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We bring post-secondary students from different diciplines together to co-create solutions to local urban challenges. "Tech for Good" this year!! #vivacityYYC

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Still interested in VivacityYYC and Tech for Good? Don't forget to follow @CivicTechYYC & sign up for tomorrow's civic user testing group meetup! We are going to make it happen!!!

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Have you ever thought about how you have changed your habits to fit with technology that you use - instead of the other way around? If it doesn’t work for you, it’s probably not working for others. #techforgood #vivacityyyc

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Certainly an eye-opening experience into the capabilities of artificial intelligence. Definitely worth the watch! #vivacityyyc #civictechyyc #civictech #socialinnovation #civicinnovation #CodedBias @CivicTechYYC ~SH

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Discovering Vecova’s response to the current digital divide for those with disabilities and online learning. Utilization of technology and how it can bridge this divide! Thank you Jenny & April. #civictech #civictechyyc #vecova #socialinnovation @CivicTechYYC @Vecova ~SH

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Very excited to be watching "Coded Bias" in our class today! A film about racial bias in facial recognition software, this film makes you think about the way tech is developed and "who" it's developed for. #vivacityyyc #techforgood #civictech @CivicTechYYC

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Mapping a system can be daunting, which is why it's important to take it step-by-step. The first step is to identify the purpose of your map/system which is easier said than done! This step can greatly influence identifying stakeholders. #civictech #vivacityyyc #TechForGood

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Systems thinkers! How often do you consider your own place in a system when creating a systems map? "Positionality" – knowing your place in a system – can affect how we see relationships and can be a big step in identifying potential biases #techforgood #vivacityyyc @CivicTechYYC

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Great lesson on systems thinking by @UCalgary's Dr. Tatenda Mambo! A big takeaway when listening to potential mentors is asking ourselves the question "what don't you know?" #techforgood #vivacityyyc @CivicTechYYC

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Last class, MRU alum Scott Dillon shared his transformative experience in PLATO, an Indigenous software testing training program!
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Watch this quick video to learn what PLATO is all about. https://t.co/LOulAadYZj via @YouTube

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Lots happening in this week's class. Welcome to Code for Canada, GRIT Toronto, Plato User Testing & Smart Cities YYC. A 3-hour class is just not enough anymore!😊@cityofcalgary @MRUBissett @calgaryeconomic #usertest

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~SH.

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Our surprise guest is none other than Mr. Nenshi, the Mayor of #yyc! What an amazing opportunity for our Civic Innovation students. #civictech #TechForGood @MRUBissett @CivicTechYYC @OpenCalgary

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Excited for today’s Civic Innovation class, who will be our mystery guest?? Let’s get ready for #usertesting! ~SH. #TechForGood #vivacity @MRUBissett @CivicTechYYC @OpenCalgary

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Want to know if you carry an implicit bias? Chances are, we all carry one. The first step in addressing implicit biases is to identify them. Check out @Harvard's Project Implicit to take the test! https://t.co/5tFcVdyx0e
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Western media often impacts our perceptions of other cultures. Guest speaker and @AuArts student Janira spoke on media's misrepresentation of #BIPOC communities and the harm that these stereotypes create. Lots to think about as media and tech evolve! #techforgood @CivicTechYYC

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Mystery guest coming to next week's class!! Guess who? A terrific complement to Civic Innovation Lab's Erin & designer Murray! Learning all about user testing. Can't wait!
#techforgood @MRUBissett @opencalgary @CivicTechYYC #livetechlovelife

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Mystery guest coming to next week's class!! Guess who? A terrific complement to Civic Innovation Lab's Erin & designer Murray! Learning all about user testing. Can't wait!
#techforgood @MRUBissett @opencalgary @CivicTechYYC #livetechlovelife

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What a class! Thanks to Kurtis, Kerry, Janira & Bomi. So how would you answer the question posed? HOW ARE WE TO APPROACH THE WORLD? Leveraging tech for good!#MRU @AlbertaUArts @cityofcalgary @calgaryeconomic @CivicTechYYC

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A great lesson from @AlbertaUArts' Kurtis Lesick – unconscious & implicit biases can have a serious impact on our thought processes and the way we design! Is there an example of bias in technology you can think of? #techforgood @CivicTechYYC #livetechlovelife
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Welcome Alberta University of the Arts @KurtisLesick and AU students, Bomi & Janira will be presenting their work today! Learning how tech is uniquely positioned to give voice to vulnerable populations #techforgood @CivicTechYYC @calgaryeconomic #livetechlovelife @MRUBissett