Category Archives: Coronavirus

What’s the harm in Zoom schooling or contact tracing?

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Giorgio Bertini

The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated digitalization at schools, in health care and other social interaction. Some say the rapid change was unimaginable just a few years ago. Is it a threat to our online privacy? This public health emergency has … Continue reading →

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Surveillance-tech – privacy rights vs health concers

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Giorgio Bertini

Privacy issues loom. Civil liberties advocates fear that virus tracking efforts could open the door to the kind of ubiquitous government surveillance efforts they have fought for decades. Some are alarmed by the potential role of spyware firms, arguing their … Continue reading →

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Studying a course online? Tips to get yourself tech ready

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Giorgio Bertini

Engaging students in online content is easier said than done. Research shows results can improve with the use of techniques such as shortening content and making it more focused, and establishing rapport between the lecturer and students. Students’ views on … Continue reading →

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Moving teaching online as COVID-19 takes hold

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Giorgio Bertini

Universities are closing worldwide, forcing instructors to turn to remote teaching. Here’s some expert advice on how to embrace the digital classroom. With technological help from colleagues at NYU Shanghai, he developed a strategy for teaching remotely from the other … Continue reading →