@SmithsonianX

Reaching learners across the globe through online courses.

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Calling all #StarTrek fans. #StarTrekCourse Part III has launched. s.si.edu/StarTrekCourseIII
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Stephanie@dream2fly108 Oct 2019
Turning a global issue of today into tomorrow's optimistic utopian society through television: wp.me/paly47-1J #startrekcourse @SmithsonianX

We Are One

Think of a global issue that we are facing today that causes fear or concern. What would be the plot of a television show that depicted a utopian and optimistic vision of the future of that issue? …

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Sean Lewis@sml27037 Oct 2019
Finally cathing back up on my #StarTrekCourse work with Star Trek and The Business of (UK) Network Television @SmithsonianX - A Knock-kneed, knackered old geek seanlewis.me.uk/3/post/2019/…
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Susan Sternberg@swmstn26 Oct 2019
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This looks wonderful! Only came across this on Twitter now. Will this be/ is this available for those of us who didn't know about it before the enrollment date? #StarTrekCourse @WomenAtWarp @SFdirewolf
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Stephanie@dream2fly101 Oct 2019
Where does AI stand? Where is it going? A little reflection on AI in Star Trek and real life, and beyond: wp.me/paly47-1C #startrekcourse @SmithsonianX

AI – to Help, or to Harm?

Where do you see Artificial Intelligence going? Will it be Data, The Doctor or something new? Do we need to fear it, embrace it or something in between?   Artificial Intelligence. The jumping-…

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There is indeed and it’s free to audit! – at Ottawa, Ontario
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I signed up for @SmithsonianX's #StarTrekCourse - here's my first Starlog. trekkiefeminist.com/smithson…
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Ended up writing quite the essay for Unit 3 of #StarTrekCourse on #StarTrek canon. And I could've gone longer. @SmithsonianX trekkiefeminist.com/yes-we-c…
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It was so hard to pick a fave character for this #StarTrekCourse writing assignment but I ended up writing about Captain Janeway. @smithsonianx trekkiefeminist.com/favourit…
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@[email protected]@PNMastenbroek17 Oct 2019
Yes I'm promoted, I'm now a Commander at the @SmithsonianX in the #StarTrekCourse kiwimaori.nl/2019/10/16/unit…
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WeezaY5000@WeezaY500018 Oct 2019
Some brief thoughts on #StarTrek and canon for the @SmithsonianX #StarTrekCourse "Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology." weezay5000starlog.wordpress.…
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@[email protected]@PNMastenbroek20 Oct 2019
I got my last promotion in the #StarTrekCourse Inspiring Culture and Technology I from @SmithsonianX. Read my starlog: kiwimaori.nl/2019/10/20/unit…
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Lindsey Ziegler@ziegl08727 Oct 2019
Is Klingon a geek language? I don't think so, because of its history of being used to ridicule and belittle geeks. kirkrikerwordpresscom.wordpr… @SmithsonianX

Klingon – Age of the Geek, Baby

Is there something more synonymous with geeks and nerds than Klingon? It is the stereotype that bullies use daily to highlight how weird we are. How different. How much less we are. It’s beca…

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Thure@Thure3 Nov 2019
Which #StarTrek pilot episode is the best IMO? I try to answer that question in the @SmithsonianX course "Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology". startrekcourse.wordpress.com…

The pilot episode media analysis

The assignment in this module “Unit 2: Why Star Trek – Star Trek and the Business of Cable Television” is… Which pilot best addresses the contemporary societal issues from w…

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Thure@Thure3 Nov 2019
Following the @SmithsonianX course "Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology" I try to answer the question the benefits of adhering to canon. startrekcourse.wordpress.com…

To canon or not to canon?

The assignment for Unit 3: Why Star Trek?  Star Trek’s Unique Universe is: In your opinion, what are the benefits of adhering to canon? What creative potential exists in jumping off from it? …

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Gabriel Ramirez@GaboRamRam18 Nov 2019
A show with a less "too cerebral" model allowed permanence for Star Trek. My homework to #StarTrekCourse at my starlog for @SmithsonianX
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Georges Labrèche@georgeslabreche29 Sep 2019
Finally, watching #StarTrek is actually homework with the @SmithsonianX course "Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology". Good timing with @steve_shives' latest Trek Video: "Is Star Trek Actually Less Progressive Than You Think?" edx.org/course/star-trek-ins…
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@[email protected]@PNMastenbroek29 Sep 2019
Done Unit 5 Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology. I can call myself now Lieutenant Commander. Read about my exploration in my blog. kiwimaori.nl/2019/09/29/unit… #StarTrekCourse
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Stephanie@dream2fly1029 Sep 2019
Transporters: the next must-have technology of Star Trek! wp.me/paly47-1A @SmithsonianX #startrekcourse #starlog

One to beam up Scotty, with luggage!

Scott asked, “What Star Trek technology is on your list of must-haves?” Could the Star Trek universe exist without this type of technology? How would it be better (or worse) with (or without) this …

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Stephanie@dream2fly1018 Sep 2019
Who might my favorite Star Trek character be? None other than... Mr. Spock! wp.me/paly47-K #StarTrekCourse @SmithsonianX

Spock: Logic and Emotion

Scott also asked, “Who is your favorite Star Trek character?” Feel free to discuss any character from the franchise. Why is this character your favorite? Is it someone you personally connect with? …

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