[bestbits] LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: PK Open Internet Course

Fri Jun 10 10:41:47 EDT 2016

Dear All,

This is just a reminder that *today is the last day to submit applications* *to
**Public Knowledge's **Open Internet Course
<http://open-internet-p2pcourse.org/>.* The course is set to begin on June
27, 2016.

The direct link to the application form can be accessed here
<https://docs.google.com/a/publicknowledge.org/forms/d/1MOmjclYcugpSPUb-u5UTW85kOf7LC9LMLItA0WXG75o/viewform>
and topics will include:

Module 0: Introduction to the Open Internet

Module 1: The “What” and “Why” of Advocacy

Module 2: The “Who” of Advocacy

Module 3: The “When” and “Where” of Advocacy

Module 4: The “How”: Tactics and Tools for Successful Campaigns

Module 5: Definitions of Internet Governance

Module 6: Human Rights and the Internet

Module 7: Access to Internet

Module 8: Net Neutrality

Module 9: The Right to Privacy

Module 10: Impact of Trade Agreements on Open Internet

Module 11: Cybersecurity

Module 12: Spectrum Management

The primary goal of the course is to help train a new generation of
advocates to work on creating and maintaining an Open Internet for all. For
more information, please see our blog post
<https://www.publicknowledge.org/news-blog/blogs/public-knowledge-calls-for-new-applicants-for-our-open-internet-course>
and call for students
<https://www.publicknowledge.org/call-for-students-for-online-course>.

Please send any questions to opencourse at publicknowledge.org.

Thank you!

Melanie

On Fri, Jun 3, 2016 at 5:01 PM, Melanie Penagos <melanie at publicknowledge.org
> wrote:

> Dear All,
>
>
> Public Knowledge is happy to announce that the second round of our Open
> Internet Course <http://open-internet-p2pcourse.org/> is set to launch on June
> 27, 2016. You can check out our description page here
> <https://www.publicknowledge.org/open-internet-course>. Last summer, our
> course hosted 30 participants, including advocates, judges, and journalists
> from various countries throughout Latin America. The second round will
> include new resources and updated training materials, including a new
> module on spectrum management, featuring original videos with spectrum
> experts, as well as an updated cybersecurity module with the latest on
> U.S. cybersecurity policies and practices.
>
> The call for applications is now open and we will continue to accept
> applications for participants until June 10. *Those of you who are
> interested are encouraged to apply as soon as possible! *Please help us
> spread the word by sharing the English/Spanish version of the call for
> applicants, which can be found here
> <https://www.publicknowledge.org/call-for-students-for-online-course>.
>
> You can also help us reach the broadest possible audience by tweeting this
> <https://twitter.com/publicknowledge/status/735937736243306496> or the
> following suggestions:
>
> . at PublicKnowledge <https://twitter.com/publicknowledge>'s Open Internet
> Course for #DigitalRights
> <https://twitter.com/hashtag/DigitalRights?src=hash> Advocates is
> accepting applications from now - June 10 http://bit.ly/1QVY4Dz
>
> The next @publicknowledge #OpenInternet Course is starting on 6/27. Apply
> today! Applications accepted until June 10 http://bit.ly/1XUFcIL
>
> La convocatoria para el próximo curso de Internet Libre y Abierto por
> @publicknowledge ya empezó, apliquen hoy! http://bit.ly/1XUFcIL
>
> El curso Internet Libre y Abierto esta aceptando aplicaciones para la
> clase del 2016 hasta 10 de junio. Aplique aquí http://bit.ly/1TXcYHv
>
> The final online version of the course is currently only available in
> Spanish and requires approximately 5-7 hours per week/module. Participants
> can take longer if they wish to go deeper, since every module has
> additional suggested readings and assignments.
>
>
> The course is targeted towards new activists, advocates, young
> professionals, young policy makers, and others who are interested in
> learning the basics of topics related to the intersection of advocacy and
> internet-related issues. Topics to be covered in the course include, among
> others, strategic planning, campaigning, internet governance, human rights
> online, and net neutrality.
>
> The primary goal of the course is to help train a new generation of
> advocates to work on creating and maintaining an Open Internet for all.
> Help us spread the word with our blog post
> <https://www.publicknowledge.org/news-blog/blogs/public-knowledge-calls-for-new-applicants-for-our-open-internet-course>
> and press release
> <https://www.publicknowledge.org/press-release/public-knowledge-launches-second-class-of-online-spanish-open-internet-course-for-digital-advocates>.
> The direct link to the course registration form can be accessed here
> <https://docs.google.com/a/publicknowledge.org/forms/d/1MOmjclYcugpSPUb-u5UTW85kOf7LC9LMLItA0WXG75o/viewform>
> .
>
>
> Please send questions to opencourse at publicknowledge.org.
>
> Thank you for your applications and support!
>
> Kind regards,
>
>
> Carolina and Melanie
>
> --
> *Melanie Penagos*
>
> *International Policy Associate*
> *Public Knowledge*
> *http://www.publicknowledge.org/ <http://www.publicknowledge.org/>*
> +1 (202) 861-0020 ext. 122 | skype: melanie.penagos | @ampenagos
> <https://twitter.com/ampenagos>
>

-- 
*Melanie Penagos*

*International Policy Associate*
*Public Knowledge*
*http://www.publicknowledge.org/ <http://www.publicknowledge.org/>*
+1 (202) 861-0020 ext. 122 | skype: melanie.penagos | @ampenagos
<https://twitter.com/ampenagos>
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