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Public Interest Technology: Coding For The Public Good, Devorah Kletenik
Public Interest Technology: Coding For The Public Good, Devorah Kletenik
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These slides are used to guide a discussion with students introducing them to the notion of public interest technology and coding for the public good. The lesson is intended to spark a discussion with students about different sorts of technology and their societal ramifications.
Accessibility: The Whys And The Hows, Devorah Kletenik
Accessibility: The Whys And The Hows, Devorah Kletenik
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This presentation introduces Computer Science students to the notion of accessibility: developing software for people with disabilities. This lesson provides a discussion of why accessibility is important (including the legal, societal and ethical benefits) as well as an overview of different types of impairments (visual, auditory, motor, neurological/cognitive) and how developers can make their software accessible to users with those disabilities. This lesson includes videos and links to readings and tutorials for students.