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Udemy: Java GUI Tutorial: Mastering the Basics
Learning to program in Java can be both fun and exciting. It is one of the most popular programming languages that new programmers learn and it can be used in everything from standalone desktop applications to complex enterprise-level web applications. When learning Java, your first programs are likely console programs. This means there is no […]…
Udemy: Java If Else Statement: Mastering the Flow of Execution
When you first begin programming in Java, most of your programs are sequential, or linear. This means that the code is executed from the top to the bottom and every single line of code is read. As your programs become more advanced, you will not always want the flow of execution to be sequential. You […]…
Udemy: Java Core Concepts You Need to Know
When you first start learning Java, there are quite a few concepts that may seem foreign to you. One of the most important is the concept of Object Oriented Programming; one of many important subjects that are essential to successfully learning Java programming. If you have no previous Java programming experience, Java for Absolute Beginners […]…
Udemy: Inheritance in Java: What is It Anyway?
Java is an object oriented programming (OOP) language. This makes it much easier to create complex applications and significantly less code is required to do so thanks to OOP. Although there are many concepts that are important to understand in Java, one of the most important is known as inheritance. If you are not familiar […]…
Udemy: For Instructors: How to Use Google Analytics to Track Your Udemy Course
Google Analytics is a really powerful tool to track your Udemy course. Below, you’ll find a link to instructions on how to install Google Analytics on your course page and a video explaining how to interpret the data and make intelligent decisions about how to promote your course. Step 1: Install Google Analytics on your […]…
Udemy: Java Switch Statement: Everything You Need to Know
As you are learning to program in Java, there are quite a few logic statements you can use to control the flow of execution. Obviously, if-then statements are probably the simplest and most widely used, but there are quite a few other statements that are extremely powerful once you understand how to use them. One […]…
Udemy: Excel IF Statement: How to Use Excel IF Function
If you’re familiar with programming, you know that the IF…Then function is a fundamental operation in every language. You can use it in Excel as well, where it acts as a logical function allowing you to check if a certain condition is true or false. It simply tells Excel that if a condition is true, […]…
Udemy: C# Data Types: Different Types of Data Explained
C# is a modern, high-powered, developer-friendly programming language. As the chief language in the .NET framework, C# is used in most important Windows applications. Since the language is based on the C language, it also finds a lot of applications in research and enterprise areas as well. In this blog post, we will cover one […]…
Udemy: PSD to HTML Tutorial: Tips on Converting PSD Files to Web Pages
The basic web design process starts with a designer mocking up a design for the web page in a program like Photoshop. The designer then gets the client’s input, makes appropriate modifications, and gets the final nod. After the client gives the green signal, it’s the designer’s (or the front-end developer, though these roles are […]…
Khan Academy: Chemistry, Biology, Psychology! Oh My!
This summer Khan Academy launched a competition to find a group of talented Science content creators and we are happy to now have 15 new content creators. This team has been busy making tutorials on topics such as Organ Systems, Chemical Processes, and Behavior. We have now posted over 200 questions and 150 video lessons.In the coming year, you will see more Science content and by Fall 2014 we will have covered all of the new 2015 MCAT topics to help students preparing for the exam. We will also be adding this content to our Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Sociology, and Psychology tutorials but students of these subjects should feel free to take a peek now.Take a look at one of the lesson on Metabolism here: Overview of metabolism: Anabolism and catabolism:…
Iversity: Wanted: Project Manager For Our Product & Technology Team
Would you like to work with iversity? We are looking for a project manager as part of our product & technology team to help us create one of the most successful online education platforms in the world. You'll need some technical and managerial skills for that. Please see all requirements on our Job advertisement page. We're happy to […] The post Wanted: Project Manager For Our Product & Technology Team appeared first on iversity Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: HapYak Simple Gradebook and Engagement Reports Launch at DevLearn 2013 by News Editor
HapYak Interactive Video announces a new service that simplifies in-video assessment and shines a light on true engagement.
: What do Online Teachers and Online Students Really Want
The Growth of Online Learning Online education has been around long enough and is growing in enough countries around the planet that researchers have begun to look very seriously at what counts for satisfaction in online courses. Online students are getting savvy about what makes a great online course and what makes a bad one, and online teachers and teacher trainers are everywhere trying to figure out how that translates to best practices.… Read the rest…
Learning Solutions Magazine: New Tools Bring Emotion and Feedback to Online Learning by Donna Wells
Recent news about facial recognition and tracking technology, and its potential use in adaptive eLearning, has intrigued some people and alarmed others. What exactly does this technology offer instructional designers, what are the benefits for learners, and what are the privacy concerns? This capability will begin showing up soon in authoring tools. Here is an overview from an early adopter.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Articulate Releases Articulate Studio ‘13 by News Editor
New studio includes mobile publishing, unified player, characters, and all-new Articulate replay screencasting application.
Learning Solutions Magazine: iSpring Presenter 7: The New eLearning Development Tool That Really Works by News Editor
iSpring has released its latest authoring tool, which meets the highest expectations of eLearning developers and subject-matter experts in today’s mobile-focused learning environment.
ALISON: Global Attention for ALISON's Innovative Education
ALISON continues to 'Break Down The Barriers' when it comes to education and Euronews today released a special documentary on the work being carried out by the education company in providing free workplace skills online.
Saylor.org: ICYMI, back in business
It’s a new day; let’s get started. New Saylor Executive Director Saylor Foundation Welcomes Amanda Antico-Majowski as new Executive Director. Check out our press release and learn why we are so excited. Care to meet the rest of the staff? Zev Vernon-Lapow is the latest Saylorite in our snapshots series. Events Connected Educator Month – The Department [...]…
Udemy: Excel Indirect Functions: How They Work and What They Are There For
Some Excel functions can be tricky to work with, not so much because you don’t understand them, but because you don’t see when and how they would be useful. It’s one thing to get a grasp on how to build the formula, but it’s another thing altogether to have a handle on how you can […]…
Udemy: Excel VBA Find: How to Use the Find Method
The Excel ‘Find’ method, as you may have suspected, helps you find data in a spreadsheet. In theory, it works the same way as using loops, but is far more efficient. We typically use the Find method to search for bits of data within a range, which we can then extract or act on. This […]…