The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. This version of the SCT uses examples taken from the study of Anthropology, and gives study skills recommendations based on different topics in Anthropology.
Social Sciences for independent learners.
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Free to learners for a limited time, compliments of the Evidence Synthesis Institute and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)! Learn about librarian and information specialist support of evidence synthesis with this comprehensive course compiled by experts in the library sciences. This course is for librarians, practitioners of library science, those working with research faculty and students, or anyone wanting to understand the core components of evidence synthesis. -
Begin to strengthen your EBM skills and critical mindset to improve the quality of your decisions. -
An introduction to essential terminology and ways of using causal graphs to represent causal systems. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
This course is aligned to the general content contained in the Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS®) certification administered by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), and includes expanded content related to the Healthcare and Healthcare IT industry. Depending on the option chosen, the course includes a certificate of completion and continuing education hours upon satisfactory completion. -
A course aligned to the Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) certification administered by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
This course offers students an engaging, interactive introduction to the essential topics in psychology. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
Learning to Learn Online is a short course companion (8 modules) to help set up online learners for success. -
Understanding the intersection of engineering and public policy can help engineers be more effective. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
This course offers practice using workplace communication, with activities designed to strengthen skills in preparation for entering a college program in a STEM career. Learn about Open & Free OLI courses by visiting the “Open & Free features” tab below. -
The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. In this version of the SCT, the material draws from material in CMU OLI’s Anatomy & Physiology course. -
The Student Cognition Toolbox (SCT) is a short course companion (or “sidecar”) introducing and providing direct practice in study strategies that are informed by learning science research. In this version of the SCT, material from introductory psychology is used to illustrate the application of the study strategies. This version has been used in psychology courses and in courses from across the curriculum.
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Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis: A Campbell Collaboration Online Course provides an overview of the steps involved in conducting a systematic (scientific) review of results of multiple quantitative studies. These steps include: problem formulation, searching for relevant literature, screening potentially eligible studies, coding and critically appraising studies, synthesizing results across studies using meta-analysis, reporting and disseminating results, and updating or re-analysis of data.