Opening Plenary: What Is COVID-19?
This symposium begins with experts from a range of fields who will share foundational understandings of COVID-19. How does the virus attack the body? How does it spread? What psychological impact can it have on individuals? What behavioral impact has it had on humans collectively? The videos are followed by materials you can browse on your own, and by more opportunities for online engagement.
Action Steps
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Watch the videos, then explore the resources below. Take notes on questions, insights, observations and/or ideas that you find interesting.
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Using the hashtag #COVID19KA, tweet or post on Facebook ideas that you find compelling or questions that this information prompts for you. Link to resources that you’d like to share with your community, and browse the #COVID19KA hashtag on Twitter or Facebook to join in discussion with other participants.
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If you are in a school, join with your discussion or advisory group to debrief the plenary session.
Materials
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What is COVID-19? - New York Times overview of the virus
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Visualizing What COVID-19 Does to Your Body - infographic showing the biological progression of the virus
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”Flattening the Curve” Simulator - repeatable animations of how viruses spread
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Google Mobility Reports - data visualizations of changes in human behavior, by country
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”How COVID-19 Has Impacted Media Consumption, by Generation” - visualizations of changes in internet usage, by generation
Program
Day 1: Tuesday, April 21
09:45 - 10:45
Opening Plenary: What Is COVID-19?
11:30 - 12:30
Understanding: STEM Perspectives
13:30-14:00
Stories of Survival
14:00 - 15:00
Understanding: Arts and Humanities Perspectives
Day 2: Wednesday, April 22
09:30 - 10:30
Overview and Plenary Session
10:30 - 11:15
Synthesis and Application: Guests
11:45 - 12:30
Synthesis and Application: King’s Academy Faculty
13:30 - 14:15
Closing Plenary
14:15-15:00
Closing Notes and Charge