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Iversity: Confessions of an unorganised MOOCer
iversity ambassador Nadiyka Gerbish shares her thoughts and confessions on trying to get organised and finish a MOOC in Ukraine during a time of conflict. Last year was terribly difficult for my country, Ukraine. It seemed that sometimes fear and pain paralysed everything. We were trying hard to fight, trying hard to change anything we […] The post Confessions of an unorganised MOOCer appeared first on iversity Blog.
Iversity: Competition Inspiration: 10 Underground things to do in Berlin
Over the past 3 months our dedicated team of iversity referrers have been working hard and spreading the online education message. With every friend invited and every course chapter completed earning them points towards winning an all-expenses-paid trip to Berlin or 1 of 10 iPad minis. There’s still time to refer the last of your friends as […] The post Competition Inspiration: 10 Underground things to do in Berlin appeared first on iversity Blog.
Khan Academy: New course: Learn to make your web pages interactive with JavaScript
On Khan Academy, our two most popular programming courses are Intro to JavaScript, where you learn the fundamentals of JavaScript with the ProcessingJS library, and Intro to HTML/CSS, where you learn to create, style, and lay out a web page. But that’s like having strawberries and chocolate in front of you, and not dunking a strawberry in the chocolate. Why? Well, JavaScript was originally invented in order to bring HTML/CSS web pages to life, to make them interactive with events and animation. The language has become very popular since its invention and is now used outside of browsers, but, still today, it is the only language that browsers natively understand and it is used by every interactive web page on the internet. That’s why we’ve put together a course on making web pages interactive — combining your knowledge of HTML/CSS with your knowledge of JavaScript so that you can programmatically access parts of your page and modify them in response to all sorts…
Coursera: Patricia E: learned code & switched careers as a developer
Patricia’s career spanned a variety of fields including acupuncture, nonprofits and business administration for over 20+ years, even though she was armed with an undergraduate degree in Biology. Having a strong interest in science and technology, she was consistently unhappy with her employment opportunities. Looking to learn how to code and possibly make a career switch into computer programming, Patricia knew she didn’t want to spend money on just any educational institution, considering she still had student loans from her past to pay off. She search on Google and came across Coursera. Surprised that the courses was free, she immediately signed up for Programming for Everybody (Python). From the strong learner community and forums, the course opened the door to a number of new educational resources, experiences and materials. Then in December 2014, Patricia unexpectedly got laid off as an office administrator. But because of her new Coursera credentials, Patricia was…
Iversity: Out of the Classroom and into the World: 5 International Relations topics to get you thinking
The field of International Relations and Global Politics is fascinating. Daily news headlines are full of stories in which these relations are played out. Trade deals are struck, peace talks initiated and territories disputed. In our new “International Relations to Global Politics” course you will learn how to utilise approaches such as Idealism, Realism and Liberalism […] The post Out of the Classroom and into the World: 5 International Relations topics to get you thinking appeared first on iversity Blog.
