COID 333
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Understand and use the latest emerging technologies to find its implications on industry and culture.
- Format: Online
- Delivery: Self-paced
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Credits: 3
Lessons In This Class
| Lessons | Projects | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesson 1: Intro to Emerging Technology Explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies and their profound impact on industries and society. | Project 1: Create a Tech Review Deep dive into an emerging technology, explore its potential, and create a compelling review in the format of an article, podcast, or vlog that showcases its impact on the future of society and your career. |
| 2 | Lesson 2: Internet of Things (IoT) Discover how interconnected devices are revolutionizing how we live, work, and interact with the world around us. | Project 2: Build an Automation Harness the power of IoT by designing and building an automation using tools like Zapier or IFTTT, showcasing how connected apps can simplify tasks, enhance workflows, and shape the future of productivity. |
| 3 | Lesson 3: 3D Printing Uncover the endless possibilities of 3D manufacturing, from rapid prototyping to reshaping entire industries. | Project 3: Design a 3D Model Unleash your creativity by brainstorming and designing a unique 3D model that reflects your ideas and interests, exploring how 3D printing can transform industries and revolutionize how we create. |
| 4 | Lesson 4: Blockchain Demystify blockchain technology’s potential to transform trust, transparency, and transactions across sectors. | Project 4: Create an NFT and a Digital Wallet Step into the world of blockchain by designing and minting your own NFT, gaining hands-on experience with digital assets while exploring how blockchain technology is shaping industries and the future of creativity. |
| 5 | Lesson 5: Mixed Reality Dive into the immersive world of augmented and virtual reality, where physical and digital worlds collide. | Project 5: Demo VR/AR Immerse yourself in virtual and augmented reality by exploring VR experiences and creating a custom AR lens, gaining firsthand insights into these transformative technologies and their potential to reshape industries and society. |
| 6 | Lesson 6: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Understand the power of AI to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and shape the future of humanity. | Project 6: Create an AI Recognition Prototype and Proposal Design an AI-powered recognition tool and build a working prototype using Teachable Machine, showcasing how artificial intelligence can address real-world challenges, drive innovation, and shape the future of industries. |
| 7 | Lesson 7: Showcasing Your Skills Learn how to create a standout portfolio and develop thought leadership content that highlights your skills, showcases your projects, and positions you as an expert in your field. | Project 7: Portfolio and Thought-Leadership Content Build a professional portfolio and create impactful thought leadership content to showcase your skills, reflect on your projects, and position yourself for future opportunities, while gaining valuable feedback and practicing pitching your work. |
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