion, these two parts are linked: how is the development of multi-user virtual reality technology influencing how users interact within virtual worlds - and vice versa?

Nethnography

Handbook of Research on Web Log Analysis ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-974-8.ch024 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 488-505 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Adriana Andrade Braga

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Ethnographic Study ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Online Interactions ◽

Ethnographic Approach ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

This chapter explores the possibilities and limitations of nethnography, an ethnographic approach applied to the study of online interactions, particularly computer-mediated communication. In this chapter, a brief history of ethnography, including its relation to anthropological theories and its key methodological assumptions is addressed. Next, one of the most frequent methodologies applied to Internet settings, that is to treat logfiles as the only or main source of data, is explored, and its consequences are analyzed. In addition, some strategies related to a naturalistic perspective for data analysis are examined. Finally, an example of an ethnographic study, which involves participants of a Weblog, is presented to illustrate the potential for nethnography to enhance the study of CMC.

Onto the Street and Into the Movement: Understanding how Social Movements Expand their Reach through Large-Scale Protest Events

10.31219/osf.io/dyztw ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dana R Fisher ◽

William Yagatich ◽

Anya Galli Robertson

Keyword(s):

Social Movements ◽

Social Movement ◽

Large Scale ◽

Personal Networks ◽

Social Movement Organizations ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

History Of ◽

Movement Organizations

How do social movements broaden their societal reach and mobilize more participants? To date, research has focused on social networks, organizational coalitions, and computer-mediated communication to aid in mobilization, but most research assesses these mechanisms in relative isolation. This paper integrates these perspectives to explore the ways social movements expand their ranks through large-scale street demonstrations and marches. Analyzing data collected through random surveys of participants at two of the largest demonstrations in the history of the climate movement—the Copenhagen Climate March in 2009 and the People’s Climate March in 2014—we assess how the movement expanded. Consistent with the literature on protest mobilization, we show that the climate movement increased participation at these events via personal networks, organizational coalitions, and computer-mediated channels of communication. In addition, we find clear evidence that large-scale protest events like the People’s Climate March are bringing new people, including passive members of social movement organizations and disengaged sympathizers, to the streets and into the movement. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of our findings on social movement expansion through large-scale demonstrations and outlining opportunities for future study.

Reflections on the Distance Learning Controversy

Canadian Journal of Communication ◽

10.22230/cjc.1999v24n3a1110 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Andrew Feenberg

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

Colleges And Universities ◽

Traditional Classroom ◽

Classroom Teaching ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

History Of ◽

On Line ◽

Traditional Classroom Teaching

Abstract: Recent enthusiasm for on-line distance learning among administrators in American colleges and universities has provoked a strong faculty reaction in favour of traditional classroom teaching. Overlooked in the controversy is the long history of experimentation with text-based computer-mediated communication. This article argues that that experience has lessons for us today which may help to resolve the controversy over distance learning. Résumé: L'enthousiasme récent pour l'enseignement en ligne à distance parmi les administrateurs dans les collèges et universités américains a provoqué une vive réaction de la part du corps professoral, qui prône l'enseignement en classe traditionnel. Dans cette controverse, on oublie la longue histoire d'expérimentations avec la communication assistée par ordinateur et fondée sur les textes. Cet article soutient que cette histoire peut aujourd'hui nous apprendre des leçons qui pourraient aider à résoudre la controverse sur l'apprentissage à distance.

Studi Media Filantropi Online: Pergeseran AltruismeTradisional-Karitas menuju Filantropi Integratif

KOMUNIKA Jurnal Dakwah dan Komunikasi ◽

10.24090/komunika.v13i2.2082 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Yuliana Rakhmawati

Keyword(s):

New Media ◽

Good Governance ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Non Profit ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

Social Media Platforms ◽

History Of ◽

Management Institutions ◽

Accommodation Theory

Islamic philanthropic institutions as a medium for managing the potential of Islamic altruism are increasingly extending. Altruism activities shift from traditional charity become integrative philanthropy. The shift occurred in the manifestation of the spirit of altruism history of generosity among ummah. The development of the dynamics of social, cultural, political, and economic spaces contributed to the evaluation of the pattern of Islamic philanthropy. Inward bound the 4.0 disruption era, Islamic philanthropic institutions began to move more dynamically and contemplatively. E-philanthropy is one of the methods carried out by Islamic philanthropic institutions in approaching the development of expectations from benefactor and public profiles. Islamic philanthropic interactions that involve potential management institutions and benefactor communities become increasingly limitless space and time. This study aims to describe the convergence of non-profit activities of Islamic philanthropic institutions in the utilization of new media with social media platforms in the era of disruption 4.0. The results of the research discussion were obtained from the perspective of the theory of relationship development, attraction theory, accommodation theory, network theory, and computer-mediated communication (CMC). Further research can deepen from the perspective of good governance in Islamic philanthropic institutions. Lembaga filantropi Islam sebagai wadah pengelolaan potensi altruisme semakin bergeliat. Aktivitas altruisme bergeser dari tradisional-karitasmenjadi filantropi yang integratif. Pergeseran terjadi dalam manifestasi semangat altruisme rekam jejak kedermawanan umat.Altruisme konvensional mulai berbenah dan mulai menapaki jenjang skema filantropi kontemporer.Perkembangan dinamika ruang sosial, budaya, politik, dan ekonomi memberi kontribusi pada evaluasi pola filantropi Islam yang selama ini dilakukan.Memasuki Era Disrupsi 4.0 lembaga filantropi Islam mulai berbenah untuk dapat bergerak secara dinamis dan kontemplatif dalam konteks komunikasi dan adaptasi dengan tuntutan perubahan.E-filantropi menjadi salah satu metode yang dilakukan oleh lembaga filantropi Islam dalam mendekati perkembangan ekspektasi dari profil pendonor dan publik.Interaksi filantropi Islam yang melibatkan lembaga pengelola potensi dan masyarakat donatur menjadi semakin menempati nirbatas ruang dan waktu.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan konvergensi aktivitas nirlaba lembaga filantropi Islam dalam pemanfaatan media baru dengan platform media sosial dalam era disrupsi 4.0.Hasil analisis dibahas dengan perspektif teori pengembangan hubungan, teori atraksi, teori akomodasi, teori jaringan dan Computer-Mediated Computer (CMC). Untuk riset selanjutnya dapat memperdalam dari perspektif tata kelola yang baik pada lembaga filantropi Islam.