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Iversity: Dr. Andrea Römmele: 8 Questions on Governance and Policy Advice
Dr. Andrea Römmele is a Professor of Communication in Politics & Civil Society at the Hertie School of Governance and the main course instructor for the ‘Governance & Policy Advice‘ MOOC. Here she shares some background on her area of study, giving you an idea of what to expect from this brand new online course. 1.What is […] The post Dr. Andrea Römmele: 8 Questions on Governance and Policy Advice appeared first on iversity Blog.
Iversity: Dr. Andrea Römmele: 8 Questions on Governance and Policy Advice
Dr. Andrea Römmele is a Professor of Communication in Politics & Civil Society at the Hertie School of Governance and the main course instructor for the ‘Governance & Policy Advice‘ MOOC. Here she shares some background on her area of study, giving you an idea of what to expect from this brand new online course. 1.What is […] The post Dr. Andrea Römmele: 8 Questions on Governance and Policy Advice appeared first on iversity Blog.
Coursera: Learner Story: Max B, from undergrad to Google hire
Max B was enrolled in an undergraduate business degree at Cork Institute of Technology in Ireland, but soon realized he was more interested in data and programming in his senior year. He came across Coursera and decided to get acquainted with R programming as part of the Data Science Specialization. After a few different courses and with new credentials in his back-pocket, he applied for a summer internship at Google. Standing out from the rest, he was selected to come on-site. His interviewer was impressed with his knowledge of R programming and asked him how he built his skill-set. Max mentioned Coursera, and as it turns out, the interviewer had also taken the same MOOC too. He ended up exceeding expectations and getting the internship. He implemented his programming knowledge for several projects, and at the end of the summer, his supervisor encouraged Max to apply for a job in another department. Unsure whether to pursue this opportunity or set his sights on graduate school, Max…
Coursera: Max B: from undergrad to Google hire
Max B was enrolled in an undergraduate business degree at Cork Institute of Technology in Ireland, but soon realized he was more interested in data and programming in his senior year. He came across Coursera and decided to get acquainted with R programming as part of the Data Science Specialization. After a few different courses and with new credentials in his back-pocket, he applied for a summer internship at Google. Standing out from the rest, he was selected to come on-site. His interviewer was impressed with his knowledge of R programming and asked him how he built his skill-set. Max mentioned Coursera, and as it turns out, the interviewer had also taken the same MOOC too. He ended up exceeding expectations and getting the internship. He implemented his programming knowledge for several projects, and at the end of the summer, his supervisor encouraged Max to apply for a job in another department. Unsure whether to pursue this opportunity or set his sights on graduate school, Max…
Udacity: Dog Puns and Web Dev Fundamentals
Truly great websites can change the world wide web, and the people outside it. Recently, a Front-End Web Developer trailblazer single-handedly sparked a dog pun epidemic in our Mountain View offices with his first nanodegree project, a puppy-specialized website mockup. Im-paws-ibly cute, no? But enough about BarkMind, PawLocker, Pawstumes and other amazing puppy-oriented products. Who…
Coursera: Coursera Catalog: starting this week, 10/26/14
Getting noticed by a potential employer has never been easier. With our Coursera catalog this week, take a course, and in just a few weeks earn a Verified Certificate for the new skills you’ve acquired. Showcase the credentials on your LinkedIn profile to get taken seriously by some of the hottest companies in the world. The Music of the Beatles[Earn a Verfified Certificate] University of Rochester: The Music of the Beatles will track the musical development of the band, starting from the earliest days in Liverpool and Hamburg, moving through the excitement of Beatlemania, the rush of psychedelia, and the musical maturity of Abbey Road. Earn a VC, starts 11/2 »…
Coursera: Coursera announces new Chief Marketing Officer, Kurt Apen
Kurt Apen, Coursera CMO Kurt Apen joins the Coursera team as a veteran consumer technology marketing leader who has spent the last 20 years building global brands. Most recently Kurt has been leading teams at The Walt Disney Company for the Playdom business unit, where his focus has been on building global mass market audiences for the company’s social and mobile free-to-play games, including a several of top ten app store titles. In addition, Kurt spent over a decade at eBay where he focused on brand and marketplace development. He led multiple marketing teams including marketing strategy and planning, consumer marketing, loyalty and CRM. Kurt started with eBay as the first marketing hire for eBay Motors in 2001. eBay Motors quickly emerged as the most visited automotive website, consistently making it one of the company’s top grossing categories—even with negative sentiment about buying and selling used cars online. Later in his eBay career, Kurt led the creati…
Udacity: What Are Frameworks and How Do Developers Work with Them?
