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Learning Solutions Magazine: Leading the Target: Challenges for 2017 by Bill Brandon
Is the time right for another disruption in the status quo for learning and development? Has something already tipped? Maybe the next disruption has already started, but not with technology per se. Change is coming—and it won’t always be what you expect. Here is a forecast for 2017.
Coursera: The Most Popular Courses of 2016
2016 has been an incredible year of growth here at Coursera. Learners on our platform can now join any of over 1,800 courses and Specializations, and build skills that will help them achieve any goal, from securing a promotion, to starting a new business, to simply bringing a new perspective to the family dinner table. As we close out the year, we took a look back at 2016’s most popular courses and Specializations. Our top-10 lists reflect increasing interest in the specific professional and personal skills – from coding to communications – that we know are key to landing some of today’s hottest jobs. Take a few minutes today to set yourself up for a great 2017 - join one of the courses or Specializations below, and get a head start on your personal and career goals for the new year. Most Popular* Courses of 2016 1. Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects - University of California, San Diego 2. Machine Learning - S…
edX: What are 5 Tips for Taking Online Classes?
Have a clear motivation in mind – identify why you are taking the online class Set small, manageable goals Sign up with a friend Take your learning on the go Have some skin in the game Here at edX, we’re committed to providing our over 9.5 million global learners with access to high-quality online courses from the best universities and leading institutions in the world.... Read More about What are 5 Tips for Taking Online Classes? The post What are 5 Tips for Taking Online Classes? appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: edX Welcomes Victoria University of Wellington
We are honored to announce that Victoria University of Wellington, one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence, has joined edX. With the vision to be a world-leading capital city university and one of the great global-civic universities, Victoria is dedicated to providing research that helps inform the way global leaders make decisions on issues from climate... Read More about edX Welcomes Victoria University of Wellington The post edX Welcomes Victoria University of Wellington appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: xAPI Captures Learning Activity, Wherever It Occurs by Pamela S. Hogle
As recognition grows that learning can be mobile, can be informal, and can take place anywhere, xAPI offers a way to track that learning and even to figure out how it might correlate with job performance.
edX: Bringing Improvement Science to High School Students
This post originally ran on the HarvardX blog. “I think using MOOCs to educate students is profound, especially connecting students virtually with people from other states and countries, with people young and old, and with people from different cultural views. When this happens, students are not only learning the content that’s being presented, they are also learning the views of other people.” —Teal VanLanen, Wellness... Read More about Bringing Improvement Science to High School Students The post Bringing Improvement Science to High School Students appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Forgetting Helps You Remember: Why Spaced Learning Works by Pamela S. Hogle
Whatever paradigm is used, eLearning offers a variety of ways to implement spaced learning. The “spacing” can occur within a single session or by scheduling sessions several hours or days apart. And spacing can apply to time, content, or both.
Learning Solutions Magazine: In Real Life: What Will You Resolve to Do Better in 2017? by JD Dillon
Five resolutions to help get L&D leaders off to a strong start in 2017.
Coursera: Exploring analytics as a stay-at-home mom
Spoorthy had worked as both an electrical engineer and a customer service agent, but had never had a chance to pursue her passion for analytics. A Duke University Specialization on Coursera allowed her to start learning while caring for her young son, and gave her the boost she needed to apply to a PhD program. […] The post Exploring analytics as a stay-at-home mom appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: “The Making of…”: Real Drama, Special Effects, and Interaction in eLearning Video by Fiona Quigley and David Cameron
The rise of high-quality video in eLearning projects over the last few years has been phenomenal. While it is true that many eLearning programs now use video and sometimes original drama, these are presented in much the same way as text is—which is to say, rather flatly. Here is the story of a project that “went Hollywood” without breaking the budget.
