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WEBCAST TODAY: African Internet Resilience 2: Shared Spectrum Strategies to Increase Affordable Access in Rural Areas
by Joly MacFie 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

This is the second of these African threesome webinars. There is possibly no more thorny regulatory issue than spectrum. Fresh thinking is the order of the day. ISOC Live posted: "On Friday 26 June 2020, from 4pm-5:30pm EAT (13:00-14:30 UTC) the African Union Commission, the Internet Society, and the African Telecommunications Union will host the second webinar in the 'African Internet Resilience' series. This webinar, 'Shared Spe" [image: livestream] <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/africainternetresilience2>On *Friday 26 June 2020*, from *4pm-5:30pm EAT* (13:00-14:30 UTC) the *African Union Commission <https://au.int/en/commission>*, the *Internet Society <https://www.internetsociety.org/regions/africa/>*, and the *African Telecommunications Union <http://atu-uat.org/>* will host the second webinar in the 'African Internet Resilience' series. This webinar, '*Shared Spectrum Strategies to Increase Affordable Access in Rural Areas <https://www.internetsociety.org/events/african-internet-resilience/shared-s…>*' assesses the growing impact of COVID-19 on livelihoods and work in Africa and examines the readiness of the continent’s Internet infrastructure to help mitigate those challenges. The event will explore innovations in regulations that have the potential to improve affordable access to Internet in rural areas through shared spectrum strategies. Issues discussed will include license exempt spectrum, dynamic spectrum management, as well as '*use it or share it <https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1992421>*' provisions for *International Mobile Telecommunications Spectrum <https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-R/Documents/ITU-R-FAQ-IMT.pdf>*. Le* vendredi 26 juin 2020*, de *16h00 à 17h30 EAT* (13h00-14h30 UTC), la* Commission de l'Union Africaine <https://au.int/en/commission>*, l'*Internet Society <https://www.internetsociety.org/regions/africa/>* et l'*Union Africaine des Télécommunications <http://atu-uat.org/>* organiseront le deuxième webinaire de la série 'African Internet Resilience' . Ce webinaire, «*Stratégies à spectre partagé pour accroître l'accès abordable dans les zones rurales <https://www.internetsociety.org/events/african-internet-resilience/shared-s…>*», évalue l'impact croissant de COVID-19 sur les moyens de subsistance et le travail en Afrique et examine l'état de préparation de l'infrastructure Internet du continent pour aider à atténuer ces défis. L'événement explorera les innovations dans des réglementations susceptibles d'améliorer l'accès à Internet à un prix abordable dans les zones rurales grâce à des stratégies de spectre partagées. Les questions abordées comprendront le spectre exempté de licence, la gestion dynamique du spectre, ainsi que les dispositions «*utilisez-le ou partagez-le <https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1992421>*» pour le *Spectre International des Télécommunications Mobile <https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-R/Documents/ITU-R-FAQ-IMT.pdf>s*. *SPEAKERS* *Moctar Yedaly*, Head Information Society Division, African Union Commission *Steve Song*, manypossibilities.net *Ntsibane Ntlapa*, Impact Area Manager, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa *Leonard Mabele*, Strathmore University, Kenya *Martha Suarez*, President, Dynamic Spectrum Alliance) *Siew Yoo*n, Director of Spectrum Insight and Analysis, OFCOM UK *H Sama Nwana* – Managing Partner, Cenerva UK *LIVESTREAM: http://livestream.com/internetsociety/africainternetresilience2 <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/africainternetresilience2>* *LIVESTREAM FRANCAIS* *http://livestream.com/internetsociety2/africainternetresilience2 <http://livestream.com/internetsociety2/africainternetresilience2>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM: https://bit.ly/2UHg4tB <https://bit.ly/2UHg4tB> (interpretation available)* *TWITTER: #AfricaInternetResilience <https://bit.ly/AfricaInternetResilience> #spectrum* *@ISOC_Africa @atu_uat @_AfricanUnion #growinternet* *MORE INFO* *https://www.internetsociety.org/issues/access/ <https://www.internetsociety.org/issues/access/>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://www.facebook.com/pg/ISOCAfrica/videos/ <https://www.facebook.com/pg/ISOCAfrica/videos/>* *https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live <https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive>* (English only) *Permalink* https://isoc.live/12263/ - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +2185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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CNM is Hiring (Application Deadline: 15 August 2020)
by Weiyu Zhang (Ivy) 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading research-intensive university (http://www.nus.edu.sg/) that is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities. Established in 2004, the Department of Communications and New Media (CNM) (http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/cnm/) is a leader in communication and new media research and education. It offers undergraduate, honours and PhD programmes in communications and new media studies, with an innovative curriculum that introduces students to key debates in the areas of media studies, communication management, interactive media design and cultural studies. Its curriculum provides students with practical skills in social media management, user interface design, and digital marketing. Its students undertake industry immersion through its compulsory internship programme. The Department also offers an undergraduate double degree with the School of Business; undergraduate minors in Interactive Media Development and Cultural Studies, and the Cultural Studies in Asia PhD