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Our world is evolving quickly. Technology is changing what we can learn about one another, what we can say to one another, and what we might be tempted to believe about one another. These changes are
Welcome to the Preventing Gun Violence in America Teach-Out. In response to the two mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio in early August 2019, we invite you to this interdisciplinary and
What does “civil rights” mean in the Trump era? How and why is the category evolving? This Teach-Out focuses on the civil rights aspects of two current debates--health care and the President’s seven-c
Sleep deprivation is a silent epidemic. Since the invention of the light bulb, we have increasingly had less sleep than our ancestors. We prioritize work, school, socializing, sports, screen time – ju
This Teach-Out introduces learners to artificial intelligence and explains how large language models and chatbots like ChatGPT work. You will better understand the ethical use of artificial intelligen
How can you distinguish credible information from “fake news”? Reliable information is at the heart of what makes an effective democracy, yet many people find it harder to differentiate good journalis
Over the past decade, there has been a growing concern over possible long-term effects of concussion. In this Teach-Out, you will learn about concussions from leading experts from the fields of neurol
This Teach-Out will help you find avenues by which you can civically engage and politically participate in your local community, state, and country.
Since the emergence of the first decentralized cryptocurrency Bitcoin in 2009, the landscape of global finance has been rapidly evolving. The discussion is increasingly complex, jargon-heavy, and at t
What does feminism mean to you? Does it have the same meaning that it might have ten years ago? For your parents? Your children? In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th, this Teach-Ou
Reputation has long been prized. In its traditional form, people who know something about you use this knowledge to form opinions. Their collective sense of who you are—your reputation—affects how peo
One year after Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, the war continues to rage throughout the country impacting millions of Ukrainians, the economy, the educational system, and ev
The armed conflict in Ukraine first started in the beginning of 2014, when Russia invaded and annexed the Ukrainian region of Crimea. Over the past eight years, there has been ongoing conflict between
This Teach-Out examines the present and possible futures of Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR) through conversations with leading experts and practitioners in this ev
This Teach-Out introduces learners to artificial intelligence (AI) and explains how large language models and generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, work. Explore the ethical use of artificial intelligenc
In times of crisis, like the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic, we can still find ways to thrive by using positive practices. When many of us feel challenged enough just getting through the day, thriv
On April 22, 2020, our world celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual event meant to bring people together from across the world in protest, solidarity, and conversation about how we ca
Hurricanes: What's Next? is part of the University of Michigan's Teach-Out series. For more information, visit Teach-Out.org. The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season produced several incredibly destructive
When someone becomes radicalized and drifts toward more extremist ideologies, it not only affects that person, but also their family, friends, wider social circle and society. In the wake of the insur
As our world prepares for life with and after COVID-19, individuals face an array of difficult decisions associated with reopening and planning for an uncertain, new normal. This Teach-Out will offer
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, the seminal ruling that had, for nearly half a century, upheld the constitutional right to abortion wit
Everyone - non-scientists and scientists alike - has some form of expertise, but communicating across a gap in knowledge or experience is challenging. In this Teach-Out, we address this challenge by h
Student loan debt in the United States has skyrocketed to over $1.75 trillion, and that number is only expected to grow as tuition costs increase. While working toward student loan forgiveness is an o
Policy experts from the University of Michigan will discuss the economic, legal and public health implications of potential changes to the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare.” While the ACA
As social media becomes increasingly present in our everyday lives, there are rising concerns about how young people interact online. In fact, about half of parents of children aged 10-12 and a third
