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Books specifically for student engagement and multi-modal learning in distance learning?
by Cory Robinson 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '20

Hi all, As everyone is racing to prep distance-learning materials (we in Sweden are a few weeks behind in this), I'm inquiring if anyone has good book resources that cover student engagment and multi-modal exercises for distance learning? For in-person teaching, I utilize these books, which provide a sense of what i'm looking for, but in distance teaching (note the below links will take you to Google Sweden, but the info should be in english still): 1. Classroom assessment techniques: a handbook for college teachers<https://books.google.se/books/about/Classroom_assessment_techniques.html?id…> 2. Student Engagement Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty<https://books.google.se/books?id=muAStyrwyZgC&dq=student+engagement+techniq…> 3. Collaborative Learning Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty<https://books.google.se/books?id=ITSCzUKz1KAC&dq=collaborative+learning+tec…> I utilize these for in-person courses, and the are **great**! Does anyone have examples of these, but for distance learning? (Of course, with some time and effort, these books can be tailored to distance learning). 2nd, multi-modal might be similar to having students writing a blog post after a distance learning lecture/meeting, and then recording a "diary" post reflective about the blog writing (issues of privacy, legality are obvious here, but mentioned purely as an example). I send my regards to all those freaking out and working extra long hours in attempts to create nurturing, inspiring digital classrooms for thier students. Teaching is truly a priviledge, but even more difficult in times of transition, like now. Many thanks in advance! Do feel free to respond to this post (advantages to posting here so that everyone can enjoy the information provided), or email me privately, if more appropriate: cory.robinson(a)liu.se Best, Cory -- Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Communication Design Linköping University P: +46 (0)11 36 36 38 E: cory.robinson(a)liu.se http://liu-se.academia.edu/StephenCoryRobinson<http://colostate.academia.edu/StephenCoryRobinson>

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Everyday Life and Everyday Communication in Coronavirus Capitalism
by Christian Fuchs 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '20

Christian Fuchs: Everyday Life and Everyday Communication in Coronavirus Capitalism. tripleC: Communication, Capitalism & Critique 18 (1): 375-399 DOI: https://doi.org/10.31269/triplec.v18i1.1167 German version: https://doi.org/10.31269/triplec.v18i1.1168 In 2020, the coronavirus crisis ruptured societies and their everyday life around the globe. This article is a contribution to critically theorising the changes societies have undergone in the light of the coronavirus crisis. It asks: How have everyday life and everyday communication changed in the coronavirus crisis? How does capitalism shape everyday life and everyday communication during this crisis? Section 2 focuses on how social space, everyday life, and everyday communication have changed in the coronavirus crisis. Section 3 focuses on the communication of ideology in the context of coronavirus by analysing the communication of coronavirus conspiracy stories and false coronavirus news. The coronavirus crisis is an existential crisis of humanity and society. It radically confronts humans with death and the fear of death. This collective experience can on the one hand result in new forms of solidarity and socialism or can on the other hand, if ideology and the far-right prevails, advance war and fascism. Political action and political economy are decisive factors in such a profound crisis that shatters society and everyday life. Keywords: coronavirus, COVID-19, everyday life, everyday communication, critical theory, critical theory of communication, means of communication, communication technology, capitalism, ideology, fake news, false news, crisis, public health, Henri Lefebvre, David Harvey

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Advice for Converting to Online Conference Format during Covid Crisis
by Ushnish Sengupta 31 Mar '20

31 Mar '20

Hello AIRers I recently attended an in person conference and am looking for advice on how to convert aspects of a face to face conference to an online format. This list may be able to offer some advice or references. In terms of software applications, My experience with hosting classes so far has been with Zoom, and I am familiar with Webex and other applications but have no experience being a host on them. Conference components under consideration 1) Panelist Presentations -This is the easiest component that can be done online 2) Discussant feedback -Also achievable online 3) Audience Q&A -Achievable with a moderator I lose track of the order of the students asking questions in class more often online than in person classes 4) Poster sessions -Can be replicated as a repeated slide presentation with content from poster 5) Formal networking sessions -Difficult to replicate online, any ideas? 6) Table discussion e.g. at a dinner or conference banquet -Difficult to replicate online, any ideas? Could use Zoom breakout rooms butits different than having a meal together 7) Award ceremonies ? Sincerely Ushnish Sengupta--

