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eParenting and Parenting in the 21st Century
eParenting used to mean keeping your kids safe on the Internet, however now it has a wider scope including parenting with the use of technology, and distance parenting. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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The class focuses on things teens can do to feel happier — making social connections, maintaining a sense of free time and being more "other" oriented.
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Offered by University of California, Davis. Understanding the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their implications for ... Enroll for free.
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This course is for teachers to learn why some children have so much difficulty with reading and writing, often called 'dyslexia', and to ... Enroll for free.
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The coronavirus pandemic seemed like a great time to build some coping skills. But he got connection, as well.
This is a great idea. Do a MOOC with your children. I recall the first Animal Behaviour MOOC we taught at UniMelb and we had one girl of 10 years doing the course with her mother. She passed, and her mother said she did it all on her own also. Get them ready for University study with free MOOCs online.
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Interested in the link between your mood and what you eat? Explore the science behind nutrition and mental health with this online course from Deakin University.
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Learn about how you can support young people on their social action journey
Youth social action – activities young people do to help others and the environment – is becoming increasingly recognised as a way to improve communities and develop young people’s characters.
Educational institutions, businesses, voluntary organisations and governments are investing in social action to provide opportunities to young people of all backgrounds.
On this course you will explore the historical and theoretical roots of youth social action, and learn how social action can be a journey for young people, helping them build their character and confidence.
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Injuries, such as motor vehicle crash, youth violence, and suicide, are the leading cause of child and adolescent death. However, almost all of these injuries can be prevented through the widespread application of evidence-based practices and policies.
Public health experts, nurses, physicians, social workers, teachers, child care providers, and parents all play a vital role in pediatric injury prevention. Despite its impact, very little training on injury prevention science currently exists.
This course lays a broad foundation for pediatric injury prevention and will increase your understanding of this major public health issue through powerful, concise, up-to-date lectures, interviews, and demonstrations from a multidisciplinary panel of nationally-recognized injury prevention experts.
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Move beyond the chatter and opinion surrounding parenting and learn about the scientific findings and data that can help you make sensible, informed parenting decisions.
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Voices of Autism MOOC is a completely free online course available to anyone who is interested in learning more about the day-to-day needs of a person with autism and their family.
The Education team have created this course to raise awareness of an often-misunderstood condition. We use a design-thinking framework to develop problem-solving skills for increased knowledge and understanding of autism. We believe that real inclusion in Education brings real change.
This 5 week course will require approximately 2 hours online, on-demand, per week. At the end of the 5 weeks you will receive a certificate of completion.
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Finn McKellar lives in Craigmarloch, Scotland. He's 12 years old and just started Year 1 of high school. He also just completed the university-level Dino 101 online course.
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Free online courses enable high schoolers to explore possible majors and preview college-level academics, experts say.
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University of Buffalo is teaming up with Coursera to offer a MOOC about ADHD coping strategies for parents and teachers.
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Child Nutrition and Cooking from Stanford University. Eating patterns that begin in childhood affect health and well-being across the lifespan. The culture of eating has changed significantly in recent decades, especially in parts of the world where processed foods dominate our dietary intake. This course examines contemporary child nutrition and the impact of the individual decisions made by each family. The health risks associated with obesity in childhood are also discussed. Participants will learn what constitutes a healthy diet for children and adults and how to prepare simple, delicious foods aimed at inspiring a lifelong celebration of easy home-cooked meals. This course will help prepare participants to be the leading health providers, teachers and parents of the present and future.The text and other material in this course may include the opinion of the specific instructor and are not statements of advice, endorsement, opinion, or information of Stanford University. Take free online classes from 120+ top universities and educational organizations. We partner with schools like Stanford, Yale, Princeton, and others to offer courses in dozens of topics, from computer science to teaching and beyond. Whether you are pursuing a passion or looking to advance your career, Coursera provides open, free education for everyone.
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Northwestern student or not, you can get in on this class.
Because edTech can also help you complete your curriculum with resources you can't access at your school
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Online MOOC class features 3-D animation, demystifies sex organs, contraception, fertility, STD’s
This might be a useful resource to use when talking with your children about sex education and STD's?
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My 9-year-old twins recently completed a five-week MOOC (massive open online course). I thought I’d be a proud, high-fiving dad, but MOOC completion rates hover around 6%, so when they completed the MOOC, I was mostly puzzled. Something went terribly… right.Brain Chase is an online learning experien
Why not consider finding a free online course to do with your children? Give them a taset of University study, or help them find a subject they are interested in to study at University?
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The Internet has changed the way we access, view, ingest, and share knowledge, and Google has played a big part in that, with its mission from day one being to organize the world's information and ...
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A free six-week course designed to give parents, families and carers practical advice on the day-to-day care of people with autism is to be run by Swinburne University.
Running for six weeks from April 2015, the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) will draw on the stories and experiences of individuals, carers and experts in the field.
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A free course that will assist parents, families and carers who live and work with individuals on the autism spectrum will be launched at Swinburne University of Technology in April 2015.
Running for six weeks, the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) will use a unique scenario-based learning approach, which draws on the stories and experiences of individuals, carers and experts in the field.
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Check out the range of free online courses set up for high school students from edX.
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Technology use among children and adolescents is growing at an astronomical rate. Think about how many parents purchase their children smartphones, gaming systems, iPads, or other digital devices. With access to the Internet, these devices allow children to connect to others in ways we never could have imagined.
With the proliferation of these devices comes concerns about cyberbullying, screentime, digital citizenship, media literacy, and exposure to inappropriate content. For parents, keeping up with their children's use of technology can be a daunting challenge.
So what can parents do to help kids use these devices responsibly? When online, how can parents make sure their children are safe? What can parents do prevent the sharing of personally identifiable information? These are just a few of the questions this course will attempt to explore.
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What is a MOOC? It’s a Massive Open Online Course, an online class that anyone can join. And it’s free. The amazing thing about MOOCs is that there are lots of options from top notch educators.
Sounds great, right? It is. Kind of. There are so many options for MOOCs. And to date too many of the courses are teaching in traditional ways, but just relying on the technology to transmit the traditional methods.
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MOOCs may be more appropriate for pre-university learners (K-12), than simply as a means of taking university courses online....