programme. It has research concentrations in media psychology, health communication and cultural studies. Successful candidates for these positions will join an engaging community of 44 full-time faculty, 29 part-time instructors, and 800 undergraduate and graduate students. The Department of Communications and New Media at National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applicants for the following positions. *(1) **Assistant Professor in Data Journalism (* https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15876*)* We seek applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: media writing; online journalism; digital news production; sports/science/financial/health/fashion journalism. Candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of industry trends and engagement in industry practice, including a range of experience working in print/tv/radio news production. *(2) **Assistant Professor in Data Analytics (* https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15890*)* We seek applicants with expertise in the following areas: computational methods in communication and social sciences, including data analysis, machine learning, and visualisation. Practical experience with modern analysis and learning platforms is necessary. *(3) **Assistant Professor in Media Law and Policy (* https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15888*)* We seek applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Media law & policy; Media ethics; Intellectual property; Internet governance; global media policy; Tech law & policy; regulations of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and Internet of Things. *(4) **Assistant Professor in Open Specialisation (* https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15889*)* We seek applicants with expertise in various areas including but not limited to: strategic communication, communication management, interactive media design, human-computer interaction, cultural studies, communication technology, and computational social sciences. *(5) **Assistant Professor in Cultural Studies (specialisation in Cultural Studies in Asia) (*https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16333) We seek applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: inter-Asia cultural studies; cultural and new media industries in Asia; network theory and data cultures of Asia; critical diaspora and mobility studies; new media, indigenous and sovereignty studies; digital ethnography; posthumanism, environment and ecology in Asia, cultural economy; cultural policy; critical creative industry studies; soft power and cultural diplomacy; multiculturalism and migration; community cultural development and; urban communication such as urban digital art and design. Candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends in cultural studies and critical theory, and a demonstrated engagement in the cultural, political and ethical implications of race, gender, sexuality, social class and social practice. *(6) **Assistant Professor in Data Communication* ( https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16451) We seeks applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Communication(s), data science, information science, and information systems and technology. *(7) **Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Corporate Communications, Media Writing and Public Relations *(https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16491 ) We seek applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: corporate communication, public relations, digital marketing, and media writing. Candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends in strategic communication; demonstrated current industry knowledge of corporate communication as well as experience in crafting media statements or holding a writing position in a reputable media organisation *(8) **Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow (* https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16184*)* We seek applicants with open specialisation in the general discipline of New Media and Communication. Candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: new media and mobility; cultural studies in Asia; cultural theory and materialist cultural studies; critical software studies and network theory; games and e-sports theory; race, gender and sexuality studies in Asia; critical creative industry and policy studies; Asian film and digital heritage studies; digital ethnography and qualitative research methods. *(9) **Part-time Faculty in Social Media and Digital Marketing* We seek applicants with professional/management experience in Marketing and Social Media/Digital Marketing. The applicant will have (industry related and/or teaching) experience in one or more of the following areas: Social Media; and Digital Marketing. *(10)**Full-Time Teaching Assistant in Interactive Media Design* We seek applicants with teaching assistant expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas: interactive digital art and immersive media; machine learning and text analytics; computational art and curation, human interface/UX Design etc. The applicant will have industry related and/or teaching experience in one or more of the areas. Detailed application instructions can be found via http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/cnm/about-cnm/job-openings. For full consideration, please submit a complete application. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Enquiries may be directed to cnmcareer(a)nus.edu.sg. Further information about working at the National University of Singapore is available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/careers/whyjoinus.htm. -- Weiyu Zhang (PhD, UPenn) Associate Professor Department of Communication and New Media National University of Singapore Author of book, "The Internet and New Social Formation in China: Fandom Publics in the Making" https://www.amazon.com/The-Internet-Social-Formation-China/dp/1138799262

