Technology, Power, and Social Change
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Technology, Power, and Social Change
Overview of the course, exploring the intersections of technology, power, and social change

Module #2
Theories of Power and Technology
Exploring key theories and frameworks for understanding power dynamics and technological systems

Module #3
The Digital Divide:Access and Inequality
Analyzing the digital divide and its implications for social inequality, including issues of access, affordability, and digital literacy

Module #4
The Political Economy of Technology
Examining the role of technology in shaping economic systems, including issues of surveillance capitalism and platform monopolies

Module #5
Algorithmic Bias and Discrimination
Investigating the ways in which algorithms and AI systems can perpetuate bias and discrimination

Module #6
Surveillance Technologies and Privacy
Exploring the tensions between surveillance technologies and individual privacy, including issues of data collection and use

Module #7
labore and the Gig Economy
Analyzing the implications of the gig economy and precarious labor for workers rights and social change

Module #8
Social Media and Social Movements
Examining the role of social media in facilitating and hindering social movements, including issues of online activism and hashtag politics

Module #9
Cyberfeminism and Gendered Technologies
Exploring the intersections of gender, technology, and power, including issues of online harassment and gendered labor

Module #10
Disability, Accessibility, and Technology
Investigating the ways in which technology can enhance or hinder accessibility for people with disabilities

Module #11
Environmental Sustainability and Technology
Examining the environmental impacts of technological systems, including issues of e-waste and sustainable design

Module #12
Technology and Global Development
Analyzing the role of technology in global development, including issues of ICT4D and digital colonialism

Module #13
Critical Pedagogy and Technology Education
Exploring critical approaches to technology education, including issues of digital literacy and critical thinking

Module #14
Data Justice and Social Change
Investigating the role of data in social change, including issues of data activism and data-driven storytelling

Module #15
Cybersecurity and Social Change
Examining the intersections of cybersecurity and social change, including issues of online safety and digital security

Module #16
Digital Activism and Online Organizing
Analyzing the strategies and tactics of digital activism, including issues of online mobilization and campaign design

Module #17
Technology and Social Innovation
Exploring the role of technology in driving social innovation, including issues of social entrepreneurship and tech-enabled social impact

Module #18
Futurism and Alternative Technological Visions
Investigating alternative visions for technological development, including issues of utopian and dystopian futures

Module #19
Case Studies in Technology and Social Change
In-depth examination of specific case studies, highlighting the complexities of technology and social change in practice

Module #20
Designing for Social Change
Hands-on exploration of design principles and practices for creating technologies that support social change

Module #21
Evaluating Technology for Social Impact
Developing skills for evaluating the social impact of technologies, including issues of metrics, assessment, and evaluation

Module #22
Policy and Advocacy for Social Change
Examining the role of policy and advocacy in shaping technological systems, including issues of regulation, legislation, and activism

Module #23
Ethnographic Research Methods for Technology Studies
Introducing ethnographic research methods for studying technology and social change, including issues of participant observation and interviewing

Module #24
Quantitative Methods for Technology Studies
Introducing quantitative research methods for studying technology and social change, including issues of data analysis and statistical modeling

Module #25
Mixed-Methods Approaches to Technology Research
Exploring the intersections of qualitative and quantitative methods in technology research, including issues of triangulation and data integration

Module #26
Graduate Research Colloquium
Student-led presentations and discussions on research projects and papers related to technology, power, and social change

Module #27
Capstone Project Development
Guided development of capstone projects, integrating course concepts and skills in a real-world application

Module #28
Capstone Project Presentations
Student presentations of completed capstone projects, with feedback and discussion from peers and instructor

Module #29
Conclusion and Next Steps
Course wrap-up, final thoughts, and resources for continued learning and engagement in the field of technology, power, and social change

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Technology, Power, and Social Change career

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Technology, Power, and Social Change ( 30 Modules )

Technology, Power, and Social Change
( 30 Modules )