Introduction
Objectives
This introductory session will give students an opportunity to meet each other and become familiar with the items that will be covered in the course. We will bring up some case studies which we will be expanding on over time.
Goals
- Basic definitions and context will be covered, as well as concepts like “Government as a platform”.
- Short history of how we got here.
- Will draw on local, regional, national and international context where applicable.
Activities
To bring:
- Index cards, pens
- Blank paper
- Course outlines
- Self-assessments
6:30-7:00 - Welcome/housekeeping
- Pre-course reflection survey activity
7:00-7:30 - Course goals
- Review course outline
- Hopes and expectations activity
7:30-7:45 Break
7:45-8:30 300 short conversations activity
- local, regional, national and international context
8:45-9 Break
9-9:30 - Introduction to local Civic Tech Slack
- Introductions, get familiar with Slack
Links
Canadian Leaders
Slides