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Papers by Louise Connelly
SAGE Publications Ltd eBooks, 2022
Online spaces are fluid, evolving and ephemeral, all of which pose potential ethical challenges w... more Online spaces are fluid, evolving and ephemeral, all of which pose potential ethical challenges when undertaking online research. A key milestone of a research project is completing an ethics application, however, this can potentially be more challenging when completing an application for an online research project, as Ethics Boards may be unfamiliar with online research; traditional frameworks and guidelines may not be applicable; and methodological approaches may need redesigned in order to accommodate the online environment. This how-to guide explores the different areas of online research that should be considered when completing an ethics application. In doing so, this will ensure that you present a clear and comprehensive account of your research project in your ethics application, including aspects specific to online research, namely how your online identity will be managed; how anonymity, privacy and informed consent will be dealt with or if this is not possible or necessary, providing an explanation as to how this will be dealt with; how data will be collected, stored, and destroyed in line with legislation and/or guidelines; a risk assessment; and importantly, referring to existing research, guidelines, or frameworks that relate to online research and align with your project. Learning Outcomes • Recognise the role of ethical review boards; • Identify the core requirements for an ethics application for online research; • Identify and explain the ethical challenges and considerations of online research in relation to your online identity, data management, risks, privacy, anonymity, and informed consent; • Apply appropriate ethical guidelines, frameworks, methodologies, or legislation applicable to online research and include these in an ethics application.
Europe Direct is a service to help you find answers to your questions (*) The information given i... more Europe Direct is a service to help you find answers to your questions (*) The information given is free, as are most calls (though some ope More information on the European Union is available on the Internet (http://europa.eu).
With the advent of cheaper, accessible internet access and the development of new technologies, i... more With the advent of cheaper, accessible internet access and the development of new technologies, including smartphones, social media, and virtual worlds, there has been a significant change in how people communicate with one another, share information, and even practice religion. This chapter focuses on Buddhist internet-based practice, including virtual meditation in the online world of Second Life, mobile phones apps, and Buddhist monks and nuns using social media. In order to deepen our understanding of what Buddhist internet-based practice looks like, who is practicing online and why, the efficacy of the practice, and what implications there might be (if any) for traditional Buddhism, this chapter explores the themes of authority, community, identity, and ritual while referring to a variety of examples of internet-based practice.
Edinburgh Research Explorer (University of Edinburgh), Nov 25, 2016
Chapter from the Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior. Cyber behavior and religious practices on the In... more Chapter from the Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior. Cyber behavior and religious practices on the Internet have grown in popularity and acceptability
over the past decade. Consequently, a number of religious traditions and individuals frequently use the
Internet, while also negotiating between the offline and online world. The study of religious use of the
Internet is contextualized within a number of phases and trends, which emerged as early as the 1980s
and came to prominence in the 1990s with the study of religious rituals and behaviors online. Over the
last fifteen years, the examination of religion online has moved from descriptive analysis toward more
in-depth questioning as well as addressing some of the methodological challenges of studying religion
online. The future direction and next phase in the study of religious cyber behavior includes targeting a
number of areas yet to be analyzed thoroughly and in doing so, providing a more holistic understanding
of cyber religious behavior.
Social Media for Learning in Higher Education 2015 Conference Proceedings, 2016
There are many examples of social media being used in higher education to enhance learning and te... more There are many examples of social media being used in higher education to enhance learning and teaching. While some academics are confident in exploring multiple strands of social media and blend them instinctively for a multi-dimensional learning experience; others are more tentative, preferring to understand the nature of the tool or process thoroughly, often by learning from others before embarking on a social media based activity (Beckingham, Purvis and Rodger 2014). However there are a broad range of factors, experiences and perceptions that may influence an individual and their resulting use of, and expectations of, social media as a learning construct. The aim of the study was to examine current institutional practice in the use of social media in this context, to inform strategic direction and consider implications for future academic development in order to achieve a positive impact on the learning experience for students. Fifty individuals responded to an online survey. While the majority of these (n=35) were already using social media in some way in their teaching practice, and mostly had positive attitudes towards it, the remainder had not. Some were open to the idea, though naturally cautious, while others were clear that it had no place in their teaching practice.