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NYC Coronavirus (COVID-19) data on Github
by Richard Forno 31 Mar '20

31 Mar '20

FYI if anyone needs some more data from a sadly-growing dataset to play with these days..... NYC Coronavirus (COVID-19) data This repository contains data on coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York City (NYC), updated daily. Data are assembled by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Incident Command System for COVID-19 Response (Surveillance and Epidemiology Branch in collaboration with Public Information Office Branch). You can view these data on the Department of Health's website. Note that data are being collected in real-time and are preliminary and subject to change as COVID-19 response continues. < - > https://github.com/nychealth/coronavirus-data

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Broadband Breakfast Live Online Series
by Joly MacFie 31 Mar '20

31 Mar '20

My attention was drawn to this by today's theme '"The Importance of Universal Broadband in the Age of the Coronavirus <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-on-tu…>" with speakers Gigi Sohn and Christopher Mitchell, but the whole series is worth binge-watching! They are looking for contributors - contact Drew Clark at drew(a)breakfast.media ISOC Live posted: "On Friday March 14 2020 Broadband Breakfast launched the Broadband Breakfast Live Online series. Most weekdays, at 12:00 EDT (14:00 EDT) a group of experts gather to talk about broadband solutions to the critical challenges of the coronavirus and COVID-19" [image: YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyPRLDveiVft5JpHW2br3Q/videos>On *Friday March 14 2020* *Broadband Breakfast <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/>* launched the *Broadband Breakfast Live Online <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-will-…>* series. Most *weekdays*, at *12:00 EDT* (14:00 EDT) a group of experts gather to talk about broadband solutions to the critical challenges of the coronavirus and COVID-19. Sessions are webcast and archived on the *Broadband Breakfast YouTube Channel <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyPRLDveiVft5JpHW2br3Q>*. *Friday, March 13, 2020* – "Coronavirus and Education <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-from-…>" – Getting ready for a tsunami of online education *Tuesday, March 17, 2020* – "Coronavirus and Keep America Connected <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-on-tu…>" – How are internet service providers rising to the challenge? *Wednesday, March 18, 2020* – "Emergency Policy Levers and the Coronavirus <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-on-we…>" – What is the FCC doing to meet the demands of the crises? *Thursday, March 19, 2020* – "Tools for Telework and the Coronavirus <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-on-th…>" – How are American workplaces holding up to truly going virtual? *Friday, March 20, 2020 *– "Measuring and Understanding Bandwidth Usage During the Coronavirus <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-on-fr…>" – How is the internet holding up to different traffic patterns in the daytime? *Monday, March 23, 2020 *– "Free and Low Cost Internet Plans During the Coronavirus Crisis <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-on-mo…>" – What should ISPs do to ensure connectivity for all? *Tuesday, March 24, 2020* – "Covering the Coronavirus: How are Broadband Journalists Covering the Pandemic? <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-on-tu…> " *Wednesday, March 25, 2020* – "Ensuring Connectivity During the Coronavirus <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-on-we…>" – What are communications companies doing? *Thursday, March 26, 2020* – "Broadband, the Coronavirus, and K-12 Education <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-on-th…> " *Monday, March 30, 2020* – "A Coronavirus Conversation With Millennials from Around the World <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-on-mo…> " *Tuesday, March 31, 2020* – "The Importance of Universal Broadband in the Age of the Coronavirus <http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2020/03/broadband-breakfast-live-online-on-tu…> " *TWITTER*: #Broadband Breakfast Live Online <https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Broadband%20Breakfast%20Live%20Online&src=t…> *Permalink* https://isoc.live/11935/ -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +2185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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