Hi everyone!

I know it's quite a busy time for us all. I'd like to kindly ask if you have any used cell phones, iPods or iTouches that you no longer have use for. I'll be collecting them by the end of finals week and I could really use them for my research this summer in Brazil.

Here's a glimpse at what I'll be doing:
This research project will explore how music can be a medium and voice of empowerment for marginalized young women. My overarching goal will be to examine how notions of collective identity, belonging, and self-esteem are influential.

Visual Representation will serve as the primary method used to document and analyze the oral histories of young women. Data compiled from these visual documents will be used to summarize and present my findings in a short video documentary. Cell phones will be given to participants to shoot personal video footage in conjunction with my own.

If you do have one you could spare, please bring them to our last class tomorrow.

Thank you in advance for your help with my project!

Sincerely,

Shannon

Evaer Set Up:
* Download Evaer Program: http://www.evaer.com/download.htm $19.95 (Free trial for 5 minutes)
* Features: http://www.evaer.com/features.htm
* Tip: Make sure you have the latest version of Skype and Evaer downloaded.
* Call Recorder: Another program great for MACs: http://call-recorder-for-skype.en.softonic.com/mac (Also, $19.95)
* Another Program - Pamela: https://www.pamela.biz/shop/pamela_call_recorder_1 ($22.45)
* Free software converter: http://www.full-software-dc.info or http://www.full-software-dc.info/index.php/evaer-video-recorder-for-skype-1-2-6-53/ or http://adf.ly/64BLy

Purposes:

Lesson Plan:
* How to send files via Skype: + Send File;
* Share Screen: See the teacher's lesson/curriculum or student's homework; guide a student through an on-line tutorial by physically showing them what to do with your cursor.

Interview Recording:
* Eliminates having to take extensive notes while interviewing and allows you to connect with your participant more attentively.
* If conducted in another language, you can always refer back to for better comprehension if needed or to refresh your notes.
* Easy way to input for transcribing.
* Possible use of video or voice overs for documentary work.

This is absolutely great, although it makes me feel old! Their reactions to older technology is so funny and their impressions of the changes over time is very interesting!

(39 Images of occupying Favelas in Rio de Janeiro that don't appear on TV) Here are some great pics of the police occupying the favelas or communities as most Cariocas (People from Rio) would preferred to call them out of respect. This is what they call 'pacification' where drug trafficking is eliminated and police enforcement is ever present. 

Here's another recent article on this from the Washington Post: RIO DE JANEIRO - Squatters occupying a complex of abandoned buildings in Rio de Janeiro clashed with police Friday after a court ruling that allowed the premises to be cleared. http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/fighting-breaks-out-in-rio-de-janeiro-as-police-move-to-clear-5000-squatters-from-buildings/2014/04/11/047ade4e-c180-11e3-b574-f8748871856a_story.html.