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Learning Solutions Magazine: Life After Flash by Stephen Haskin
On Monday, November 30, 2015, Adobe announced that Flash Professional CC will be replaced by Adobe Animate CC in early 2016. It’s the same program, only the name is changing. This change has sparked confusion and concerns, but here is some advice about what to do next.
Saylor.org: Will you support open education?
Posted By David Thompson “Charity”: from the French word charité, in turn derived from the Latin caritas, meaning preciousness or dearness. But the Latin caritas served also as a translation for the Greek Αγάπη (Agape), an unconditional love for others. With Christmas — and the end of the tax year — encroaching upon us, so ... Read More ...
Udemy: 5 Key Secrets To Boost The Value And ROI Of Your Corporate Training
This article by Udemy CEO Dennis Yang originally appeared on CBS Small Business Pulse. How do you make sure current and incoming employees always have the right skills to meet your company’s evolving needs? It’s hard to deliver effective, relevant training in the exact moment employees need it. Creating your own training is [...]…
edX: Make the Most of Holiday Travels with the edX Mobile App
Learn on the go this holiday. Are you one of the million people traveling this holiday season? According to AAA, nearly one in three Americans will journey more than 50 miles for the holidays this year. Just in time for this busy travel season, we are excited to announce that the 2.0 version of the edX iPhone app is now available in the Apple app... Read More about Make the Most of Holiday Travels with the edX Mobile App The post Make the Most of Holiday Travels with the edX Mobile App appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Three Reasons Why cmi5 Is Better Than SCORM by Art Werkenthin
cmi5, the new specification from ADL, is solving many of the persistent problems with SCORM that learners, as well as content developers, have had to contend with. Here’s an update on how Sandstone, the current beta of cmi5, is addressing the issues of pop-up windows, distributed content, and data storage.
Udemy: A Love Affair With Tradition: What’s Holding Back Our Universities
Americans have a natural tendency to be nostalgic and venerate the traditional. Our Constitution, for example, remains the bedrock of our government. But there’s one place where tradition can’t be our only guiding light: higher education. We can respect tradition without letting it paralyze our progress, just as a growing company strives to respect and [...]…
Coursera: Andrew Ng announces winners of #LearnML contest
With the growth of digital data, machine learning is becoming more important every day. We’re far from tackling all of the challenges in this exciting new field. Over the past few weeks, Coursera learners contributed a big dose of energy and inspiration by sharing their personal machine learning stories as part of the #LearnML campaign. When Coursera Co-Founder Andrew Ng invited you to tell us how machine learning has impacted your life and career, we expected a great response - but we were overwhelmed by the passion that you conveyed in your videos and social media posts. We couldn’t pick just five winners, so we’re excited to announce six contestants who will be invited to join Andrew in a Google Hangout to discuss the future of machine learning in early 2016. Check out their exceptionally inspirational stories of personal growth, academic and career advancement, and global impact at the links below. Utkarsh Garg - USA After “binge studying” Andrew N…
Coursera: Andrew Ng announces winners of #LearnML contest
With the growth of digital data, machine learning is becoming more important every day. We’re far from tackling all of the challenges in this exciting new field. Over the past few weeks, Coursera learners contributed a big dose of energy and inspiration by sharing their personal machine learning stories as part of the #LearnML campaign. When Coursera Co-Founder Andrew Ng invited you to tell us how machine learning has impacted your life and career, we expected a great response - but we were overwhelmed by the passion that you conveyed in your videos and social media posts. We couldn’t pick just five winners, so we’re excited to announce six contestants who will be invited to join Andrew in a Google Hangout to discuss the future of machine learning in early 2016. Check out their exceptionally inspirational stories of personal growth, academic and career advancement, and global impact at the links below. Utkarsh Garg - USA After “binge studying” Andrew N…
Coursera: Andrew Ng announces winners of #LearnML contest
With the growth of digital data, machine learning is becoming more important every day. We’re far from tackling all of the challenges in this exciting new field. Over the past few weeks, Coursera learners contributed a big dose of energy and inspiration by sharing their personal machine learning stories as part of the #LearnML campaign. When Coursera Co-Founder Andrew Ng invited you to tell us how machine learning has impacted your life and career, we expected a great response - but we were overwhelmed by the passion that you conveyed in your videos and social media posts. We couldn’t pick just five winners, so we’re excited to announce six contestants who will be invited to join Andrew in a Google Hangout to discuss the future of machine learning in early 2016. Check out their exceptionally inspirational stories of personal growth, academic and career advancement, and global impact at the links below. Utkarsh Garg - USA After “binge studying” Andrew N…
Learning Solutions Magazine: Hybrid, Mixed-mode, or Blended Learning: Better Results with eLearning by RK Prasad
Blended learning (also known as hybrid or mixed-mode) combines classroom instruction with online methods. It can help you launch eLearning, it can help you make classroom courses more cost effective, and it can provide many other benefits, including better results. Here are some ideas to get you started.
edX: Career Development, Physics and Data Analysis. Courses Starting Soon on edX!
