{"id":33174,"date":"2022-04-26T09:49:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T09:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/ells\/?post_type=learninglab&#038;p=33174"},"modified":"2023-01-24T03:54:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T03:54:11","slug":"futurelearn-genomics-for-educators","status":"publish","type":"learninglab","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/ells\/training\/futurelearn-genomics-for-educators\/","title":{"rendered":"FutureLearn: &#8216;Genomics for educators&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n <span class=\"vf-badge vf-badge--primary\">Please note: The FutureLearn course &quot;Genomics for Educators&quot; is open again. Join now to learn strategies for teaching genomics and access SEPE materials ready to use in the classroom.<\/span>\n <!--\/vf-badge-->\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-tabs\"><ul class=\"vf-tabs__list\" data-vf-js-tabs=\"true\"><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-7de2d8cf-2ecc-47b1-af94-66ded3614477\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-ed629bba-2a75-4a7e-828c-86961d8bb11b\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Organiser<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-7802be9a-73f8-4180-af96-39ed68be6bec\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Learning formats &amp; certificate<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-d988ab78-98c4-40fc-8e7d-2e5cdfaf288d\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Registration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vf-tabs-content\" data-vf-js-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-7de2d8cf-2ecc-47b1-af94-66ded3614477\"><h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The FutureLearn course &#8216;Genomics for educators&#8217; covers strategies and techniques for teaching genomics in and outside of the classroom to create enriching learning opportunities. &#8216;Genomics for educators&#8217; is designed for teachers and educators working in schools, colleges, and with young people as well as for science outreach and science communication professionals. The self-paced online course is free of charge and will run live over three weeks, with a recommended time of 4 hours a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is organised by Wellcome Connecting Science in collaboration with EMBL and STEM Learning UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the course, you\u2018ll be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demonstrate and discuss genomics topics confidently in the classroom <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences using open-access genomics resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design schemes of work and lesson plans incorporating genomics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore mapping of genomics to the curriculum and pitch material for different age and ability levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss the ethical implications of genomic technologies with students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details, please visit the course <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/genomics-for-educators\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/genomics-for-educators\" target=\"_blank\">webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-ed629bba-2a75-4a7e-828c-86961d8bb11b\"><h2>Organiser<\/h2>\n<p>The training course is organised by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/publicengagement.wellcomeconnectingscience.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/publicengagement.wellcomeconnectingscience.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wellcome Connecting Science<\/a> in collaboration with EMBL and STEM Learning UK. The course is offered on the digital education platform FutureLearn.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-7802be9a-73f8-4180-af96-39ed68be6bec\"><h2>Learning formats &amp; certificate<\/h2>\n<p>The course is designed as a self-paced online learning experience. We recommend spending 4 hours of study per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After registration, you will get unlimited access to the course, including any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes and tests to validate your learning. After completion, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-d988ab78-98c4-40fc-8e7d-2e5cdfaf288d\"><h2>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register, sign up for the course for free on the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/genomics-for-educators\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/genomics-for-educators\" target=\"_blank\">FutureLearn platform<\/a>. 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