Off-the-shelf Masterclass: Inclusive technology

About this Masterclass

Technology can support all of us to live more connected lives. Despite our different needs or ways of living, inclusive technology can help bridge the gap between peoples experiences, no matter how we think, see, hear, move, or communicate. 

In this session, students will explore how technology can help people be more included in life, and how we can make technology even better to make sure everyone is included. By becoming technology designers themselves, they will design an inclusive game controller, then train their own AI model to control an online video game using only their movements.

Length: 2 hours (see the session leader notes for ideas on how to shorten the Masterclass).

Note: Worksheets are provided in .docx format as well as pdf format, to enable adaptations. These should be opened in desktop versions of word processing software to preserve formatting and layout.

Resources needed

• 1 copy of Worksheet 1 - Inclusive Tech Match up per student
• 1 copy of Worksheet 2 - Design a game controller per student
• Laptops, computers, or tablets with internet access and a webcam (1 per student ideally)
• Pencils or pens

• Scrap paper

  Optional:

• 1 copy of Guide to building an AI controlled game (per laptop)