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CFP: ICITST-2020, Technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE UK/RI Chapter, Virtual Conference, 8-10 December
by Galina Akmayeva, ICITST 10 Aug '20

10 Aug '20

CALL FOR PAPERS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- 15th International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-2020) IEEE UK/RI Computer Chapter Technically Co-Sponsored Virtual Conference 8-10 December 2020 London, UK https://icitst.org/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- Scope ----- The ICITST, IEEE UK/RI Computer Chapter Technically Co-Sponsored, is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practical implementation of secured Internet transactions and to fostering discussions on information technology evolution. The ICITST-2020 invites research papers that encompass conceptual analysis, design implementation and performance evaluation. The COVID-19 has put constraints on our daily life and there is ongoing travel concern in relation to the current pandemic. For this reason, the ICITST-2020 will be held online. Registration fees are reduced to accommodate this new platform. Publication ----------- All accepted papers for the ICITST-2020 will be indexed by IEEE Xplore, DBLP, SCOPUS and Google Scholar after they are presented at the virtual conference. Topics ------ The topics in ICITST-2020 include but are not confined to the following areas: *Cloud Security *Cyber Security and Cyber warfare *Cyber-Physical Systems *Digital Crypto-Currencies *Digital Forensics *Ethical Hackers *Internet Applications and Technology *Information Security *Infonomics and e-Technology *Multimedia and Web Services *Secured Transactions *Security of Social Media Platforms *Ubi/Cloud Computing *Wireless and Sensor Networks ------------------- Submission details: ------------------- Papers submitted for reviewing should conform to IEEE specifications. Manuscript templates can be downloaded from the conference website. All the papers will go through double-blind peer review process. *You can submit your extended abstract or paper online at http://icitst.org/paper-submission/ or email it to extendedabstract(a)icitst.org or papers(a)icitst.org *You can submit your poster via email at posters(a)icitst.org *You can submit your workshop or tutorial proposal via email at workshop-tutorial(a)icitst.org ----------------- Submission Dates: ----------------- *Extended Abstract Submission Date: September 01, 2020 *Notification of Extended Abstract Acceptance/Rejection: September 12, 2020 *Proposal for Industrial Presentation: September 01, 2020 *Notification of Industrial Presentation Acceptance: September 12, 2020 *Full Paper Submission Date: September 15, 2020 *Notification of Paper Acceptance/Rejection: October 01, 2020 *Workshops and Tutorials Submission Date: September 01, 2020 *Notification of Workshop and Tutorial Acceptance: September 12, 2020 *Special Track Submission Date: September 01, 2020 *Notification of Special Track Acceptance: September 12, 2020 *Poster/Demo Submission Date: September 01, 2020 *Notification of Poster/Demo Acceptance: September 12, 2020 *Camera Ready Paper Due: November 01, 2020 *Early Bird Registration Deadline: October 20, 2020 *Late Bird Registration Deadline: November 20, 2020 *Conference Dates: December 08-10, 2020 For more details, please contact info(a)icitst.org

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Looking for Executive Director for new Digital Studies Institute
by Christian Sandvig 10 Aug '20

