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Udemy: July 22, 2016: Friday news roundup
Lots of news to cover so let’s dive right in! Dice and Udemy partner to offer targeted online courses for tech job seekers First up, some cool company news. Dice is a career site for technology and engineering professionals, and this week they launched a curated selection of Udemy courses within their skills center in order [...]…
edX: Front-End Web Development: What You Need to Know
Whether it’s on our laptops, tablets or phones, we’re always connected to the Internet. Our digital presence makes websites powerful marketing tools, and most companies recognize the importance of having a well-dressed, seamlessly integrated site. With over 1 billion existing websites on the Internet, it can be hard to stand out and provide users with a memorable experience. That’s why businesses are constantly looking for skilled... Read More about Front-End Web Development: What You Need to Know The post Front-End Web Development: What You Need to Know appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Raise the Bar: Eight Reasons I Hate Your Screencast by Mark Lassoff
Screencasts—digital video recordings of computer screens, often with audio narration or added video of an instructor—have been a staple for teaching developers and software users. But many screencasts are ineffective or even counterproductive because of poor planning and execution. Here are eight common faults of screencasts, with ways to improve the quality of your productions.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Research Spotlight: Overcome Myths and Misconceptions of Gamification and Promote Gamified Learning by Sharon Vipond
Guild Research has released a new white paper that addresses common myths and misconceptions of gamification and will help you present your gamified learning proposals. This article gives you an overview of the white paper and the key points in it.
edX: Data Scientists: What They Do and How to Become One
Data is everywhere. Now that new, emerging technologies have advanced our ability to accumulate data, companies of all sizes, across all industries, are collecting massive amounts of data. In many ways, that’s the easy part. The hard part is actually manipulating and making sense of all that data. Organizations need someone to analyze it in order to help make better, data-driven decisions. Queue the data scientist!... Read More about Data Scientists: What They Do and How to Become One The post Data Scientists: What They Do and How to Become One appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: In Real Life: That Won't Work for Us by JD Dillon
Skepticism. Doubt. Snap judgment. One of these is not like the others. Skepticism can be a healthy means of suspending judgment, as long as impartial investigation follows. Doubt can be a natural response to risk, and it can be overcome. But snap judgment, if a habit, may do more harm than good. If you’re vulnerable to that habit, here are five practical ways to overcome it.
edX: Congratulations to the first-ever edX Prize finalists!
It is my pleasure to share with you the 11 finalists for the first-ever edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Teaching and Learning! During the 2015 Global Forum last November, we announced the edX Prize as an annual award to celebrate the contributions and innovations of MOOC teachers in the edX community, and to amplify the powerful role that MOOCs play in the transformation... Read More about Congratulations to the first-ever edX Prize finalists! The post Congratulations to the first-ever edX Prize finalists! appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: One Size Won't Fit All: The Future of Personalized Digital Learning by Jeff Batt
Here’s another takeaway from The eLearning Guild’s FocusOn Learning Conference & Expo: What if your digital learning could adapt, adjust, read, and assess the needs of each of your “digital students,” then serve up a personalized course specific to each of them based on their personal learning history? We already have the technology to do this. This article explains the concept and what’s needed.
edX: Top 5 Benefits of Preparing for the IELTS Test
Boost Your IELTS Results IELTS, which stands for International English Language Testing System, is a globally-recognised test of English language. Many people are aware that having the right IELTS score is one way of proving that you have the English language proficiency to enter a top university, but did you know that IELTS scores are also used by governments and professional bodies for immigration and... Read More about Top 5 Benefits of Preparing for the IELTS Test The post Top 5 Benefits of Preparing for the IELTS Test appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Cheryl Troell: Embarking on a Brand New Career Path
In a truly inspiring fashion, Cheryl Troell, a 52 year old web designer from Washington, D.C., shares her story of how edX helped her begin a brand new career. Life is such an unpredictable thing. After working for almost 20 years at the same company I was laid off in March 2016. So now what? I dusted myself off and began what turned out to be a grueling,... Read More about Cheryl Troell: Embarking on a Brand New Career Path The post Cheryl Troell: Embarking on a Brand New Career Path appeared first on edX Blog.
Udemy: July 15, 2016: Friday news roundup
Hope everyone had a productive week and learned something new! Here’s what people were talking about in the media. 6 ways to make the most of your internship Yes, we’ve been thinking a lot about interns these days, probably because we’re right in the middle of our own summer internship program. We really liked the [...]…
Udemy: 21st-century employees need a 21st-century workplace
Telecommuting aside, we all spend a lot of time in the office, so the design of this environment is a really big deal. Most companies have shifted away from the days when The Boss got the corner office and having a door you could shut was a sign of professional status. We have also moved [...]…
Learning Solutions Magazine: Review: TruScribe's Whiteboard Animation Software Solves the Dilemma of Not Enough Video Content by John Parsons
TruScribe’s Whiteboard Animation Software provides a new DIY tool for creating original training videos at a reasonable cost.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Improving Employee Learning Experience: Catriona Moriarty at Opower and L&D Trends by Doreen Lorenzo
This is the first of a number of short interviews with leaders in learning and development (L&D) about their approaches for creating effective learning, and about the technologies they are adopting to deliver it. Catriona Moriarty answers questions about the changing culture of work today, how L&D fits within the energy technology provider where she works, and about leveraging virtual reality.
Learning Solutions Magazine: JoomlaLMS Launches Mobile App by News Editor
JoomlaLMS, a leading provider of learning management software for Joomla! CMS, this week announced the release of a mobile application for Android and iOS.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Marc My Words: Seven Approaches to Curation by Marc Rosenberg
Last month, Marc looked at the importance of content curation and the consequences of ignoring it. This month, he outlines seven approaches to actually getting curation done—from culling to crowdsourcing, to algorithms and analytics, to syndication (and more)—and the factors to consider in selecting or combining the methods.
Udemy: July Hidden Gems
DQ and Caroline have come up with some real winners for this month’s batch of gems. We’ve got tips for caring for a new baby or for a furry friend, being a dynamic speaker or a well-behaved dinner guest, and more! Money Origami Gifts What we liked: In his younger days, instructor Mari G was featured on [...]…
Learning Solutions Magazine: Four Design Principles That Impact Performance Every Day by David James
One view of learning involves using a range of methods to support knowledge and skill recall at a later date, when they may help an employee deal with situations on the job. Technology now provides us with the ability to support everyday performance on demand and “on the go” by embedding learning into the workflow, using digital resources. Here are four principles that support that goal.
edX: Paul Reiners: Furthering His Education with HarvardX
Paul Reiners Chaska, MN | Age 55 My edX story started back in 1979. It was my senior year of high school. I took the ACT and scored 36 in Math and 35 Composite. However, for complicated reasons, I underperformed at school and didn’t apply to any good colleges, much less any excellent colleges. I’ve always regretted the fact that I did not go to... Read More about Paul Reiners: Furthering His Education with HarvardX The post Paul Reiners: Furthering His Education with HarvardX appeared first on edX Blog.
Udemy: July 8, 2016: Friday News Roundup
We’ve just about reached the weekend, but first we’ll take a look at interesting things we read over the last few days. The power of “why?” and “what if?” This columnist, who’s written a book on questioning, thinks “there are real forces in business today that are causing people to value curiosity and inquiry more [...]…