Coursera: Coursera Catalog: starting this week, 02/16/15
Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1 & Part 2[Specialization] UMD: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the design and implementation of Android applications for handheld systems, such as smartphones and tablets. Starts 02/18 » Design Thinking for Business InnovationUniversity of Virginia: This course provides an overview of the Design Thinking process and tools used for business innovation. Starts 02/16 »…
Coursera: Master programming in Python by creating easy, interactive games
Learning an entirely new programming language can seem daunting, especially if you don’t have any experience. With our Fundamentals of Computing Specialization, you can learn how to develop interactive applications with ease while becoming a more effective programmer. It all starts with some classic games. The first course in the series, An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python gets you introduced to the basics of building simple, interactive applications through a new browser-based programming environment. Learners are given “mini projects” in Python and are asked to build some classic games such as Pong, Blackjack and Asteroids. These projects are designed to help students with little or no computing background. Enroll in our Specialization today to see how you can “think computationally”, conquer programming in Python, and make a career switch into Computer Science by simply playing games. Starts 02/13 »…
Coursera: The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania introduces the Business Foundations Specialization, with Capstone Projects from Snapdeal and Shazam
Have you ever thought about attending business school or wished you had a basic understanding of how to run a business? You can now take Wharton’s popular Foundation Series courses as part of the brand new Business Foundations Specialization, starting April 6th. The Specialization includes courses in Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Operations Management taught by faculty from one of the top business schools in the world. After successfully completing these courses and earning Verified Certificates for each, you have the opportunity to participate in a final Capstone Project that puts your knowledge to the test, based on real challenges businesses face. India’s largest e-commerce site Snapdeal and music discovery app Shazam have agreed to provide case studies for the first round of Capstone Projects. Top performers will get direct feedback from the leadership teams at the company for which they created their project. What’s more: Wharton will invite the top 50…
Coursera: Top Companies Work with University Partners to Help Create Capstone Projects with Real World Applications
Experts at top companies like Google and Instagram have joined Coursera to help develop the final projects — called “Capstones” — for Coursera Specializations. Combining a curated series of courses with a final Capstone Project, Specializations help you master new skills with the best of university teaching and the real-time market perspective of top industry partners. Hundreds of thousands of learners have enrolled in Specializations since their launch in January 2014. The following companies and business leaders are supporting upcoming Specialization Capstones: Instagram – Interaction Design, University of California San Diego (starts June 16th) Snapdeal & Shazam – Business Foundations, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (starts April 6th) 500 Startups – Entrepreneurship, University of Maryland (enroll anytime) The first Capstones for Coursera’s Specializations were piloted with support from these companies:…
Iversity: Spanish for Beginners course starts soon. Learn more from your new instructor.
Theres a real sense of excitement at iversity this week as we prepare for our first online language course “Spanish for Beginners”. In honour of this iversity first, we thought it would be great to get the lowdown from course instructor Prof. Dr. Javier Bravo Agapito on what students can expect from his course. The Professor […] The post Spanish for Beginners course starts soon. Learn more from your new instructor. appeared first on iversity Blog.
Iversity: Spanish for Beginners course starts soon – Learn more from your new instructor
Theres a real sense of excitement at iversity this week as we prepare for our first online language course, Spanish for Beginners! In honour of this iversity first, we thought it would be great to get the lowdown from course instructor Prof. Dr. Javier Bravo Agapito on what students can expect from his course. The Professor and his […] The post Spanish for Beginners course starts soon – Learn more from your new instructor appeared first on iversity Blog.
Coursera: Remembering University of Washington Professor Gaetano Borriello
It is with great sadness that we share this news with the Coursera community: Gaetano Borriello, the Jerre D. Noe Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington and co-instructor of The Hardware / Software Interface course on Coursera, passed away last week following a long fight with cancer. Over the last six years, Gaetano fought the disease with courage, grace, optimism, and humor, continuing to teach, advise, mentor, and lead throughout. Through his work on technology for global development, Gaetano showed how research can impact the lives of people around the world. On behalf of all Coursera learners whose lives were touched by Gaetano Borriello, we send our condolences to Gaetano’s family and friends who request privacy at this time. We are lucky to have his work captured on Coursera for millions to continue to benefit from his great teaching and generosity.
Khan Academy: The Learning Myth: Why I'll Never Tell My Son He's Smart
By: Salman Khan Update: This Op-ed was part of a Khan Academy initiative to change how people think about learning. Since then we have launched LearnStorm, a free Common Core math challenge for 3rd-12th graders in the Bay Area to give parents, teachers and students a hand-on way to practice better learning mindsets. If you’re a parent, teacher or student in the Bay Area you can sign up for LearnStorm here. My 5-year-old son has just started reading. Every night, we lie on his bed and he reads a short book to me. Inevitably, he’ll hit a word that he has trouble with: last night the word was “gratefully.” He eventually got it after a fairly painful minute. He then said, “Dad, aren’t you glad how I struggled with that word? I think I could feel my brain growing.” I smiled: my son was now verbalizing the tell-tale signs of a “growth mindset.” But this wasn’t by accident. Recently, I put into practice research I had…
Iversity: Insider interview with Human Rights’ Prof. Paolo De Stefani
As members of an evermore connected global community, issues relating to human rights spread from our backyards, through our cities, countries and across all continents. What are basic human rights and at which borders do they stop? Who is responsible for maintaining them? Who do they protect? Prof. Paolo De Stefani and his great team from […] The post Insider interview with Human Rights’ Prof. Paolo De Stefani appeared first on iversity Blog.
