- Level Foundation
- المدة 24 hours
- الطبع بواسطة RWTH Aachen University
- Total students 56 enrolled
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This course is created as cooperative work of experts from all ENHANCE Universities. The aim of the MOOC is to create a new European academic space for the interaction between innovative technological progress, society, and our environment. Technical and social developments are mutually dependent and influence each other, why it is important to promote interdisciplinary learning.
With a focus on science and technology studies, this course is about extending your perspectives to learn about being responsible and making responsible decisions. The MOOC is integrated into a platform-based eLearning environment, filled with video lectures, slides and additional texts. In three phases, anticipation, action and reflection, you will get to know more about sustainability, responsibility, ethics, and related topics and why it is important to learn about them as future innovators of tomorrow. You will learn to think independently and critically, become open-minded towards special needs, and act responsibly.
What you will learn
1) Anticipation – Students study the fundamental facts and problems within topics like the research and innovation (RRI) concept, Ethics and Impact-Assessment, Gender and Diversity as well as Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence.
2) Action – Students learn about actions or about projects that give credit to the topics addressed in phase 1. Further, they learn how to apply the gained knowledge as future researchers and innovators.
3) Reflection – Phase three contains a reflection about the course while giving credit to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) formulated by the United Nations.
Skills you learn
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Discover the "Responsible Innovators of Tomorrow," a foundational course in the realm of Personal Development, crafted by the esteemed ENHANCE Alliance—a coalition of leading technical universities in Europe. This course delves into the crucial concept of responsible innovation, emphasizing the integration of ethical science and technology studies. Guided by edX, this comprehensive 24-hour program equips learners with the knowledge and skills to spearhead responsible technological advancements. Flexible subscription options, including Professional and Starter plans, ensure accessibility for all aspiring innovators. Ideal for individuals eager to shape a sustainable future through conscientious innovation, this course is your gateway to becoming a transformative leader in science and technology.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Carmen Leicht-Scholten