Front-end developers can work within frameworks or build their own. There are multiple solutions for every problem in web development. Do you develop your own solution or do you try to implement someone else’s? Or should you do a bit of both? In fact, the field of front-end web development is rife with frameworks, or code toolsets that solve commonly faced problems. Frameworks make your…
Udacity: Luca: Designer, Developer, Nanodegree Pioneer
As we get to know our first Front-End Web Developer nanodegree class, we are absolutely inspired by our amazing students, and we can't wait to introduce them to the community. Today, we’d like you to meet Luca! Luca is a freelance interaction designer based in Milano, Italy, who is “not really interested in becoming a web developer!” Instead, Luca enrolled in the nanodegree to learn to…
Coursera: Learner Story: Renata Pacheco, re-built her company vision
Renata Pacheco founded, and is currently the Executive Director, of a 25-year old corporate communications company in Brazil called RWF360. Looking to develop a new management model for her company earlier this year, Renata’s 23-year old son—who works in advertising and has also taken online courses to broaden his professional knowledge—introduced her to Coursera. Renata immediately enrolled in Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies from the University of Maryland (re-starting today), which is part of Coursera’s popular Entrepreneurship Specialization helping learners identify opportunities based on real customer needs, develop business models and build successful companies. Armed with new skills, the course gave her the tools to produce a large rebranding project where she led her team to create a new company vision, position and even target a tech partner to boost their clients’ digital presence. Reneta proudly shares her Verified Certific…
Coursera: Coursera Catalog: starting this week, 10/19/14
Hey Learners, mark your calendars because we’ve got some great news. There are 3 Specializations starting this week—which are targeted sequence of courses designed to build high-demand skills and subject matter expertise—that’ll allow you to earn a Specializations Certificate issued by the participating school and Coursera, signalling you’ve taken the courses, completed a final project and mastered a skill. You can also earn a Verified Certificate with the other courses listed. Remember, over 60% of all learners earning a Verified Certificate share it on LinkedIn to boost their profile. Foundations of Teaching for Learning 5: Planning for Teaching and Learning[SPECIALIZATIONS]: Part of the “Foundations of Teaching for Learning” S…
OLI. Carnegie Mellon University: OLI at Simo Educatión 2014: “Open Education, The University of the Future?”
OLI Director Norman Bier will be speaking at Simo Educatión 2014 on Friday October 17, 2014. The event is entitled “Open Education, The University of the Future?” and brings together experts from across the open education movement, including Larry Cooperman of ……
Coursera: Introducing 18 New Specializations in High Demand Fields Such as Entrepreneurship, Software and Healthcare
Learners now have the opportunity to enroll in 18 new Specializations—a targeted sequence of courses designed to build high-demand skills and subject matter expertise. Specializations were introduced in January 2014 as a solution to rethink how individuals seek timely, relevant education to further their lives and career in an evolving market environment. Coursera and our university partners experimented with this new format: more than a single course, but less than a full degree. “We see data science as a core competency, like reading or writing or math. To be able to create something that caters to aspiring data scientists across disciplines who want to take the next step in their careers brings a whole new definition to being an educator who has an impact on the world.”Brian Caffo, Professor, Dept of Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University Over the past nine months, we have seen a surge in worldwide demand with more than 1.5 million learners particip…
Iversity: And the Scholartrip winner is… Jesús from Mexico!
The iversity Scholartrip contest has come to an end! Congratulations to Jesús, whose raffle ticket was drawn out of 49,223 tickets submitted to the Scholartrip lottery. Jesús, age 27, left his home country of Mexico to study in Germany and currently lives in Ireland. Already before enrolling in “The DO School Startup Lab”, his dream […] The post And the Scholartrip winner is… Jesús from Mexico! appeared first on iversity Blog.
Coursera: 10 Tips to Prepare for Your Upcoming Course
Top-performing Coursera students share their advice on course success. Get the most out of your course experience! 1. Motivation - Write down your reasons for joining the course and ultimate goals Jot down notes like: “I want to move ahead in my career” or “I want to improve my skills as a chef.” Post your answers on a refrigerator, bathroom mirror, computer screen so you can see them daily to spark persistence. 2. Time Management - Set aside a weekly day and time for coursework Open your calendar and choose a predictable, reliable time to dedicate to watching lectures and completing assignments. Set up a block of time, look ahead and if there are sessions you may miss, adjust accordingly. 3. Commitment - Watch the first lecture and complete the first assignment Our studies show that students who pass these first milestones are much more likely to complete the course. 4. Communications - Keep an eye out for emails from the Course StaffBefore and during t…
Udacity: Behind the Scenes: Making Courses at Udacity
Students First - that's our motto at Udacity. It's the first thing you'll see, painted over an entire wall, as you enter the office. It's the first you'll hear when we debate what we should teach and how we should teach it. It's what drives our passion for crafting your learning experience, and it's what makes our team so special. It is a great experience being on a team that truly values…
Coursera: Learner Story: Mauro Filho, from student to lawyer
For his third year in law school in Brazil, Mauro Filho was required to participate in 200 extra-curricular hours outside of his regular course curriculum in court sessions, with prosecutors or judges, or pursuing an alternative study in order to graduate. Mauro found America’s Written Constitution by Yale University on Coursera (restarting 10/20/14) and quickly signed up. He presented his Verified Certificate to the department heads, who saw value and granted him hours for each course he took. He ended up with over 150 hours on Coursera. Furthermore, Mauro listed his Verified Certificates on his resume and began getting calls for interviews immediately. A reputable law firm in the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais saw his skills and credentials, and invited him for an interview because he stood out from the rest. And thanks to the subject matter expertise he gained with Coursera, he ended up getting the job. Mauro continues to take courses on Coursera to boost hi…
ALISON: BBC Education Features Report on ALISON's Ebola Awareness Course
ALISON's course on Ebola awareness and prevention featured by BBC News Education and Family. …
ALISON: The Irish Times Features ALISON's Ebola Awareness Course
The Irish Time's features ALISON's Ebola awareness course in its weekly Health Supplement. …
ALISON: ALISON's Ebola Awareness Course Features in Major US News Title
ALISON's course on Understanding and Avoiding Ebola features in major US news site US News and World Report.