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WEBCAST TODAY: WSIS 2020 Session 188 – Digital Accessibility in a COVID-19 World
by Joly MacFie 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

WSIS Forum 2020 is well under way, and the main sessions continue until 24 July (agenda <https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2020/Agenda>). ISOC A11ySIG put in a request for this session to be streamed. If you see something else in there you think we should cover, feel free to suggest it at webcast(a)isoc.org . Apparently, as well as real time text, there will be sign language on this session. I imagine that will be BSL, but we shall see. ISOC Live posted: "On Friday 26 June 2020 at 10:00-11:00 UTC the Inter Islamic Network on Information Technology and others host a WSIS Forum 2020 thematic workshop 'Session 188 - Digital Accessibility in a COVID-19 World'. In this session a diverse group of panelists, incl" [image: livestream] <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/wsis2020-188>On *Friday 26 June 2020* at *10:00-11:00 UTC* the *Inter Islamic Network on Information Technology <http://www.init.org.pk/>* and others host a *WSIS Forum 2020 <https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2020/>* thematic workshop '*Session 188 - Digital Accessibility in a COVID-19 World <https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2020/Agenda/Session/188>*'. In this session a diverse group of panelists, including Persons with Disabilities from different regions of the world, technologists, and national innovation system experts, seek to explore the major challenges for accessibility created by the current pandemic, not just in terms of assistive technologies, but also access to them. The webcast of this session is facilitated by the *Internet Society Accessibility Special Interest Group <https://a11ysig.org>* (A11ySIG). *PANEL* - *Prof. Tim Unwin*, UNESCO Chair in ICT for Development (ICT4D), Royal Holloway, University of London - *Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar*, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI)/ President INIT - *Dr. Tahir Naeem*, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) /Executive Director(INIT) - *Julius Sweetland*, Founder and CEO, Opti-Key, UK - *Hazma Afridi*, Afridi Brothers Society , UK - *Lobna Smida*, Presidential Palace of Tunisia - *Shakila Yasmin*, VP, Pakistan Disabled Foundation - *Prof. Shahid Ahmed Memon*, Chair, Pakistan Disabled Foundation - *Dr. Akber Gardezi*, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Inter Islamic Network on Information Technology *LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/wsis2020-188 <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/wsis2020-188>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3g1yU7a <https://bit.ly/3g1yU7a>* *REAL TIME TEXT https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ITU-WSIS <https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ITU-WSIS>* *TWITTER: #WSIS2020 #accessibility <https://bit.ly/3g0EMO2>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/ <https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/12339/ -------------------------------------- - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +2185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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New CFP for Journal or Communication Technology JoCTEC
by Plothe, Theo 26 Jun '20

