Which methodology was used to develop the functionalities available on Eki’learning?
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Introduction
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Ekitia's ambition is to make ethics actionable in data and AI projects. To this end, Ekitia has
developed the Eki'Learning platform, consisting of three main tools based on the Ethical
Charter for Data Use:

- `E-learning capsules <#methodology-for-developing-e-learning-capsules>`_
- `Ethical scan <#methodology-for-developing-ethical-scan>`_
- `Ethical maturity diagnosis <#methodology-for-developing-ethical-maturity-diagnostics>`_

These tools are designed to support project managers in taking an ethical approach to
designing, developing and maintaining their projects.

In the three tools, to make the ethical charter's principles easier to understand, Ekitia has
reorganised them and their titles (see below).

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   :alt: Eki'Learning functionalities overview
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Methodology for developing e-learning capsules
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Ekitia has developed e-learning capsules to support the development of ethical data use skills among
citizens, professionals, students and researchers. These capsules provide operational content and
resources structured around a clear and accessible framework for understanding issues related to
data and artificial intelligence use, based on the Ekitia Ethical Charter.

Below is an extract of the Editorial Charter:

Content pillars:

- Understanding the issues and context

  -> Contextualise and give meaning to ethical principles in relation to the reality of data use
  and digital transformation.

- Questioning

  -> Each module begins with a problem arising from the context to encourage learners to
  think critically.

- Equip yourself

  -> Concrete recommendations, resources, tools and best practices drawn from the Charter,
  field feedback and experts.

- Test and progress

  -> Interactive formats: H5P format for more interaction (animations, hover effects, etc.) with
  modules and quizzes.

- Discovering perspectives

  -> Testimonials, interviews, use cases, controversies: open up the discussion.

- Each nugget is independent.

Format:

- Nuggets: short format (5 to 30 minutes), with multimedia assets and levelled information.
- Structured Moodle module: foundation of the platform, structured around the principles of
  the Charter.
- H5P: modules built in H5P for greater interaction with dynamic formats.
- Interactive quizzes: formative and/or summative assessment, consolidation of
  learning
- Expert interview videos: a variety of viewpoints, key contributions.
- Summary sheets (infographics): downloadable reminders of the principles.
- Integrated glossary: helps with understanding all key terms.
- Infographics/illustrations

Methodology for developing ethical scan
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In 2025, EKITIA developed the Ethical Scan to help identify ethical issues in any project
involving data (e.g. personal, geolocated, measurement, image or video data) at any stage of
the project's life cycle.

The scan is based on the EKITIA ethical charter, which sets out 21 principles for the ethical
use of data and artificial intelligence in relation to societal, individual, environmental and
governance issues. The tool has been tested by several organisations. Feedback from these
tests has enabled continuous improvement of the tool.

Methodology for developing ethical maturity diagnostics
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In 2024, Ekitia has developed another tool based on, and aimed to operationalise its Ethical
Charter. This tool has been designed to help projects managers in the self-assessment of the
ethical maturity of their projects based on data processing, by design. It differs from the
Label by being based on only thirty criteria coming from the Charter, and by enabling project
managers to identify the levers of action adapted to their level of maturity, enabling them to
progress throughout the various stages of the implementation of their project.

Ekitia and its members, including several academic actors (INSERM, IRT Saint Exupéry,
ANITI...) are constantly improving the reference framework on which the tool is based.