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English for Journalists, Part 2
by Maggie Sokolik- 0.0
5 Weeks
Improve your English grammar, vocabulary and writing skills through topics in journalism including free speech, sports, humor and broadcast writing. English for Journalists offers instruction in English language development for students who are studying journalism, or working journalists who want to improve their English proficiency. Students with a basic understanding and interest in journalism are encouraged to sign up....
$169
Positive Behavior Support for Young Children
by Gail Joseph- 0.0
9 Weeks
Learn the evidence-based models to promote social-emotional development for young children. This course is offered in an experimental format. Students are welcome to audit the course, and participate in all course activities. Certificates will not be issued. In this class, you will learn a framework for addressing the social and emotional development and challenging behavior of young children....
Journalism for Social Change
by Daniel Heimpel- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn how to use solution-based journalism to impel positive social change. Amid striking polarization, the rise of fake news and the degraded state of the mainstream media, producing trustworthy journalism is more important than ever. Throughout the course, you will view examples of outstanding solution-based journalism. The majority of these stories focus on vulnerable children....
$49
Becoming a Resilient Person - The Science of Stress Management
by Clayton Cook- 0.0
8 Weeks
This course gives you the permission to take care of yourself by learning the skills to manage stress and optimize wellbeing. Everyone experiences adversity and stress at some level, whether it’s the pressure to perform in school or work, relationship problems, financial difficulties, or simply the number of tasks to do in a short period of time....
The Story of Fake News
by Mark Sample , Amanda R. Martinez- 0.0
2 Weeks
Unpack the history and consequences of fake news and learn how we might be able to combat its effects and encourage credibility. Fake news is a real problem. From allegations of election fraud to Pizzagate, fake news saturates our newsfeeds-- and our national discourse. What do we make of this phenomenon?...
$29
Communicating Strategically
by Melanie Morgan , Bart Collins- 0.0
5 Weeks
Improving communication skills and presentation effectiveness for scientists, engineers, and professionals. Far too frequently, the people who have the most to say have the hardest time saying it. This five-week refresher is geared toward experts (scientists, engineers, and other technical professionals) and will help them effectively communicate with non-scientists, usually management, to inform organizational decision-making....
$49
Fake News, Facts, and Alternative Facts
by Brian Weeks , Josh Pasek , Will Potter- 0.0
1 Weeks
Learn how to distinguish between credible news sources and identify information biases to become a critical consumer of information. How can you distinguish between credible information and “fake news? ” Reliable information is at the heart of what makes an effective democracy, yet many people find it harder to differentiate trustworthy journalism from propaganda....
$25
Making Science and Engineering Pictures: A Practical Guide to Presenting Your Work
by Felice Frankel , Natasha Collette Busse , Robin Heyden , Joanne Larrabee- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn from an award-winning master photographer how to create stunning images of science and engineering. In this six-week course, you will learn the basics of photography and gain intriguing new perspectives on the visual world. The course will include video tutorials, accompanied by photography assignments. Learners will upload their images to small, online working groups for discussion and review....
$50
How to Survive Your PhD
by Inger Mewburn- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn evidence-based strategies for emotional resilience and supervision that will help you finish your PhD or research degree. You need to be smart to begin a PhD - but you need to be resilient to finish one. Between one-quarter and one-third of all research students never finish their degree. What kinds of emotions does the research degree process provoke?...
$50
Media Freedom and Freedom of Expression in Africa
by Justine Limpitlaw , Paula Fray , Zoe Titus , Koketso Moeti- 0.0
7 Weeks
Learn how to cultivate media freedom in Africa through advocating for improved policy and practice. This free course aims to empower activists, students, regulators, journalists, lawyers, and everyone interested in ensuring a free, pluralistic and independent African media. We will discuss the components and actors of democratic media policy and practice for print, broadcast and online media....
$49