26 Jun '20

Communication Technology and Well-Being There are always concerns for people’s well-being in the current digital age. We are not unfamiliar with the worries that the usage of digital media may increase people’s stress, cause more depression, reduce life satisfaction, or elicit even more serious health problems. Therefore, technology giants, like Google, have emphasized their missions to improve users’ well-being, such as helping people form healthy habits of media use, stay away from distraction, and build balanced relationships with digital devices (see https://wellbeing.google/) However, not everyone agrees with the notion that people’s well-being in the digital age is in danger. A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center among more than 1,000 digital media experts discovered that almost half of the respondents believed in the beneficial impact of digital media on people’s well-being (Anderson & Rainie, 2018). For example, some people argue that the increased connectiveness through social media may benefit people’s mental health. Such inconsistency could also be found in the existing scholarship of well-being and digital media. While some research has reported direct and indirect effects of using digital media on various symptoms of ill-being (e.g., Primack et al., 2017; Vannucci, Flannery, & Ohannessian, 2017), other scholars have argued that using digital media does not necessarily hurt (e.g., Hall, Kearney, & Xing, 2018) or even benefits people’s well-being (e.g., Chou & Edge, 2012). Well-being is a complicated psychological construct. It contains multiple dimensions—from people’s temporary emotional feelings to their overall satisfaction of life (Chan, 2013; Goswami, 2012). It is not our intention to affirm whether using digital media improves or inhibits people’s well-being, as there is no consensus and there will probably not be one. We attempt to carry on the conversation of well-being in the digital age from a different perspective—to understand the role of communication technology. We believe communication technology is a double-edged sword for well-being. Instead of debating whether using digital media is good or bad, a more meaningful way is to investigate how the various aspects of communication technology influence the well-being of different groups of users under distinct circumstances. It is possible that a certain group of users may exhibit improved well-being with a certain aspect of communication technology under a certain circumstance, but they may exhibit a completely opposite symptom of well-being when the technology factor or contextual factor changes. The purpose of this special issue is to provide a forum where the role of communication technology in influencing digital users’ well-being could be deeply discussed. Empirical papers, qualitative research, and literature reviews are all welcome as long as the impact of a certain aspect of communication technology on people’s well-being is highlighted. By identifying the relevant boundary conditions and underlying mechanisms, this special issue aims to forward theory building and development in the field of technology psychology. The ultimate goal of this special issue is to provide some useful guidance for digital practitioners to better protect users and promote their well-being. JoCTEC is the official journal of the Communication Technology Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. This journal aims to bring together research that facilitates discussion and cultivates understanding of the ways in which communication technologies are changing not only media processes and content, but also audiences, institutions, and society at large. Topics Potential paper topics include (but are not limited to): ● The impact of using digital media on people’s emotions or moods. ● How does media multitasking influence people’s well-being? ● The role of technological features of digital media, such as interactivity and customization, in affecting people’s well-being. ● Users’ well-being in social media platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. ● Users’ well-being in emerging media platforms, like social live streaming (e.g., Twitch and Bilibili). ● Online gamers’ well-being. ● Information clutter/overload and well-being. ● How does digital advertising affect consumers’ well-being? ● How does “fake news” affect the public’s well-being? ● Children’s well-being in the digital age. Guideline for Paper Submission Submissions should follow the manuscript guidelines for JoCTEC. ● Prepare the manuscript using APA (6th ed) citation style, with text of no more than 9,000 words (inclusive of abstract, figures/tables, and references). ● Submit the manuscript in Word format with all author-identifying information omitted to allow blinded peer review. ● Confirm manuscript is not before another journal for consideration, and that the manuscript has not been previously published, including in a language other than English. The submission deadline is Sept 1, 2020. References Andreson J., & Rainie, L. (2018). The future of well-being in a tech-saturated world. Pew Research Center. Retrieved from https://www.pewinternet.org/2018/04/17/the-future-of-well-being-in-a-tech-s… Chan, M. (2015). Mobile phones and the good life: Examining the relationships among mobile use, social capital and subjective well-being. New Media & Society, 17(1), 96-113. Chou, H. T. G., & Edge, N. (2012). “They are happier and having better lives than I am”: the impact of using Facebook on perceptions of others' lives. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 15(2), 117-121. Goswami, H. (2012). Social relationships and children’s subjective well-being. Social Indicators Research, 107(3), 575-588. Hall, J. A., Kearney, M. W., & Xing, C. (2018). Two tests of social displacement through social media use. Information, Communication & Society, 1-18. Primack, B. A., Shensa, A., Escobar-Viera, C. G., Barrett, E. L., Sidani, J. E., Colditz, J. B., & James, A. E. (2017). Use of multiple social media platforms and symptoms of depression and anxiety: a nationally-representative study among US young adults. Computers in Human Behavior, 69, 1–9. Valkenburg, P. M., Peter, J., & Schouten, A. P. (2006). Friend networking sites and their relationship to adolescents' well-being and social self-esteem. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 9(5), 584-590. Best, Dr. Plothe -- Theo Plothe, PhD Editor, Journal of Communication Technology Division of Communication Technology, AEJMC

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Job Opening: Kimmelman Internet Policy Fellowship
by Joly MacFie 25 Jun '20

