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Transparency 101 for Citizens
Transparency 101 for Citizens
Ryan Wold
10 years experience in the Public Sector at the local, county, and state levels, working primarily technical and governance issues.
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Summary
As a citizen, how can I maximize the usage and value of open data where I live? How do I go about influencing my government to operate more openly?
Learning objectives
The history of transparency
Understand existing Transparency laws
Trends in Openness
Local Government 101 - city, county, state, federal (and special districts)
Methods to interact with local, county
Connecting in your community
Schedule/Syllabus
Prerequisites
Passion for better government
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Comments
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Hi Ryan, I am interested in
Hi Ryan, I am interested in this course. Are you still organizing it?
heather
Stefan, will do. Heather, I
Stefan, will do.
Heather, I am still organizing a course, and am very open to suggestions, help, and feedback. An open syllabus is available to edit below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aIKApzRieqRlsUPu4V9j8qewVGT896z2PuGt...
Hi Ryan - your course page is
Hi Ryan - your course page is looking good. I'd recommend broadening your course summary a bit and fill in your personal profile a little more: http://wiki.p2pu.org/course-checklist - also have you joined the orientation? http://p2pu.org/general/course-design-orientation