FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to analyze my data but the software only works on specific platforms, what are the alternatives? // My institute cannot afford the license, any open source alternatives? // This website/tool is not available in my country, are there any alternatives?

If you are struggling to find alternatives that work on your platform, please check our list of tools available.
​Tools Available For Researchers​
​Awesome Research Tools​
If the software was written for another Operating System (OS), you may be able to use an emulator. For example, Windows programs often run under Linux using Wine.
I would like to teach my students how to use software X, I learned to use it in high computing environments, how do I adapt it? // How we conduct computational training in my country/institute/field without relying on an internet connection?

Here are some guides that can help you adapt your teaching practices:
Have a look at our Materials and Methods section.
​Computer Science without a computer.
​Reproducible environments by Turing way.
​Strategies for addressing unequal technological access​
​University of Cape Town Low Tech Remote Teaching Guidelines​
​Learners' Experiences from South Africa's Online Workshop​
​Videoconferencing Alternatives: How Low-Bandwidth Teaching Will Save Us All 
How can I collaborate and send/receive data from international institutes?

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I am creating software, what should I take into consideration for inclusive design? i.e. use on multiple platforms doesn’t require any/too heavy internet connection to function, readme file in multiple languages, the intuitive design doesn’t require much text, doesn’t require high computing power.
Add lists to inclusive design
Can I receive a mobile data grant to attend a conference?
​Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing ​
​Wikimedia Rapid Grants program​
​Access Now​
​RightsCon Connectivity Fund​
World wide web
​South African Centre for Digital Language Resources​
What ethical tools can I use?
​Ethical Alternatives and Resources 
How do I design a virtual or physical event to be inclusive? // How do I ensure diversity in my event?
Carpentries
Alan Turing
Where can I find other groups/information about diversity: in tech and/or open science?
Awesome list
How do I get more people to interact with my resource?
Community building 
Accessibility tips:
​Make It Plain: Accessibility and Usability Through Plain Language​
Where can I find info about mentoring others?
​How to be a good mentor​
​See OpenCIDER's guide on being mindful​
How do I become a better person? i.e. challenging my own biases 
Learn more about your biases via bias test
How to challenge them
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Where do I find information on other initiatives for inclusion in tech workforce?
Black Code collective https://blackcodecollective.com/ 
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FAQs

I want to analyze my data but the software only works on specific platforms, what are the alternatives? // My institute cannot afford the license, any open source alternatives? // This website/tool is not available in my country, are there any alternatives?

I would like to teach my students how to use software X, I learned to use it in high computing environments, how do I adapt it? // How we conduct computational training in my country/institute/field without relying on an internet connection?

How can I collaborate and send/receive data from international institutes?

Can I receive a mobile data grant to attend a conference?

What ethical tools can I use?

How do I design a virtual or physical event to be inclusive? // How do I ensure diversity in my event?

Where can I find other groups/information about diversity: in tech and/or open science?

How do I get more people to interact with my resource?

Where can I find info about mentoring others?

How do I become a better person? i.e. challenging my own biases

Where do I find information on other initiatives for inclusion in tech workforce?

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