25 Jun '20

{Just passing this along FYI] https://www.publicknowledge.org/job-opening-kimmelman-internet-policy-fello… *Public Knowledge Seeking Candidates for **Kimmelman Internet Policy Fellowship* *Fall/Winter 2020-Fall/Winter 2021* *Summary:* Public Knowledge is seeking candidates for a public interest fellowship learning and practicing federal advocacy. The fellow will promote diversity of viewpoints and free expression on the internet, competition among digital economy platforms, and access to broadband and other communications technologies for low-income and marginalized communities. This fellowship is named for Gene Kimmelman, former President and CEO of Public Knowledge, who has spent his career advocating for competition, diversity, and free expression in communications policy and training early career advocates. *Position: *Kimmelman Policy Fellow *Location:* Washington, DC *Position Summary: *Public Knowledge fellowships provide an opportunity for recent graduates to learn valuable analytical and policy making skills in an on-the-job setting that includes advocacy with Congress and federal agencies. Fellows promote fundamental human rights in the digital economy by working to create and execute strategies that promote the open internet, balanced intellectual property rights and communications competition. The fellowship length is one year. *Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:* Provide input, strategic advice, and advocacy to shape laws and regulations that support open internet policy, communications competition, and balanced intellectual property law. Serve as author on advocacy documents that support public interest positions. Partner with government relations and communications staff to develop and execute strategy on Capitol Hill, with government agencies, in coalitions including other public interest groups, and with the press. Oversee, design, and facilitate development of presentations for meetings with policy makers, the press, internal staff, and other public interest groups. Develop expertise in a select set of national, and where appropriate, global or state-based Internet technology or related policy issues. Other responsibilities and tasks, as needed. *Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:* Bachelor’s or advanced degree. Ability to digest and understand underlying legal or policy documents as a prerequisite to strategic and policy planning. Strong analytical skills, including the ability to think quickly and devise legislative and political strategies to attain a projected outcome. Substantive knowledge of some communications policy issues or transferable policy experience. Ability to conduct research and analyze data. *Attributes:* Demonstrated dedication to the fight for civil liberties, human rights, and a more open and competitive communications environment. Excellent communications skills, including the ability to translate complex ideas into understandable written and oral statements and messages to persuade, influence, or inform others, including public opinion leaders and the media. *Compensation and Application Process* Compensation is $65,000 per year plus benefits. Application Process: To apply, recruiting(a)publicknowledge.org <https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=recruiting@publicknowled…> Please send a resume, cover letter (including your experience and interest in public interest work), transcript if you have been out of school fewer than two years (official or unofficial), at least two references who are former supervisors and can speak to your substantive work, and a writing sample or excerpt of less than five pages (can be legal, policy, or an area of interest to you). Applications will be considered until July 15, 2020, and the position will begin some time after September 8, 2020. The fellowship will begin by remote means if Public Knowledge is closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For more general information about PK’s advocacy training program, click here <https://www.publicknowledge.org/public-interest-advocacy-training-at-public…> . -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +2185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Teaching computing, race, and policing -- a lesson about surveillance, AI, and facial recognition
by Christian Sandvig 25 Jun '20

25 Jun '20

Dear AoIR colleagues, Yesterday the Wayne County Prosecutor publicly apologized to the first American known to be wrongfully arrested by a facial recognition algorithm: a black man arrested earlier this year by the Detroit Police. The statement cited the unreliability of software, especially as applied to people of color. With this context in mind, some university and high school instructors teaching about technology may be interested in engaging with the Black Lives Matter protests by teaching about computing, race, and surveillance. I'm delighted that thanks to the generosity of Tawana Petty and others, ESC can share a module on this topic developed for an online course. You are free to make use of it in your own teaching, or you might just find the materials interesting (or shocking). The lesson consists of a case study of Detroit’s Project Green Light, a new city-wide police surveillance system that involves automated facial recognition, real-time police monitoring, very-high-resolution imagery, cameras indoors on private property, a paid “priority” response system, a public/private partnership, and other distinctive features. The system has allegedly been deployed to target peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters. Here is the lesson: Race, Policing, and Detroit's Project Green Light http://esc.umich.edu/project-green-light/ The lesson includes videos, readings (including yesterday's apology), and suggested discussion questions and assessment. With some tuning, this lesson is suitable for courses in Information Science, Computer Science, Science & Technology Studies (STS), Information Technology, Sociology, Criminology, Media Studies, Public Policy, Law, Urban Planning, Ethnic Studies, and Applied Ethics. If you know of a mailing list that would reach instructors of these courses who would be interested, please feel free to forward this email. This lesson is offered as part of the "Emergency ESC" initiative from the Center for Ethics, Society, and Computing. If you are an instructor and you are willing to share similar material, ESC would be happy to act as a clearinghouse for these lessons and to promote them, whether or not you are affiliated with our center. Please e-mail esc-center(a)umich.edu to suggest or contribute. We will share selections on the "Emergency ESC" page in the future (http://esc.umich.edu/emergency/) Sincerely, Christian -- Christian Sandvig Director, Center for Ethics, Society, and Computing (ESC) H. Marshall McLuhan Collegiate Professor, School of Information; Dept. of Communication & Media; Center for Political Studies University of Michigan http://umich.edu/~csandvig - http://esc.umich.edu/

