Information Technology 4219-AL006

The ASC’s Information Technology course is tailored to the needs of young researchers in the humanities and social sciences. It offers a systematic and in-depth overview of essential IT skills, tools, and services, covering topics such as organizing your workspace, collecting and managing information, or collaborating. Moreover, the course engages with timely issues like the proliferation of generative models or emerging research opportunities in digital humanities. With a strong emphasis on practical application, the class provides space to explore a range of digital resources and consider how they can support one's individual research practice—while also encouraging critical reflection on the broader implications of these technologies. Held online via Zoom, the course is designed as an interactive and collaborative environment, where students can experiment with tools, share experiences, and develop digital strategies fine-tuned to their academic work.

The units cover, among others, the following topics:

• word processing software (e.g., MS Word and Google Docs)
• note-taking apps (e.g., Notion and Obsidian)
• archiving tools (e.g., Instapaper and Raindrop)
• content aggregators (e.g., Inoreader and Feedly)
• automating tools (e.g., IFTTT and Zapier)
• reference management software (Zotero)
• collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace and Trello)