Internet Law Program 2011 - User contributions [en]

Student Projects

2011-09-27T16:00:16Z

Caroline:

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All HLS students seeking credit for the iLaw Program must complete a final project. We’d developed four options, which are listed below and include written, oral, participatory, or video projects. All students are encouraged, although not required, to work in teams. Please let us know what assignment you choose via the '''[[Talk:Student_Projects|sign-up page]]''' or by emailing [mailto:ilaw@cyber.law.harvard.edu| ilaw@cyber.law.harvard.edu] by '''Friday, September 2nd'''.

Please take care in noting the deadlines or respective timeframes for completing projects.

More information regarding the projects will be made available as we approach September 6th.

==Option A. Session Participation and In the Moment Technologies==

Deep dialogue, hard questions and genuine interactivity are fundamental to the success and mode of the iLaw Program. Participants will be invited to engage with sessions in diverse ways throughout the program—from the wiki to the question tool, open Q&A, structured interposals, open space and invited conversation.

These participants will help us to embed uncertainty and dynamic interplay in the sessions, and help to create genuine opportunities to challenge and test ideas.

They will:
* Choose a '''session of interest''', along with up to 5 other students.
* During the session, you and your team will '''take charge of the question tool, monitor back channels and help identify key questions and priority issues.''' You will help the session leader to integrate them into the Q&A periods and other parts of the discussion. You may also document some questions that might be useful during the final “Future of the Internet” session on '''Friday, September 9th'''.

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|<big>'''9-3 Update:'''</big> Due to the large amount of interest in this session, we have "closed" certain sessions for Project A Sign-ups. Please see the [[Talk:Student_Projects|Sign-up Page]] to see which sessions are open. Spots in these sessions will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis.
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|<big>'''New responsibility (updated 9-1):'''</big> After the session, please provide a '''2-3 paragraph summary of the key thematic areas, open questions''', etc. This summary should be posted to the relevant Talk Page and shared with ilaw@cyber.law.harvard.edu. It may become a permanent part of wiki or other outputs from iLaw 2011.
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[[Talk:Student_Projects|Sign-up Page]]

==Option B. Audio/Video Project==

For students with some knowledge/experience with audio/video production, we would be happy to have you record some portion of the proceedings (including interviews with key commentators, session leads and other contributors) and create a multi-media output. This might be a record of the program overall, a deeper dive into a certain topic, etc. Berkman staff may provide some (modest) production support. '''All final work products are due by the Friday, October 7th'''.

Note from Charlie Nesson: I'm hoping to do some informal video interviews during ilaw and would welcome student help. i need a soundperson, a relief camera person, and help cutting things together. nesson at gmail.com

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|<big>'''9-2 Update in response to questions:'''</big> For this project, we'd like students to choose a session(s) or topic(s) that they are interested in exploring and write up a project "pitch" for us, explaining their approach to the assignment (what they'd like to cover, identify anyone in particular they might interview, describe how they envision the final product, etc) before next Tuesday. The pitch does not need to be extremely detailed (a few paragraphs will suffice); but, if you choose this project, we'd like to have an idea of what you have in mind. Once we've evaluated and approved the pitch, to the extent that coordination is necessary we can put you in touch with the necessary people to get things moving. If you have any questions about this assignment, please email us: ilaw@cyber.law.harvard.edu.
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[[Talk:Student_Projects|Sign-up Page]]

==Option C. Final Presentation: Lightning Talk, Provocation, Response Statement==

The [[Program_Schedule#Student_Presentations.2FReaction_Statements.2FProposals|2:00-3:30 PM session on Friday afternoon]] is allotted for student and participant presentations. Audience members who sign up will have 5-10 minutes to provide substantive reflections on the iLaw sessions and the program overall, or offer central issues for the faculty to answer/consider during the “Future of the Internet” discussion. They might also provide a deeper dive into a particular module or interesting case for further study, etc. The focus here would be on developing a short and creative presentation or statement, to be followed by brief and lightly moderated Q&A with the broader audience.

[[Talk:Student_Projects|Sign-up Page]]

==Option D. Written Output: Post-iLaw Reflections==

In the wake of the program, and in particular, in light of the “Future of the Internet session,” you will provide a reaction statement or op-ed style piece--no longer than 900 words—that examines some of the hard problems at the core of the developing online space. You might choose to reflect on the evolution of traditional concepts such as privacy, security, and liberty, and their evolution in the online space, or to consider emerging issues that may confirm or challenge some of the core themes that were touched on in our discussion. You could also make the case for other themes, issues, or hard questions that require more attention in future iLaws. The best pieces will be posted to the iLaw wiki. '''All final work products are due by Friday, October 7th'''. Please submit your assignment by emailing [mailto:ilaw@cyber.law.harvard.edu| ilaw@cyber.law.harvard.edu], and cc'ing Lisa Carlavati: [mailto:Lisa Carlavati| a2jz@law.harvard.edu].