Learn the value of a flexible work environment, the importance of effective communication, how to design accessible software across multiple markets and cultures, or discover the myths about climate change. Set a personal goal to learn something new and enroll in an edX course today. The post Career Development, Physics and Data Analysis. Courses Starting Soon on edX! appeared first on edX Blog.
Udemy: December 11, 2015: Friday News Roundup
TGIF! Are you hitting the stores during this next-to-last shopping weekend before Christmas or getting all your gifts online? Either way, the clock is ticking. Here’s today’s roundup, featuring some exciting relocation news. Movin’ on up: Udemy settles into a new home Check out this blog post with photos of our new headquarters! As you’ll see, [...]…
edX: An edX Engineer Weighs In: Learning to Code with Python
One of edX’s earliest and most popular courses is scheduled to re-launch on January 13: MIT’s 6.00.1x Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python —we asked edX Engineer Ned Batchelder to weigh in on the value of knowing Python. 6.00.1x is a course near and dear to my heart for a number of reasons. I’ve been programming in Python for more than 15 years,... Read More about An edX Engineer Weighs In: Learning to Code with Python The post An edX Engineer Weighs In: Learning to Code with Python appeared first on edX Blog.
Udemy: Movin’ on up: Udemy settles into a new home
Monday was moving day at Udemy, as we took up residence in a brand-new office. Though we only went one block east of our last location, the contrast in how the new space looks, feels, and functions is light years away from our previous spot. A few notable factoids: Udemy was in its last office [...]…
edX: Teachers and Learners Join Together for CSEdWeek
Hour of Code at EdX Yesterday, in celebration of CSEdWeek and Hour of Code, we hosted a special #CSEdWeekMA event with Mass TLC Ed Foundation. We welcomed Massachusetts teachers, students and technologists to our edX offices in Cambridge to discuss the future of education and explore edX CS courses and the edX High School initiative. Cambridge Vice Mayor Dennis Benzan kicked off the event and... Read More about Teachers and Learners Join Together for CSEdWeek The post Teachers and Learners Join Together for CSEdWeek appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: College credit now available to edX learners through Charter Oak State College
Today, we are proud to offer edX learners another pathway to earn college credit. Charter Oak State College, an online college offering bachelor’s and associate degree programs, will now award college credit for select edX courses. This collaboration offers a cost-effective option for students to earn affordable college credit that can be applied to credentials, continuing ed credits or completion of a college degree. EdX... Read More about College credit now available to edX learners through Charter Oak State College The post College credit now available to edX learners through Charter Oak State College appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: Programming Courses and Specializations for Computer Science Education Week
Demand for programming skills is higher than ever, and employers are looking for motivated individuals of all backgrounds to fill the gap. This week, we’re inviting learners to celebrate Computer Science Education Week by joining a programming course or Specialization on Coursera. Whether you’re writing your first line of code, exploring a career in programming, or adding a new specialty to your existing professional skills, our world-class instructors and hands-on projects can help you reach your potential. Check out a few of the popular topics below, or browse all computer science content in our catalog . New to programming? Start here. Create simple programs in the popular, beginner-friendly Python programming language. Python for Everybody University of Michigan Build your first website Learn to construct simple web layouts with “markup” languages like HTML and CSS, and use Javascript to adapt your content to various screen sizes.
Coursera: Programming Courses and Specializations for Computer Science Education Week
Demand for programming skills is higher than ever, and employers are looking for motivated individuals of all backgrounds to fill the gap. This week, we’re inviting learners to celebrate Computer Science Education Week by joining a programming course or Specialization on Coursera. Whether you’re writing your first line of code, exploring a career in programming, or adding a new specialty to your existing professional skills, our world-class instructors and hands-on projects can help you reach your potential. Check out a few of the popular topics below, or browse all computer science content in our catalog . New to programming? Start here. Create simple programs in the popular, beginner-friendly Python programming language. Python for Everybody University of Michigan Build your first website Learn to construct simple web layouts with “markup” languages like HTML and CSS, and use Javascript to adapt your content to various screen sizes.
Coursera: Programming Courses and Specializations for Computer Science Education Week
Demand for programming skills is higher than ever, and employers are looking for motivated individuals of all backgrounds to fill the gap. This week, we’re inviting learners to celebrate Computer Science Education Week by joining a programming course or Specialization on Coursera. Whether you’re writing your first line of code, exploring a career in programming, or adding a new specialty to your existing professional skills, our world-class instructors and hands-on projects can help you reach your potential. Check out a few of the popular topics below, or browse all computer science content in our catalog . New to programming? Start here. Create simple programs in the popular, beginner-friendly Python programming language. Python for Everybody University of Michigan Build your first website Learn to construct simple web layouts with “markup” languages like HTML and CSS, and use Javascript to adapt your content to various screen sizes.
edX: Programming Skills to Land a New Job
After your Hour of Code, what’s next? CSEdWeek is a great time to explore programming and ignite a new passion. A background in CS opens up many career opportunities for learners who stick with computer science and advance their skills. Not sure where to being or which language to explore? Check out this Mashable guide to programming languages for designers, app developers, content managers and more. Read on to learn... Read More about Programming Skills to Land a New Job The post Programming Skills to Land a New Job appeared first on edX Blog.