10 Aug '20

Hi air-l colleagues, A $95-105k executive directorship is now open at a new Michigan research institute very relevant to aoir. The institute foregrounds "questions about social inequalities, including racial and gendered bias, in digital cultures." This would be a great job for someone working in tech who wants a change. It would also be good for someone with academic training who wants to do the alt.ac thing. It's an institute in start-up mode with the chance for a lot of creativity. Context: https://www.digitalstudies.umich.edu/ We are doing a lot of amazing hiring to grow this institute ( https://www.digitalstudies.umich.edu/news-events/all-news/search-news/dsi-a… ) I am not on the hiring committee, I'm just a member of the institute, but if it helps to email someone like me I'm happy to try answering questions unofficially. My unsanctioned notes on the ad: A Ph.D. is not required, any Master's is fine. This is a career position. It says "term limited" but this is HR-speak. This position will be renewed if the person works out. Please forward as appropriate. If you have names of people who would be great also feel free to email me. Hope this is of interest, Christian ------------------------------- https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/187645/digital_studies_executive_direc… Job Summary The University of Michigan’s new Digital Studies Institute (UMDSI) seeks to hire an Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an innovative new organization that will contribute towards our understanding of the digital world in a Research 1 university setting. The UMDSI serves students, researchers, and the public and the Executive Director will provide programmatic, strategic, and forward-looking leadership for the Digital Studies Institute. The UMDSI integrates critical humanistic, social science, and artistic approaches to digital studies, and foreground questions about social inequalities, including racial and gendered bias, in digital cultures. They will partner with the Faculty Director (who will lead the faculty and research direction), the Associate Director (who has primary responsibility for the curricular program and summer institute) and the Chief Administrator (who provides operational leadership) to assure that the UMDSI creates an inclusive and generative space for digital studies students, staff, and faculty. The Executive Director will also have primary responsibility for assuring that the UMDSI programs are complementary and in partnership with other institutional units involved in digital work – including, but not limited to the Duderstadt Center, the University Library, and Information Technology services. Mission Statement The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. Responsibilities* In addition to contributing to and providing leadership for the strategic vision of the DSI, specific duties will include: (1) develop academic programming, partnering, and outreach for UMDSI creating a community of scholars and researchers amongst digital studies faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff; (2) develop parternships with universities, industries, and technology firms to develop the Digital Research Corridor; (3) manage the recruitment, admission, and matriculation of students to the graduate and undergraduate programs, develop ancillary programming, and plan and execute events for the community showing student and faculty research; (4) attend faculty and administrative meetings as an ex officio member; (5) co-program and support the annual Summer Institute ; (6) manage the UMDSI’s research funding and award programs process; (7) research and collect information concerning best practices in digital studies teaching and research; (8)collaborate with other units on campus to provide support and training for students and faculty in the Digital Studies program; (9) research and draft internal and external grant proposals. Required Qualifications* An advanced degree or equivalent preferable in the area of digital studies, understanding of the research-intensive university academic environment, ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with a broad spectrum of students, faculty, administrative staff, policy makers, and public constituents/stakeholders (industry, media, etc). Demonstrated leadership experience that includes recruiting, mentoring, career development, and team building. Experience in project management, programming, budget management, program development and assessment. An entrepreneurial stance towards development. Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment is ideal. How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Additional Information This is a 2.5 year term limited position. The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill the College’s Guiding Principles, and sustain the excellence of LSA. To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion visit http://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/about/diversity--equity-and-inclusion.html To learn more about LSA’s Guiding Principles visit http://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/faculty-staff/human-resources/lsa-staff-guiding-pr… Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Job Detail JOB OPENING ID 187645 WORKING TITLE Digital Studies Executive Director JOB TITLE Acad &/Or Res Prgm Ofcr Assoc WORK LOCATION Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI FULL/PART TIME Full-Time REGULAR/TEMPORARY Regular FLSA STATUS Exempt ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP College Of Lsa DEPARTMENT LSA Digital Studies Institute POSTING BEGIN/END DATE 7/20/2020 – 9/01/2020 SALARY $95,000.00 – $105,000.00 CAREER INTEREST Administration

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archiving public whatsApp group messages (hate speech) institutionally
by F N 08 Aug '20

08 Aug '20

Dear All, Can anyone provide any links to existing protocols for archiving hate speech and misinformation in public WhatsApp groups? Generally researchers export chat list. Are there instances where institutions or universities have incorporated such chats into their archives after removing the phone numbers in the export list? Thanks Fathima

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Job Alert -- UC Berkeley Sociology department
by Jenna Burrell 07 Aug '20

