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ACM UMAP 2020 - 3rd Call for Demos and Late Breaking Results
by Oghenemaro Anuyah 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

============================ Call for Demos and Late Breaking Results (LBR) - ACM UMAP 2020 28th ACM International Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization Theme: "Responsible Personalization" Genoa (Italy) July 14-17, 2020 Website: https://www.um.org/umap2020/ ============================ - Submission of demos and LBR papers: April 6, 2020 - Notification of acceptance: April 27, 2020 - Camera-ready versions of accepted papers: May 7, 2020 ============================ BACKGROUND AND SCOPE: ============================ ACM UMAP – User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization is the premier international conference for researchers and practitioners working on systems that adapt to individual users, to groups of users, and that collect, represent, and model user information. ACM UMAP 2020 invites Demonstrations and Late-Breaking Results (LBR) papers of innovative UMAP-based systems (including research prototypes). Demonstrations Demonstrations will showcase research prototypes and commercially available products in a dedicated session. Demo submissions must be based on an implemented and tested system that pursues one or more innovative ideas in the interest areas of the conference. Demonstrations are an excellent and exciting way to showcase implementations and to get valuable feedback from the community. Each demo submission must make clear which aspects of the system will be demonstrated, and how. To better identify the value of demos, we also encourage authors to submit a pointer to a screencast (max. 5 minutes on Vimeo or YouTube) or to any external material related to the demo (e.g., shared code on GitHub). Descriptions of demonstrations should have a length of max. 2 pages in the ACM SIG proceedings template. On an extra page (not to be published), submissions should include a specification of the technical requirements for demonstrating the system at UMAP 2020. Late-Breaking Results Late-Breaking Results (LBR) are research-in-progress that must contain original and unpublished accounts of innovative research ideas, preliminary results, industry showcases, and system prototypes, addressing both the theory and practice of User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization. In addition, papers introducing recently started research projects or summarizing project results are welcome as well. We encourage researchers and practitioners to submit a late-breaking work as it provides a unique opportunity for sharing valuable ideas, eliciting useful feedback on early-stage work, and fostering discussions and collaborations among colleagues. Late-Breaking Results papers have a length of 4 to 6 pages in the ACM SIG proceedings template and will be presented to the conference as posters. SUBMISSION AND REVIEW PROCESS ============================ Papers will be reviewed single-blind and do not need to be anonymized before submission. Submissions (demos and late-breaking results) must adhere to the ACM SIG Standard (SIGCONF) proceedings template. A template can be found at: https://www.acm.org/publications/proceedings-template . Submit your papers in PDF format via EasyChair for ACM UMAP 2020 Demos and Late-Breaking Results at: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=acmumap2020 SUBMIT A PAPER <https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=acmumap2020> The review process will be single blinded, i.e. authors’ names should be included in the papers. Submissions will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. They will be assessed based on their originality and novelty, potential contribution to the research field, potential impact in particular use cases, and the usefulness of presented experiences, as well as their overall readability. Papers that exceed the page limits (2 pages for demos and 6 pages for LBR) or do not adhere to the formatting guidelines will be returned without review. PUBLICATION AND PRESENTATION ============================ Accepted Demo and Late Breaking Results papers will be published in the ACM UMAP 2020 Adjunct Proceedings in the ACM Digital Library. All categories will be presented at the poster reception of the conference, in the form of a poster and/or a software demonstration following poster format. This form of presentation will provide presenters with an opportunity to obtain direct feedback about their work from a wide audience during the conference. At least one author of each accepted paper must register for the conference and present the paper there. LATE-BREAKING RESULTS AND DEMO CHAIRS ============================ - Li Chen, Department of Computer Science Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong - Bart Knijnenburg, Clemson University, South Carolina USA - Frosina Koceva, University of Genova, Genova, Italy ============================ *UMAP Statement on Coronavirus* ============================ UMAP 2020 will proceed as planned July 14-17, but we will continue to monitor the evolving situation related to the coronavirus disease outbreak and potential impact on global travel. We are following the guidelines provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), local public health authorities, individual governments and the Italian Government. Decisions will be based on that. We wish to reassure that should a physical conference be unsafe or should people have travel limitations from Governments, the remote presentations/recordings will be possible. Proceedings of the Main Conference and Adjunct Proceedings will be available as planned in the ACM Digital Library. Any changes to operating status will be communicated immediately on the website and social media as well as to all authors of accepted papers and to registered meeting attendees. Stay tuned. ============================ Regards, Oghenemaro Anuyah Graduate Research Assistant Dept. of Computer Science, Boise State University ACM UMAP Conference 2020 - *Co-publicity Chair* oghenemaroanuyah(a)u.boisestate.edu