Learning and Teaching Conference 2021, Jun 15, 2021
Online-Heidelberg Journal of Religions on the Internet, 2010
Up to this point the majority of studies on religion and the internet has focused on Christianity... more Up to this point the majority of studies on religion and the internet has focused on Christianity (Campbell: 2007), Islam (Bunt: 2001, 2003) or identity (Turkle: 1995) and there has been very little attention surrounding Buddhism and the internet. This article will focus on the analysis of the senses in relation to religious practice undertaken by avatars visiting the Buddha Centre within Second Life. I will examine two interconnected aspects; the virtual environment and the senses. I will illustrate and consider why the aesthetics of the virtual environment imitates the offline environment. Furthermore, I will demonstrate that the virtual environment provides not only a rich visual and aural experience but also includes the sense of virtual touch, thus capturing three of the five senses within online religious practice. I will use an inter-disciplinary methodology including ethnography and visual analysis to examine the sensory practice in Second Life. Accordingly, the analysis of ...
Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior
Cyber behavior and religious practices on the Internet have grown in popularity and acceptability... more Cyber behavior and religious practices on the Internet have grown in popularity and acceptability over the past decade. Consequently, a number of religious traditions and individuals frequently use the Internet, while also negotiating between the offline and online world. The study of religious use of the Internet is contextualized within a number of phases and trends, which emerged as early as the 1980s and came to prominence in the 1990s with the study of religious rituals and behaviors online. Over the last fifteen years, the examination of religion online has moved from descriptive analysis toward more in-depth questioning as well as addressing some of the methodological challenges of studying religion online. The future direction and next phase in the study of religious cyber behavior includes targeting a number of areas yet to be analyzed thoroughly and in doing so, providing a more holistic understanding of cyber religious behavior.
Everyone needs to be aware of the kind of information that is left behind when one uses technolog... more Everyone needs to be aware of the kind of information that is left behind when one uses technology—whether it’s a smartphone or laptop—and the Internet. This volume enables readers to enhance their academic reputations online. They learn what constitutes an academic digital footprint and how various employers and institutions use the Web to research people they might want to hire, admit to college, or offer an internship to. Readers examine how to evaluate their digital footprints, strengthen them, and protect their privacy. They learn approaches for promoting their academic achievements, interests, and volunteer experiences. Starting an educational blog, participating in online writing contests, compiling an ePortfolio, and writing about charitable community causes are just some of the activities teens can use to build a positive online presence.... Download ebook, read file pdf Enhancing Your Academic Digital Footprint
Learning, Media and Technology, 2019
This paper considers the social value of anonymity in online university student communities, thro... more This paper considers the social value of anonymity in online university student communities, through the presentation of research which tracked the final year of life of the social media application Yik Yak. Yik Yak was an anonymous, geosocial mobile application launched in 2013 which, at its peak in 2014, was used by around two million students in the US and UK. The research we report here is significant as a mixed method study tracing the final year of the life of this app in a large UK university between 2016 and 2017. The paper uses computational and ethnographic methods to understand what might be at stake in the loss of anonymity within university student communities in a datafied society. Countering the most common argument made against online anonymityits association with hate speech and victimisationthe paper draws on recent conceptual work on the social value of anonymity to argue that anonymity online in this context had significant value for the communities that use it. This study of a now-lost social network constitutes a valuable portrait by which we might better understand our current predicament in relation to anonymity, its perceived value and its growing impossibility.
