Smart Cities: Social Change Through Technology

Syllabus

• Week 1

  New Zealand and Smart Cities

  • Welcome to the Course

    You will be introduced to your course, your course educators and your fellow learners.

  • Course Information

    You will learn about the big question, the week-by-week structure and the assessment in your Smart City course.

  • Introduction to Smart Cities

    In this activity you will learn about smart cities, how they have evolved and how smart cities are shaping up across New Zealand.

  • Smart Hamilton

    In this activity, we introduce Hamilton city located on the North Island in New Zealand and their community-centred approach to building a smart city.

  • Smart Christchurch

    In this activity, we introduce Christchurch city located in the South Island in New Zealand and their smart city program focused on solutions underpinned by technological advancements.

  • Smart Wellington

    In this activity, we introduce Wellington, the capital of New Zealand located on the North Island and their smart city program focused on delivering solutions to community challenges.

  • Week 1 Wrap-up

    In week 1 we have heard from the leaders of the smart city programs in New Zealand and their delivery of innovative community services. You will now have an opportunity to reflect on what you've learned.

• Week 2

  Smart Cities and Community

  • Overview of Week 2

    This week, we focus on some of the challenges in the community and how the smart city programs are tackling these challenges.

  • Smart Communities

    In this activity, you will hear discussion with Associate Professor Malcolm Campbell on the economic and social problems, as well as opportunities that can be found in a smart region.

  • Smart Communities in Wellington

    In this activity, you will hear Sean Audain from the Wellington city council discuss how they use technology, data and digital reporting to solve socials issues within the community.

  • Smart Communities in Christchurch

    In this activity, you will hear from Grace de Leon and Michael Healy on how the smart Christchurch program put in trails and using communication channels within the community.

  • Smart Communities in Hamilton

    In this activity, John Kinghorn from the smart Hamilton program discusses energy efficiency as a key objective to building a smart city.

  • Week 2 Wrap-up

    Week 2 showcased some of the smart city initiatives underway across New Zealand to tackle community challenges. You will now have an opportunity to reflect on what you've learned.

• Week 3

  Smart Cities and Wicked Problems

  • Overview of Week 3

    This week, we will look at tackling larger ‘wicked’ problems using smart city initiatives.

  • Resilient, Open and Responsive Cities

    In this activity, Dr Lukas Marek talks about a world first ‘Sensing Cities’ project that was carried out in New Zealand.

  • Wellington: The Responsive City

    In this activity, Sean Audain discusses how Wellington city council worked with key stakeholders to develop a resilience and a data governance strategy.

  • Christchurch: The Resilient City

    In this activity, you will hear from Michael Healy and Grace de Leon, from the smart Christchurch program and their "seismic resilience as a service". You will also complete a knowledge check on what you've learned so far.

  • Hamilton: The Open City

    In this activity, Chris Mardon, the Chief Data Officer of the smart Hamilton program will discuss the open data initiative. You will also complete a knowledge check on what you've learned so far.

  • Week 3 Wrap-up

    In this activity, you will find a summary of what you've learned in week 3 and a chance to participate in a self-reflection activity.

• Week 4

  Governing Smart Societies

  • Overview of Week 4

    This week, we start to focus our attention on stakeholders, governance and communities.

  • Technology in Smart Cities

    In this activity, Associate Professor Chris Vas states the importance of paying attention to the critics of smart cities to better inform our objective thinking.

  • Shaping a Smart Hamilton

    In this activity, Chelsey Stewart from the smart Hamilton project and Jannat Maqbool Director for SCCANZ discuss smart city practices in Hamilton, New Zealand.

  • Smart Communities and Businesses

    In this activity, Adam Beck discusses the scaling up of smart city initiatives, pilot projects and proof-of-concept cases.

  • Smart Societies

    In this activity, Elle Archer discusses the role of technology in smart cities.

  • The Role of Technology in Smart Decision-Making

    In this activity, Associate Professor Chris Vas discusses how local councils drive innovation.

  • Week 4 Wrap-up

    In week 4 you heard discussions about the role of communities, the formation of smart societies and finally combining these aspects through smart governance approaches.

• Week 5

  NZ Smart Cities and the World

  • Overview of Week 5

    This week, we will start to explore some of the global practices around smart cities.

  • Smart Cities Around the World

    In this activity, you will hear discussions around the current state of smart cities within the international context.

  • The Future of Smart Cities

    In this activity, you will hear discussions around smart cities in academic literature, community inclusion and the restructuring of foundations to ensure smart city initiatives are successful.

  • New Zealand in Comparison

    In this activity, you will hear discussions around societal wellbeing through smart city initiatives. You will also complete a knowledge check on what you've learned so far.

  • Week 5 Wrap-up

    Week 5 has showcased a wide array of smart city practices that have shaped up across the globe. You will now have an opportunity to reflect on what you've learned.

• Week 6

  My City, My Role

  • Overview of Week 6

    This week, you have to reflect and respond to the challenges of your local city context.

  • Final Assessment

    In this activity, you reflect and respond to the challenges of your local city context.

  • Course Wrap-up

    This activity gives you the opportunity to reflect on what you have learnt in this course and tells you about some courses that you can take to continue your learning journey.