[Air-L] Qwerty Call for paper

[Jose P. Zagal]

"To counter this, the keys were displayed in random order and typing 
speeds accordingly slowed down. "

Not that it matters for your point, but my understanding is that the 
keys were not assigned randomly, rather they were organized according to 
the statistical frequencies of adjacent letters in English. The goal was 
to minimize the probability of using two keys that were linked to 
adjacent hammers. (thus easily becoming entangled).

Jose Z


Beatrice Ligorio wrote:
> QWERTY Journal of technology, culture, and education  Call for Papers
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> Qwerty is the commonly accepted name for the computer keyboard, comprising 
> the first six letters of its top row. When typewriters were first 
> introduced, the keys were arranged in alphabetical order. However this order 
> meant that people typed too quickly such that the keys soon became 
> entangled. To counter this, the keys were displayed in random order and 
> typing speeds accordingly slowed down. In later years, despite the fact that 
> the problem of speed had been completely overcome, the keyboard retained its 
> random order. In our view, this represents an excellent metaphor for the 
> entanglement of culture and technological tools.
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> The journal is a publication of the CKBG. Read more on the website: 
> www.ckbg.org
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> Accepted articles may concern research, reviews, educational experiences and 
> practices, theory on topics such as:
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> - theories and models on the use of new technologies in training contexts;
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> - online training environments;
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> - learning models on the net;
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> - distance learning, e-learning, blended e-learning;
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> - analysis protocols for web forum interactions;
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> - methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis in the learning 
> environment experimentation ;
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> - intersubjectivity on the net;
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> - technology to support collaborative projects amongst schools;
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> - collaborative learning through and in online environments;
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> - social and communicational aspects of the net;
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> - digital identities;
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> - virtual reality;
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> - artefacts within activity systems,
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> - new genres of communication and texts produced by technology;
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> - psychological, semiotic, and social aspects of technology innovation;
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> - technology to preserve and valorise the cultural patrimony;
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> - new media;
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> - off-line effects of online interactions and activities.
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> Other related topics will be also welcomed.
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> NORMS FOR AUTHORS
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> Articles in Italian, English, and French will be accepted.
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> Manuscripts should follow the APA style.
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> Full manuscripts should be sent to the following email address: 
> qwerty at progedit.com
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> Submissions for 2008 are required by 31st January 2008, however manuscripts 
> and proposals for special issues are welcomed throughout the year.
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> Further information is available at: www.ckbg.org
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