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WEBCAST TODAY: How IXPs are supporting the Internet during COVID-19
by Joly MacFie 25 Jun '20

25 Jun '20

This has started. It will be available after. Real Time Text is at https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=CFI-ISOC ISOC Live posted: "On Thursday 25 June 2020, from 06:00-7:15 UTC, the Internet Society Asia Pacific Bureau hosts a virtual meeting 'How IXPs are supporting the Internet during COVID-19'. Major IXPs in the region will provide insights on how they have dealt with increased vo" [image: livestream] <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/apacixps>On *Thursday 25 June 2020*, from *06:00-7:15 UTC*, the *Internet Society Asia Pacific Bureau <https://www.internetsociety.org/regions/asia-pacific/>* hosts a virtual meeting '*How IXPs are supporting the Internet during COVID-19 <https://www.internetsociety.org/events/how-ixps-are-supporting-during-the-i…>*'. Major* IXPs <https://www.internetsociety.org/issues/ixps/>* in the region will provide insights on how they have dealt with increased volume of traffic, and how COVID-19 has tested capacity and resilience of local infrastructure. *LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/apacixps <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/apacixps>* *PANELISTS* *Rupesh Shrestha*, Internet Exchange Nepal *Raja Mohan Marappan*, Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) *Katsuyasu Toyama*, Japan Network Access Point (JPNAP) *Kenneth Chan*, Hong Kong Internet Exchange (HKIX) *MODERATOR* *Aftab Siddiqui*, Internet Society *TWITTER @ISOCapac #IXPs <https://bit.ly/3hp10L4> * *SIMULCASTS* *https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/ <https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive>* *https://www.facebook.com/pg/InternetSociety/videos/ <https://www.facebook.com/pg/InternetSociety/videos/>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/12248/ -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +2185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Call for Papers: Digital Technology, Lockdown and the Post-Pandemic University
by Mark Carrigan 24 Jun '20

24 Jun '20

*Organised by Mark Carrigan, Ibrar Bhatt and Jeremy Knox. Please note this is a different conference to the one I circulated a couple of weeks ago. * In only a few months, the world has been transformed beyond recognition by Covid-19. As we face the prospect of many months, even years, until a vaccine can be produced and distributed, it seems increasingly clear there will be no return to normality. This online conference by the Society for Research into Higher Education’s Digital University Network inquires into the ‘new normal’ we face in higher education, as well as the role which digital technology has and will play in bringing about it. With the university campus still vacated by the vast majority of staff, there is mounting uncertainty about what the next academic year will hold given that the imperative of social distancing will reshape every aspect of academic life. It is clear that digital technology will be essential to teaching, research and administration under these conditions but it is far less obvious what this will look like in practice. Furthermore, this online pivot is being undertaken at such speed and under such difficult conditions that strategic considerations risk being subordinated to the imperative of keeping the university operating at a distance. There is a substantial body of expertise about the use of digital technologies for educational purposes but our understanding of their embedding in the organisational structures of the university is less well developed. For example platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams have enabled operations of the university to continue at a distance during the lockdown but there are urgent questions this raises about surveillance, safety and security. This online conference aims to bring together political, sociological and technological questions which speak to our uncertain moment and the many questions we confront about how to move forward from here. This might include: - Possible models of socially distanced teaching and learning - The logistical challenges of rapidly pivoting to distance education - Academic labour in the digitally mediated university - The impact of the digital transition on student experience - Strategies and techniques for creating community in a socially distanced university - The short, medium and long term impact of social distancing on research culture However these are only suggestions and we welcome contributions on any theme related to digital technology, lockdown and the post-pandemic university. If you would like to take part, please send a 300 word abstract by June 30th to mark(a)markcarrigan.net with the title ‘*Digital Technology, Lockdown and the Post-Pandemic University*’. We intend to confirm acceptance by July 5th for an online event to take place on July 31st using Zoom. It is our intention to produce a special issue of a journal building from this event so please indicate in your original message if this is something which you are interested in. *I often work flexible hours that are outside the ‘traditional’ 09.00-17.00, Monday to Friday only office hours. If this e-mail arrives outside of your own preferred working pattern, please do not feel obligated to respond until your office hours have resumed.* Postdoctoral Research Associate Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge www.markcarrigan.net | @soc_imagination <http://www.twitter.com/soc_imagination/> www.cpgjcam.net | @cpgjcam <http://www.twitter.com/cpgjcam/> *The Isolation Pod: *A theoretical podcast about Covid-19 https://anchor.fm/theisolationpod

