Challenging the Car Norm - Opportunities for ICT to Support Sustainable Transportation Practices

This course explores the opportunities for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to support sustainable transportation practices by taking a practice approach to the case of car-free living. The learning outcomes include understanding the challenges of transitioning to car-free transportation, identifying opportunities for designers to support environmental pioneers, and facilitating transitions towards sustainable practices. The course teaches skills such as analyzing practices, designing interactive technologies, and optimizing sustainable transportation solutions. The teaching method involves presenting a case study of three families who replaced their cars with light electric vehicles and discussing the opportunities for ICT to support sustainable practices. This course is intended for individuals interested in sustainable transportation, HCI, environmental design, and societal transitions towards more sustainable practices.