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Learning Solutions Magazine: Introducing Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) to a Corporate Audience by Eric Kammerer
Many organizations have a concentration of jobs requiring a broad base of connections to people and information; the people in these jobs probably used traditional learning to help them attain key roles. An overlooked key to their success and growth is a type of learning in which they may not have even known they were engaged. Here’s how Domino’s Pizza put PKM into practice.
Udemy: Public speaking anxiety: Learn how to beat your fear
Did you know the fear of public speaking ranks higher than the fear of death? Most speakers, regardless of how good they are, suffer from some form of public speaking anxiety. If you are afraid of speaking in public, you are not alone. Your anxiety can be triggered by several things: feeling self-conscious in front […]…
Udemy: How to Hold a Guitar
Learning how to hold the guitar is one of the first lessons in any beginner’s guitar journey. Although it might sound rudimentary, getting the guitar position right is crucial to becoming a better guitar player. Many beginners labor for months with little progress in speed or accuracy simply because they’ve been holding the guitar incorrectly. […]…
Udemy: How to Make a GIF in Photoshop
GIFs are everywhere. You’ll find them on BuzzFeed, on Reddit, on Vine, and even on blogs hosted by the Republican party. GIFs are the internet equivalent of the pithy witticism; they allow you to say a lot without uttering a single word. Making GIFs is one of the most basic features in Photoshop. Learn more […]…
Udemy: 25 Oil Painting Techniques You Should to Learn
Oil painting is the process of painting with pigments bound in oil. Oil paints can be made by the artist or purchased at art supplies stores. The common oils used in oil paints are linseed oil, poppyseed oil, walnut oil, and safflower oil. Different oils allow for different drying times and if the paints contain […]…
Udemy: PSD to WordPress Conversion — Turning Your Design into Reality
Website design and website development are among the most in-demand skills in the 21st century. Having a professional website is a must for businesses of all sizes today, and employers are willing to pay top dollar to those with the right skill set. You can take out a big student loan to go back to […]…
Udemy: Guitar Strumming Patterns: Six Popular Strumming Patterns for Beginners
Guitar strumming what separates the amateur rhythm guitarists from the professionals. An experienced guitarist can make even the dullest of C-F-G chord combination come to life with a variety of strumming patterns and rhythm techniques. Mastering the basics of strumming is the first step in becoming a competent guitarist. In this article, we’ll learn six […]…
Udemy: How to Remix Songs for Beginners On Any Budget
Do you have an idea for breathing new life in to a song? Maybe you hear possibilities to add a danceable rhythm. Or maybe you can flesh out the bassline to really emphasize the song’s groove. Whatever the reason you are inspired to undertake a remix, you should know that you have options for doing […]…
Udemy: Easy Piano Music for the Beginner
As a beginner to the piano, you’re probably tired of playing “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” over and over again. Anyone learning a skill can tell you that copying the greats is one of the best ways to learn. However, you don’t have to be stuck to over-simple songs that end up giving you a headache. […]…
Udemy: Notes for Piano: Identifying the Notes for Beginners
If you are starting to learn piano, one of the first things you will want to know is how the notes are laid out on the keyboard. Fortunately, the piano is an instrument that follows a very logical and intuitive pattern, and it will not take you much time to understand the note placement. Further, […]…
Udemy: Easy Guitar Tabs: Five Easy Tabs for Beginners
Guitar tabs are the guitar equivalent of the alphabet; they allow anyone to read and play music without knowing music tablature. There are guitar tabs for virtually every song available online. Learning how to read and follow guitar tabs is an essential skill for any aspiring guitarist. In this blog post, we will take a […]…
Udacity: Googler's Advice for Online Learners
Dan Meet Dan, a Udacian and software engineer who solidified his programming foundations with Udacity courses. Dan’s love of programming first sparked as a child, when he loved pressing buttons and the family’s computer keyboard was his go-to button source. Dan studied computer science and was working as a programmer when he discovered Udacity. Today, he’s completed seven Udacity courses, and is still learning with us!Dan was recruited to work for Google as a software engineer a year ago, and drew upon knowledge from Udacity courses while completing technical interviews. Here, he shares his Udacity course highlights for other programmers who want to keep learning and building their programming foundations. As Dan says, “There’s a difference between simply doing your job, and doing it well.”Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence for Robotics: "Just about every course helped me better develop my problem solving s…
Saylor.org: Student Snapshot: Felipe Romero
Hello, I was born in 1986 and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. I majored in Business Administration at FECAP in 2008. So that I could improve my foreign language skills, I studied abroad from December 2010 to June 2012 and the countries in which I lived were Ireland (Dublin) and Spain (Madrid). In 2013 I […]…
Saylor.org: A Letter from Felipe Romero
Hello, I was born in 1986 and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. I majored in Business Administration at FECAP in 2008. So that I could improve my foreign language skills, I studied abroad from December 2010 to June 2012 and the countries in which I lived were Ireland (Dublin) and Spain (Madrid). In 2013 I […]…
Learning Solutions Magazine: The eLearning Guild Awards: DevLearn 2013 Conference & Expo by Bill Brandon
An important part of every eLearning Guild conference is recognition of those professionals who contribute to our eLearning community of practice. This year at DevLearn, the latest Guild Master, and the winners of the DemoFest received the applause and praise of those in attendance.
Udemy: How to Create a Logo in Photoshop: Tips for Effective Logo Design
Designing a logo is a complicated, multi-step process. It’s one of those rare enterprises that combines art with commerce. The logo is the most visible part of a brand. Consequently, quality logo designers are in huge demand and can command hundreds of dollars for their work. In this tutorial, we will take a look at […]…
Udemy: Advanced Excel Skills You Should Know
What exactly does it mean to have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel? In many job searches, you’ll see it listed time and again, but rarely is the capability described in any detail. So if you have any background with the software, you may be considering whether you are okay to characterize your ability as “advanced.” […]…
Udemy: PHP MVC Tutorial: Understanding the Model-View-Controller
As a computer science student, one of the first things you’ll learn is the ‘model-view-controller’, or MVC. MVC is a widely used software architecture pattern that informs the design of some of your favorite software applications. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the MVC pattern in some more detail, especially how it […]…
Udemy: Yoga for Runners: Tips for Getting Started and Yoga Poses
Are you a runner looking to improve your flexibility or start a cross-training regiment? If so, yoga is the perfect solution for you. Yoga can also help alleviate your pains and aches caused by running instead of turning to medication or chiropractors. Common running injuries are caused by limited core strength, misalignments, and a lack […]…
Udemy: Java Do-While: How Do-While Loops Work in Java
Loops are the foundation of software programming. Loop enable programmers to perform repetitive tasks such as counting up to a number, displaying a set of web posts, or spawning a power-up in a game. Mastering loops is crucial to becoming a successful programmer. In this tutorial, we’ll take a look at one of the most […]…