[[Talk:Student_Projects|Sign-up Page]]

Student Projects

2011-09-27T15:59:11Z

Caroline:

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All HLS students seeking credit for the iLaw Program must complete a final project. We’d developed four options, which are listed below and include written, oral, participatory, or video projects. All students are encouraged, although not required, to work in teams. Please let us know what assignment you choose via the '''[[Talk:Student_Projects|sign-up page]]''' or by emailing [mailto:ilaw@cyber.law.harvard.edu| ilaw@cyber.law.harvard.edu] by '''Friday, September 2nd'''.

Please take care in noting the deadlines or respective timeframes for completing projects.

More information regarding the projects will be made available as we approach September 6th.

==Option A. Session Participation and In the Moment Technologies==

Deep dialogue, hard questions and genuine interactivity are fundamental to the success and mode of the iLaw Program. Participants will be invited to engage with sessions in diverse ways throughout the program—from the wiki to the question tool, open Q&A, structured interposals, open space and invited conversation.

These participants will help us to embed uncertainty and dynamic interplay in the sessions, and help to create genuine opportunities to challenge and test ideas.

They will:
* Choose a '''session of interest''', along with up to 5 other students.
* During the session, you and your team will '''take charge of the question tool, monitor back channels and help identify key questions and priority issues.''' You will help the session leader to integrate them into the Q&A periods and other parts of the discussion. You may also document some questions that might be useful during the final “Future of the Internet” session on '''Friday, September 9th'''.

{|class="wikitable" border=1 style="background-color:#FFFFCC;"
|<big>'''9-3 Update:'''</big> Due to the large amount of interest in this session, we have "closed" certain sessions for Project A Sign-ups. Please see the [[Talk:Student_Projects|Sign-up Page]] to see which sessions are open. Spots in these sessions will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis.
|}
 
{|class="wikitable" border=1 style="background-color:#FFFFCC;"
|<big>'''New responsibility (updated 9-1):'''</big> After the session, please provide a '''2-3 paragraph summary of the key thematic areas, open questions''', etc. This summary should be posted to the relevant Talk Page and shared with ilaw@cyber.law.harvard.edu. It may become a permanent part of wiki or other outputs from iLaw 2011.
|}

[[Talk:Student_Projects|Sign-up Page]]

==Option B. Audio/Video Project==

For students with some knowledge/experience with audio/video production, we would be happy to have you record some portion of the proceedings (including interviews with key commentators, session leads and other contributors) and create a multi-media output. This might be a record of the program overall, a deeper dive into a certain topic, etc. Berkman staff may provide some (modest) production support. '''All final work products are due by the Friday, October 7th'''.

Note from Charlie Nesson: I'm hoping to do some informal video interviews during ilaw and would welcome student help. i need a soundperson, a relief camera person, and help cutting things together. nesson at gmail.com

{|class="wikitable" border=1 style="background-color:#FFFFCC;"
|<big>'''9-2 Update in response to questions:'''</big> For this project, we'd like students to choose a session(s) or topic(s) that they are interested in exploring and write up a project "pitch" for us, explaining their approach to the assignment (what they'd like to cover, identify anyone in particular they might interview, describe how they envision the final product, etc) before next Tuesday. The pitch does not need to be extremely detailed (a few paragraphs will suffice); but, if you choose this project, we'd like to have an idea of what you have in mind. Once we've evaluated and approved the pitch, to the extent that coordination is necessary we can put you in touch with the necessary people to get things moving. If you have any questions about this assignment, please email us: ilaw@cyber.law.harvard.edu.
|}

[[Talk:Student_Projects|Sign-up Page]]

==Option C. Final Presentation: Lightning Talk, Provocation, Response Statement==

The [[Program_Schedule#Student_Presentations.2FReaction_Statements.2FProposals|2:00-3:30 PM session on Friday afternoon]] is allotted for student and participant presentations. Audience members who sign up will have 5-10 minutes to provide substantive reflections on the iLaw sessions and the program overall, or offer central issues for the faculty to answer/consider during the “Future of the Internet” discussion. They might also provide a deeper dive into a particular module or interesting case for further study, etc. The focus here would be on developing a short and creative presentation or statement, to be followed by brief and lightly moderated Q&A with the broader audience.