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Free tool for research relating to COVID-19
by Marina Boechat 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

Dear members, The company I work in produces a machine learning platform. Basically, it builds powerful predictive models. It is specially cut for small data (from 100 observations or even less) and needs very little processing power, running on any computer. We will be very happy to collaborate with the global effort against the pandemic by offering free access for researchers wanting to use it for any investigation related to COVID-19. The system is already used for a variety of health related research such as cancer diagnostics or rare disease prognosis. You can register here: https://www.mydatamodels.com/lp/covid-task-force/ Kind regards, Marina Boechat.

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equitable disaster response
by Lauri Goldkind 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

Greetings List, I apologize if this has been posted here before, I just think it is so impressive that it bears sharing again. Written by Greg Bloom in conjunction with his collaborators: Principles of Equitable Disaster Response <https://medium.com/@greggish/introducing-the-principles-of-equitable-disast…> It very clearly articulates what I have been feeling watching multiple groups try and position themselves in this very challenging time. Stay well, Lauri. _________________________________________ Lauri Goldkind, PhD ~Editor in Chief, Journal of Technology in Human Services <https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wths20/current> Associate Professor, Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham Listen to my podcast interview with tech ethicist David Ryan Polgar <https://pca.st/episode/1f2b9fb8-f846-402b-8b84-540af1df5612> http://www.laurigoldkind.net/ *“If you see fraud and do not say fraud, you are a fraud.”* — Nicholas Nassim Taleb *"The more the data banks record about each one of us, the less we exist." - Marshall McLuhan *

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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 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '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 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '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 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '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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CFP Explorations in Media Ecollogy journal
by Adriana Braga 31 Mar '20

31 Mar '20

Explorations in Media Ecology ISSN1539-7785 | Online ISSN 2048-0717 4issues per volume | First published in 2002 ________________________________________________________ Call for Submissions for Explorationsin Media Ecology Explorations in Media Ecology, the journalof the Media Ecology Association, accepts submissions that extend ourunderstanding of media (defined in the broadest possible terms), that applymedia ecological approaches and/or that advance media ecology as a field ofinquiry. As an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary publication, EMEwelcomes contributions embracing diverse theoretical, philosophical and methodologicalapproaches to the study of media and processes of mediation. EME publishespeer-reviewed scholarly articles, essays, research reports, commentaries andcritical examinations, and includes several special features. Submissions can be uploaded online at https://callisto.newgen.co/intellect/index.php/EME/submissions More info: https://media-ecology.wildapricot.org/eme

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Hosting DiscoverText in 2020-2021
by Stuart Shulman 31 Mar '20

31 Mar '20

DiscoverText is looking for academic host institutions. If your university has the cloud credits to spare on AWS or Azure, we have the code and experience to run the system for your institution. These are very difficult times. This is no time to shut off tools that scholars and students need to collaborate on research across time and space. If your university can move quickly to reach an agreement to host it for a year or two, then you can use it free of any license fee. Please contact me directly once you find the VP of Technology with control over the distribution of cloud credits for distance research and education. The first three institutions to fully sign off to implement the proposal outlined here in any country (excluding past customers) can have an Enterprise site license for free for two years. Academics have used DiscoverText to conduct research in more than 30 languages. We want to preserve the work of 13 years spent engineering a system for collecting, searching, filtering, clustering, labeling, and machine-classifying data. If your institution can provide the cloud resources, we can set it up very quickly. While the tool is primarily used for research, it also presents unique opportunities for socially-distanced learning. ~Stu Dr. Stu ShulmanU.S. Soccer Federation C-Licensed Coach

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