eLearnAfrica
Designing for a Future Where No One Feels Socially Isolated
Samsung
  • Start Date: 18 Oct, 2021
  • 2 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Discover the empathetic Design Thinking process with Samsung, to help imagine a future where social isolation is minimised.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Enrol Now

Course Description

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

In a year with periods of isolation, how can we design a future of social unity?


Are you curious about the possibilities technology can bring to solve the pressing issues of social isolation in the UK?


On this two-week course, you’ll hear from a diverse range of experts on the topic of social isolation, including; Ibrahim Javed (Founder of Deen Developers), Alex Fefegha (co-founder of design studio COMUZI and lecturer in creative computing), Adah Parris (Futurist, Systems Thinker, Storyteller, and Artist).


Work together to imagine a future where social isolation is minimised for all


One of our collective, most basic needs as humans is socialisation. On this course, you’ll explore social isolation in a variety of settings, looking at the disproportionate impact of social isolation on vulnerable and underrepresented populations.


Explore the role of technology as a vehicle for change


You will look at how we use technology as a tool to connect and help us understand our relationship with ourselves, with others, and with our environments.


Empathy in Design Thinking increases the opportunities that technology can bring


By the end of this course, you’ll develop an understanding of the fundamentals of Design Thinking, a non-linear and iterative process used by many technology companies, like Samsung, to solve problems and create innovative solutions.


Throughout this course, you’ll build your confidence through non-formal debating activities, explore alternative storytelling frameworks, and learn action-based critical thinking and empathy mapping techniques.


Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow


This course forms part of Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow programme, offering young people a chance to explore the role tech can play in solving some of society’s biggest issues.


Design the future. No qualifications needed.


This course is designed for young people aged 16-25 from across the UK who are interested in learning how to innovate and drive positive change for themselves, their communities, and the world.


If you are curious about the possibilities of technology in solving pressing world issues, this course is for you. No formal education experience required.


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

Samsung

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.
COLLABORATION POLICY

By enrolling in a course on or through eLearnAfrica, you are joining a special worldwide community of learners. The aspiration of eLearnAfrica is to provide anyone with an internet connection access to courses from the best universities and institutions in the world and to provide our learners the best educational experience internet technology enables. You are a part of the community that will help eLearnAfrica achieve this goal. eLearnAfrica depends upon your motivation to learn the material and to do so with honesty and academic integrity. In order to participate in eLearnAfrica, you must agree to the Honor Code below and any additional terms specific to a class.

ELEARNAFRICA HONOR CODE PLEDGE

By enrolling in a course, program, or degree hosted on the eLearnAfrica App or Site, I agree that I will:

  • Complete all tests and assignments on my own, unless collaboration on an assignment is explicitly permitted.

  • Maintain only one user account and not let anyone else use my username and/or password.

  • Not engage in any activity that would dishonestly improve my results, or improve or hurt the results of others.

  • Not post answers to problems that are being used to assess student performance.

  • Abide by any and all requirements of the eLearnAfrica Participants as may regard the expectations of civil or academic behavior or of community standards.

VIOLATIONS

If you are found in violation of the Terms and Conditions or Honor Code, you may be subject to one or more of the following actions:

  • Receiving a zero or no credit for an assignment;

  • Having any certificate earned in the course withheld or revoked;

  • Being unenrolled from a course, learning program or degree program; or

  • Termination of your use of the App and/or Site.

  • Additional actions may be taken at the sole discretion of eLearnAfrica and eLearnAfrica course providers. 

No refunds will be issued in the case of any corrective action for such violations.

Honor code violations will be determined at the sole discretion of eLearnAfrica, the Partners, or Members. You will be notified if a determination has been made that you have violated this honor code and you will be informed of the corresponding action to be taken as a result of the violation.

CHANGING THE HONOR CODE

Please note that we review and may make changes to this Honor Code from time to time. Any changes to this Honor Code will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, with an updated effective date. By accessing the App and/or Site after any changes have been made, you signify your agreement on a prospective basis to the modified Honor Code and any changes contained therein. Be sure to return to this page periodically to ensure familiarity with the most current version of this Honor Code.

Effective Date: September 22, 2016