Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Smithsonian Institution via Edx

Enrol in the Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt online programme by edX to learn how you can teach other educators with a design-based lesson plan.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

5 Weeks

Fees

Free

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 1-2 Hours Per Week

Course overview

The Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt programme is offered by the Smithsonian Design Institute in conjunction with edX. In this course, you will learn to employ design thinking in a classroom setting to find innovative and creative solutions to problems that arise within a community every day. The curriculum is based upon a creative classroom activity by Cooper Hewitt.

Through the Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum course, aspiring and professional teachers will learn the skills to educate other teachers about the design process. 

It is a five weeks course that requires you to invest nearly one or two hours every week for completion. It is, however, a self-paced programme; so you can complete it as per your convenience.

The online Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt course will allow you to evaluate current design-based lesson plans and construct new ones. The stages of the design process are also a part of the programme curriculum, along with creating a solution for a real-world community challenge. The programme is free to enrol in.

The highlights

  • Self-paced learning
  • Video tutorials
  • Beginner-level programme
  • Free course enrolment
  • Expert instructors
  • Certification option available
  • Online training
  • Five-weeks programme
  • Offered by Smithsonian Design Institute
  • Hands-on problem

Program offerings

  • Paid course certificate
  • Industry-expert instructor
  • Five-week learning
  • An offering of the smithsonian design institute
  • Free programme enrolment
  • Hands-on training
  • Self-directed learning
  • Beginner-level programme
  • Video tutorials.

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

  • The fee to enrol in the Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum course is nil. You can start the programme by registering for it on the edX website.
  • To get the course certificate, you have to pay a sum of Rs. 4,236

Course

Fees

Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum certificate

Rs. 4,236   

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Smithsonian Institution

certificate fees

₹4,236

Who it is for

The edX Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt programme is well-suited for teachers interested in employing the design process and teaching others as well.

Eligibility criteria

Anyone can take the Design in the Classroom with the Cooper Hewitt training programme by edX as it does not involve any prerequisite and has a beginner-level of difficulty.

What you will learn

When you finish the edX Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum course, you will comprehend the following:

  • Design process
  • Design-based lesson plans
  • The implementation of the design process in a classroom 
  • Teaching educators how to employ design processes in classrooms

The syllabus

What the design process is

How to implement the design process in your own classroom using design-based lesson plans

How to teach other educators to use the design process in their classrooms

Admission details

Step 1. Visit the official edX website.

Step 2. Type the course name “Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum” in the search field.

Step 3. You can find the “Enroll” tab at the top of the webpage. Click on it to proceed.

Step 4. Now, register or log in on the edX portal. You can log in with your Apple, Google, Microsoft, or Facebook accounts as well.

Step 5. Tap on the submit tab to continue with the course.

How it helps

The Design in the Classroom online programme by edX is specially designed for teachers. It will help you become an educator for other teachers. You can teach them the applications of design-based lesson plans in real-life. Pursuing this course will enhance your skillset and make you adept at introducing the design process into your classrooms.

Instructors

Ms Michelle Cheng

Ms Michelle Cheng
Professional Development Manager
Smithsonian Institution

FAQs

Where is the Smithsonian Design Museum located?

The Smithsonian Design Museum is located in New York City, USA.

Who is the programme instructor?

For the edX Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum training programme, Michelle Cheng will be your instructor. She works as a professional development manager for the Smithsonian Design Museum.

How can I use the programme certificate?

You receive a shareable course certificate, and thus, you can post it on your LinkedIn profile or use it as an attachment with your CV. It will add value to your resume and hence, increase your career growth prospects.

How much do I need to pay to take this training programme?

To enrol in the Design in the Classroom with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum course, you need not pay any fee as it is a free course.

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