From ocl at gih.com Wed Mar 7 01:40:24 2012 From: ocl at gih.com (Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond) Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:40:24 +0100 Subject: [ISOC-E-news] Testing Message-ID: <4F56BC88.9090708@gih.com> Test -- Olivier MJ Cr?pin-Leblond, PhD http://www.gih.com/ocl.html From contact at isoc-e.org Wed Mar 7 19:15:14 2012 From: contact at isoc-e.org (ISOC England) Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:15:14 +0100 Subject: [ISOC-E-news] Fwd: Registration open: Annual UK Internet Policy Forum - 22 March 2012 Message-ID: <4F57B3C2.3060900@isoc-e.org> Dear ISOC England members, please find below, an invite to the UK Internet Governance Forum. We realise that this is short notice and is already fully booked but the organisers are running a waiting list and it might therefore be useful for members in London to register. ISOC England is looking forward to take a more active role in next year's UK Internet Governance Forum. If you are interested in being part of the ISOC England Team which will focus on this, please be so kind to email us at contact at isoc-e.org Also -- you might have received an email from ISOC Global regarding their 20th anniversary celebrations taking place in Geneva: http://www.internetsociety.org/events/inet-conferences/global-inet-2012 Registration is still open and several of us will be attending. Finally, just a quick reminder that our Web site is changing on: http://www.internetsociety.org.uk As time progresses, we will be populating it with more ISOC England archives and new material. Whether in London or in Geneva, I hope that we'll meet soon in person. Warmest regards, Olivier MJ Cr?pin-Leblond ISOC England Chair Leadership Team: contact at isoc-e.org -------- Original message -------- Subject: Registration open: Annual UK Internet Policy Forum - 22 March 2012 Date : Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:40:28 +0000 From: Laura Hutchison Dear UK-IGF stakeholder, Further to my recent "save the date" email, just a reminder that on Thursday 22 March we will be holding our Annual UK Internet Policy Forum event at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London. This provides an opportunity for the first meeting of the UK-IGF to prepare for the 2012 Internet Governance Forum. This year's Forum, chaired by Sarah Montague of the Today programme, will feature a range of speakers, panel debates and workshops on the theme of 'Shaping the Development of the Internet', generating thought-provoking debate to contribute to policy developments within .uk and globally. Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist, Google will deliver a keynote speech on 'Preserving, evolving and expanding Internet access and utility in the 21st Century'. The morning will also include an opening address on digital citizenship from Lord Richard Allan, Director of Policy EMEA, Facebook, and interactive UK-IGF run workshops on key international internet issues covering rights, identity, access, and governance. These discussions will develop UK messages to feed into the Internet Governance Forum for 2012. The afternoon will focus on the role of regulation and self-regulation in shaping the development of the Internet and include a keynote speech from The Hon Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries. This is a free event, however places are limited and you must register to attend. To find out more please visit our web site: http://www.nominet.org.uk/about/events/policyforum/. 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URL: From contact at isoc-e.org Sat Mar 24 00:16:13 2012 From: contact at isoc-e.org (ISOC England) Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:16:13 +0100 Subject: [ISOC-E-news] =?windows-1252?q?Fwd=3A_=5BChapter-delegates=5D_App?= =?windows-1252?q?lications_Now_Open=3A_2012_eLearning=3A_Shaping_the_Inte?= =?windows-1252?q?rnet_=96_History_and_Futures_=28English=2C_French_and_Sp?= =?windows-1252?q?anish=29?