Digital Technology
& the Environment
Explore tech for a greener tomorrow
About this course
Explore the intersection of digital technology and the environment! Designed for students interested in sustainability and the circular economy, this course explores how technology and the environment interact with each other in both positive and negative ways.
Using real case studies and practical examples, participants explore “Green IT” strategies aimed at reducing IT’s energy consumption and discover how “IT for Green” can be used to monitor and manage environmental impacts.
Levels:
Teen Advanced
Age:
13+
Languages:
EN, DE, FR, IT
Learning Options:
Online & In Person
Prerequisites:
None
Special Offers:
Coming Soon
Discover Our Learning Options
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ONLINE 1:1
TUTORING -
ONLINE GROUP
CLASSES -
IN-PERSON
CAMPS
Explore a topic of your choice at your own pace with private 1:1 online tutoring lessons.
Learn new skills in semi-private online classes with live
instructor guidance & peer interaction.
Join our Swiss camps to learn in a fun environment with adaptive
teaching styles and 1:5 tutor-student ratio.
Discover Our Learning Options
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ONLINE 1:1 TUTORING -
ONLINE
GROUP
CLASSES -
IN-PERSON CAMPS
Explore a topic of your choice at your own pace with private 1:1 online tutoring lessons.
Learn new skills in semi-private online classes with live instructor guidance & peer interaction.
Join our Swiss camps to learn in a fun environment with adaptive
teaching styles and 1:5 tutor-student ratio.
Experienced Instructors from Europe's Best Universities
Experience has shown that the best way to get youth into digital technology is through fun, accessible learning. All our programs are led by inspiring young instructors from Europe’s Top 10 Technical Universities – carefully selected for their ability to explain complex notions and engage with students.
We know teaching style can make a world of difference, our focus is on creating, not lecturing. All our modules are developed in-house by our experienced educators and focus on hands-on, project-based learning, using industry-standard software & accredited educational tools.
The TechSpark Advantage
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Do you have any questions? We are here to help!
Easy answers to common questions:
- 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 people to explore the relationship between digital technology and energy efficiency.
- “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
- 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
- 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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