Month: September 2014

On the Use by Facebook, Google, and Twitter of algorithms to filter content presented to users

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:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Through Forensic Linguistics::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::(thanks to Charles Willock ) For those looking for an easy-to-understand introduction to /discussion of, personal data tracking and use it for raising awareness of non-computer students the following items could be useful: (Listen from these pages)   Algorithm awareness, Sunday, September 21, 2014  Christian Sandvig   (09:23)  http://www.cbc.ca/spark/blog/2014/09/21/algorithm-awareness/   “Why Twitter Should … Read more

CFP 7th annual free CALL conference April 3rd, 2015 Ohio University The Role of Automated Tools in CALL

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::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Through the CALICO list::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The Ohio University CALL Practice and Research group announces the call for proposals and registration for the 7th annual free CALL conference on April 3rd, 2015 at Ohio University. We have had a great turnout for the past six years and look forward to another inspiring gathering here in beautiful Athens, … Read more