Girls in Tech - Planning Workshop for Program Leaders
Moran Tsur, Lifelong Kindergarten, Media Lab
| Jan/25 | Mon | 03:00PM-07:00PM | E14-514B |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/18
Limited to 10 participants
Are you interested in introducing girls and women to technology? Part of a program that empowers them and shows the beauty of computer science? Want to start a new one, or join others?
Our workshop deals with the process of planning a new program, or iterating on an existing one. We will use the experience of many existing programs in the field and research findings to talk about goals, activities and tensions.
The workshop will help you:
Reserve your spot here: http://goo.gl/forms/1s4qy5Ox2W
Questions? Concerns? More info? morant@media.mit.edu
Sponsor(s): Media Arts and Sciences
Contact: Moran Tsur, E14-445C, morant@media.mit.edu
Persuasive Cities for Sustainable Wellbeing
Dr. Agnis Stibe, Social Engineer at MIT Media Lab: City Science
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/04
Limited to 20 participants
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Do I want to shape my behavior? Or influence behaviors of other people?
Have I ever tried to change something in my behavior or to alter what others think or do? Has my experience been successful so far? If you would like to improve your chances, then you are welcome to practice and learn ways to reshape human behaviors (at scale).
Can you imagine a city that feels, understands, and cares? Many of us live and work in an urban environment, however we often are not aware of how hugely our behavior is influenced by the environment. Future cities will alter human behavior in countless ways and Socially Influencing Systems (SIS) will play an important role in making urban spaces more livable and resource-efficient by addressing current environmental problems and enabling healthier routines.
In this highly interactive course, we will discuss ways for reshaping our current environments and designing future Persuasive Cities to help people become healthier and to acquire sustainable lifestyles. We will explore how good urban design can be combined with Socially Influencing Systems (SIS) to encourage healthy behaviors at scale. We will study how quality of life can be improved through the creation of persuasive cities, streets, buildings, homes, and vehicles.
Each session will delve into practical design issues through interactive presentations and collaborative work.
Register here by Jan 4, 2016
Sponsor(s): Media Arts and Sciences
Contact: Agnis Stibe, E15-368, 774 444-1750, AGNIS@MIT.EDU
| Jan/06 | Wed | 10:00AM-12:00PM | E15-359, Media Lab, 3rd floor, bring your passion |
10:00 Introduction and course logistics
10:30 Why Behavior Change Matters? - Opening Discussion
11:00 Persuasive Citiesfor Sustainable Wellbeing - Brainstorming on the Future Cities
11:30 Defining Behavior Change - Interactive Class Exercise
12:00 Closing
Dr. Agnis Stibe - Social Engineer at MIT Media Lab: City Science
| Jan/08 | Fri | 10:00AM-12:00PM | E15-359, Media Lab, 3rd floor, bring your passion |
10:00 Socially Influencing Systems (SIS) - Key Elements of Persuasive Cities
10:30 Persuasive Urban Mobility and Persuasive Electric Vehicle - An Overview
11:00 Biking Tourney Results - Six Weeks of Riding to Work
11:30 Designing Interventions for Urban Behavior Change - Interactive Class Exercise
12:00 Closing
Dr. Agnis Stibe - Social Engineer at MIT Media Lab: City Science
| Jan/13 | Wed | 10:00AM-12:00PM | E15-359, Media Lab, 3rd floor, bring your passion |
10:00 Computer-Supported Influence - Moderation Effects of Socially Influencing Systems
10:30 Problem Domains for Persuasive Applications - Contexts and Ethics
11:00 Advancing User Experience in Public Spaces - Engagement, Participation, Involvement
11:30 Implementing Persuasive Urban Systems - Interactive Class Exercise
12:00 Closing
Dr. Agnis Stibe - Social Engineer at MIT Media Lab: City Science
| Jan/15 | Fri | 10:00AM-12:00PM | E15-359, Media Lab, 3rd floor, bring your passion |
10:00 Health Behavior Change at Scale - Designing for Sustainable Wellbeing
10:30 Wellbeing in Future Cities - Urban Behavior Engineering
11:00 Developing Actionable Prototypes - Interactive Class Exercise
11:30 Framing Future Persuasive Cities - Closing Discussion
12:00 Closing
Dr. Agnis Stibe - Social Engineer at MIT Media Lab: City Science
Scratch: Programming for Everyone
Carmelo Presicce, Lifelong Kindergarten, Media Lab, Moran Tsur, Lifelong Kindergarten, Media Lab
| Jan/19 | Tue | 10:00AM-01:00PM | E15-359, Bring your laptop! |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/18
Do you want to learn to code? Or learn how to help others learn to code? Or add programmability to a new project you’re developing?
Join us to learn (or to learn more) about Scratch, a visual programming language developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at Media Lab (scratch.mit.edu).
Scratch is used by millions of kids all around the world to create and share video games, animations, and interactive stories -- but it is also a perfect tool for adults to learn how to code in a fun and creative way.
After a short introduction, you will be free to work on your projects, explore advanced features, and ask us everything you wanted to know about Scratch but were afraid to ask!
Novice programmers, expert developers, parents, educators, and curious minds are all invited. No experience required, bring your laptop and start creating!
Register here: http://goo.gl/forms/VogPPSk8SY
Questions? morant@media.mit.edu, tarmelop@media.mit.edu
Sponsor(s): Media Arts and Sciences
Contact: Moran Tsur, morant@media.mit.edu
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