| On-Line
graduate studies in Systems Dynamics offered
by WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) |
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WPI
is proud to offer online graduate level
courses and a graduate certificate in System
Dynamics. Students can take up to two courses
before deciding whether they want to apply
for the certificate. This allows you an
opportunity to take select courses if you
prefer to.
Our faculty are leading researchers, consultants, and authors in System
Dynamics. Enjoy the convenience of learning anyplace, anywhere through
our internet-based delivery method. WPI is a world leader in technological,
engineering and management education and ranks in the top 55 in U.S. News & World
Report's American's Best Colleges.
Program Overview
• Only online graduate level certificate program available in the world
• Select the courses you need or enroll in a 5 course Graduate Certificate
Program
• 3 semesters per year
• Learn a computer-based approach to the construction and analysis of mathematical
models of economic, social and physical systems.
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More
information at www.wpi.edu/Academics/ADLN/Programs/SD/ |
| isee
systems training |
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isee
and its partners offer a variety of Systems
Thinking workshops and product training opportunities
for both STELLA and iThink software. Specific
courses are tailor designed for their audience
and may include instruction relevant to business
modelers, educators or government planners. |
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More
information at isee
systems |
| Systems
Thinking in Schools Level 1: Classroom and
School Applications |
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This
four-day workshop will provide an introduction
to Systems Thinking and its connections to
other effective instructional practices. Using
the tools of systems thinking, i.e. Behavior-Over-Time
graphs, causal loop diagrams, stock/flow maps
and models created with STELLA® software,
participants will learn about, practice and
adapt applications of systems thinking to standards-based
teaching and school improvement strategies. |
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Check
with The
Waters Foundation for information on
dates and times. |
| Systems
Thinking in Schools Level 2: Classroom Instruction
and Culture - Designing & Assessing
Instructional Strategies |
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This
workshop builds upon the understanding
of basics systems thinking concepts introduced
in the prerequisite Level 1 course. Participants
will meet once per month in a collaborative
action learning process to address the
following topics:
Design of applications
Reflective dialogue
about effective uses of
systems thinking
Analysis of
implementation results
Refinement of
application
Documentation of results and learning
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More
information at The
Waters Foundation |
