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Learning Solutions Magazine: Five Resources for Understanding and Leveraging Informal Learning by Bill Brandon
Is dealing with informal learning like trying to catch lightning in a bottle? We know that informal learning is important to performance, but it’s a moving target and we don’t always understand it very well. Here are three articles, a research report, and an Online Forum that may help you to get a handle on workplace learning.
edX: Proversity Closes $1.6M in Funding
Funding for Open edX contributor will support innovation in online learning This post originally ran on the Open edX blog. We’re thrilled to share that Proversity, an early adopter of the Open edX platform, has closed a $1.6M investment round from RSBC Financial Services, an international technology venture capital firm based in London, UK. Read Proversity’s full announcement here. Proversity is a London-based MOOC provider,... Read More about Proversity Closes $1.6M in Funding The post Proversity Closes $1.6M in Funding appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: Proversity Closes $1.6M in Funding
Funding for Open edX contributor will support innovation in online learning We’re thrilled to share that Proversity, an early adopter of the Open edX platform, has closed a $1.6M investment round from RSBC Financial Services, an international technology venture capital firm based in London, UK. Read Proversity’s full announcement here. Proversity is a London-based MOOC provider, focused on skills training and professional development, and notably... Read More about Proversity Closes $1.6M in Funding The post Proversity Closes $1.6M in Funding appeared first on edX Blog.
Coursera: Learner Story: The Joy of Learning
Harry Smith has seized every opportunity to learn—whether for personal growth or professional advancement—during his fifty-year career. Now, facing a life-changing cancer diagnosis, he turns to Coursera for joy, community, and a connection to the top-tier university experience he’s always dreamed of. Here’s Harry’s story: I suppose everyone has a different way of dealing with a cancer diagnosis. But one thing that we almost certainly share is a desire to use our remaining time wisely. In my case, that means never missing a chance to learn and grow. Throughout my fifty-year career, I took advantage of every training opportunity. If my employer offered in-house training, I signed up. If they didn’t offer their own training, I took advantage of tuition reimbursement. If they didn’t offer tuition reimbursement, I paid for evening classes at a local college myself. Despite this dedication, I always thought I had missed out on the experience of…
Coursera: Learner Story: The Joy of Learning
Harry Smith has seized every opportunity to learn—whether for personal growth or professional advancement—during his fifty-year career. Now, facing a life-changing cancer diagnosis, he turns to Coursera for joy, community, and a connection to the top-tier university experience he’s always dreamed of. Here’s Harry’s story: I suppose everyone has a different way of dealing with a cancer diagnosis. But one thing that we almost certainly share is a desire to use our remaining time wisely. In my case, that means never missing a chance to learn and grow. Throughout my fifty-year career, I took advantage of every training opportunity. If my employer offered in-house training, I signed up. If they didn’t offer their own training, I took advantage of tuition reimbursement. If they didn’t offer tuition reimbursement, I paid for evening classes at a local college myself. Despite this dedication, I always thought I had missed out on the experience of…
Coursera: Learner Story: The Joy of Learning
Harry Smith has seized every opportunity to learn—whether for personal growth or professional advancement—during his fifty-year career. Now, facing a life-changing cancer diagnosis, he turns to Coursera for joy, community, and a connection to the top-tier university experience he’s always dreamed of. Here’s Harry’s story: I suppose everyone has a different way of dealing with a cancer diagnosis. But one thing that we almost certainly share is a desire to use our remaining time wisely. In my case, that means never missing a chance to learn and grow. Throughout my fifty-year career, I took advantage of every training opportunity. If my employer offered in-house training, I signed up. If they didn’t offer their own training, I took advantage of tuition reimbursement. If they didn’t offer tuition reimbursement, I paid for evening classes at a local college myself. Despite this dedication, I always thought I had missed out on the experience of…
edX: Lessons from Ebola: AMA with the Director of Harvard’s Global Health Institute
What questions do you have about Ebola? This Thursday, December 10, head to r/iAMA to ask your questions of Dr. Ashish K. Jha, Director of Harvard’s Global Health Institute, who is currently teaching Harvard’s Lessons from Ebola MOOC on edX. AMA means “Ask Me Anything.” Questions about Ebola, healthcare, health policy, Dr. Jha’s research and more, are fair game. (The AMA is not intended to... Read More about Lessons from Ebola: AMA with the Director of Harvard’s Global Health Institute The post Lessons from Ebola: AMA with the Director of Harvard’s Global Health Institute appeared first on edX Blog.
Khan Academy: Studying for exams? Get personalized help and practice with our quizzes
Are you or is someone you know in the depths of studying for exams right now? Khan Academy is here to help. We’ve put together some new quizzes just in time for finals:- Biology- Physics- Chemistry- Differential Calculus These quizzes can help you master what you need to know for the big day. After taking each quiz, you’ll see how you did and get a personalized list of helpful videos. They’re perfect for tackling tough concepts or just getting a little extra practice.Remember, You Can Learn Anything!
edX: David Neary: edX AP Courses Provide Opportunity
Using edX to supplement a high school curriculum David Neary, age 18, from Attleboro, MA, first contacted us in April to share his progress. We’re sharing his edX story as part of Computer Science Education Week and Hour of Code, to highlight how learning to code can compliment other areas of study. Join the #HourofCode movement by enrolling in an edX coding course! I first... Read More about David Neary: edX AP Courses Provide Opportunity The post David Neary: edX AP Courses Provide Opportunity appeared first on edX Blog.
