Conference on Group Processes in
Computer-Supported Interaction: Technological and Social
Determinism
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April
1-2, 2005 |
The use of
computer-supported
interaction has become
a primary feature of communication among group members, due in part to
its
structural (freedom of time and geographical constraints) and
psychological
(anonymity) features. As a consequence,
many group researchers have investigated the role of group process
variables in
computer-supported interactions. Because
groups communicate via the use of computers in many personal,
educational, and
professional settings, it is important to continue and encourage the
study of
group processes in such environments. One theoretical issue that is
implicit in
many of the studies of group process variables in computer-supported
interaction is whether technology is deterministic or determined.
Spears and Lea (1994) recognized this issue
when discussing whether technology was a panacea, allowing for greater
freedom
of expression and equality of status, or a panopticon, limiting
expression and
increasing control due to its ability for surveillance. The purpose of
this conference is to bring together a diverse group of researchers
with
established programs of research on group processes in
computer-supported interaction. This conference should serve to
make the
theme of technological and social determinism more explicit, thus
leading to
greater unity in the dominant research programs. The conference
will offer a unique and
timely theme, and is cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural.
To access presentations, click on the presentation link below the presenter's affiliation.
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University
of Exeter |
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Craig
McGarty |
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The
Open University |
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Melanie
Green |
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Suzanne
Weisband |
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Joe
Walther |
| Susanne Abele |
| Scott Tindale |
We also invite individuals to
submit proposals for poster presentations on topics related to the area
of group-processes in
computer-supported social
interaction. The poster sessions will be scheduled around the
featured
presentations. We welcome proposals from any discipline relevant to the
theme
of the conference; submissions can be of an empirical nature or a
theoretical/conceptual paper. Students are particularly encouraged to
submit
poster proposals.
Submission
Guidelines
Authors must
submit a
500-word proposal by March 15, 2005. The
abstract should present a brief yet detailed description of the
problem,
methodology, results and/or potential implications.
Proposals should be submitted
via
electronic mail to uhlerbd@muohio.edu.
We have small travel grants available for those needing assistance. To apply, please contact Beth Dietz-Uhler at uhlerbd@muohio.edu.
To register for the conference, click on this link: http://www.users.muohio.edu/uhlerbd/reg.html. The deadline for advanced registration is March 1, 2005.
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Hotel Information |
Beth Dietz-Uhler
Gary Stasser
Zak Birchmeier