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My thoughts and the thoughts of talented others on digital strategic communication, digital & media literacy, information design, education & instruction, and the field of human communication.
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Introducing Hall’s Interpersonal Distances of Man
In The Hidden Dimension, Edward T. Hall describes 4 interpersonal distances of man: (1) intimate space, (2) personal space, (3) social space, and (4) public space. This video introduces the four distances in relation to proximity and digital interactions.
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Charlotte Talks: iPhone’s 10th Anniversary
This morning, I had the pleasure of joining guest host Tom Bullock on Charlotte Talks to discuss the rise of emoji as a form of communication. Here’s what WFAE had to say about the conversation: Apple’s iPhone Turns 10: How It’s Changed Technology And Us Thursday, June 29, 2017 On the tenth anniversary of the…
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Charlotte Talks: Net Neutrality
This morning, I had the pleasure of joining Mike Collins on Charlotte Talks to discuss the role of the presidency in the debate over net neutrality. Here’s what WFAE had to say about the conversation: The Affordable Care Act isn’t the only signature policy of the Obama era that’s facing an uncertain future. President Trump’s…
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Review for HCTD
Thank you for your interest in serving as a reviewer with the Human Communication and Technology Division for NCA 2017. As one of NCA’s largest divisions, we rely on many reviewers to read and respond to conference submissions. Please fill out the form below to volunteer. Reviews will be assigned in late March. When you…
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Strategic Approaches to Disability Disclosure on Social Media
June Furr, Dr. Alexis Carreiro, and Dr. John McArthur had an article published in Disability & Society, titled “Strategic Approaches to Disability Disclosure on Social Media.” The article explores the ways persons with physical disabilities choose how and when to disclose information about their disabilities online. The article was co-authored by Furr, an alumna of…
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McArthur named Wiley Faculty Fellow
Dr. John A. McArthur, Associate Professor in the James L. Knight School of Communication, was named a Wiley Faculty Fellow this fall. The media release below was shared by Wiley Education Services about the announcement: Wiley Announces Newest Cohort of Faculty Fellows Eight University Program Directors Recognized for Their Innovative Work in Online Learning Hoboken,…
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Twitter Chats as Third Places
When Ashleigh White (MA ’13) was a masters student in the James L. Knight School of Communication, she developed an idea in Dr. John A. McArthur’s seminar on space, technology, and information design. The class encouraged students to think about social media as a place that could be visited, and to imagine the impacts of…
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PokemonGo introduces us to augmented reality
The article below was featured on the opinion page of The Greenville News on Friday, July 22, 2016. This link will take you to the article on greenvilleonline.com Jasmine Smith and her husband, Ryan, were in pursuit of a bright orange Tauros Bull under the Liberty Bridge in Falls Park when I met them…
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PokemonGo has a beautiful side
This article was published in the Charlotte Observer on Sunday, July 18, 2016 on the opinion/editorial page. The link below will take you to the op-ed on the Observer’s website. A wild zubat invaded my house the other morning, flapping and fluttering its wings and causing quite a stir. I quickly tried to capture it using…
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Charlotte Talks: Emoji
This morning, I had the pleasure of joining Mike Collins on Charlotte Talks to discuss the rise of emoji as a form of communication. Here’s what WFAE had to say about the conversation: Digital technologies are changing the way we communicate as well as the way we write and spell. And with emojis we don’t…
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