07 Aug '20

I'm sending this on behalf of the Sociology department at UC-Berkeley. Believe it or not they are hiring tenure track faculty next year. There is an interest in scholars who take a sociological perspective (broadly) to study the Internet and generally with whatever might constitute "digital sociology." If that sounds like you please apply! The UC Berkeley sociology department is seeking applications for two tenure-track (assistant professor) faculty positions this year. The first Assistant Professor position is open to all fields of specialization. See https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02650 (ASA ID: 16427). The second Assistant Professor position is in the area of “Climate Equity and Environmental Justice.” See https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02634 (ASA ID: 16420). In addition, UC Berkeley is seeking applications for a tenured (associate or full professor) position, also in the area of "Climate Equity and Environmental Justice" (ASA ID: 16420). This new faculty cluster is a partnership between several campus units, including sociology. See https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02634. <https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02634>

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Fwd: Career Opportunity: faculty, school of communication & culture
by Jaigris Hodson 07 Aug '20

07 Aug '20

Hello AoIR-istas! My awesome Uni has an opportunity for a faculty position in communication with a focus on digital media. The department is awesome, and the lifestyle here in beautiful BC is unbeatable! I’m happy to answer any questions you might have about my University, and I encourage everyone to apply. Have a great day! Jaigris Hodson Begin forwarded message: From: Human Resources <Human.Resources(a)RoyalRoads.ca<mailto:Human.Resources@RoyalRoads.ca>> Subject: Career Opportunity: faculty, school of communication & culture Date: July 27, 2020 at 4:31:10 PM PDT To: "@RRU-Community" <RRU-Community(a)royalroads.ca<mailto:RRU-Community@royalroads.ca>> An exciting career opportunity at RRU is now available! If you would like to apply for the position of faculty, school of communication & culture <https://royalroads.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/789> (limited term), please submit your application through HR Smart Career Center by August 27, 2020. *Please note that this competition is open to internal and external applicants. An internal applicant is defined as a current employee of Royal Roads University. This does not apply to staff employed at RRU in a temporary capacity through a staffing agency, or engaged as a contractor. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact HR. Best regards, Human Resources | Royal Roads University T 250.391.2600 ext. 4381 | F 250.391.2570 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC Canada V9B 5Y2 | royalroads.ca<http://royalroads.ca/> LIFE.CHANGING Jaigris Hodson PhD, Associate Professor, College of Interdisciplinary Studies | Royal Roads University T 250.391.2600 | F 250.391.2587 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC Canada V9B 5Y2 | royalroads.ca<https://webmail.royalroads.ca/owa/redir.aspx?C=QXhN0f5Q17WvcmXecxL28GUrFWzz…> Pronouns: she/her/hers LIFE.CHANGING Royal Roads is located on the traditional lands of the Xwsepsum and Lekwungen First Nations’ ancestors and families. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and attachments may contain personal or confidential information for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient and you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the message and attachments.

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Winners of ASIS&T SIG SI Awards - Best Paper, Emerging Social Informatics Researchers
by Adam Worrall 07 Aug '20

