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Modes of Science Communication
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Welcome!

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Warm-up

1 Videos

  • Course Introduction

Best Practices For Public Speaking & Storytelling

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Best Practices For Public Speaking: Style
  • Best Practices For Public Speaking: Content

3 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

Interview Best Practices

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Oral Presentation Critique

1 Videos

  • Interview Best Practices with Julie Poppen

2 Readings

  • Optional Podcast Episode: Learning to See Science in the World
  • Optional Dr. Melanie Peffer TED Talk: How Rethinking Biology Can Positively Change Your Life

Common Pitfalls in Science

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Warm-up

1 Videos

  • Common Pitfalls in Science vs. General Public Writing

Science Communication Through Writing

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Types of Public Facing Articles

2 Readings

  • Optional: Talking About Science in a Pandemic: A Golden Opportunity for Science Communication
  • Optional: My Journey to Writing Biology Everywhere and Tips for Self-Publishing

Interview with Hillary Rosner

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 PeerReview
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2 Peer Review

  • Message Map Activity
  • Message Map Activity

1 Videos

  • Interview with Hillary Rosner, Science Journalist and Editor

1 Readings

  • ONLY SUBMIT 1 PEER REVIEW BELOW

Educational Technologies

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Warm-up

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Educational Technologies
  • Social Media for Science Communication

Learning Analytics

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Learning Analytics

1 Readings

  • Learning Analytics in a Nutshell

Interview with Jim Slotta

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Final Project Planning

1 Videos

  • Interview with Jim Slotta, Professor of Education

The Arts and Science Education

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • The Arts as a Bridge to Science Communication

4 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

STEAMing Ahead

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • STEAMing Ahead
  • Adkins Interview

1 Readings

  • TED-Ed video: Art and Neuroscience

Wrap Up & Additional Resources

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Wrap Up

1 Readings

  • Course 3 Resources

Final Project

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 PeerReview
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2 Peer Review

  • Capstone Project Presentations
  • Course 3 Final Project

2 Readings

  • DESC Universal Final Project Instructions
  • ONLY SUBMIT 1 PEER REVIEW BELOW

Auto Summary

Discover the diverse world of science communication with the "Modes of Science Communication" course, offered by Coursera. This foundational course is part of the Personal Development domain and provides an in-depth exploration of various communication modalities. You will delve into best practices for conveying scientific information through oral presentations, written formats, technology, and artistic media. With a comprehensive duration of 600 minutes, the course is designed to equip learners with essential skills for effectively sharing scientific knowledge. Choose from flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional, to begin your journey in mastering the art of science communication. Ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their communication proficiency in scientific contexts, this course is perfect for aspiring science communicators and professionals alike.

Melanie Peffer
Instructor

Melanie Peffer