Education & Teaching Courses and Certifications

Navigating Life and Professional Path as a Scholar at Harvard - Faculty Panel 2018

Experienced Harvard faculty share insights on navigating academic careers, balancing professional and personal life, and thriving as scholars in various disciplines at the university.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Inclusive Excellence at Harvard and Beyond - A Conversation with John Wilson

Explore Harvard's inclusive excellence initiatives and lessons from HBCUs with John Wilson, discussing strategies for building a more diverse and welcoming academic environment.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Integrating Online Courses to Improve Classroom Experience

Learn strategies for integrating online content into campus-based programs, enhancing pre-matriculation preparation and improving classroom experiences through blended learning approaches.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Learning Deeply at Scale: The Challenge of Our Times

Exploring pedagogical methods in American high schools, examining effective instruction, deeper learning, and strategies for improvement. Insights on cognitive aspects, teacher qualities, and reimagining education.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

New Faculty Institute 2016 - Perspectives from Recently Tenured Faculty: Navigating Your Professional Path as a Scholar

Insights from recently tenured Harvard professors on navigating academic careers, balancing work-life demands, and leveraging campus resources for professional growth and success.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mastering Style: The Learning and Teaching of Writing

Explore effective writing techniques, classic style theory, and challenges in academic and journalistic writing with insights from Steven Pinker and Jill Abramson.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Harvard Campaign Launch - President's Remarks on Shaping the University's Future

Inspiring address by Harvard's President on the university's future, emphasizing innovation, global impact, and the enduring value of liberal arts education.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Case for a Liberal Arts Education: Is It Worth the Investment?

Explore the value and relevance of liberal arts education in today's world, examining its benefits, challenges, and potential for personal and societal growth.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why School Cellphone Bans Are Spreading

Explore the growing trend of cellphone bans in schools, examining the reasons, impacts, and potential benefits for students and learning environments.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Interprofessional Education for 21st Century Care

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Enhance collaborative healthcare through interprofessional education, focusing on acute inpatient care strategies and teamwork skills for improved patient outcomes.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Integrating English Language Development and Content Area Learning: A Conversation-Based Approach

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Explore conversation-based strategies to enhance language, literacy, and critical thinking skills in diverse classrooms, fostering academic growth across disciplines for English learners.

• NovoEd
• 20 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course

Stanford Seminar - Thesis Defense: Smart Tutoring Through Conversational Interfaces

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Explore AI-powered conversational tutoring systems for personalized learning, examining their design, development, and effectiveness compared to traditional methods.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Educational Technology

Explore educational technology's impact on learning, from research methodologies to pedagogical strategies. Design and evaluate tools addressing current challenges in education.

• Udacity
• 16 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Performance Assessment in the NGSS Classroom: Course 1

Explore strategies for analyzing and implementing performance assessments aligned with NGSS, focusing on evaluating student progress and making data-driven instructional decisions.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How You Say It Matters: A Toolkit for Improving Communications About Academic Standing

Do you want to help your students experiencing academic difficulty feel motivated, not crushed? Learn our approach to “psychologically attuned” communications about academic standing. Watch the course introductory video on YouTube.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)