Digital thinking tools for better decision making

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

Unlock the potential of digital thinking tools to revolutionize your decision-making processes! Our free course, "Digital Thinking Tools for Better Decision Making," takes you on a journey from the historical roots of these tools right through to the cutting-edge technologies influencing our future. From the ancient clay tokens of Mesopotamia to the modern marvel of the digital computer, discover how these tools have continually extended our capabilities in recording, processing, and communicating information.

This engaging course is perfect for anyone eager to harness information for answering questions, solving problems, or making informed decisions—be it in personal life, professional endeavors, or academic pursuits. Learn to become a 'super-Googler,' transform your computer into a powerful calculator, and create digital argument maps to illuminate the reasoning in your writing and others'. Whether you're looking to enhance your problem-solving skills, analyze information more effectively, or reason with newfound clarity, this course has something for everyone.

By enrolling, you not only gain invaluable knowledge but also the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Though not accredited, these badges visibly showcase your curiosity, dedication, and ongoing professional development in the subject area. Manage and showcase your achievements through My OpenLearn, where you can also download and print a statement of participation displaying your badge.

This OpenLearn science course, generously supported by Dangoor Education and endorsed by the Society for the Study of Artificial Intelligence and the Simulation of Behaviour (AISB) for its final session, offers a unique perspective on the transition from digital thinking tools to AI. The Institute of Coding, funded by the Office for Students (OfS) and supported by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW), endorses this course. Successful completion grants you 24 CPD points recognized by the CPD Standards Office, attesting to your professional development.

Your engagement and feedback through our start-of-course and end-of-course surveys are incredibly valuable. These confidential surveys are a part of our continuous effort to improve and tailor our offerings to your educational needs, with support from the CPD Standards Office.

Join us at The Open University and OpenLearn for this enlightening course. Start your journey towards becoming an effective digital thinker today and lay a strong foundation for your future achievements. Let's explore the power of digital thinking tools together!