ONLINE: This course takes an in-depth look at various communication apps that are used for private and public conversations online. Through this course, students will learn the strengths and weaknesses of some commonly used apps, such as Discord, Signal and WhatsApp. The course will detail their properties, such as encryption and decentralization, and their common use cases. Students will learn how groups of friends and colleagues use these apps to engage with each other about shared interests and to foster friendships. Students will also learn to navigate on apps that have video and photo sharing. They will gain hands-on experience using several of the apps. Students will leave this course with enhanced knowledge of apps that are commonly discussed in public. This will increase their confidence, enhance their relationships and expand their ability to find like-minded people who share their interests. | Active Skill Learning.
Max enrollment: 200.