07 Aug '20

It is my pleasure, as the Awards Coordinator for the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Special Interest Group for Social Informatics (SIG SI), to be able to announce the winners of our 2020* ASIS&T SIG SI Awards*. The first award to announce is our *Social Informatics Best Paper Award*. Out of eight nominated papers, relevant papers received two reviews from social informatics scholars, with those reviews then evaluated by our Best Paper Award jury of Rachel Simons (SIG SI Chair), Kolina Koltai (SIG SI Co-Chair-Elect), and Adam Worrall (SIG SI Awards Coordinator). Reviewers and the jury evaluated papers on their relevance to social informatics; the clarity of their methods, findings, and implications; their significance and contribution to social informatics research; and their overall strength as deserving of the Best Paper Award. The award jury chose one winning paper whose authors will receive the $750 (US) prize: *Irene V. Pasquetto* (Harvard University), *Christine L. Borgman *(University of California Los Angeles), and *Morgan F. Wofford* (University of California Los Angeles / University of Michigan), for their paper "*Uses and reuses of scientific data: The data creators' advantage*," published during 2019 in *Harvard Data Science Review*, volume 1 issue 2. http://doi.org/10.1162/99608f92.fc14bf2d Given the high quality of nominated papers, we also wish to recognize two *honourable mentions*: - *Carter Østerlund* and *Kevin Crowston* (both of Syracuse University), for their paper "*Documentation and access to knowledge in online communities: Know your audience and write appropriately?*", published during 2019 in the *Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology*, volume 70 issue 6, pp. 619-633. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.24152 - *Kyle M. L. Jones* (Indiana University, Indianapolis [IUPUI]), *Alan Rubel* (University of Wisconsin, Madison), and *Ellen LeClere* (University of Wisconsin, Madison), for their paper "*A matter of trust: Higher education institutions as information fiduciaries in an age of educational data mining and learning analytics*," in press and available in early view since 2019 at the *Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology. *https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.24327 The second and third awards we wish to announce are our inaugural *Emerging Social Informatics Researcher Awards*. Four students self-nominated for these awards, with their applications adjudicated by myself (as SIG SI Awards Coordinator) and SIG SI Co-Chair-Elect Colin Rhinesmith. We assessed the relevance of the student's current and future research to social informatics, along with their submitted or accepted contributions to the ASIS&T 2020 Annual Meeting and our own Social Informatics Research Symposium. Two winners are being recognized as emerging researchers in social informatics, who each receive free / reimbursed registration for ASIS&T 2020 and the Social Informatics Research Symposium, where they will be able to network and interact with other social informatics researchers. They are: - *Diana Floegel <https://djfloegel.wixsite.com/mysite>*, a PhD student at Rutgers University. Diana will be presenting their co-authored paper with Kaitlin Costello (also of Rutgers University) titled "*'Predictive ads are not doctors': Mental health tracking and technology companies* <https://www.conftool.org/asist2020/index.php?page=browseSessions&form_sessi…>" on the morning of October 29th as part of ASIS&T 2020. Their research was self-described as looking at how "marginalized actors ... express agency within sociotechnical assemblages that are structurally inequitable, and therefore oppressive" with an aim to improving equity and building "substantive sociotechnical theory." - *Joseph Winberry <https://josephwinberry.org/>*, a PhD student at the University of Tennessee. Joseph will present his first-authored poster with Bharat Mehra (of the University of Alabama) titled "*US state libraries as strong institutions: Supporting justice for LGBTQ+ patrons?*" as part of the ASIS&T 2020 poster session. He described his research as focused in community informatics, and in particular on "how stakeholders from marginalized populations can utilize information and communications technology (ICTs) to better engage with community-embedded institutions." All award winners will be recognized during the *2020 Social Informatics Research Symposium*, co-organized by SIG SI, SIG SM (Social Media), and SIG IEP (Information Ethics & Policy), to be held online on Saturday, October 31st and Sunday November 1st, as part of the ASIS&T 2020 Annual Meeting. A reminder that early registration for the ASIS&T Annual Meeting ends today, Friday August 7th. For more details on and to register for the Annual Meeting and Social Informatics Research Symposium, please go to https://www.asist.org/am20/. Thanks to those who reviewed nominated papers for our Best Paper Award this year: Catherine Dumas, Melissa Bica, Kristin Eschenfelder, Pnina Fichman, Noriko Hara, Caroline Haythornthwaite, Kolina Koltai, Eric Meyer, Colin Rhinesmith, Ana Roeschley, Howard Rosenbaum, Kalpana Shankar, Sarika Sharma, and Rachel Simons. And congratulations again to Irene, Christine, Morgan, Diana, and Joseph for their existing and emerging contributions to social informatics. We hope to see everyone (virtually!) for our 2020 Social Informatics Research Symposium and the ASIS&T Annual Meeting! Adam Worrall, Ph.D. Awards Coordinator, ASIS&T SIG SI Assistant Professor, University of Alberta School of Library and Information Studies 5-168 Education North Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5 worrall(a)ualberta.ca (780) 492-0179 http://www.adamworrall.org

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WEBCAST FRIDAY: IPNSIG Space Internet Governance Webinar w/ Vint Cerf + Scott Pace
by Joly MacFie 07 Aug '20