= In-Reply-To: <7039C5DB-D0F8-4A7C-AF49-96DE9F2CE6F4@isoc.org> References: <7039C5DB-D0F8-4A7C-AF49-96DE9F2CE6F4@isoc.org> Message-ID: <4F6D124D.3040105@isoc-e.org> Dear all, FYI -- this is an excellent program of Internet Governance e-learning and you are encouraged to apply. Warm regards, Dr. Olivier Cr?pin-Leblond ISOC England Chair contact at isoc-e.org -------- Message original -------- Sujet: [Chapter-delegates] Applications Now Open: 2012 eLearning: Shaping the Internet ? History and Futures (English, French and Spanish) Date : Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:38:01 -0700 De : Vyria Paselk Pour : Chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org Copie ? : ISOC Chapter Support ================================================================================= VERSION FRANCAISE CI-DESSOUS // VERSI?N ESPA?OLA ABAJO // ================================================================================= Applications are now open for the Internet Society?s Next Generation Leaders (NGL) eLearning programme ?Shaping the Internet ? History and Futures.? (English, French and Spanish) English: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning French: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning/fr Spanish: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning/es The Internet Society is pleased to call for applications from talented individuals seeking to join the new generation of Internet leaders, who will address the critical technology, policy, business, and education challenges that lie ahead. Following the success of last year?s programme, in 2012 the Internet Society is offering two classes in English, one in French, and one in Spanish. All classes will start the week of 21 May 2012. The course, ?Shaping the Internet ? History and Futures?, is delivered by the DiploFoundation through their eLearning platform and learning methodology and features weekly online discussions of the course materials, moderated by a tutor and an expert facilitator. The NGL programme is designed to advance the careers of individuals who have the potential to become local, regional, and international leaders within the Internet technology, policy, and governance communities. The curriculum empowers participants to share their particular expertise with colleagues while acquiring knowledge in areas outside of their specialties. Places in the eLearning course are strictly limited, so all applications will be subject to a thorough selection process. The deadline for applications is 10 April 2012. **The Programme** The programme offers 25 places in each class for professionals from diverse stakeholder backgrounds in the fields of Internet technology, governance, and policy. All courses are open to individuals from around the world. The programme will be conducted entirely online. The programme includes four thematic parts, which take place over six months during 2012 (May to October, with an exam at the conclusion of the course): ? The History of the Internet ? Technical Background - Internet Standards and Technology ? Internet Governance and Policy ? Emerging issues ? Studies in Internet Policies, Processes and Diplomacy Learning activities take place in an online classroom and include analysis of course materials, interactive group discussions using a variety of communication tools, assignments, and exams. Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion of the programme. **Languages** Course materials and moderated online discussions for each course are in English, French, and Spanish respectively. **Target Audience** The project is designed for Internet Society members from academia, the public sector, technology industries, and civil society who are committed to the ongoing expansion of an open, sustainable Internet. Applications from the following categories of individuals from both developed and developing countries are encouraged: ? officials in governmental ministries and departments dealing with ICT-related issues (for example, telecommunications, culture, education, foreign affairs, justice) ? officials in regulatory authorities or institutions dealing with Information Society, Internet, and ICT-related issues ? postgraduate students and researchers (for example, telecommunications, electrical engineering, law, economics, development studies, sociology) ? engineers in the Internet field ? civil society activists in the Internet field ? journalists covering Internet-related issues ? business people in the Internet field (for example, those managing ISPs or involved in software development). **Timeline** ? 22 March: 2012 Call for Applications begins ? 10 April: 2012 Call for Applications ends ? 10, 11 May: Selection Results released ? 