University of California San Diego
Social Computing
People are social creatures and the modern Internet reflects that.| Length | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Effort | 2-3 hours per week |
| Price | Free |
| Subject | Design, Social Science |
| Level | Beginner |
| Languages | English |
| Video Transcripts | English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese |
About this Course
People are social creatures and the modern Internet reflects that. Technology has made collaboration at a distance possible in new ways that present their own set of challenges. This course will introduce you to the major challenges and opportunities for creating online communities. What does the future hold? Learn how social computing can create collaboration experiences that go beyond what’s possible face to face.
People are social creatures and the modern Internet reflects that. Technology has made collaboration at a distance possible in new ways that present their own set of challenges. This course will introduce you to the major challenges and opportunities for creating online communities. What does the future hold? Learn how social computing can create collaboration experiences that go beyond what’s possible face to face.
What you'll learn
Social science
Course syllabus
Week 1: Connecting People through Technology
Week 2: Challenges & Opportunities of Collaboration Online
Week 3: Crowdsourcing
Meet the instructors
Scott Klemmer
Professor
Cognitive Science & Computer Science