Course Summary
This course explores the intersection of digital technology and democracy, examining the ways in which technology can both enhance and challenge democratic practices.Key Learning Points
- Understand the impact of digital technology on democratic practices and institutions
- Explore case studies of digital democracy around the world
- Develop critical thinking skills around the role of technology in democratic governance
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between digital technology and democracy
- Analyze case studies of digital democracy projects around the world
- Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different digital democracy tools and platforms
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of democratic principles and institutions
- Familiarity with digital technology and social media
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
- Case studies
- Discussion forums
Similar Courses
- Democracy and Development: Perspectives from Africa
- Data Science for Social Good
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Clay Shirky
- Zeynep Tufekci
Related Books
Description
In this course, you'll learn what every citizen should know about the security risks--and future potential — of electronic voting and Internet voting. We'll take a look at the past, present, and future of election technologies and explore the various spaces intersected by voting, including computer security, human factors, public policy, and more.
Outline
- Voting as a Security Problem
- Welcome
- The Security Mindset
- Security Requirements for Voting
- The Living Voice
- Early Paper Ballots
- The Australian Ballot
- Mechanical Voting Machines
- Punched Card Voting
- Syllabus and Logistics
- Staff
- Companion Reading and Resources
- Help us learn more about you!
- Reading List
- Voting as a Security Problem
- Computers at the Polls
- Computers at the Polls
- Optical Scan Voting
- DRE Voting Machines
- Inside the Black Box
- Paper as a Defense
- Diebold
- More Goes Wrong
- Reading List
- Computers at the Polls
- Security Procedures and Voting Around the World
- Voter Registration
- Voter Authentication
- Guarding Against Tampering
- Field Testing
- Case Studies
- India's EVMs
- Tamperproof?
- India's Response
- Bonus: Deport on Arrival
- Reading List
- Security Procedures and Voting Around the World
- Human Factors and Internet Voting
- Usability
- Usable Paper Ballots
- Accessibility
- Absentee Voting
- A Bad Idea
- Client-side Threats
- Server-side Threats
- Washington, D.C.
- Reading List
- Human Factors and Internet Voting
- New Technology and Policy
- Criteria
- Post-Election Auditing
- End-to-End Verifiable Voting
- Verifying an E2E Result
- Election Policy in the U.S.
- Testing and Certification
- Recommendations
- Reading List
- Post-course Survey
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online!
- New Technology and Policy
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how digital technology is changing the landscape of contemporary politics and democracy with this engaging and informative course. Students praise the course for its in-depth analysis and exploration of digital democracy, highlighting the expert instruction and thought-provoking assignments.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Expert instructionPros from User Reviews
- In-depth analysis of digital democracy
- Thought-provoking assignments
- Engaging and informative content
- Expert instruction
- Course materials are accessible and easy to follow
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users find the course content too basic
- Course lacks interactivity and engagement
- Limited opportunities for peer-to-peer learning
- Course may not be suitable for those without a background in politics or technology
- Course may not provide enough practical applications for digital democracy
J. Alex Halderman
4.8 Raiting
Securing Digital Democracy
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In this course, you'll learn what every citizen should know about the security risks--and future potential — of electronic voting and Internet voting....
