Our Courses
We offer courses that explore participatory design, community engagement, asset-based theories and frameworks, along with self-regulated learning and experiential learning approaches. In addition, we facilitate training in research methods and diverse methodological and theoretical frameworks that advance skill building and workforce development and serve the greater good of unserved and underserved communities.
Curriculum Tracks
Track 1: Design and Technology
Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Explore how people interact with technology by studying the design, usability, and evaluation of digital systems. Students learn to create interfaces that are both intuitive and impactful.
Participatory Design
Learn how to co-create solutions with users, communities, and stakeholders. This course emphasizes collaborative design practices that value lived experiences and diverse perspectives.
Educational Technology
Examine the tools and systems that are reshaping learning in schools, workplaces, and beyond. Learners will engage with emerging technologies while evaluating their impact on teaching and learning
Community-Engaged Product Development
Discover how to design and develop technologies in partnership with communities. The course blends design thinking with civic engagement to address real-world needs.
Track 2: Learning Sciences
Self-Regulated Learning
Gain insight into how learners plan, monitor, and reflect on their learning processes. This course provides strategies to foster independent, lifelong learning skills.
Experiential Learning
Immerse yourself in hands-on, real-world projects that bridge theory and practice. Students design and implement solutions that address authentic challenges in diverse contexts.
Track 3: Research & Inquiry
Research Methods
Develop the skills to design, conduct, and analyze research in education, technology, and the social sciences. The course covers learning Analytics, Machine learning, qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches with a focus on ethical practice.