21 May: Online classes commence **Requirements** Applicants are required to have: ? met the age requirement (20-40 years old) ? a basic awareness of, and interest in, Internet-related issues ? knowledge and experience of the multi-stakeholder approach in international affairs ? a professional background and relevant work or academic experience in the Internet field ? member staus in ISOC http://www.internetsociety.org/get-involved/join-community ? fluency in English ? good writing skills, ability to summarize information, and focus on details ? regular access to the Internet (dial-up connection is sufficient) ? minimum of 8 hours commitment per week during each thematic part of the online course (this is perhaps the single most important requirement and should be evaluated seriously by any potential applicant) ? readiness to participate in online consultations (once a week at specified times) **Deadline for Applications** The deadline for applications is 10 April 2012, by midnight UTC/GMT. **How to Apply** For more information about the full Next Generation Leaders programme, including details on how to apply to all eLearning courses, please visit: English: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning French: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning/fr Spanish: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning/es If you have any questions, please contact . ************************************************************************ FRANCAIS Les candidatures sont d?sormais ouvertes pour le programme de formation ? distance des leaders de la prochaine g?n?ration (Next Generation Leaders - NGL) de l'Internet Society ? Fa?onner l?Internet ? Histoire et avenir ?. (anglais, fran?ais et espagnol) Anglais : http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning Fran?ais : http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning/fr Espagnol : http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning/es L?Internet Society a le plaisir d?annoncer l?appel ? candidatures de personnes talentueuses souhaitant se joindre ? la prochaine g?n?ration de leaders de l'Internet qui se penchera sur les d?fis technologiques, politiques, commerciaux et ?ducatifs qui se profilent. Suite au succ?s du programme l?ann?e derni?re, l?Internet Society propose deux cours en anglais, un en fran?ais et un en espagnol en 2012.. Tous les cours d?buteront la semaine du 21 mai 2012. La formation ? Fa?onner l?Internet ? Histoire et avenir ? sera assur?e par DiploFoundation par l?interm?diaire de sa plateforme de formation ? distance et sa m?thodologie d?apprentissage. Elle comprend des discussions hebdomadaires en ligne portant sur le mat?riel p?dagogique, anim?es par un tuteur et un formateur expert. Le programme NGL est destin? ? faire ?voluer la carri?re de personnes dot?es d?un potentiel de leadership ? l'?chelle locale, r?gionale et internationale au sein des communaut?s Internet en mati?re de technologie, politiques et gouvernance. Le programme permet aux participants de partager leur expertise avec leurs coll?gues tout en acqu?rant des connaissances dans des domaines autres que leurs sp?cialit?s. Les places pour la formation ? distance ?tant strictement limit?es, toutes les candidatures seront soumises ? un processus de s?lection rigoureux. La date limite de d?p?t des candidatures est le 10 avril 2012. **Le programme** Le programme offre 25 places par cours pour des professionnels issus de divers horizons dans les domaines de la technologie, de la gouvernance et des politiques li?es ? Internet. Tous les cours sont ouverts aux participants du monde entier. Le programme se d?roulera enti?rement en ligne. Le programme comprend quatre parties th?matiques et s??tendra sur six mois (de mai ? octobre 2012, avec un examen ? la fin du cours) : ? Histoire de l?Internet ? Origines techniques ? Normes et technologie Internet ? Gouvernance et politiques li?es ? l?Internet ? Questions ?mergentes ? ?tude des politiques, processus et diplomatie de l?Internet Les activit?s d'apprentissage se d?rouleront dans une salle de cours en ligne et comporteront l'analyse du mat?riel p?dagogique, des discussions de groupe interactives reposant sur plusieurs outils de communication, des devoirs et des examens. Les participants retenus recevront un dipl?me de conclusion du programme. **Langues** Le mat?riel p?dagogique et les discussions anim?es en ligne pour chaque cours sont en anglais, fran?ais et espagnol, respectivement. **Public cibl?** Le projet est destin? aux membres de l?Internet Society issus du monde universitaire, du secteur public, des industries technologiques et de la soci?t? civile, engag?s dans l'expansion continue d'un Internet ouvert et durable. Les candidatures des cat?gories de personnes suivantes, issues ? la fois de pays d?velopp?s et en d?veloppement, sont encourag?es: ? repr?sentants des minist?res et d?partements gouvernementaux traitant des questions li?es aux TIC (t?l?communications, culture, ?ducation, affaires ?trang?res, justice, par exemple) ; ? repr?sentants des autorit?s ou institutions de r?glementation s?occupant de la soci?t? de l?information, de l?Internet et des questions li?es aux TIC ; ? ?tudiants de troisi?me cycle et chercheurs (en t?l?communications, g?nie ?lectrique, droit, ?conomie, d?veloppement et sociologie, par exemple) ; ? ing?nieurs dans le domaine de l?Internet ; ? militants de la soci?t? civile dans le domaine de l?Internet ; ? journalistes couvrant les questions li?es ? l?Internet ; ? entrepreneurs dans le domaine de l?Internet (fournisseurs de services Internet ou personnes impliqu?es dans le d?veloppement de logiciels, par exemple). **Calendrier** ? 