Digital Technology and the Environment FAQs
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Why Digital Technology and the Environment?
- It is important for young people to understand that the digital world is energy intensive, and that energy consumption and sustainability are intricately related
- Viewing videos on mobile devices, backing up pictures on servers, cryptocurrencies, and most recently large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are all very energy intensive. This course allows young pople to explore the relationship between digital technology energy efficiency and.
What to expect?
- “Digital Technology and the Environment” allows young people to explore the relationship between the digital world and sustainability, and its importance in safeguarding the well-being of current and future generations
- Students are exposed to basic frameworks to understand the interaction of IT and the environment with the support of our instructors and hands-on exercises
What skills will my child acquire?
- An understanding of “Green IT” strategies aimed at reducing IT’s energy consumption
- The exploration of the many “IT for Green” applications which can be used to monitor and manage environmental impacts, from apps to detect methane loss to simple apps to reduce waste and encourage recycling
- Workshops exploring start-ups innovating in the areas of Green IT and IT for Green.
- An overview of Life Cycle assessment (LCA) and a review of the methodology and processes involved
Why Learn with TechSpark Academy?
- TechSpark Academy prides itself in its Swiss quality, with dedicated instructors from top Swiss and European universities, creating a comfortable and adaptive learning environment.
- Our online private tutoring caters to individual styles, promoting deep understanding and confidence.
- Online classes and camps in Switzerland’s most beautiful locations are limited to 5-6 students per group, and provide personalized attention for a supportive atmosphere, ensuring mastery of concepts.
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