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New Research Papers.
by Gerard Cheshire 24 Jun '20

24 Jun '20

Dear Association of Internet Researchers, This is to notify you that Maria Manuscript (MS408) Plant Series Papers 9 & 10 are now available, along with a Lexicon of the words from papers 1 - 10. The language is Iberian Vernacular Latin, closest to Portuguese, Galician, Catalan. https://ling.auf.net/lingbuzz/005269 https://ling.auf.net/lingbuzz/005270 https://ling.auf.net/lingbuzz/005271 Enjoy, and please feel free to disseminate far and wide. Dr. Gerard Cheshire. Research Associate. University of Bristol. United Kingdom.

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WEBCAST TODAY: ITU-D Webinar on Digital Accessibility during COVID-19
by Joly MacFie 24 Jun '20

24 Jun '20

Good to see ITU-D tackling accessibility. Speakers include a couple of IGF DCAD <https://igf-dcad.org/> mainstays ISOC Live posted: "On Wednesday 24 June 2020, at 11:00-12:00 UTC ITU-D Study Groups will host a webinar 'Digital accessibility during COVID 19'. COVID-19 has emphasized the need to intensify all activities related to digital/ICT accessibility as a means to ensure digital in" [image: livestream] <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/itu-d>On *Wednesday 24 June 2020*, at *11:00-12:00 UTC* *ITU-D Study Groups <https://www.itu.int/net4/ITU-D/CDS/sg/index.asp>* will host a webinar '*Digital accessibility during COVID 19 <https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Study-Groups/2018-2021/Pages/meetings/webinar-…>*'. COVID-19 has emphasized the need to intensify all activities related to digital/ICT accessibility as a means to ensure digital inclusion of all people, including those with disabilities. *ITU Study Group Q7/1 <https://www.itu.int/net4/ITU-D/CDS/sg/rgqlist.asp?lg=1&sp=2014&rgq=D14-SG01…>* deems it necessary to discuss the impact of unprecedented global pandemic, in the context of the Q7/1 mandate related to ICT accessibility which has risen as imperative to guarantee inclusive societies in the digital world. *OPENING REMARKS* *Doreen Bogdan Martin*, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau , International Telecommunication Union *SPEAKERS* *Daniela Bas*, Director Division for Inclusive Social Development, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) *Inmaculada Placencia- Porrero*, Senior Expert, Disability and Inclusion, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission *Lidia Best*, Chair, National Association of Deafened People (NADP) of the United Kingdom *Axel Leblois*, President and Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs – G3ict *MODERATOR* *Amela Odobasic*, Rapporteur of Q7/1 *LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/itu-d <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/itu-d> (open captions)* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/2BuSutp <https://bit.ly/2BuSutp> (TIES account required) (closed captions)* *REAL TIME TEXT http://streamtext.net/player?event=ITU-D <http://streamtext.net/player?event=ITU-D>* *TWITTER @ITU #accessibility <https://bit.ly/2Yn7Hps>* *SIMULCASTS* *https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/ <https://www.pscp.tv/ISOC_Live/>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/12328/ - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +2185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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