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Introduction to Quantum Computing (edX)

This course is an approachable introduction to the weird and complex world of quantum computing. Interested learners can develop an understanding of the physics and computer science behind this new technology. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of quantum computing and helps them understand and create quantum solutions [...]

Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education (edX)

Advancing reconciliation in classrooms, organizations, and communities through the teaching and learning of Indigenous ways of knowing. This course will help you envision how Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, and approaches to learning can be made part of the work we do in classrooms, organizations, communities, and our everyday experiences [...]

Working as a Game Writer (edX)

Learn what it takes to work as a video game writer: from resumes to writing tests to contracts and NDAs. What is it like to work as a video game writer? How do you even apply for game writing jobs? Is it true that you might have to take [...]

Quantum Computing for Your Classroom 10-12 (edX)

Quantum Computing for Your Classroom is an activity focused, self-paced course designed to help educators integrate an exciting new field into their physics and computer science classrooms. This course seeks to help bridge that gap by providing activities and knowledge of quantum computing that high school educators can integrate [...]

Interactive Narrative (edX)

Learn how to use player choice and interactivity to create compelling game experiences. The primary difference between video games and other art forms is interactivity. Players embody the characters in a game; instead of watching the protagonist make choices, they actively make choices for the player [...]

Putting The Arts in STEM Education (edX)

Putting the Art in STEM is an activity focused, self-paced course designed to help educators use the skills that can be learned through the arts and transferred to other STEM fields. The course will provide teachers with an understanding of how to incorporate art topics into their existing STEM [...]

AI for Teachers (edX)

AI for Teachers is an activity focused, self-paced course designed to help educators prepare themselves and their students for a future which is becoming increasingly automated. Technology and computers are becoming more and more capable every day. Moving forward, computers will become increasingly good at solving problems. That means [...]

STEM & Sustainability (edX)

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STEM & Sustainability (edX)
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STEM & Sustainability is a hands-on, self-paced, course designed to provide teachers the knowledge and resources to incorporate sustainability topics into their existing STEM curriculum. Each module will feature engaging activities on a limited budget so as to be accessible for every classroom. Each activity uses an inquiry lens [...]

Worldbuilding for Video Games (edX)

Learn the fundamentals of building video game worlds, from a writer’s perspective. A game’s setting is second in importance only to the game’s player character - and some say it’s more important. Game designers must create a compelling new world that players will want to explore and inhabit for [...]

Coding for Your Classroom 4 - 10 (edX)

Self-paced, asynchronous course aimed to build educators’ comfortability and confidence in digital literacy. Through hands-on learning activities and demos in a variety of web-based platforms, educators will have the resources and skills they need to introduce coding concepts to their students in the 4-9 [...]