Ethical and responsible AI in the human/social service sector - a few presentations (webinar recording)
Published on: March 10, 2023
I'll try to keep myself focused, and these posts focused, on ensuring that we're not just diving into the hype. But that we look at AI just like we should look at any technology, existing or emerging. With an ethical and responsible lens. Here are a few good starting points.
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What are some best practices and solutions in virtual/hybrid delivery of occupation-specific language training programs?
Published on: March 6, 2023
I recently received this question and managed to find some useful resources to share. So I thought I'd share them here as well.
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Digital Equity in Calgary - from research to impact (webinar recording)
Published on: March 5, 2023
This presentation by Dr. Turin Chowdhury focuses on addressing Digital Equity in Calgary. His presentation provides you with a solid foundation on digital inclusion, such as key barriers to inclusion, dynamics impacting inclusion, how digital inequity impacts different groups in society, and a roadmap for action towards digital equity/inclusion. His presentation is followed by Rob Wiles, Issues Strategist, Calgary Neighbourhoods, from the City of Calgary.
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COVID & Canada’s Settlement Sector Follow-up Survey
Published on: March 4, 2023
Three years ago we surveyed the Canadian immigrant and refugee-serving sector during the first month of working remotely as a result of COVID-19. Take this follow-up survey to tell us how you are doing, both individually and organizationally.
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Have we all forgotten what it's like to be a tech beginner?
Published on: February 28, 2023
We've taken for granted that some digital literacy means technology enabled. But we're not taught what we need to be taught.
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Successful digital transformation made simple (webinar recording)
Published on: February 27, 2023
In this February 2023 webinar, Simon Kemp discusses the rapidly evolving world of the Internet and how companies can implement their digital transformation strategy.
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Where can nonprofits find cybersecurity training and useful resources?
Published on: February 25, 2023
The short answer is that you can find them everywhere. That also makes it a bit overwhelming. But the answers are coming.
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Sharing is caring. The strategy, sources, and tools I use to mobilize knowledge
Published on: February 16, 2023
Someone recently asked me how I do what I do to stay on top of, curate, and share information in the Immigrant and Refugee-serving sector. I realized that my strategy hasn't actually changed that much in over 17 years. Sources and tools, yes. But not the overall approach I continue to use today. I thought I'd share what I wrote back.
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What works well in a digital/remote model? What works better in person?
Published on: February 15, 2023
What works well in a digital/hybrid model? What works better in person? In this Feb 7th, 2023 session I brought a group of folks together to talk about resources, experiences, and insights in the Immigrant and Refugee-serving sector.
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