07 Aug '20

Offworld communications present unique challenges. As stakeholders multiply, how will they interact? ISOC Live posted: "On Friday, August 7th, 2020 from 11:00-12:30 EDT (15:00-16:30 UTC) the Internet Society InterPlanetary Networking Special Interest Group (IPNSIG) hosts a Space Internet Governance Webinar. Presently there is no governance framework, formal or informal, fo" [image: livestream] <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/spaceig>On *Friday, August 7th, 2020* from *11:00-12:30 EDT* (15:00-16:30 UTC) the Internet Society *InterPlanetary Networking Special Interest Group <http://ipnsig.org/>* (IPNSIG) hosts a *Space Internet Governance Webinar <http://ipnsig.org/2020/07/29/space-internet-governance-webinar-coming-soon/>*. Presently there is no governance framework, formal or informal, for the Internet in space (what will become the Solar System Internet, or SSI). *Our panel <http://ipnsig.org/2020-space-internet-governance-webinar-panelists/>* will explore whether one is needed and, if so, what form it should take. *SPEAKERS* *Dr. Vinton G. Cerf*, Chief Internet Evangelist, Google *Dr. Scott Pace*, Deputy Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary of the National Space Council *MODERATOR* *Scott Burleigh*, Principal Engineer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology *LIVESTREAM https://livestream.com/internetsociety/spaceig <https://livestream.com/internetsociety/spaceig>* (Open captions) *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/SpaceIGwebinar <https://bit.ly/SpaceIGwebinar>* *TWITTER @IPNSIG #SpaceIG https://bit.ly/spaceig <https://bit.ly/spaceig> @vgcerf* *SIMULCASTS_* *https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/ <https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive>* *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/spaceig <https://archive.org/details/spaceig>* *Permalink*: https://isoc.live/12563/ - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +2185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Reminder E-mail: Perception of Cultural Inclusivity in Online Teaching and Learning ( 5-10 min survey)
by Nandita Gurjar 06 Aug '20

06 Aug '20

*Title of Study: *Perception of Cultural Inclusivity in Online Teaching and Learning *Description: *A colleague and I are investigating perceptions of cultural inclusivity in online teaching and learning with implications for the design, development, and delivery of online learning. We invite you (anyone engaged in any aspect of online learning) to contribute your perspective in this voluntary survey that will take approximately 5-10 minutes. The survey is anonymous; we encourage you to complete the survey voluntarily. Thank you for your contribution and time. *Study URL: * https://uni.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8G1dyPcP7y5b7Vj If you have questions about this study, please contact Nandita Gurjar at nandita.gurjar(a)uni.edu Sincerely, Nandita Nandita Gurjar, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Literacy Education 107C Schindler Education Center Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls-50316

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Aspen Tech Policy Hub Launches Projects on Improving Democracy Through Technology
by Betsy Cooper 06 Aug '20

