Education & Teaching Courses and Certifications

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)

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

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

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

Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education

501 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

567 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

12 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)

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

Foundations of Virtual Instruction

1467 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)

Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

Explore the concept of socially just universities, examining challenges, changes, and strategies for creating more equitable and inclusive higher education institutions.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

57 ratings at Coursera

Develop adaptable teaching strategies for fluctuating conditions, focusing on the relationship between learning goals, activities, and environments to create flexible and resilient educational experiences.

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

Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

23 ratings at Coursera

Explore LXD fundamentals, from design processes to inclusive practices. Gain insights into technology's role, career paths, and real-world applications through expert perspectives and hands-on activities.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

Examine factors behind the US student loan debt crisis, explore forgiveness legislation, and consider economic impacts. Learn about repayment options, alternative education paths, and resources for managing student debt.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)