Museum Education Courses

University of California, Riverside

Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

Discover practical, research-based strategies for identifying and supporting gifted students, from differentiated instruction to growth mindsets, STEAM integration, and social-emotional learning approaches.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Coursera

User Awareness and Education for Generative AI

40 ratings at Coursera

Empower yourself with a friendly, non-technical understanding of Generative AI. Learn about transparency, responsible interaction, and the creative potential while exploring ethical practices and potential risks.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

33 ratings at Coursera

Develop computational thinking skills through block programming, covering algorithms, variables, control, and modularity for K-12 educators. Learn innovative approaches to teach programming concepts effectively.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 6 courses

Generative AI: Empowering Modern Education

32 ratings at Coursera

Explore generative AI tools like IBM watsonx and ChatGPT to create personalized learning content, enhance education outcomes, and implement ethical AI practices in educational settings.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education

27 ratings at Coursera

Master SOLIDWORKS xDesign through hands-on CAD problem-solving, from basic sketching to complex assemblies, preparing you for the 3D Creator Associate exam while developing industry-relevant engineering skills.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Credential

Climate change education

20 ratings at Coursera

Herramientas y recursos para combatir el cambio climático y mejorar la sostenibilidad del planeta. Dirigido a docentes de América Latina y el Caribe que enseñan ciencias y temas ambientales.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Interdisciplinary Teaching with Museum Objects

18 ratings at edX

Educators from four Smithsonian museums will explore connections among their collections and model teaching strategies that participants can implement with their students, whether online or in the classroom.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate Change Education

15 ratings at edX

Learn how to work with your students to help them explore climate change through the use of interactive and engaging activities. These activities are designed for students at the primary and secondary levels.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Equity and Inclusion in Education

12 ratings at edX

Comprehensive exploration of equitable education, covering policies, financing, leadership, classroom practices, and partnerships to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for all learners.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate change education: sustainable environments

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore landscapes, climate change, and sustainable environments. Learn about human impacts, urban development, and the connection between environment and health.

• Coursera
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Education

12 ratings at Coursera

Explore cloud computing fundamentals and AWS solutions for education, enabling innovation, efficiency, and business growth through advanced cloud services and collaborative tools.

• Coursera
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Campus - the Israeli National Project for Digital Learning

Cultivating a Caring and Benevolent Environment in Education

10 ratings at edX

Innovative approach to fostering caring environments in education and life. Explore eight gateways to develop empathy, self-awareness, and meaningful connections through practical tools and contemplative practices.

• edX
• 13 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Learn how to teach design thinking in the K-12 classroom using Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s innovative classroom activity.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

What Works in Education: Evidence-Based Education Policies

Learn what works in education and how to identify, analyze and implement evidence-based education policies that improve learning through practical research and challenges observed in education systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Credential

The Smithsonian Science Education Center’s The Science of Teaching Science

Explore effective science teaching strategies through animated workshops, covering scientific practices, metacognition, energy concepts, and conceptual change to enhance K-12 science education.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $236.00
• 4 courses