Continue being digital in the Canadian public service: Technology - Lesson 1

This is lesson 1 in the boot camp 'Continue being digital in the Canadian public service: Technology', created in collaboration with the Ontario Digital Service.

How to complete this lesson

Each activity you complete beyond the required reading is worth 5 points. The more points you collect, the higher the level you reach. When you reach the end of the lesson, tally how many points you’ve earned, and download the correct badge. Your certificate of completion for this Technology course will indicate which level you achieved.

Required

Article: 8 minutes

Read the article Machine learning ethics: 3 key considerations for government to understand what government needs to think about as we build digital first enterprises. (8 min read)

Suggested

Additional reading: 5 points

Select one of the following articles to take your learning further:

• Covid-19: Key takeaways for digital teams (10 min read)
• AI ethics and Dubai: a city’s attempt to govern the ungovernable? (5 min read)
• Artificial intelligence: Can ethics keep pace with technological progress? (4 min read)

5-minute conversation: 5 points

During the next week, take 5 minutes to reflect on these discussion questions. You can reflect with a colleague, or you can share your thoughts on our Slack channel.

• What are some of the positive and negative consequences of embracing different technologies?
• How might we embrace technology in a way that builds citizen confidence in government?

Homework - 5-minute activity: 5 points

Commit to trying at least one item over the next week:

• Think about how you can build ethics into your own work.
• Start to work in the open: use a common location for open data storage
• Ensure that you are aligning with industry standards in all that you do (this can also include accessibility standards)

Congratulations! You’ve completed this lesson of the boot camp. Count up how many points you’ve earned, and click to download your badge. You can share your badge on social media, and tag @apoliticalco to show off your progress.

Digital Technology Seeker (Required Activity)

Digital Technology Explorer (5 Points)

Digital Technology Adventurer (10 Points)

Digital Technology Intrepid (15 Points)

Digital Technology Heroic (20-30 Points)

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