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An exploration of ‘doing’ ethics in design practice
Science, Maths & Technology

An exploration of ‘doing’ ethics in design practice

...simple. Rules are almost always based on past problems, not future ones. Technology changes much faster than regulation ever can. That means designers often find themselves working in the grey areas—in the gaps between the hodgepodge of policies and regulations and between what the rules say and what the product actually needs. As one designer I interviewed as part of...
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An introduction to interaction design
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to interaction design

...code a simple mock-up of possible sequences; or if you wanted to test whether vibration would be an effective way for a virtual coach to ‘talk’ to the users, you might need to hack together a simple physical prototype using a small vibrating motor. High-fidelity prototypes are where the different functional and aesthetic aspects of an interactive product come...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Embarking on a career in cyber security
Digital & Computing

Embarking on a career in cyber security

...code background] If you studied Introduction to Cyber Security, you are now aware of the range of threats to the security of our online computer systems as well as some of the techniques and technologies that can be used to keep these systems safe from attack. As online systems become an ever important part of our daily lives, they are going to be increasingly attractive...
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Software and the law
Science, Maths & Technology

Software and the law

...codes of conduct. By formulating regulations in the form of technical standards, it is possible to help technology and people to work together more effectively. While these voluntary approaches to counteracting negative effects work in many situations, sometimes we need the full might of the state in order to ensure that harm is not done and that society and the economy...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Attention
Society, Politics & Law

Attention

...simple definition of the term, so I will not attempt to do so until the end of the course. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 3 study in Social Sciences...Attention: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand different cognitive psychological aproaches used to examine such forms of attention as attention to regions of...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Managing complexity: a systems approach
Society, Politics & Law

Managing complexity: a systems approach

...simple definitions for either systems thinking or systems practice. It's difficult to find definitions that capture all the perspectives that the ideas carry for people who think of themselves as systems thinkers and systems practitioners. Most systems practitioners seem to experience the same kind of difficulty in explaining what they do or what it means to be systemic...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST) Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST)

...code, potentially worth billions of dollars, had also been stolen. Adobe was forced to change the log in details of every one of its users and to greatly improve its own security. And, of course, users sued Adobe for not protecting their information. Is Adobe alone, or are other companies holding valuable data but not protecting it properly? Attacking industrial systems...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Accessibility of eLearning
Education & Development

Accessibility of eLearning

...simple transcript may be sufficient; for more complex material the transcript may need to be synchronised with the visual flow, or provided as time-linked captions within the video frame itself. Visual material needs to be described for blind and partially sighted people. This includes any writing presented in an image format, such as a picture of a manuscript or a...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs