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Learning Solutions Magazine: New Subscription and Analytic Features Enhance ANCILE Products by News Editor
ANCILE Solutions, announces flexible delivery options for ANCILE uPerform and analytics for ANCILE uGuide. These solutions are designed to deliver learning and performance support content and in-application, step-by-step guidance of web-based applications.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Eight Tips for More Effective eLearning: Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory by Bill Brandon
"Social learning" is about more than using social media to support collaboration and learning. It goes beyond how people use Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and other media. Here are some research-based tips to guide you to leveraging the technology infrastructure and social learning to bring about behavioral change and desired results.
Coursera: The ‘Pipeline Problem’ is Leaky
Christine Alvarado, Associate Teaching Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and Mia Minnes, Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, at University of California, San Diego and instructors for the Java Programming Specialization on Coursera International Women’s Day on March 8th celebrates social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women – and also encourages action to accelerate gender parity across the globe. Follow #WomeninTech throughout this week to see different perspectives on how to close the gender gap in technology from inspiring female professors who teach on Coursera. Reflections from Christine Alvarado I always knew I wanted to teach and, for most of my childhood, felt equally as strongly about not getting into computer science. My dad was an electrical engineer who encouraged me to explore technology, but I just didn’t see the point of computers or Logo programs that made turtles draw shapes on the scre…
edX: Ben: Game Development Using HTML5
Recently, Ben, an edX learner enrolled in the W3C HTML 5 course and shared his story about how he used HTML5 skills to code a game. We love learning how edX courses impact our learners’ lives and how MOOCs open up a world of possibilities. I first learned HTML in 1996, and I’ve done web development off and on since then, always being self-taught. But, I’ve... Read More about Ben: Game Development Using HTML5 The post Ben: Game Development Using HTML5 appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Research Spotlight: Managing Organizational Knowledge by Sharon Vipond
The concept of knowledge management (KM) is not new, and for some it has a negative legacy. But the challenges that call for a KM solution have not gone away; in fact they have intensified. So it is important to take a look at KM again, with fresh eyes, and that is what our newest white paper does, as this article outlines.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Marc My Words: Revisiting Knowledge Management by Marc Rosenberg
Knowledge management (KM) has had a rough go of it. Hot topic one year, dead the next, repeat. KM is important, so what can we do? This month’s column from Marc offers a start on gaining better understanding of what KM is, and what it can and can’t do. This time, we’ll think big but start smaller, learn as we go along, be ready to scale when needed. Here’s how!
Learning Solutions Magazine: IQStrategix Announces Release of v2.0 IQX Cloud Technology by News Editor
IQStrategix announces the release of IQX Cloud, its revolutionary v2.0 flagship knowledge computing technology. The IQX Cloud eLearning platform is designed to leverage corporate knowledge by providing real-world content, with analytics, on- demand.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Origin Konnect Product Upgrade—Powering Collective Intelligence by News Editor
Origin Learning Solutions announces the continued development and expansion of Origin Konnect, a device-agnostic solution that leverages the power of Big Data to foster collaborative learning and engagement and provide data-driven insights about learners.
Udemy: Invest In The Future – But Don’t Give Up On Workers of Today
There’s been a lot of talk about how public schools in America are in desperate need of an upgrade, and Silicon Valley is starting to show interest in applying technology to solve the problem. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan donated $20M to help school districts across the US bring high-speed internet into their classrooms. AltSchool [...]…
Coursera: How can we encourage more women to go into Computer Science?
By Colleen van Lent, Lecturer at the University of Michigan’s School of Information and instructor for the Web Design for Everybody Specialization on Coursera International Women’s Day on March 8th celebrates social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women – and also encourages action to accelerate gender parity across the globe. Follow #WomeninTech throughout this week to see different perspectives on how to close the gender gap in technology from inspiring female professors who teach on Coursera. I don’t think there is only one way to recruit and retain more women, because pursuing a career in computer science is such an individual choice. But I do know that there were two crucial influences in my decision to pursue this field: a supportive family and early exposure. I come from a large family with seven children. My dad was a Physics professor and my mom was a nurse. I was unbelievably lucky to have access to a “fun” place to p…
edX: Gender Equality of the Future Must Include the Past
This is a guest blog post by Beth Myers, PhD, Director of Special Collections at Smith College. Over the past year, Smith College has collaborated with edX to create Smith’s first MOOC, Psychology of Political Activism: Women Changing the World. For us in Special Collections, this project deeply resonates with tenors of international partnership and access inherent in this year’s International Women’s Day theme: “Planet... Read More about Gender Equality of the Future Must Include the Past The post Gender Equality of the Future Must Include the Past appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: eLogic Learning to Unveil Brand-new User Interface at LSCon 2016 by News Editor
eLogic Learning announces a brand-new user interface to its award-winning eSSential LMS. Attendees at Learning Solutions 2016 in Orlando, Florida will be the first to get a sneak peek at the new interface and added LMS features.
Saylor.org: Join our live office hours on Wednesday, part of celebrating Open Education Week 2016
Please join us for our Open Office Hours this Wednesday, March 9th at 3:00 PM EST! Our topic will be Open Courses for College Credit — we have chosen to highlight credit opportunities for open online learning in order to inform and inspire not just our current student community, but a wider community of parents, ... Read More ...
Coursera: International Women’s Day: Our Weeklong Reflections on Women in Tech
By Daphne Koller, President and Co-founder of Coursera, former professor of computer science at Stanford University International Women’s Day on March 8th celebrates social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women – and also encourages action to accelerate gender parity across the globe. Follow #WomeninTech throughout this week to see different perspectives on how to close the gender gap in technology from inspiring female professors who teach on Coursera. In recent years, we have seen a significant boom in the number of people studying technology. This is not surprising, given that so many jobs now require background in computer science, engineering, or other technical skills. At the same time, however, female representation in technology programs has steadily declined. Today, only about 18% of computer science graduates are women. This is a serious concern both for society and for women: for society, because we all need smart people to innovate and apply…
Learning Solutions Magazine: Two Transformative Learning Strategies: Heutagogy and Personalization by Bill Brandon
The industrial-age model of instruction is working less and less well as traditional ways of working evolve and as technology facilitates self-determined learning. There are, however, more effective ways to learn that make use of that technology. Here are two powerful concepts that look to the present day and to the future!
edX: Computer Science, Language & Philosophy. Courses starting soon on edX!
Explore our courses and enroll today! Engage in thought provoking discussions about philosophy, learn a new language or examine facial recognition software. EdX has exciting new courses from the world’s best institutions and universities starting soon. The post Computer Science, Language & Philosophy. Courses starting soon on edX! appeared first on edX Blog.
Udemy: March 4, 2016: Friday News Roundup
This is the perfect date for Udemy — what could be more stirring than the call to March Fo(u)rth? Okay, that’s a bit corny, but the point is that everyone in our community — whether they’re learning, teaching, or working at Udemy — is moving boldly into the future toward the lives we imagine for [...]…
edX: Learning for Credit. Learning to Believe in Yourself.
Stephanie Pavlik Age 32 | Los Angeles, CAStephanie Pavlik has learned a lot through Arizona State University (ASU) and edX’s Global Freshman Academy (GFA). In just three online courses, she’s gained a wide spectrum of general knowledge in astronomy, human origins and western civilizations, not to mention sharpened critical-thinking and writing skills. Still, above all of this, Stephanie most values a different piece of knowledge that she’s... Read More about Learning for Credit. Learning to Believe in Yourself. The post Learning for Credit. Learning to Believe in Yourself. appeared first on edX Blog.
Udemy: Introducing Health and Wellness on Udemy for Business
Today’s millennial workers demand more from their employers than any previous generation. They not only expect organizations to provide them with meaningful, stimulating work, but also insist that businesses foster their professional development and promote their personal well-being. Udemy for Business has long been committed to helping hundreds of forward-thinking businesses upskill their workforce by [...]…
Saylor.org: Saylor Academy now offers over 2 years worth of tuiton-free college credits with new ACE recommendations
We are pleased to announce new college credit recommendations for five more courses from the American Council on Education. These additional recommendations push the Saylor Academy over the important milestone of offering 60+ transferable college credits. That equals two years worth of tuition-free college credit transferable to some terrific, accredited partner colleges! We are honored ... Read More ...