Iversity: Das passende Business-Outfit für jeden Anlass
Im Berufsleben sind in erster Linie deine Fähigkeiten entscheidend. Trotzdem sind es nicht nur diese, die beeinflussen, wie du wahrgenommen wirst. Auch auf dein Auftreten und deine äußere Erscheinung kommt es an. Egal ob im Bewerbungsgespräch, beim Kundenbesuch oder beim Networking – der erste Eindruck zählt. Da kann das passende Business-Outfit den Unterschied machen. Wie […] The post Das passende Business-Outfit für jeden Anlass appeared first on iversity Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Marc My Words: Out with the Old and in with the New by Marc Rosenberg
It’s the time of year when the experts weigh in with their pronouncements about what’s “out” and what’s “in,” so here is Marc’s totally non-scientific take on the ins and the outs for our field in 2016. Enjoy! (And feel free to leave your own prognostications and reactions in the Comments.)…
Saylor.org: Do you use Saylor Academy as an educator or institution? We want to hear from you!
Individual, self-guided learners are the primary audience for our courses, but programs, institutions and individuals educating others account for a significant proportion of the people we reach. As a nonprofit, understanding our impact is crucial for us to spread the word and enlist support. By learning about how programs and institutions benefit from our materials, we can more ... Read More ...
Udemy: Free Udemy courses for Hour of Code
Happy Computer Science Education Week! We’re thrilled to partner with a few of our amazing instructors again this year, to offer nine courses for free from December 7-13, in support of Hour of Code. The Hour of Code is one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to “demystify code” and show students that they can learn computer [...]…
edX: Learning to Code at a Young Age. EdX Visits Cambridge Friends School.
Happy #CSEdWeek, #HourofCode! EdX and CSEdWeek invite learners of all ages, from around the world, to explore computer science and learn to code. CSEdWeek brings awareness to the growing field of CS, and asks learners, specifically K-12, to try their hand at an “Hour of Code.” This May, edX visited a local elementary and middle school in Cambridge, MA, using one of our CS courses, Programming in Scratch, in... Read More about Learning to Code at a Young Age. EdX Visits Cambridge Friends School. The post Learning to Code at a Young Age. EdX Visits Cambridge Friends School. appeared first on edX Blog.
edX: News About edX Certificates
From the very start, our mission at edX has been to increase access to high-quality education for everyone, everywhere. An important part of that mission has been to give our learners the credentials they need to represent the great work they’ve done in edX courses. By earning certificates upon successful course completion, learners demonstrate the knowledge they have gained to improve job prospects, or promote... Read More about News About edX Certificates The post News About edX Certificates appeared first on edX Blog.
Khan Academy: Start your Hour of Code on Khan Academy
At Khan Academy, we know how important computer science and computer programming are - in fact, the Khan Academy website wouldn’t exist if Sal didn’t know how to code! That’s why we participate in Code.org’s Hour of Code campaign every year during Computer Science Education Week - we want to make sure every student gets to learn the basics of coding.From December 7 to 13, millions of students around the world will be learning to code - in classrooms, in after-school clubs, and with parents at home. We invite you to join the #HourOfCode movement by learning to code here on Khan Academy, picking from one of our three tutorials: Hour of Drawing with Code: Learn to program using JavaScript, one of the world’s most popular programming languages, via two great options:- Drag-and-drop: block-based coding for those with less typing experience or on tablet devices (ages 8+).- Typing: keyboard-based coding (ages 10+).Hour of Webpages: Learn to make your own webpages…
Learning Solutions Magazine: Video for eLearning: How to Think Like Hollywood by Stephen Haskin
What is most important to creation of excellent, engaging video for eLearning? Is it technology? Is it budget? Actually, it’s the style, the story, and the out-of-the-box thinking that go into the video. And to get those elements, you need a muse. Here’s how to find yours.
edX: Learn Computer Science. Try an Hour of Code on edX during CSEdWeek.
Learn to code and program in Java, Python, Scratch, C#, and more! From December 7 – 13, edX will be celebrating Computer Science Education Week and Hour of Code! Join learners from around the world and try an Hour of Code, and then continue your computer science learning on edX! We’ve pulled together some great computer science courses to help you begin or enhance your computer science and programming... Read More about Learn Computer Science. Try an Hour of Code on edX during CSEdWeek. The post Learn Computer Science. Try an Hour of Code on edX during CSEdWeek. appeared first on edX Blog.
Saylor.org: Brand new “My Home” page at Learn
Returning students are unlikely to go straight to our homepage, opting for their eportfolio accounts or courses instead. But students who log in on our courses site, Learn, are unlikely to have much ongoing use for the homepage there. Sure, it’s nice to feel welcome. It’s less nice, though, to be asked day after day if ... Read More ...
Udemy: December 4, 2015: Friday News Roundup
After a Thanksgiving hiatus, the roundup is back! It’s a busy day around Udemy, as we pack up our office and prepare to move into a new space on Monday. So, before everything gets sealed inside a box, here’s this week’s selection of recommending reading. These will be the most in demand jobs in 2016 [...]…