Social Media for Learning in Higher Education 2015 Conference Proceedings, 2016
SAGE Publications Ltd eBooks, 2022
Online spaces are fluid, evolving and ephemeral, all of which pose potential ethical challenges w... more Online spaces are fluid, evolving and ephemeral, all of which pose potential ethical challenges when undertaking online research. A key milestone of a research project is completing an ethics application, however, this can potentially be more challenging when completing an application for an online research project, as Ethics Boards may be unfamiliar with online research; traditional frameworks and guidelines may not be applicable; and methodological approaches may need redesigned in order to accommodate the online environment. This how-to guide explores the different areas of online research that should be considered when completing an ethics application. In doing so, this will ensure that you present a clear and comprehensive account of your research project in your ethics application, including aspects specific to online research, namely how your online identity will be managed; how anonymity, privacy and informed consent will be dealt with or if this is not possible or necessary, providing an explanation as to how this will be dealt with; how data will be collected, stored, and destroyed in line with legislation and/or guidelines; a risk assessment; and importantly, referring to existing research, guidelines, or frameworks that relate to online research and align with your project. Learning Outcomes • Recognise the role of ethical review boards; • Identify the core requirements for an ethics application for online research; • Identify and explain the ethical challenges and considerations of online research in relation to your online identity, data management, risks, privacy, anonymity, and informed consent; • Apply appropriate ethical guidelines, frameworks, methodologies, or legislation applicable to online research and include these in an ethics application.
Europe Direct is a service to help you find answers to your questions (*) The information given i... more Europe Direct is a service to help you find answers to your questions (*) The information given is free, as are most calls (though some ope More information on the European Union is available on the Internet (http://europa.eu).
With the advent of cheaper, accessible internet access and the development of new technologies, i... more With the advent of cheaper, accessible internet access and the development of new technologies, including smartphones, social media, and virtual worlds, there has been a significant change in how people communicate with one another, share information, and even practice religion. This chapter focuses on Buddhist internet-based practice, including virtual meditation in the online world of Second Life, mobile phones apps, and Buddhist monks and nuns using social media. In order to deepen our understanding of what Buddhist internet-based practice looks like, who is practicing online and why, the efficacy of the practice, and what implications there might be (if any) for traditional Buddhism, this chapter explores the themes of authority, community, identity, and ritual while referring to a variety of examples of internet-based practice.
Edinburgh Research Explorer (University of Edinburgh), Nov 25, 2016
Chapter from the Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior. Cyber behavior and religious practices on the In... more Chapter from the Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior. Cyber behavior and religious practices on the Internet have grown in popularity and acceptability
over the past decade. Consequently, a number of religious traditions and individuals frequently use the
Internet, while also negotiating between the offline and online world. The study of religious use of the
Internet is contextualized within a number of phases and trends, which emerged as early as the 1980s
and came to prominence in the 1990s with the study of religious rituals and behaviors online. Over the
last fifteen years, the examination of religion online has moved from descriptive analysis toward more
in-depth questioning as well as addressing some of the methodological challenges of studying religion
online. The future direction and next phase in the study of religious cyber behavior includes targeting a
number of areas yet to be analyzed thoroughly and in doing so, providing a more holistic understanding
of cyber religious behavior.
Social Media for Learning in Higher Education 2015 Conference Proceedings, 2016
There are many examples of social media being used in higher education to enhance learning and te... more There are many examples of social media being used in higher education to enhance learning and teaching. While some academics are confident in exploring multiple strands of social media and blend them instinctively for a multi-dimensional learning experience; others are more tentative, preferring to understand the nature of the tool or process thoroughly, often by learning from others before embarking on a social media based activity (Beckingham, Purvis and Rodger 2014). However there are a broad range of factors, experiences and perceptions that may influence an individual and their resulting use of, and expectations of, social media as a learning construct. The aim of the study was to examine current institutional practice in the use of social media in this context, to inform strategic direction and consider implications for future academic development in order to achieve a positive impact on the learning experience for students. Fifty individuals responded to an online survey. While the majority of these (n=35) were already using social media in some way in their teaching practice, and mostly had positive attitudes towards it, the remainder had not. Some were open to the idea, though naturally cautious, while others were clear that it had no place in their teaching practice.
