KMDI-Semaphore Speaker Series – Rhonda McEwen
room 417, Claude T. Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Toronto 140 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaRhonda McEwen: "Understanding Tablets from Early Childhood to Adulthood Communication" Abstract: In this talk, Dr. Rhonda McEwen presents background and findings from the recently published book entitled “Understanding Tablets from Early Childhood to Adulthood” (McEwenContinue reading
KMDI-Semaphore Speaker Series – Matt Ratto
room 417, Claude T. Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Toronto 140 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaMatt Ratto: Hopeful Monsters: “Can You Imagine The Pleasure Of Producing One Fact?” Abstract: An increasing awareness of the potential biases and problematic social impacts of digital technologies is driving a renewed focus on socialContinue reading
KMDI – Semaphore Holiday Party!
room 417, Claude T. Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Toronto 140 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaYou are invited to the KMDI-Semaphore Holiday Party! This party is for Faculty of Information, staff, faculty, students, KMDI-Semaphore members, community partners and friends. Bring your family, friends, partners and children. All are welcome! Take a break fromContinue reading
3D Printer Training
BL307 Bissell, Toronto, OntarioIn this workshop you will learn how to operate the 3D printers in BL307. Everyone will make a small test print, and we will cover basics of 3D printers and how to troubleshoot. No experienceContinue reading
KMDI-Semaphore Speaker Series – Sara Grimes
room 417, Claude T. Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Toronto 140 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaSara M. Grimes: Praxis and Partners: Building a Collaborative, Cross-Sector Research Agenda, from Kids DIY Media to KMDI-Semaphore. Abstract: In this talk, Dr. Grimes introduces the rationale, goals, and long-term vision of the upcoming mergerContinue reading
KMDI-Semaphore Speaker Series – David Gauntlett
room 417, Claude T. Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Toronto 140 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaAbstract: The internet was meant to take us to a bright and beautiful place. That didn’t really work out as intended. The tools that enable people to share creative work, exchange ideas and foster inspirationContinue reading
KMDI-Semaphore Speaker Series – Kara Brisson-Boivin
room 417, Claude T. Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Toronto 140 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaUse, Understand, Create: Cultivating Digital Literacy In Young Canadians Abstract: As increasing numbers of businesses, services and even democratic processes migrate online, citizens who lack digital literacy skills risk being disadvantaged when it comes toContinue reading
KMDI-Semaphore Spring Luncheon
room 417, Claude T. Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, Toronto 140 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaYou are invited to the KMDI-Semaphore Spring Luncheon. This party is for Faculty of Information staff, faculty, students, KMDI-Semaphore members, community partners and friends. Bring your family, friends, partners and children. All are welcome! TakeContinue reading
Embroidery Lessons
Makerspace lab, Room 307, Bissell Building, 140 St George StreetCurious about digital embroidery? Come by the Makerspace lab for a demonstration and brief introduction to our new digital embroidery machine! Bring your lunch or a snack and a piece of non-stretchy fabric to haveContinue reading
KMDI Semaphore Speaker Series – Prof. David Wachsmuth
Bissell Building, Room BL 528 140 St.George Street, Toronto, OntarioThe Digital Curation Institute invites guests the "Data and the lack of data in the politics of the platform economy" lecture, led by McGill University professor, David Wachsmuth. Abstract How does data structure the political economy ofContinue reading