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Karen Mossberger
30 Nov 2020

Video: Karen Mossberger: Digital Activity & Economic Resilience in Communities

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Dr. Karen Mossberger talks about her research using de-identified data on GoDaddy’s 20 million “ventures” (or domain name websites) since 2018. Her research explores over time how this digital activity matters for economic opportunity and resilience in communities. Over 75% of these ventures are commercial, and this new data captures online activity of micro-businesses and startups that are too small or too new to be counted by the census. There is evidence that this grassroots digital activity contributes to prosperity in communities, before and during the Covid-19 shutdowns. Originally streamed on Friday, October 16, 2020. Karen Mossberger: Digital Activity & […]
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James Quello and Richard E Wiley
16 Oct 2020

Richard E. Wiley recognized with Honorary Alumni Award

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Congratulations to Richard E. Wiley, who will receive the College of Communication Arts and Sciences Honorary Alumni Award on Friday, October 23, 2020. The virtual ceremony will start at 6 PM and will be streamed on Facebook Live. In 1983, Richard E. Wiley co-founded Wiley Rein, L.L.P., a Washington, D.C. law firm with the largest communications practice in the United States. He served as Chairman, Commissioner and General Counsel for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from 1970-1977. Between 1987 and 1995, he chaired the FCC’s Advisory Committee on Advanced Television Service, which was instrumental in the transition to digital television […]
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24 Mar 2020

The Urgent Need to Move Schools Online: Four Things Your School District Needs to Know Before Taking Action

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In the Rush to Plan for Online Contact Hours, Schools Must Consider Equity; Quello Center Report Reveals How Ignoring Deficiencies in Student Internet Access Contributes to Performance Gaps As the number of cases of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) multiplies, and the length of school closures increases, school districts are struggling with the feasibility of providing students with online learning opportunities. In the rush to plan for online education hours, schools must consider equity and the quality of Internet access that is available to their students. A new report from Michigan State University’s Quello Center reveals the challenges schools face if they plan to move […]
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03 Mar 2020

Gaps in Broadband Access: Lagging Internet Contributes to Lagging Test Scores, Leaving Rural Students Behind

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Poor and No Internet Access Disadvantages Students, Including Lower Grades, Fewer Digital Skills, Lower SAT Scores, and Reduced Interest in Attending University Rural middle and high school students are more likely to have slow Internet connections or limited access from home and to fall behind in homework, grades, digital skills, and standardized test scores, according to a groundbreaking report from Michigan State University’s Quello Center. The educational setbacks can have significant impacts on college admissions, academic success, and career opportunities. Developed and carried out in partnership with Merit Network and 15 Michigan school districts, the report “Broadband and Student Performance […]
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24 Oct 2019

Video: Cliff Lampe talk: Citizen Interaction Design & Its Implications for HCI

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Cliff Lampe: Citizen Interaction Design & Its Implications for HCI from Quello Center on Vimeo. Abstract: In this talk, he will describe the Citizen Interaction Design program, which partners with Michigan cities to conduct user experience research projects, connects students to information problems in civic contexts, and implements civic technology for a broad range of civic problems. Dr. Lampe will discuss the structure of this program, several projects that have been done in cities like Jackson, Detroit and Lansing, as well as the pedagogical outcomes of the work. Finally, he will connect this program to HCI research more broadly, and […]
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11 Jun 2019

Jeffrey Boase: Network Complexity & Mobile Texting (Video)

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Social complexity is thought to be a hallmark of modern life. Individuals now maintain complex personal networks of local and distant friends, family, and workmates. Nevertheless, the frequent exchange of mobile text messages has been shown to strengthen and reinforce existing social bonds, which is at odds with the general trend towards social complexity. Using 3.1 million texting and calling events, along with survey and interview data collected from five sources, I will provide nuanced discussion of mobile texting practices with friend, family, school, and work ties. Jeffrey Boase is an Associate Professor in the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information […]
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30 May 2019

Digital Inclusion: #FixTheDamnInternet for Michigan Students

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An estimated 27% of students lack access to broadband in their homes. To spur discussion on closing this divide, this session will raise awareness around rural broadband connectivity issues in Michigan that exacerbate the “homework gap” and affect digital inclusion. Panelists will explore a variety of approaches, including community coalitions, changes in regulation, and public/private partnerships, which can be used to connect the underserved and impact Michigan’s collective progress. Event hosted by Merit Network and live streamed through Detroit Public TV. Moderator: Joe Sawasky, President and CEO, Merit Network Speakers: Quello Director Johannes M. Bauer, Chairperson of the Department of […]
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