Category Archives: Privacy

Keizer: Requiem for the private word (2008)

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Michael

Ever one for debates about the private/public distinction, I read Garret Keizer’s “Requiem for the Private World” (Harper’s August 2008) with intrigue. Keizer notes infringes upon our privacy by the government (wiretapping and airport security, for example), and then asks, … Continue reading →

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quandaries of the public/private classroom

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Michael

via academhack, Should you live blog/twitter a college class? It’s quite common these days for people to “live blog” or “live Twitter” different conferences or events they’re attending, filling in others what’s happening in near real time. However, what happens … Continue reading →

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notes from the interblags, the back from Europe edition

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Michael

Here’s some interesting reads: • I’m fascinating by issues of privacy and online social networking, and this time, it’s related to the double standard between young men and young women. Feministing links to this CNN article about young women posting … Continue reading →

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privacy on facebok

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Michael

Moveon.org is sending out an announcement about Facebook’s most recent invasion of privacy. Here’s their announcement: When you buy a book, movie, or gift online, do you want that information automatically shared with everyone you know? Last week, the social … Continue reading →

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Asking Students to Write Online: Negotiating the Private and Public

Posted on April 29, 2007 by Michael

Here’s the PowerPoint for my presentation for Writing Intensive Curriculum on Friday. I’m not sure if it makes a lot of sense without me talking and the great discussion we had on Friday, but I thought I’d go ahead and … Continue reading →

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