Taanshi, <br><br>My question to everyone is what is the potential for self-documentation of language/language use context using small passive recording devices? I just came across some information on a small passive digital camera called SenseCam and wonder about its potential use for language documentation when paired with a similar device for sound recording? I also wonder about "lifecasting" style documentation using a small webcam place on a ball cap and a small mobile computer or other video capture device. <br>
<br>I know it almost smacks of Big Brother type surveillance, but we are being recorded almost everywhere we go these days.... (Not that I like it! LOL!) However, if the recording process was controlled by the language speaker (and/or face-to-face language learner/apprentice) and with full knowledge, acceptance and permission of those being recorded (could be done with recorder running with simple script was always available or memorized by the speaker) and other stakeholders ( Elders, their community, etc.), it could be an excellent way for communities (and trusted others) to obtain an almost "speaker's eye view" of language context. <br>
<br>Would it be helpful? What are the downsides? Would speakers of endangered/indigenous languages and their communities accept such a recording system? If yes, for what purposes would speakers and communities (and trusted collaborating linguists) like to see such a system used? Would reviewing the images help speakers remember more information that they could then verbally annotate the sound recording, using the BOLD method for example? Could this be another way for speakers and their communities to gain greater controls over the documentation of language and production of language materials to support retention, reacquisition and/or heritage language learning? If yes, how could this process be facilitated?<br>
<br>If anyone has already given similar ideas some thought, please share them with the list and/or email me!<br><br>Finally, are some links for those of you (like me, LOL!) not too familiar with SenseCam, Lifecasting or BOLT and would like to learn and thinking more about this idea.... <br>
<br><a href="http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/cambridge/projects/sensecam/default.htm">http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/cambridge/projects/sensecam/default.htm</a><br><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifecasting_(video_stream)">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifecasting_(video_stream)</a><br>
<a href="https://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/handle/10125/5071">https://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/handle/10125/5071</a> <br><br>Kihchi-maarsii.<br><br>Eekoshi pitamaa.<br>Heather<br>MA Candidate, University of Lethbridge<br>
<br>PS: Although some may have ambivalent feelings about the source of the BOLD concept, I still think it has merit....<br><br><br><br><br>