22 mars : Ouverture de l?appel ? candidatures 2012 ? 10 avril : Cl?ture de l?appel ? candidatures 2012 ? 10 et 11 mai : Divulgation des r?sultats de la s?lection ? 21 mai : D?but des cours en ligne **Crit?res de s?lection** Les candidats doivent : ? avoir l??ge requis (de 20 ? 40 ans) ; ? avoir des notions de base en mati?re de, ou ?tre int?ress?s par, les questions li?es ? l?Internet ; ? disposer de connaissances et d?exp?rience en approche multi-parties prenantes en termes d?affaires internationales ; ? avoir une formation acad?mique et/ou une exp?rience professionnelle appropri?es dans le domaine de l?Internet ; ? ?tre membre de l?ISOC ; http://www.internetsociety.org/get-involved/join-community ? ma?triser le fran?ais ; ? avoir de bonnes capacit?s de r?daction, de synth?se et une pr?cision des d?tails ; ? disposer d?une connexion Internet (haut d?bit de pr?f?rence) ; ? avoir au moins 8 heures de disponibilit? hebdomadaire pendant chaque partie th?matique de la formation en ligne (il s'agit du crit?re de s?lection le plus important qui doit ?tre ?valu? s?rieusement par tous les candidats ?ventuels) ; ? ?tre pr?ts ? participer aux consultations en ligne (une fois par semaine ? des heures pr?cises) ; **Date limite de d?p?t des candidatures** La date limite de d?p?t des candidatures est le 10 avril 2012 ? minuit UTC/GMT. **Comment d?poser une candidature** Pour en savoir plus sur le programme complet Next Generation Leaders (Leaders de la prochaine g?n?ration), y compris obtenir des d?tails sur la fa?on de poser sa candidature aux cours de formation ? distance, veuillez consulter : Anglais : http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning Fran?ais : http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning/fr Espagnol : http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning/es Pour toute question, veuillez contacter . ************************************************************************ ESPA?OL Abierto el plazo de presentaci?n de solicitudes para el programa de eLearning ?Dando forma a Internet ? historia y futuro? del programa de L?deres de la pr?xima generaci?n. (ingl?s, franc?s y espa?ol) Ingl?s: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning Franc?s: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning/fr Espa?ol: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning/es Internet Society tiene el placer de convocar solicitudes de personas con talento interesadas en unirse a una nueva generaci?n de l?deres de Internet, que har?n frente a los desaf?os m?s importantes relacionados con la tecnolog?a, la pol?tica, la empresa y la educaci?n que les esperan. Despu?s del ?xito del programa del a?o pasado, en 2012, Internet Society ofrece dos clases en ingl?s, una en franc?s y una en espa?ol.Todas las clases comenzar?n en la semana del 21 de mayo de 2012. El curso, ?Dando forma a Internet ? historia y futuro? viene avalado por la DiploFoundation y se imparte con la metodolog?a de su plataforma de eLearning, que ofrece debates semanales en l?nea sobre el contenido del curso, moderados por un tutor y facilitador experto. El programa NGL se ha dise?ado para ayudar a individuos a avanzar en su carrera profesional, individuos que tienen el potencial de convertirse en l?deres locales, regionales e internacionales en la comunidad de tecnolog?a de Internet, pol?ticas y gobernanza. Este curr?culo permite a los participantes compartir su experiencia particular con los colegas adem?s de adquirir conocimientos en ?reas relacionadas que no forman parte de sus especialidades. Las plazas del curso en l?nea con metodolog?a eLearning son muy limitadas, y todas las solicitudes est?n sujetas a un proceso de selecci?n muy estricto. La fecha l?mite para la presentaci?n de solicitudes es el 10 de abril de 2012. **El programa** El programa ofrece clases de 25 alumnos para profesionales con antecedentes diversos en los campos de tecnolog?a de Internet, gobernanza y pol?tica. Todos los cursos est?n disponibles para candidatos de cualquier parte del mundo. El