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Udemy: Meet Udemy’s Summer 2016 interns
This special guest post comes from Srishti Jain, who’s interning with us for the second summer in a row. Take it away, Srishti! Another summer, another fresh class of interns! I am back this summer on Udemy’s corporate marketing team and excited to become a contributor to our acclaimed blog and introduce my fellow interns. This [...]…
edX: edX welcomes Institut Mines-Télécom
We are honored to announce that Institut Mines-Télécom, a public institution dedicated to higher education and research for innovation in the fields of engineering and digital technology, has joined edX. Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) brings extensive experience with MOOC development to the edX global community. IMT is the first member of FUN, a French MOOC platform that uses Open edX, the open-source platform that powers edX... Read More about edX welcomes Institut Mines-Télécom The post edX welcomes Institut Mines-Télécom appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Make the Most of your Summer with Courses Starting in July on edX!
Learn something new during the summer of edX! The summer season not only brings us longer days and more sunshine, but gives us the opportunity to accomplish a goal. So, why not make it your goal to learn something new this summer with edX courses? From enhancing your English grammar skills to developing apps, our selection of July courses will not only help you gain new skills and knowledge, but give you... Read More about Make the Most of your Summer with Courses Starting in July on edX! The post Make the Most of your Summer with Courses Starting in July on edX! appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Cursos en Español en edX
Sumérgete en un cursos en español. Desde la programación para Android a la valoración de futbolistas, hay grandes cursos en español para que usted pueda explorar un nuevo interés. !Empieza a aprender hoy! The post Cursos en Español en edX appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Improving the Management of Learning Objectives in eLearning by Alastair Simpson
Selection of learning management systems depends on the nature of the business outcomes and the external requirements that the curriculum must satisfy. Here is an example of very thorough research for LMS products to meet some strict client- compliance requirements.
Coursera: Learner Story: Bringing Sustainable Farming to a Tanzanian Village
The University of Illinois’ Introduction to Sustainability course helped Jaylawi change his small community’s approach to food and farming. Here’s his story: After growing up in a small village in Tanzania, Jaylawi Njwelige moved to Sydney, Australia to pursue a career in IT. He found a stable job and loved his work, but his mind often drifted back to his childhood home. Jaylawi knew that, with Tanzania’s population growing rapidly, communities like his would need to a new approach to farming to grow enough food. He believed that innovative farming practices could improve his community’s outlook and financial circumstances - maybe even enough to open access to better healthcare and education - but he wasn’t sure where to get started to make a difference. When he discovered Coursera and the University of Illinois’ Introduction to Sustainability course, Jaylawi seized the opportunity to learn all he could about sustainable farming. The course…
Learning Solutions Magazine: Nuts and Bolts: What's the Reality? by Jane Bozarth
In the classroom, a good trainer can adjust instruction on the fly if it isn’t working for the employees, but this is a luxury not available to the eLearning designer. Here are some common issues in converting classroom training to online, and ideas that will help you make the online version realistic and relevant to the needs of workers.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Learning Undefined by Faith Brill
Does everyone define “learning” the same way? Do all the tools we use support optimal learning, given your definition? In this article, the author asserts that we don’t really have a clear, shared objective of what learning is and how it should occur, and she offers a concrete suggestion for an effective approach to resolve this dilemma.