Coursera: Coursera Catalog: starting this week, 01/26/15
GamificationWharton: Gamification is the application of game elements and digital game design techniques to non-game problems, such as business and social impact challenges. This course will teach you the mechanisms of gamification, why it has such tremendous potential, and how to use it effectively. Starts 01/26 » Globalization of Business EnterpriseIESE: The majority of businesses say they want to become more global. And business leaders say that the lack of people with global intelligence is the key constraint holding them back. This course will address both gaps — at the business and the personal level, it will focus on practical strategies…
Coursera: New partner Xi'an Jiaotong University launches new on-demand courses
One of the most prestigious and oldest Chinese institutions, Xi’an Jiaotong University, will now be offering three, on-demand courses in Mandarin for learners to access anywhere, anytime. Our on-demand courses don’t have start dates or deadlines. Starting today, our learners will have the ability to complete the following XJTU courses on their own schedules with our self-paced format. Chinese Philosophy: The Classics (《中国哲学经典著作导读》): Learners will uncover Chinese philosophy through a lens of Buddhist and Taoist thought, while weaving science and psychology, with perspectives and years of knowledge from 8 professors: Professor Yan Lianfu, Professor Han Pengjie, Professor Zhang Fan, Professor Gong Jianping, Professor Tuo Jianqing, Professor Deng Miaozi, Professor Li Zhong, and Professor Luo Zixin. Organic Chemistry (《有机化学》): Award winning faculty,…
Coursera: The Monopoly board doesn’t change, but the game does
Gamification is everywhere. From companies to governments, people are using game design techniques and applying them for business, education, or even social impact. But implementing gamification to make activities engaging is no walk in the park. It requires an understanding of motivational psychology and design, as well as a sensitivity to limits and dangers. The game Monopoly uses a fixed board. Yet a single session can last for hours, evolve and change as you play more. Watch to learn Monopoly’s secret, and how to use it in gamification.
Khan Academy: Khan Academy: now on your iPad more interactive and personalized than ever
Back in 2008, Khan Academy started as a simple library of YouTube videos, but has grown to become so much more. Over 15 millions students per month are learning across the platform, and they’re learning through video lessons, tutorials and and practicing through interactive exercises. In our mission to build a free, world-class education, we’ve heard from students they want to learn and practice on tablets: it’s easier to access whether you’re at school, or on the couch or doing homework with friends. For the past few years we’ve offered a great video viewing experience on iPads - today, we’re excited to introduce the next step in Khan Academy’s mobile story: bringing interactive, personalized learning to the iPad with math exercises, handwriting recognition and more. So what’s the story? This is the first time that the entire library of Khan Academy has been made available on iPads! Our app has been built for speed - it’s the easie…
Coursera: Coursera Catalog: starting this week, 01/19/15
From Cybersecurity to the Rolling Stones, we have a variety of courses that’ll fit exactly what you’re looking to learn this week. Usable Security[Specialization]: University of Maryland: This course focuses on how to design and build secure systems with a human-centric focus. We will look at basic principles of human-computer interaction, and apply these insights to the design of secure systems with the goal of developing security measures that respect human performance and their goals within a system. Starts 01/19 »…
Khan Academy: Announcing LearnStorm: Registrations open today!
It’s a big day for Khan Academy - we’re officially opening registration for our first ever LearnStorm! If you’re a 3rd-12th grade student in the Bay Area, you can sign up now at www.learnstorm2015.com. So what’s LearnStorm? It’s a math challenge designed to grow your ability to learn anything. Until April 30, you’ll be able to earn points by mastering math skills and demonstrating your hustle. You’ll be able to track your progress on your own leaderboard and work with your friends to accumulate points for your school or city. There will also be weekly challenges to help you build a growth mindset. LearnStorm officially begins on February 9 and will wrap up with an in-person celebration complete with fun prizes. LearnStorm is for everyone, whether you’re working on counting or calculus. Best of all, it’s completely free, and you can participate from anywhere - your home, your library, your school, or wherever you…