programa se desarrollar? de forma exclusiva en l?nea. El programa incluye cuatro bloques tem?ticos, que se impartir?n durante seis meses del a?o 2012 (de mayo a octubre, con un examen al terminar el curso): ? The History of the Internet (La historia de Internet) ? Technical Background - Internet Standards and Technology (Antecedentes t?cnicos: est?ndares de Internet y tecnolog?a) ? Internet Governance and Policy (Gobernanza de Internet y pol?tica) ? Emerging issues ? Studies in Internet Policies, Processes and Diplomacy (Problemas emergentes: estudios en pol?ticas, procesos y diplomacia de Internet) Las actividades de formaci?n se desarrollan en una clase en l?nea, e incluyen an?lisis de los materiales del curso, debates en grupo interactivos usando diversas herramientas de comunicaci?n, tareas y ex?menes. Los participantes que completen el programa con ?xito recibir?n un certificado de aprovechamiento del curso. **Idiomas** Los materiales del curso y los debates moderados en l?nea de cada curso ser?n en ingl?s, franc?s y espa?ol respectivamente. **Audiencia objetivo** El proyecto est? dise?ado para miembros de Internet Society procedentes del sector acad?mico, p?blico, tecnol?gico y miembros de la sociedad civil que se comprometan al crecimiento libre y sostenible de Internet. Se anima especialmente a presentar solicitudes a miembros de las siguientes categor?as de participantes, tanto de pa?ses desarrollados como de pa?ses en v?as de desarrollo: ? funcionarios p?blicos de ministerios y departamentos que se encargan de temas relacionados con las TIC (tecnolog?as de la informaci?n y la comunicaci?n), como telecomunicaciones, cultura, educaci?n, asuntos exteriores o justicia ? funcionarios p?blicos de autoridades de normativa gubernamental o instituciones que se encargan de temas relacionados con la sociedad de la informaci?n, Internet y las TIC ? estudiantes de posgrado e investigadores (de telecomunicaciones, ingenier?a el?ctrica, derecho, econom?a, estudios de desarrollo o sociolog?a, por ejemplo) ? ingenieros en el ?mbito de Internet ? activistas de la sociedad civil en el ?mbito de Internet ? periodistas que tratan cuestiones relacionadas con Internet ? empresarios en el ?mbito de Internet (como por ejemplo los que se dedican a la gesti?n de ISP (proveedores de servicio de Internet) o al desarrollo de software. **Plazos** ? 22 de marzo: Comienza la admisi?n de solicitudes para 2012 ? 10 de abril: Termina la admisi?n de solicitudes para 2012 ? 10, 11 de mayo: Publicaci?n de los resultados de la selecci?n ? 21 de mayo: Comienzo de las clases en l?nea **Requisitos** Los candidatos deben tener: ? una edad comprendida entre los 20 y los 40 a?os; ? inter?s y concienciaci?n en asuntos relacionados con Internet; ? conocimiento y experiencia con el enfoque de multiparticipaci?n en asuntos internacionales; ? antecedentes profesionales y experiencia laboral o acad?mica relevantes en el ?mbito de Internet; ? ser miembro de ISOC http://www.internetsociety.org/get-involved/join-community ? espa?ol fluido ? buena capacidad de escritura, facilidad para hacer res?menes y atenci?n a los detalles; ? acceso a Internet regular (de acceso telef?nico es suficiente); ? un m?nimo de 8 horas de trabajo por semana durante cada bloque tem?tico del curso en l?nea (?ste es el requisito m?s importante y todos los candidatos deben tenerlo especialmente en cuenta); ? disposici?n para participar en las consultas en l?nea (una vez a la semana en horarios especificados); **Fecha l?mite para la presentaci?n de solicitudes** La fecha l?mite para la presentaci?n de solicitudes es el 10 de abril de 2012 a las 00:00 UTC/GMT. **C?mo enviar la solicitud** Para m?s informaci?n acerca del programa L?deres de la pr?xima generaci?n, incluidos detalles sobre c?mo rellenar solicitudes para los cursos de eLearning, vaya a: Ingl?s: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning Franc?s: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning/fr Espa?ol: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/leadership-programmes/next-generation-leaders-ngl-programme/elearning/es Si tiene alguna pregunta, env?e un correo electr?nico a la direcci?n . Sincerely, Vyria for the Internet Leadership Team ___________________________ Vyria M. Paselk Director, Internet Leadership Programmes Internet Society Email: paselk at isoc.org Skype: vyria.paselk Web: http://InternetSociety.org _______________________________________________ Chapter-delegates mailing list Chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/chapter-delegates -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: