Click for pdf version. From the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, public health officials at all levels were quick to identify mis- and dis-information as legitimate threats to public health. Several utilized the term “infodemic” to illustrate how the spread of false information was akin to the spread of the actual virus. Given the media landscape and our hyper-connectivity via social, digital, and mobile media, the analogy is entirely appropriate. The pandemic – along with sophisticated ...
All Levels Of Education Sector Must Invest In Relationships, Reputation To Battle Coronavirus Disruption
The loss of life – as well as health and safety issues – remains the primary issue when talking about the coronavirus pandemic. That said, economic and societal disruption cannot be ignored. The education sector, from pre-school to our higher education institutions, finds itself in the direct path of the storm and needing to prepare for the next waves. The action plans required to navigate the new-normal are extensive and detailed, and emphasis should rightly be placed on instruction and learni ...