This course is part of the Designing Effective Science Communication Specialization

Melanie Peffer

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Designing Effective Science Communication SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

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In this course, you will explore different modalities of science communication, including oral presentations, written forms of communication, technology, and artistic media, including best practices for each.

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Designing Effective Science Communication Specialization

Beginner Level

Some experience in the sciences or science communication is helpful, but not required.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Explain best practices for oral, written, technological, and artistic forms of science communication.
Apply principles of learning engineering to design effective forms of science communication.

Skills you will gain

Learning Engineering
Science Education
Learning Sciences
Psychology
SciComm

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

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Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Designing Effective Science Communication Specialization

Beginner Level

Some experience in the sciences or science communication is helpful, but not required.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Melanie Peffer

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18,796 Learners

8 Courses

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University of Colorado Boulder

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Introduction and Oral Forms of Communication

Welcome to course 3! In the first module, you will learn important considerations for effective oral presentations, including best practices for giving live, recorded, and virtual presentations. In addition, we will also cover best practices for creating visual supports (poster, PowerPoint slides) to help communicate your message during an oral presentation. We will also discuss best practices for media interviews.

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 32 min), 5 readings

4 videos

Course Introduction4mBest Practices For Public Speaking: Style6mBest Practices For Public Speaking: Content8mInterview Best Practices with Julie Poppen11m

5 readings

Julian Treasure TED Talk: How to Speak so that People Want to Listen10m6 Rules of Great Storytelling (As Told by Pixar)10m7 Storytelling Techniques Used by the Most Inspiring TED Presenters10mOptional Podcast Episode: Learning to See Science in the World10mOptional Dr. Melanie Peffer TED Talk: How Rethinking Biology Can Positively Change Your Life10m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Written Forms of Communication

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 40 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Technological Forms of Communication

In this module, you will learn about technological forms of science communication outside traditional media (e.g. written or oral communication). In this module, we will discuss how science is communicated through various forms of educational technologies, including computer games, simulations, and social media. We will also briefly discuss learning analytics and their utility in understanding learning in technology-based environments.

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 54 min), 1 reading

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Artistic Forms of Communication

4 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 40 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes

4 videos

The Arts as a Bridge to Science Communication5mSTEAMing Ahead5mAdkins Interview23mWrap Up4m

8 readings

Music Video: Science is Real by They Might Be Giants10mTurning Trash into Art for Conservation10mPhoto Ark Interview with Joel Sartore10mComics and Science Education10mTED-Ed video: Art and Neuroscience10mCourse 3 Resources10mDESC Universal Final Project Instructions5mONLY SUBMIT 1 PEER REVIEW BELOW5m

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