Learning and Teaching Conference 2021, Jun 15, 2021
Online-Heidelberg Journal of Religions on the Internet, 2010
Up to this point the majority of studies on religion and the internet has focused on Christianity... more Up to this point the majority of studies on religion and the internet has focused on Christianity (Campbell: 2007), Islam (Bunt: 2001, 2003) or identity (Turkle: 1995) and there has been very little attention surrounding Buddhism and the internet. This article will focus on the analysis of the senses in relation to religious practice undertaken by avatars visiting the Buddha Centre within Second Life. I will examine two interconnected aspects; the virtual environment and the senses. I will illustrate and consider why the aesthetics of the virtual environment imitates the offline environment. Furthermore, I will demonstrate that the virtual environment provides not only a rich visual and aural experience but also includes the sense of virtual touch, thus capturing three of the five senses within online religious practice. I will use an inter-disciplinary methodology including ethnography and visual analysis to examine the sensory practice in Second Life. Accordingly, the analysis of ...
Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior
Cyber behavior and religious practices on the Internet have grown in popularity and acceptability... more Cyber behavior and religious practices on the Internet have grown in popularity and acceptability over the past decade. Consequently, a number of religious traditions and individuals frequently use the Internet, while also negotiating between the offline and online world. The study of religious use of the Internet is contextualized within a number of phases and trends, which emerged as early as the 1980s and came to prominence in the 1990s with the study of religious rituals and behaviors online. Over the last fifteen years, the examination of religion online has moved from descriptive analysis toward more in-depth questioning as well as addressing some of the methodological challenges of studying religion online. The future direction and next phase in the study of religious cyber behavior includes targeting a number of areas yet to be analyzed thoroughly and in doing so, providing a more holistic understanding of cyber religious behavior.
Everyone needs to be aware of the kind of information that is left behind when one uses technolog... more Everyone needs to be aware of the kind of information that is left behind when one uses technology—whether it’s a smartphone or laptop—and the Internet. This volume enables readers to enhance their academic reputations online. They learn what constitutes an academic digital footprint and how various employers and institutions use the Web to research people they might want to hire, admit to college, or offer an internship to. Readers examine how to evaluate their digital footprints, strengthen them, and protect their privacy. They learn approaches for promoting their academic achievements, interests, and volunteer experiences. Starting an educational blog, participating in online writing contests, compiling an ePortfolio, and writing about charitable community causes are just some of the activities teens can use to build a positive online presence.... Download ebook, read file pdf Enhancing Your Academic Digital Footprint
Learning, Media and Technology, 2019
This paper considers the social value of anonymity in online university student communities, thro... more This paper considers the social value of anonymity in online university student communities, through the presentation of research which tracked the final year of life of the social media application Yik Yak. Yik Yak was an anonymous, geosocial mobile application launched in 2013 which, at its peak in 2014, was used by around two million students in the US and UK. The research we report here is significant as a mixed method study tracing the final year of the life of this app in a large UK university between 2016 and 2017. The paper uses computational and ethnographic methods to understand what might be at stake in the loss of anonymity within university student communities in a datafied society. Countering the most common argument made against online anonymityits association with hate speech and victimisationthe paper draws on recent conceptual work on the social value of anonymity to argue that anonymity online in this context had significant value for the communities that use it. This study of a now-lost social network constitutes a valuable portrait by which we might better understand our current predicament in relation to anonymity, its perceived value and its growing impossibility.
Social Media for Learning in Higher Education 2015 Conference Proceedings, 2016
Conference: Social Media and the Internet – All in This Together Association for Research Ethics ... more Conference: Social Media and the Internet – All in This Together
Association for Research Ethics (AfRE)
Sunderland University
20 May 2014