Coursera: 100 million reasons to celebrate our global community of learners
By Esteban Kozak, Director of Product Management Something special happened on Coursera last week. On Friday, December 9, a learner in Canada logged in through our mobile app and enrolled in Advanced Neurobiology I from Peking University – the 100 millionth course enrollment on our platform. 100,000,000 is an incredible number. Each of those enrollments […] The post 100 million reasons to celebrate our global community of learners appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: 4 Ways Financial Literacy Skills Boost Your CV
Running an organisation is challenging, whether it’s a family run small shop, or a major multinational corporation. Many of us start our careers thinking we shouldn’t focus on money, and that enthusiasm and vision are all we need to be successful. We soon learn better. Every organisation needs to understand its finances – and if you want to grow your career, you need to develop... Read More about 4 Ways Financial Literacy Skills Boost Your CV The post 4 Ways Financial Literacy Skills Boost Your CV appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: 100 million reasons to celebrate our global community of learners
By Esteban Kozak, Director of Product Management Something special happened on Coursera last week. On Friday, December 9, a learner in Canada logged in through our mobile app and enrolled in Advanced Neurobiology I from Peking University - the 100 millionth course enrollment on our platform. 100,000,000 is an incredible number. Each of those enrollments represents a step toward a goal - an aspiring entrepreneur beginning to turn their ideas into reality, an unemployed professional taking the initiative to build new skills and re-enter the workforce, a student setting their sights on an advanced degree, or a lifelong learner diving into a new passion for art, science, or technology. We’re honored and humbled by the fact that so many of you have come to Coursera to start new journeys over the past four years. And we’re excited to continue supporting you - with new courses, platform updates, and more - in 2017 and beyond. Thank you to each of our learners, from all of…
edX: 10 Most Popular edX Courses in 2016
As the year comes to a close, we take a look back at our ten most popular courses of 2016, as selected by you, our learners. Our list, based on total enrollments and learner ratings, showcases your favorite courses and what you’ve had to say about them: 10. The Science of Happiness – UC BerkeleyX (Starts January 3, Self-Paced) Learner rating: 4.5/5 “This was an incredible experience.... Read More about 10 Most Popular edX Courses in 2016 The post 10 Most Popular edX Courses in 2016 appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Research Spotlight: Learning Analytics: A Practical Pathway to Success by Sharon Vipond and A.D. Detrick
The eLearning Guild’s newest white paper provides timely information and guidance that supports and extends the ongoing goals of the September 2016 Data & Analytics Summit. This article reviews some of the basic concepts and practical advice presented in the white paper.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Degrees of Immersion: Use 360-Degree Video to Create Compelling Storytelling by Pamela S. Hogle
Using 360-degree video puts the viewer literally in the center of the action. Two-dimensional photography or video cannot always convey the visual aspects of a place adequately or give viewers a full sense of what it’s like to be there; 360-degree photography or video offers a fuller perspective.
Coursera: A young designer succeeds with Coursera
Astghik Zeynalyan, a student in Armenia, wanted to get a head start on a career in graphic design so she could contribute to her family’s income. With help from Coursera, she built the skills she needed to rebrand her father’s dental clinic and begin working as a freelancer. As a young woman living in Armenia, […] The post A young designer succeeds with Coursera appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Learning Leaders: Allison Rossett on Designing Engaging eLearning by Pamela S. Hogle
Accessibility, mobile availability, and engaging design are not oppositional, according to Guild Master Allison Rossett. It’s important to create personalized eLearning that fits learners’ circumstances.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Game-Based Learning: When It's a Worthy Investment by Karlea McCoy
Game-based learning facilitates a deeper understanding than traditional eLearning courses. It is not confined by the content, audience, or delivery platform. But while it is possible to create a game for every online training event, it is not always feasible. Game development takes longer and costs more than slide-based eLearning. This article will help you know when to make the investment.
edX: MicroMasters Liderazgo y trabajo en equipo en grupos de mejora continua: Dirigiendo los equipos de la empresa del futuro
En un mundo cada vez más globalizado y competitivo, las empresas que gestionen de forma adecuada la mejora continua de la calidad y sus procesos y la innovación generada por sus empleados tienen una ventaja competitiva importante. Conceptos como lean manufacturing o 6-sigma, que surgieron en las grandes cadenas de montaje de las multinacionales, están cada vez más presentes en todo tipo de organizaciones de... Read More about MicroMasters Liderazgo y trabajo en equipo en grupos de mejora continua: Dirigiendo los equipos de la empresa del futuro The post MicroMasters Liderazgo y trabajo en equipo en grupos de mejora continua: Dirigiendo los equipos de la empresa del futuro appeared first on edX Blog.