[[Talk:Student_Projects|Sign-up Page]]

==Option D. Written Output: Post-iLaw Reflections==

In the wake of the program, and in particular, in light of the “Future of the Internet session,” you will provide a reaction statement or op-ed style piece--no longer than 900 words—that examines some of the hard problems at the core of the developing online space. You might choose to reflect on the evolution of traditional concepts such as privacy, security, and liberty, and their evolution in the online space, or to consider emerging issues that may confirm or challenge some of the core themes that were touched on in our discussion. You could also make the case for other themes, issues, or hard questions that require more attention in future iLaws. The best pieces will be posted to the iLaw wiki. '''All final work products are due by Friday, October 7th'''. Please submit your assignment by emailing ilaw@cyber.law.harvard.edu, and cc'ing Lisa Carlavati: a2jz@law.harvard.edu.

[[Talk:Student_Projects|Sign-up Page]]

Mid-Point Check-in

2011-09-08T18:54:11Z

2011-08-24T14:06:17Z

Caroline:

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==Overview==
'''[http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/ilaw/2011/Program_Schedule#Friday.2C_September_9.2C_2011 Friday], 11:30am-1:00pm''' 
Format: Lecture with audience participation 
''Leads: [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/ugasser Urs Gasser], featuring [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/jpalfrey John Palfrey] 

This synthesizing session will examine interoperability and its role in driving innovation in the ICT environment. Urs Gasser and John Palfrey--who recently completed a book on the topic (slated for release in February 2012)--will outline a conceptual framework for thinking about interoperability, its driving forces and inhibitors, how it can best be achieved, and why. They will touch on a number of current usecases where interoperability plays a decisive role, including, cloud computing, the Smart Grid, and electronic health records. John and Urs will also consider a number of questions: What is interoperability? What do consumers, companies, and governments stand to gain (or lose) from interoperability or lack thereof? How do concerns related to lack of diversity, or diminished privacy and security interact with interoperability? How are optimal levels of interoperability achieved through law, policy, technology, and innovations in the marketplace?

==Required Readings==
* Urs Gasser and John Palfrey, [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/interop/ Breaking Down Digital Barriers]; ''please select and read one of the featured case studies.''
* Urs Gasser and John Palfrey, [http://ssrn.com/abstract=1033226 “Breaking Down Digital Barriers: When and How ICT Interoperability Drives Innovation,”] Berkman Center Research Publication No. 2007-8 (2007).
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Evening Events

2011-08-24T13:39:22Z

Caroline: /* metaLAB (at) Harvard */

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This page lists optional evening events. These events will offer unique opportunities to interact with Berkman Center and Harvard faculty, staff, fellows, and members of the community. Students and audience members are strongly encouraged to attend these events and learn more about the Berkman Center and it's diverse, enthusiastic community.

==Drinks at John Harvard's==

'''Monday, 6:00 to 8:00'''

On Monday, all participants are invited to an informal gathering and cash bar at [http://www.johnharvards.com/index.shtml John Harvard's] in Harvard Square. Mingle and chat with members of the Berkman Community and fellow participants!

==Berkman Center Open House==

'''Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30'''
''See [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/events/2011/09/openhouse this page] for event details''

All participants will be invited to share in an evening with the Berkman Center in the Ropes Gray Room in Pound Hall on the HLS campus. The evening will provide an introduction to projects, staff, fellows, and key research themes and activities.

==metaLAB (at) Harvard==

'''Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00'''

iLaw participants are invited to join the MetaLab team at Art@29 Garden for an exhibition introducing their new digital art project, [http://metalab.harvard.edu/projects/ Augmented Harvard]. It will be a demo debut –a type of pop-up show of the public installation – that will set the stage for the [[Digital Humanities]] pillar on Thursday morning.

''About Augmented Harvard'':

With the support of the Provostial Funds for Arts and Humanities, we are in the early stages of developing a multi-year, University-wide installation that is composed of a network of physical artifacts that unlock site-specific experiences. These artifacts, or HUBS, might consist of such devices as thermal receipt printers, hacked Kinects, speakers or programmable LEDs. Participants in the project encounter these HUBs across the campus or through an open-source iPhone/iPad application. Augmented Harvard allows faculty, students, curators and the public to link Harvard exhibitions to other spaces and objects across the University, and to see otherwise invisible features of the campus landscape such as long-ago demolished structures, alternative architectural plans, and inaccessible archives as they rove the campus core. The initial release is planned in conjunction with the fall 2011 exhibitions GSD’s 75+ and Cold War in the Classroom, co-curated by History of Science PhD students Jeremy Blatter and Christopher Phillips, and to be staged at the Special Exhibitions Gallery of the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, with additional materials borrowed from the Harvard Film Archive and the Graduate School of Education’s Monroe C. Gutman Library.

