Understanding Information and Technology Free Online Course by University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is offering free online course on Understanding Information and Technology. Students might find this course particularly useful if student’s background is not in technology but they now find themselves using technology regularly.
The aim of the course is to help you develop a context for the technologies you encounter and to help you understand the changes in the technology landscape. The course will start on May 22, 2017.
Course At Glance
Length: 5 weeks
Effort: 2 hours/week
Subject: Information and Technology
Institution: University of Strathclyde and Future learn
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes
Session: Course starts on May 22, 2017
Providers’ Details
The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city. Its commitment to useful learning guides its research, learning and teaching – and the way it works with businesses and organisations.
About This Course
When we talk about technology and IS (information systems) we tend to focus on computers. Instead, in this course we examine the ‘big picture’ of technology, in order to gain a better understanding of what computers can do for us and when we should switch off our computers, smartphones, tablets and wearables. University cover some of the fundamental concepts of technology and IS but the aim is not to provide an in-depth understanding of specific applications, but to help you develop a context for the technologies you encounter and to help you understand the changes in the technology landscape.
Why Take This Course?
This is a free online course. This MOOC will be offered with Video Transcripts in English. Applicants can get a verified certificate.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a ‘big picture’ understanidng of IS/ICT and its use in organizations
- Evaluate where to put a database and where a knowledge base
- Describe IS/ICT strategy as an aspect of corporate strategy
- Explore basic concepts that you need to communicate with IS/ICT specialists.
- Compare variants of cloud-computing.
- Compare your experiences of using smart technology.
- Discuss the possibilities and consequences of artificial intelligence.
Requirements
You don’t need any past experience of this topic to take this course. Students might find this course particularly useful if their background isn’t in technology but they now find themselves using technology regularly.
Instructors
Viktor Dörfler
Senior Lecturer in Information & Knowledge Management. My interest is comprised of areas of personal and organisational knowledge and learning as well as supporting these with information systems.
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