{"id":4058,"date":"2020-09-07T07:02:35","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T13:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alliwalk.com\/blog\/?p=4058"},"modified":"2020-09-06T19:02:58","modified_gmt":"2020-09-07T01:02:58","slug":"fun-online-courses-from-edx-org","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alliwalk.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/fun-online-courses-from-edx-org\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Online Courses from edX.org"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I&#8217;ve been really impressed with the quality of education available on edX. Most of the courses I&#8217;v taken have been very informative. I usually look for courses that are professionally advantageous or just interesting. I&#8217;ve seen a few that look especially fun and interesting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these courses can be audited for free, and most of them have a modest or moderate fee for a verified certificate. A SeriesX course, described below, is a bit more expensive, because it consists of a few classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s my list of fun courses on edX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>XSeries Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>XSeries Programs consist of a &#8220;series of courses to develop deep knowledge in interesting and popular subjects&#8221;. For instance, I recently completed a 5-part course on Chinese history from HarvardX. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Offered by: SmithsonianX<\/li><li>Topic: History<\/li><li>Total Courses: 3<\/li><li>Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/xseries\/smithsonianx-star-trek-inspiring-culture-and-technology\">https:\/\/www.edx.org\/xseries\/smithsonianx-star-trek-inspiring-culture-and-technology<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Star Trek: Inspiring Culture and Technology - SmithsonianX on edX\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tJH4IxRH7xY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>What you will learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Learn why we should study Star Trek as a lens for media scholars to analyze the history of television, the impact of science fiction on technology, and the phenomenon of fandom<\/li><li>Explore how Star Trek depicted a future where humans were explorers of the universe &#8211; serving as an inspiration to individuals and government agencies deeply involved in the race to get human beings into space for the first time<\/li><li>Understand how Star Trek&#8217;s diverse crew prompted audiences to reconsider their own perceptions of different races and genders<\/li><li>Reflect on how Star Trek depicted various characters working to understand themselves and their place in the universe<\/li><li>Recognize how Star Trek inspires reflection on our own humanity and our place in the universe<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Remotely Humorous: Build Joyful and Resilient Virtual Teams with Humor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Offered by: HumorX<\/li><li>Topic: Business &amp; Management<\/li><li>Courses: 3<\/li><li>Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/professional-certificate\/humorx-remotely-humorous\">https:\/\/www.edx.org\/professional-certificate\/humorx-remotely-humorous<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"474\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/alliwalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-30-at-5.29.19-PM-e1598823098744.png\" alt=\"Venn diagram from HumorX, with humor, leadership, and impact overlapping\" class=\"wp-image-4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alliwalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-30-at-5.29.19-PM-e1598823098744.png 474w, https:\/\/alliwalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-08-30-at-5.29.19-PM-e1598823098744-300x148.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 85vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>What you will learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The neuroscience of laughter, and how it proves humor is a superpower for building more connected, creative, and resilient virtual teams.<\/li><li>How to unlock your unique sense of humor on the job and cultivate more levity and joy with colleagues and team members in your virtual workplace.<\/li><li>Comedy techniques from the pros for becoming more confident and skilled in using humor at work and in life.<\/li><li>The strengths and growth areas of your organization\u2019s culture, along with virtual team building exercises to foster a more effective and joyful workplace.<\/li><li>The definitive punchline to \u201cWhy did the chicken cross the road?\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Single Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And now here are a few individual courses from different universities and institutions around the world. Maybe you can pick up a theme? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>WageningenX: The Science of Beer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Offered by: Wageningen University &amp; Research<\/li><li>Topic: Food and Nutrition<\/li><li>Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/course\/the-science-of-beer\">https:\/\/www.edx.org\/course\/the-science-of-beer<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in more than just the taste of beer? Discover what&#8217;s in your beer, how it&#8217;s made and marketed and the effect it has on your body and health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MOOC The science of beer | Wageningen University &amp; Research\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ldKSjQxsEXg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>What you&#8217;ll learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Identify the steps involved in the supply chain of beer<\/li><li>Explain the effect of each step in beer production<\/li><li>Design a production process for different beer styles<\/li><li>Describe the characteristics and cultivation of the main raw materials<\/li><li>Name the main historical events related to beer<\/li><li>Explain how marketers try to influence consumer behaviour.<\/li><li>Describe the pathway of beer through the human body<\/li><li>Look at the health effects related to beer consumption<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>TrinityX: The World History of Modern Wine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Offered by: Trinity College<\/li><li>Topic: Food and Nutrition<\/li><li>Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/course\/the-world-history-of-modern-wine\">https:\/\/www.edx.org\/course\/the-world-history-of-modern-wine<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The World History of Modern Wine | TrinityX on edX\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jq8m0RtlaYA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>What you&#8217;ll learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Major trends and changes in global wine production, trade and consumption over the past three hundred years<\/li><li>The concepts, methods and resources that historians use to think about the history of wine<\/li><li>How wine taste and quality have changed over time<\/li><li>When and how the wine industry has responded to crisis and change<\/li><li>How to start your own research into the history of your favorite wines<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>SmithsonianX: The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Offered by: Smithsonian Museum<\/li><li>Topic: History<\/li><li>Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/course\/the-rise-of-superheroes-and-their-impact-on-pop-cu\">https:\/\/www.edx.org\/course\/the-rise-of-superheroes-and-their-impact-on-pop-cu<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture | SmithsonianX on edX | Course Video\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EpPBs3M-4Rs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>What you&#8217;ll learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The history and origins of the first superheroes and comic books, and how they changed over time<\/li><li>The evolution of American society from the Depression to today, as viewed through the lens of the comic book genre<\/li><li>How the current globalization and diversity of the next generation of superheroes impacts our storytelling across all mediums<\/li><li>How to apply historical examples to create superheroes for the present day<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>AdelaideX: World of Wine: From Grape to Glass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Offered by: Adelaide University<\/li><li>Topics: Science<\/li><li>Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/course\/world-of-wine-from-grape-to-glass\">https:\/\/www.edx.org\/course\/world-of-wine-from-grape-to-glass<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"World of Wine: From Grape to Glass | AdelaideX on edX | Course About Video\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2aBuLPMBpmE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>What you&#8217;ll learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Evaluate and communicate the various sensory attributes of wine using formal descriptive language<\/li><li>Explain the structure, growth and development of grapevines and objectives of different vineyard management practices<\/li><li>Contrast the different winemaking techniques employed in the production of different styles of wine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it! I have other interesting courses on my list, but these courses look extra fun and interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve been really impressed with the quality of education available on edX. Most of the courses I&#8217;v taken have been very informative. I usually look for courses that are professionally advantageous or just interesting. I&#8217;ve seen a few that look especially fun and interesting. 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