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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Mathematics Education, Simulations, User Feedback, Experimentation, Technical Documentation

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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Envisioning Educational Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Teaching, Social Justice, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Loans, Higher Education, Student Services, Financial Policy, Education and Training, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics, Advocacy

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Research, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Computer Science, Interactive Design, Emerging Technologies, Diversity Awareness, Artificial Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Leadership Development, Visionary, Resilience, Goal Setting, Psychology

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      University Studies for Student Veterans

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Writing, Growth Mindedness, Higher Education, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Teaching, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Scientific Methods

      4.9
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Personal Development, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Stress Management, Human Learning, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Mental Health, Psychology, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Business, Physiology, Anatomy

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Reimagining Education for Equity

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Critical Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Change, Creativity, Human Capital, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Business, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Business Marketing, Neurology

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Productivity, Time Management, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Empathy, Adaptability, Psychology, Critical Thinking

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular higher education courses

    • Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Envisioning Educational Transformation: University of Michigan
    • Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University : University of Michigan
    • Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Leading Oneself with Purpose and Meaning: University of Colorado Boulder
    • University Studies for Student Veterans: Columbia University
    • Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Reimagining Education for Equity: Indian Institute for Human Settlements

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