Education & Teaching Courses and Certifications

Developing Instructionally-Embedded Performance Assessments for the NGSS Classroom

Develop skills to create instructionally-embedded performance assessments aligned with NGSS standards, enhancing science education and student evaluation methods.

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

Developing Instructionally-Embedded Performance Assessments for the NGSS Classroom: Course 2

Develop skills to create instructionally-embedded performance assessments aligned with NGSS, focusing on analysis, design, and implementation in science classrooms.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Designing for Change: Environmental Education Research and Practice

Enhance environmental education practices through design thinking, research integration, and innovative approaches. Develop tailored solutions for applying academic insights to improve program effectiveness and learner outcomes.

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

Evaluating Student Work from Performance Assessments to Guide NGSS Teaching and Learning: Course 4

Develop multidimensional rubrics for science performance assessments, supporting equitable 3D learning. Learn strategies to integrate assessments into instruction, shifting from punitive to meaningful evaluation approaches.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Using Student Work To Strengthen Performance Assessments for NGSS: Course 3

This course is designed to support teams of educators in piloting an assessment and using patterns in the student work to guide revisions and improvements to the assessment for the Next Generation Science Standards.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 6-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Health Across the Gender Spectrum

Explore gender identity through real stories of transgender children, gaining insights and practical tips for creating inclusive environments where all can thrive authentically.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Designing School Choice for Diversity in the San Francisco Unified School District

Explore how optimization and AI informed a new student assignment policy for San Francisco schools, balancing diversity, predictability, and proximity goals through zone-based design.

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

Stanford Webinar- Taking Stanford Graduate Courses, Certificates & Degrees Online

Explore Stanford's online graduate education options, including courses, certificates, and degrees. Learn about the application process, expectations, and benefits of remote learning from a top university.

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

Rich Talk-Rich Learning- How to Establish a Culture of Constructive Conversation

Explore strategies for fostering meaningful student discourse across disciplines, enhancing content-area learning through conversation, and improving teaching through regular lesson evaluation.

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

Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

508 ratings at Coursera

Enhance teaching skills for health professionals through interactive learning, covering theory, methods, and applied techniques for effective instruction across various stages and learners.

• Coursera
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom

568 ratings at Coursera

Enhance K-12 virtual instruction with advanced strategies for direct teaching, communication, assessments, supporting at-risk students, and building inclusive online communities.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

57 ratings at Coursera

This course prepares you to embark upon your future graduate studies in the U.S. with confidence.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Applying to College 101

13 ratings at Coursera

Empowering learners to navigate the college search and application process, covering organizational skills, financial aid, self-reflection, finding the right fit, and preparing application materials.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Foundations of Virtual Instruction

1469 ratings at Coursera

Develop advanced virtual teaching skills for K-12, focusing on student alignment, personalized learning, at-risk student strategies, and creating engaging online communities.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Academic English: Writing

2 reviews

Develop essential academic writing skills, from grammar to research, culminating in a capstone project where you'll craft a scholarly paper on a topic of your choice.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses