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Joshua Weidlich has been appointed by the University Council of the University of Zurich to the DIZH Bridge Professorship “Digital Higher Education” of the PH Zurich and the University of Zurich. As an assistant professor with tenure track, he will strengthen topics relating to digital change in higher education teaching… Read More »Bridge Professorship “Digital Higher Education” of the PH Zurich and the University of Zurich appointed

https://youtu.be/PJVoi11LMw4?si=kFtt4S4Aze_EJOqq Writing difficulties are one of the most common learning disorders in school children. These difficulties have far-reaching effects on success in school and social participation. To tackle this challenge, an interdisciplinary team from the ZHAW and ZHdK developed an innovative training method: a serious game aimed at improving graphomotor… Read More »Serious game to promote the writing skills of children

The topic of «disinformation» has become increasingly relevant in recent years. The Digital Society Initiative is addressing this issue in its fourth Strategy Lab and is organizing the «DSI Disinformation Month» in this context. The series of events examines disinformation and the handling of it from various perspectives. More information… Read More »DSI Disinformation Month

The third DSI Strategy Lab focussed on the question «AI in education, research and innovation – what do we lose, what do we gain?». The objectives and recommendations were summarised in a position paper, which has now been published. Due to the proliferation of ChatGPT, the capabilities of (generative) artificial… Read More »AI in education, research and innovation – what do we lose, what do we gain?

https://youtu.be/q14Ux_F_wIo?si=vM6DMYaTgtNfZjJF The project Tele-Assessment aims to improve stroke rehabilitation by using AI to measure and analyze upper extremity movements. By recording patients with cameras and motion sensors, therapists can label the data to train algorithms that replicate their expert assessments. This innovative approach supports tele-rehabilitation, allowing effective therapy at home.… Read More »Innovation in stroke rehabilitation – movement analysis with AI

On 21 and 28 September, the Data Donation Lab at the University of Zurich is organizing the Data Donation Days with stand events in Zurich and Winterthur. At the stands, the scientific upcycling of personal data will be brought to life and information will be provided about donating data for… Read More »Data Donation Days – From download to upcycling  

The Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) systematically examines current and future developments and technologies in order to identify opportunities and risks for the canton and the administration in particular at an early stage. As a new contact point, the DIH will initially network innovation players within the administration, create space for… Read More »Digital Innovation Hub of the Canton of Zurich

https://youtu.be/3WeDjdQqRJ4?si=_m-VP4e0nWU7rZwt Shaping the school of the future together ImaginEd is an innovative board game designed to inspire schools and education teams to actively shape digital change and develop creative, unconventional ideas. The game encourages people to overcome challenges in a playful way and provides a platform for creating visions of… Read More »ImaginEd. Simulation game for digital change in schools

“VOLT VR” was awarded the silver prize by “AVRiL 2024 – Gelungene VR/AR-Lernszenarien”. The competition, organized by the “VR/AR Learning” working group of the German Informatics Society (GI), recognizes innovative learning concepts that integrate virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) into educational contexts in an outstanding way. “VOLT VR”… Read More »“VOLT VR” wins silver in the AVRiL 2024 competition

The ExerCube: A physically immersive fitness game (Source: Sphery). How design is revolutionizing (digital) healthcare: Three innovative projects. About the authors Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken heads the Institute for Design Research at the Department of Design. Annina Gähwiler and Laurin Schaffner are research assistants at the same institute. Our health and… Read More »Health we go!