06 Aug '20

Dear AoIR Listserv, It is my pleasure to introduce the fourth set of projects from our 2020 Fellowship class. The projects, focused on [1]Improving Democracy Through Technology, provide engaging tools to combat electoral disinformation, promote better communication between elected officials and their constituents, and build policy and design principles for automated advocates. We released the projects at our webinar yesterday; you can watch a video of the event [2]here. I invite you to read more about the projects below, and to check them out on our website: [3]Aspen Tech Policy Hub Projects. Please also join us by RSVPing for our next webinar, August 19 at 9am PT/12pm ET, on [4]Disaster Tech: Preparing for Unprecedented Crisis, focused on how tech policy can combat the climate crisis and provide new solutions for coordinated disaster response. The fellows will be joined by keynote speaker Carlos J. Castillo, FEMA's former Acting Deputy Administrator for Resilience. Warm Regards, Betsy Cooper Director, Aspen Tech Policy Hub Projects on Improving Democracy Through Technology [5]Combating Election Disinformation by Shining Light on Dark Ads Every day, tens of millions of Americans view political advertisements on social media that are disguised as unpaid content, also known as “dark ads.” According to researchers from New York University, between May 2018 and June 2019, more than half of Facebook pages that displayed U.S. political ads concealed the identities of their backers. The $1.1 billion spent on political ads on Facebook in that period makes plain that some political organizations are eager to sway the public’s vote without disclosing that they are paying for advertising. This project proposes two solutions: a series of actions that the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could take to make online political ads more transparent and a game that educates potential voters about dark ads. [6]People Powered Policy City governments often struggle to obtain real-time feedback from their constituents on impending policy decisions. At the same time, constituents from disenfranchised communities often struggle to get the attention of elected officials to drive policy change. People Powered Policy (P3) is a website and strategy that encourages two-way communication between city governments and their constituents. Communities will have a place to share stories, thoughts, and questions about topics they care about, and the platform gives them a direct line to city staff. The platform also allows city officials to solicit input on policy questions and create feedback loops throughout the policymaking process. P3 is being piloted with the City of Oakland, and the project team hopes the model can scale across city governments. [7]Using Automated Advocates To Provide Legal Services at Scale The United States faces a crisis in its civil courts, where more than 80% of low-income households lack adequate legal representation. A promising new class of technology tools (“Automated Advocates”) can help close that gap, but regulatory complexity about who may practice law make it difficult for companies to build these tools and for regulators to distinguish good actors from bad. This project paves the way for the development of Automated Advocates by coalescing the field around a common definition and set of principles for Automated Advocates. It also recommends that regulators include and incentivize Automated Advocates in any state and national regulatory sandboxes. [8]Learn More CONTACT US [9]Twitter [10]Website [11]Email Address References 1. https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/aspen-tech-policy-hub-demo-day-improv… 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVgOdhaywW4&feature=youtu.be 3. https://www.aspentechpolicyhub.org/projects/ 4. https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/aspen-tech-policy-hub-demo-day-disast… 5. https://www.aspentechpolicyhub.org/project/combating-election-disinformatio… 6. https://www.aspentechpolicyhub.org/project/people-powered-policy/ 7. https://www.aspentechpolicyhub.org/project/automated-advocates/ 8. https://www.aspentechpolicyhub.org/projects 9. https://www.twitter.com/AspenPolicyHub 10. https://www.aspentechpolicyhub.org/#/ 11. mailto:aspentechpolicyhub@aspeninstitute.org Unsubscribe: https://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.php?r=71217812&l=113004&s=0KZB&… This message was sent to air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org from betsy.cooper(a)aspeninstitute.org Betsy Cooper The Aspen Institute 2300 N Street, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20037

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Covering Controversial Issues in Online Teaching
by 崔玺 Xi Cui 06 Aug '20

06 Aug '20

Dear colleagues, My name is Dr. Xi Cui from the Communication Department, College of Charleston. I'd like to invite you to complete a short survey about online teaching. In the spring semester, the coronavirus pandemic suddenly forced almost all of us to switch to online teaching. Meanwhile, we have heard about calls from political groups to out professors by sharing the audio/videos of their “blatant indoctrination<https://twitter.com/charliekirk11/status/1241820673007161345?fbclid=IwAR16y…>” in online courses. Controversial issues are important vehicles of critical thinking and civic engagement. But online teaching also makes it easier to share the course content or out-of-context soundbites when controversial topics are covered. In this study, we want to understand how professors approach this dilemma. The survey will take you no more than 10 minutes to finish and your participation will be completely voluntary and anonymous. There will be no monetary compensation for the participation. However, we hope the insights gained from your answers can help us better serve the students, advance our professional mission, and meanwhile, protect ourselves. To participate, you must be the teacher of record (including tenure-track professors, visiting/adjunct professors, post-doc fellows, and graduate teaching assistants) of an undergraduate-level course in social sciences or humanities. If you are willing to participate in the survey, please follow the link below for more “informed consent” information. Survey link: bit.ly/TeachingControversy<http://bit.ly/TeachingControversy> Thank you very much! Regards, Xi Cui, PhD., Assistant Professor Department of Communication College of Charleston 66 George St. Charleston, SC 29424 Office Phone: 843-953-8128 Office Location: 305, 7 College Way

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