Udemy: Dennis Yang named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 Award winner
We’re thrilled to announce that our CEO Dennis Yang received the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 Award in the Tech-Enabled Services category in the Northern California region. Just as the Udemy team kicked off the Udemy LIVE welcome reception at Udemy HQ, Dennis climbed on stage at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose to [...]…
Coursera: A conversation with University of Pennsylvania robotics expert Vijay Kumar
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s GRASP Lab spend their time printing swarms of modular robots, making smartphones fly, designing the next generation of bio-inspired technologies, and advancing the state of the art in perception and machine learning. A team of GRASP faculty is also behind the six-course Robotics Specialization on Coursera, which teaches learners how robots sense the world and helps prepare learners for careers in robotics and engineering. In this Q&A, we’re talking with Professor Kumar, lead instructor for the Aerial Robotics course, about why robotics is important, how robots are saving lives, and why you should study robotics. Why is it important to learn about robotics? Expertise in robotics is a skill that grows more valuable every day, as autonomous machines become familiar companions in factories, workspaces, and homes. Robotics may seem intimidating at first, but that is what the Robotics Specialization is for - it’s design…
Udemy: July 1, 2016: Friday News Roundup
Happy early 4th of July to readers in the U.S., and a blessed Ramadan to our friends in Udemy’s Ankara office and everyone celebrating around the world. Let’s see what caught our eye this past week. Udemy LIVE: It’s a wrap! What a weekend that was! We’re all pretty thrilled with how our first event [...]…
Udemy: Sparking kids’ path to high school
By JD Scalzo, Udemy Experience Coordinator Being a learning company means different things depending on the context. At Udemy, one of our foundational values is encouraging learning among our own team as well as the instructor and student community who teach and take courses in our marketplace. But we also strive to cultivate and support [...]…
edX: Christina Fong: Using An edX Certificate To Strengthen My Resume
Christina Fong, a 24 year old student from Canada recently shared with us how the course Digital Branding and Engagement from CurtinX helped her learn a new skill and makes her resume shine. I was looking for free online courses related to public relations and business and, thankfully, found edX. I was quite intrigued by the content and knew I made the right choice when I enrolled in Digital Branding and Engagement. I enrolled in the Digital... Read More about Christina Fong: Using An edX Certificate To Strengthen My Resume The post Christina Fong: Using An edX Certificate To Strengthen My Resume appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Unity Makes Education Bundles Available to Support Game Development Programs by News Editor
Unity, the industry’s leading tool for creating games and interactive experiences, is very excited to announce that Unity Certified Developer Courseware, certification exams, and education software license bundles are now available for purchase by academic institutions to support their game development programs.
Learning Solutions Magazine: The eLearning Guild Launches FocusOn Learning 2016, Announces Awards by Bill Brandon
Hundreds attended the latest eLearning Guild conference in Austin at the beginning of June. FocusOn Learning continues the tradition of Guild conferences by providing leading-edge content in a highly interactive and engaging environment.
Coursera: What’s New on Coursera: Dashboard and Course Home Page Updates
Over the last few months, we’ve had great conversations with many learners about how Coursera could better support them in completing courses and Specializations successfully. One point that’s come up frequently in these conversations is the need for more robust progress tracking and planning features to keep learners oriented and on track throughout a course. Starting today, we’re trying out a few new features to address this need. Some learners will now see progress tracking and planning tools - including progress bars, week-by-week planning guides, and links to upcoming videos and assignments - on their course dashboards and course pages. We’re excited to see the impact of these features, and to continue to improve this aspect of our platform in the coming weeks and months. Although the new features are currently part of a small pilot, we hope to make them available to all learners across our platform very soon. If you have questions or feedback related…
Udemy: Udemy LIVE: It’s a wrap!
Udemy LIVE has concluded, and consensus is that it was a huge success! We were so thrilled to see everyone connecting in-person and hanging out like lifelong friends, not simply professional colleagues. This is the solid foundation upon which we’re building Udemy’s future and, more important, the future for millions of people around the world [...]…
edX: How to be a Better Learner: Determine Your Learning Style
It’s the #summerofedX and we are sharing advice on how you can refresh and recharge your resume by learning new skills. But, before you decide on WHAT new skills you want to learn, it’s important to think about HOW you’ll learn those skills. Set yourself up for success this summer by determining your learning style. Everyone learns differently. For some, reading from a textbook is... Read More about How to be a Better Learner: Determine Your Learning Style The post How to be a Better Learner: Determine Your Learning Style appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Brainshark Enhances Learning and Performance Support in Sales Workflows by News Editor
Brainshark announces new offerings and capabilities for better sales coaching and prospecting, driving greater productivity across sales teams. The company has debuted collaborative coaching features and introduced Outlook integration to provide convenient content access within reps’ workflows.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Research Spotlight: Aon Hewitt Uses Interactive Video to Create Innovative Consumer Experiences by Sharon Vipond
Last week, Guild Research published a new case study in the Research Insights Library about the use of interactive video to better educate and communicate with employees on health care plans, well-being programs, and retirement options. This overview explains what Aon Hewitt’s Consumer Experience practice did, why they did it, and the process they used to build the interactive video interface.