Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Free online course about climate change

   ITHACA, NY - Cornell University will be offering a free online course about climate change beginning Sept. 11 and ending Oct. 1.

      University officials say participants should plan on about 3-4 hours of coursework per week.

Hurricane Harvey flooding
    Course materials will be delivered via video lectures and assigned readings. The learning management software Canvas will be used for all videos, readings, assignments and discussions. 

    There will also be a closed Facebook group for an optional discussion area.

  The course was designed for educators, volunteers, state and local governments and anyone else interested in an introduction to climate change science - and how to communicate effectively on the topic.

   For more information and a link to register, click here: CLIMATE CHANGE COURSE.