eLearnAfrica
Engaging in Activism for Social Change in Tech
UAL Creative Computing Institute
  • Start Date: 25 Jul, 2022
  • 2 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Discover how technology reinforces inequalities and how you can use online activism to drive positive social change.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Learn how to create an activist campaign to influence positive social change


This two-week course will take you on a deep dive into how power structures such as White supremacy, patriarchy, colonialism, and racial capitalism manifest in information technologies.


With this knowledge, you’ll explore how activism can challenge these power structures as you delve into the world of grassroots and human rights tech activism.


Explore online and social media activism


You’ll discuss what online and offline activism means to different activists as you explore different forms of activism to find the one that resonates with you.


Next, you’ll learn how to apply this knowledge to your context as you’re guided through planning and implementing online activist campaigns.


Once you have designed your own campaign, you’ll learn how you can contribute to an online activist community.


Learn how to influence positive social change


This course will help you gain important insights into AI and technology ethics education.


With this hands-on experience, you’ll learn how to turn concerns about technology into actions oriented towards positive social change.


Study alongside the specialists at UAL


You’ll learn from experts in the field at the University of the Arts London. Lead educator, Dr Peaks is Senior Lecturer and MA Internet Equalities Course Leader at the UAL Creative Computing Institute.


This subject is vitally important for ensuring that members of society gain more control over the technologies they use, and find new ways to challenge the inequalities technology can reinforce.


This course is designed for anyone interested in online activism.


You may be a creative graduate or computer science student, or you could be a social scientist or a professional looking to engage audiences through online advocacy.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

UAL Creative Computing Institute

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
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Effective Date: September 22, 2016