Designing Effective Science Communication
Beginner
Online
3 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2436 | yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Course Introduction and Welcome
- Introduction to Learning Sciences
- Learning Theories
- Human Cognition and Difficult Topics
- Applying Learning Engineering to Outreach
Readings
- Learning Science for Educators Video
- Julia Galef TED Talk: Why You Think You're Right -- Even If You're Wrong
- Video: A Transformation of Learning Engineering
- Extra Resources
Practice Exercise
- Principles of Human Learning
Videos
- Best Practices for Public Speaking: Style
- Best Practices for Public Speaking: Content
- Interview Best Practices with Julie Poppen, CU Boulder News Director
Readings
- Julian Treasure TED Talk: How to Speak so that People Want to Listen
- 6 Rules of Great Storytelling (As Told by Pixar)
- 7 Storytelling Techniques Used by the Most Inspiring TED Presenters
- Melanie Peffer TED Talk: How Rethinking Biology Can Positively Change Your Life
- Podcast Episode: Learning to See Science in the World
- Extra Resources
Videos
- Common Pitfalls in Science Versus General Public Writing
- Types of Public Facing Articles
- Interview with Hillary Rosner, Science Journalist and Editor
Readings
- Talking About Science in a Pandemic: A Golden Opportunity for Science Communication
- My Journey to Writing Biology Everywhere and Tips for Self-Publishing
- Extra Resources
Videos
- Introduction to Educational Technology
- Social Media for Science Communication
- Learning Analytics
- Interview with Jim Slotta, Professor of Education
Readings
- Extra Resources
Videos
- The Arts as a Bridge in SciComm
- STEAMing Ahead: Connections at the Interface of Science and the Arts
- Interview with Sarah Adkins-Jablonsky, Agar Artist (Paintings with Bacteria)
- Wrapping Up: Where do we go from here?
Readings
- Music Video: Science is Real by They Might Be Giants
- Turning Trash into Art for Conservation
- Photo Ark Interview with Joel Sartore
- Comics and Science Education
- TED-ED video: Art and Neuroscience
- Extra Resources