==Thursday Evening with Berkman Faculty==

'''Thursday, 7:00 to 9:00'''

A selection of activities led by Berkman Directors, fellows and other interested community members.
Participants could elect to participate in any number of events hosted by Berkman Faculty Members and other community members
We could use offer food and drink in the common room, and then use different rooms in the building to engage in a series of activities, options:

===Poker (Charlie Nesson)===
A night of poker with Charlie. Players of all skill levels welcome: no prior experience necessary!

[[Talk:Evening_Events#Sign-up_for_Poker_with_Charlie_Nesson|Sign-up List for Poker with Charlie Nesson]]

===Food for Thought Dinners===

These dinners allow conference attendees to engage in informal, themed conversation with other conference participants. We've made the reservations. All you have to do is show up and enjoy! '''Please note that attendees will pay their own dinner costs'''.

Attendance is limited to eight people per dinner. Please add your name to the dinner you want to attend below. If you decide not to attend a dinner to which you are signed up, please delete yourself from the list. If you have any questions, please email Amar at [mailto:ashar@cyber.law.harvard.edu aashar@cyber.law.harvard.edu].

Restaurant locations and maps are listed with each dinner. For restaurants in Harvard Square, expect approximately a 10-minute walk from Austin. For restaurants in Porter Square, expect approximately a 15 to 20-minute walk from Austin.

'''Important wait list/drop off info:''' When you add yourself to the wait list for a dinner, please to include your contact contact info. If you sign up but decide not to attend a dinner, please contact the first person on the wait list. Thank you!

====[Berkmanite 1] [Restaurant/Location]--[Topic of Conversation]====

[[Talk:Evening_Events#Food_For_Thought_Dinner_Sign-ups|Sign-up List]]

====[Berkmanite 2] [Restaurant/Location]--[Topic of Conversation]====

[[Talk:Evening_Events#Food_For_Thought_Dinner_Sign-ups|Sign-up List]]

====[Berkmanite 3] [Restaurant/Location]--[Topic of Conversation]====

[[Talk:Evening_Events#Food_For_Thought_Dinner_Sign-ups|Sign-up List]]

Exploring the Arab Spring

2011-08-24T13:31:49Z

Caroline:

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==Overview==

'''[[Program_Schedule#Tuesday.2C_September_6.2C_2011|Tuesday]], 3:45-5:00pm''' 
''Format'': Roundtable Discussion 
''Lead'': [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/jpalfrey John Palfrey] 
''Participants'': [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/ybenkler Yochai Benkler], [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/betling Bruce Etling], [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/cnesson Charlie Nesson], [http://www1.aucegypt.edu/faculty/naglarzk/ Nagla Rizk], and [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/ezuckerman Ethan Zuckerman]

What has become known as the "Arab Spring" will serve as a synthesizing case study that will help to weave together the core themes outlined in both the Open Systems/Access and the Online Liberty and Freedom of Expression sessions, with a particular focus on the use of social media and the rise of information control and counter-control activities during recent protests and uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa. In this highly interactive sessions, commentators will not only analyze the role of social media, but also consider the different roles and actors that influenced the events, including governments, activists, citizens, and companies.

==Required Readings==
*Dubai School of Government, [http://www.dsg.ae/social.aspx?u=-1&l=e&f=http://www.dsg.ae/portals/0/ASMR2.pdf "Civil Movements: The Impact of Facebook and Twitter"] ''Arab Social Media Report'', May, 2011.
* Masashi Crete-Nishihata and Jillian York, [http://opennet.net/blog/2011/01/egypt%E2%80%99s-internet-blackout-extreme-example-just-time-blocking “Egypt’s Internet Blackout: Extreme Example of Just-in-Time Blocking,”] ONI Blog, January 28, 2011.
*James Cowie, [http://www.renesys.com/blog/2011/01/egypt-leaves-the-internet.shtml “Egypt Leaves the Internet,”] Renesys, January 27, 2011.

==Recommended Readings==
*[http://opennet.net/mena-net-watch MENA Net Watch], Open Net Initiative
*[http://opennet.net/mena-net-watch ONI's Middle East and North Africa Profiles and News]
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