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Iversity: The Learning Process’ Core Elements: The Three C’s
As I explained in my post on our instructional design, quality content is merely the starting point of the learning journey. An effective instructional design also requires an active engagement with challenging assignments embedded in a community of peers. Only by combining these three elements can we ensure that learners reach their destination: advanced learning outcomes. At iversity, we […] The post The Learning Process’ Core Elements: The Three C’s appeared first on iversity Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Research Spotlight: Women in eLearning: Continuing the Conversation by Cecelia Munzenmaier, Sharon Vipond and Julie Dirksen
The eLearning Guild’s latest white paper delivers the most recent research on women in eLearning and provides a framework for launching additional Guild-sponsored conversations on this topic during 2017. It also provides a snapshot of 2017 salary survey data that helps us better understand what we know about women in the field, and an updated assessment of “where we are now.”…
Learning Solutions Magazine: Gamification and Evidence-Based Practice by Ruth Clark
What do we know about the effectiveness of gamification? We know that it depends on the type and design of the game, the instructional goal, and the learner’s background. In a series of experiments detailed in the new fourth edition of e-Learning and the Science of Instruction, Richard Mayer has identified several factors that lead to better learning from games.
edX: 5 Reasons to Register for the TOEFL® MOOC
These reasons come to you from the Educational Testing Service. It’s your all-access pass to the TOEFL iBT® test. This six-week course will get you up to speed on the sections of the test, the skills we test, how the test is scored, and how scores are used by higher education institutions, colleges and universities. It was designed by the experts who created the test.... Read More about 5 Reasons to Register for the TOEFL® MOOC The post 5 Reasons to Register for the TOEFL® MOOC appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Buzzword Decoder: Flipped Classroom by Pamela S. Hogle
At its heart, a flipped classroom model is about engaging learners in learning that focuses on their needs and monitors their progress. This can be as simple as turning lectures into videos, but it often requires a deeper look at the course materials and instructional approach.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Toolkit: A New Year for eLearning Tools: A Guide by Joe Ganci
When it comes to authoring tools, these days we are no longer bound to desktops, hard-drive storage, and optical-disc tool distribution: we have The Cloud. For delivery, cloud computing gives us the ability to reach millions of people with eLearning, at little cost. But authoring tool selection and licensing is confusing to many practitioners. Here is a guide to how it works today!
Coursera: An Introduction to Data Science Careers
As the modern economy becomes more driven by digital activity, data has begun to play a larger role in many industries. Even “old guard” industries like manufacturing and retail are increasingly dependent on high-quality data, and the demand for data scientists is rising accordingly. But what is data science, and what do careers in this […] The post An Introduction to Data Science Careers appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: 5 Communication Skills Everyone Needs
How do you start a meaningful dialogue with someone with a different political view, from a different country, or with a religious belief different from your own? What can we possibly have in common? It’s getting harder and harder to talk with people, especially people who are different from you. How can we bridge those divides and start those conversations? Here are 5 communication tips... Read More about 5 Communication Skills Everyone Needs The post 5 Communication Skills Everyone Needs appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: DemoFest Winner DEEP Puts New Spin on Beacon-Based eLearning by Pamela S. Hogle
This innovative museum-based eLearning flips the beacon model to create a scalable, versatile, xAPI-compatible app with potential for wide use in corporate eLearning.
Coursera: Announcing Coursera for Governments & Nonprofits
By Rebecca Taber, Head of Government Partnerships, Coursera At Coursera, we believe that anyone, anywhere should have the opportunity to transform their life by accessing high-quality education. We know we can’t achieve that vision alone, which is why we’ve partnered with 147 top universities and dozens of global companies. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a […] The post Announcing Coursera for Governments & Nonprofits appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: Marisol: A Lifelong Learner Taking Courses to Improve her Career and Fuel her Love of Learning
Marisol, 26, a learner from Northern California, U.S., shares how she’s using edX to help enrich her graduate studies, further her career and fuel her love of lifelong learning. The first edX course I ever took was a Philosophy course from MITx that I was inspired to take because I missed being a student. After taking the course, I realized that I wanted to get... Read More about Marisol: A Lifelong Learner Taking Courses to Improve her Career and Fuel her Love of Learning The post Marisol: A Lifelong Learner Taking Courses to Improve her Career and Fuel her Love of Learning appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: An Evening of Data Science With Coursera & Women Who Code
This past Wednesday, we were thrilled to host hundreds of current and potential future Data Scientists at the Coursera office for an event organized jointly with Women Who Code – a global nonprofit dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers. The goal of the evening was to provide an inclusive forum for discussing […] The post An Evening of Data Science With Coursera & Women Who Code appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: The President’s First 100 Days: What Social Issues Matter to You?
On Friday, January 20th, 2017, President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office and become the 45th President of the United States. Following the inauguration, he will work with Congress to pass new laws and to implement new policies that will impact all of us. As the President, he will work to lead a national conversation on what he and his administration believe are... Read More about The President’s First 100 Days: What Social Issues Matter to You? The post The President’s First 100 Days: What Social Issues Matter to You? appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: VIPKID is bringing a new model of English instruction to Chinese students
Customer: VIPKID, Beijing, China VIPKID is an online platform that connects Chinese students aged 5 through 12 with English teachers in the U.S. and Canada. Since 2013, more than 600,000 students have enrolled in VIPKID’s one-on- one streaming courses, which give students the unique opportunity to learn from and interact with a native English speaker. […] The post VIPKID is bringing a new model of English instruction to Chinese students appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: 5 Data Science Podcasts Worth Tuning Into
The Data Buzz series brings you a regular roundup of what’s trending in data science. Interested in learning more about data science? Podcasts are a great place to begin. There are hundreds of active data science podcasts, covering everything from machine learning to data science current events – here are five suggestions to get you […] The post 5 Data Science Podcasts Worth Tuning Into appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: 3-D Models Provide Virtual Objects That Enhance eLearning by Pamela S. Hogle
Photogrammetry, using a smartphone camera and a free app, makes it possible to create 3-D models of objects or even of people! These can be used to enhance eLearning interactivity and engagement.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Section 508 Refresh: The Clock Is Ticking on eLearning Accessibility Requirements by Pamela S. Hogle
Publication of the Section 508 Refresh in the Federal Register on January 18, 2017, means that the new rules for making online content accessible take effect on March 20, 2017; compliance with the new standards is required starting January 18, 2018. This Spotlight answers some common questions about what the update means for eLearning.
Coursera: Stepping Into a Passion for Neuroscience
I’d always had a nagging interest in neuroscience, but I had decided early on in my undergraduate studies to major in mathematics, since I love solving problems and quantifying ideas. Part of me knew, though, that math alone wasn’t enough – I wanted to pursue something that could be more of a life passion, and […] The post Stepping Into a Passion for Neuroscience appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: Project Managers are In-Demand in 2017
Job opportunities for project managers continue to grow at a rate of 1.5 million opportunities per year. Whether you work in information technology, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, energy, construction or business services – all of these industries are in need of project management talent. Increasing complexity of business operations and global market places are demanding faster, better, cheaper solutions for clients that meet ever-increasing expectations of performance. ... Read More about Project Managers are In-Demand in 2017 The post Project Managers are In-Demand in 2017 appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Five Questions to Ask When Choosing a Virtual Classroom Platform by Pamela S. Hogle
Choosing a virtual classroom platform can be overwhelming—there are so many good options! These five questions can help eLearning developers focus on getting the features that they need and avoid making a costly error.