The Center for Academic Innovation and University of Michigan faculty will develop seven new online course series and five individual online courses that address the fundamental global challenges facing an increasingly interconnected world. Online courses being developed include courses that directly confront how COVID-19 has changed the world regarding issues of health equity, disparities in the healthcare system, the transformation of learning in person and online, and finding purpose in your work life. There are also courses on the importance and methods of statistical literacy and even one on rocket science.
The courses were approved as part of the Center for Academic Innovation’s fall 2021 call for proposals to create learning opportunities to address global challenges in new and innovative ways. Each of the approved online courses will be designed and launched in 2021 and offered to U-M students, staff, faculty, and alumni at no cost through Michigan Online.
“The world is facing unprecedented challenges, but also showing remarkable resilience and perseverance. We are excited to develop these courses to offer perpetual learning and connection to a global campus community that is motivated to acquire new skills and expertise needed to confront the challenges of today and tomorrow,” said James DeVaney, founding director of the Center for Academic Innovation.
Faculty teams come from the schools of Education, Social Work, Public Health, Information, Law, Medical School, Ford School, and the College of Engineering. Faculty innovators will work with the center to develop the courses, with CAI providing instructional design, project management, media production and marketing support. When the courses launch, they will be made available on Michigan Online and offered to University of Michigan students, faculty, staff and alumni for free as well as to learners all over the world.
For the list of all approved courses, review the full story at the Center for Academic Innovation.
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