If robot companions and virtual doctors sound spooky to you, come and explore these likely scenarios at the next UPCrossroads discussion series on Friday, February 15, at 3 p.m., in the Digital Lab. Eric Anctil, education, will lead an interactive discussion on what the future holds for us and what we can do about it. Bring your fear, curiosity, excitement, and concern. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
UPCrossroads, now in its third season, takes a look at what’s happening at the intersection of technology, society, and teaching. The event is sponsored by Academic Technology Services and Innovation in collaboration with the Clark Library and the Digital Lab.
The final UPCrossroads discussion event for this spring will take place on Friday, March 2, at 3 p.m., in the Clark Library Digital Lab. Join guest speaker Peter Pappas from the School of Education for an intriguing exploration of where social media has taken us. His talk, “Social media promised us a voice for all, instead we got Troll Farms,” will be a thought-provoking journey that should invite much discussion. All are welcome to attend and participate. Snacks and beverages will be served.
UPCrossroads continues exploring the intersection of technology and ethics with its first discussion of the spring semester on Wednesday, February 14, at 3 p.m., in the Digital Lab. Rebecca Gaudino, theology, will lead a conversation about “Using Technology for a More Human Classroom.” She will explain her personal philosophy concerning holistic and active learning and will then share some strategies and tech tools that help her students succeed as learners while creating community within the classroom. Gaudino was a recent guest on the UPTechtalk podcast. You can listen to a preview of her UPCrossroads talk 
UPCrossroads continues with a new conversation on “Design Ethicism,” led by Eric Anctil, education. The roundtable discussion series focuses on the theme of “Ethics X Technology” for the 2017-2018 season. Join us on Tuesday, November 14, at 3 p.m., in the Digital Lab for this engaging and provocative dialogue. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.