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A new practice test question site, Learningpod™, launched yesterday with 20,000 questions in its database and more on the way. The Saylor Foundation is among the founding contributors to the site, along with Kaplan Test Prep, Manhattan Prep, OpenStax College, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and the Council for Economic Education. One tough thing for education [...]…
: A Writer
Apart from being an online teacher and educational blogger, I like to create content and write stories. Writing is probably my ultimate dream and passion in life. There are some people we come across in our professional lives that make a great difference to our work.… Read the rest…
Udacity: Meet a Udacity Coach for Introductory Programming
Hi there! I’m Kathleen, and I’m a Udacity Coach for Intro to Programming in Java. Hi! I'm Kathleen.It’s funny now, but looking back, my first experience with Java was not exactly love-at-first-sight. In fact, I remember feeling a little overwhelmed. “Variables? Objects? Constructors? Gahh!!!” As I attempted to wrap my head around the new language, I felt that I was in an isolated world: just me, my overheating laptop, and my fickle code. This experience made me all the more motivated and determined to help others who were experiencing similar feelings while learning. Because I wanted to help people learn, I pursued a master’s in STEM education. Originally, I thought I’d end up as a teacher at a brick and mortar school, helping students in person. But I realized I wanted to make a difference beyond the traditional classroom -- and Udacity gives me that opportunity every day. Here I interact with students from all over the world, w…
Learning Solutions Magazine: Applying Informal Learning Using a Social Gaming Platform by Eran Gal and Irad Eichler
A software company applied a social online peer-to-peer recognition game as part of its new values- implementation campaign. This case study demonstrates the opportunity that social gaming offers for the learning profession, as well as “lessons learned” and some conclusions for future applications.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Lumesse Launches Mobile Talent Management for the Workforce by News Editor
ETWeb Mobile gives managers and employees access to the ETWeb talent-management platform on their device of choice. Managers can overview and act on development workflow items. Employees can review details of their development plans as well as see the status of their requests for training and eLearning.
Coursera: Welcome Our Newest Partner, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)!
Today, we’re happy to announce that Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is joining Coursera, and bringing on board some exciting courses for Fall and Spring! As a renowned research-intensive university and one of the largest public education institutions in Singapore, NTU educates more than 33,500 students across four colleges: Engineering, Business, Science, and the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. NTU’s Business School is consistently rated one of Asia’s best business schools, and a professor in its ranks, Professor Vijay Sethi, was recently named Best Business Professor of the Year by The Economist. Its Engineering college is the 5th most cited in the world for research, and its Humanities programs include Singapore’s first professional art school. As of this year, NTU also adds the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, in a joint program with Imperial College London. NTU will be offering a range of introductory courses, from science to art to bu…
Udemy: JavaScript Basics: Mastering JavaScript in 7 Easy Steps
JavaScript is an interpreted computer programming language. Originally developed by Netscape, it can be described as a lightweight programming language and is the language used for HTML. Because it can be used to design interactive websites, it is incredibly useful and is widely used across the web. It is, in fact, arguably the most popular […]…
Udemy: C# Tutorial: Programming For Beginners
Developed by Microsoft as part of the .Net setup, a thorough understanding of C# is essential if you hope to hone your skills as a programmer or web developer. Unfortunately, many prospective programmers find themselves deterred by the seemingly complex nature of C#. But as you gain a basic familiarity with this language, you’ll find […]…
Udemy: jQuery Tutorial For Beginners: 4 Essential Steps For Mastering jQuery
Unsure how to get started with jQuery? You’re certainly not the only one in this unenviable position. Although it’s designed to simplify HTML scripting, the JavaScript library features plenty of its own complexities. Fortunately, the program’s setup is such that, with a little practice, even the ultimate technophobe can quickly become an HTML whiz. It’s […]…
Udemy: Photoshop For Beginners
Whether you are a top model or an expert photographer, your images will rarely be completely error-free. It is useful to know how to work with Photoshop to remove minor facial blemishes, or to improve the quality of raw digital images, much like darkroom post-processing of film photography. In most cases, expertise in the basic […]…
Udemy: Learn to Read Music. It
Do you think it’s about time for you to learn to read music? Maybe you learned guitar from tablature, but you want a more solid foundation to push your playing further. Or perhaps you love to write music and want to develop this tool so you can more easily build out parts for different instruments […]…
Udemy: Old Static Content vs New Dynamic Websites And Data
When the web was new and people were still trying to figure out how to capitalize on this internet thing, static websites were designed simply using HTML. Even the most advanced web design courses will require you to learn HTML coding because this is the foundation of the web. However, the vast majority of today’s […]…
Udemy: 4 DSLR Tips to Make Your Shots Look Professional
For professionals and amateurs alike, digital single-lens reflex cameras, or DSLR, are one of the best tools to use to capture each important memory forever. These cameras use the techniques of a single lens camera with the digital imaging sensor, which is the biggest difference between DSLR and other digital cameras available. With the reflex […]…
Saylor.org: A walk around our neighborhood (of online learning providers)
In case you missed it, on Friday Sylvia at MOOC News & Reviews put out Part 6 of her around the world tour of MOOCs: “MOOCish” Online Ed Resources. It’s not a short read, but it’s conversational and it’s worth your time. She touches on the issues of classifying MOOCs, as well as on what we’ll call [...]…
Udemy: Curriculum Vitae vs Resume: Which One Should You Use in Your Next Job Search?
In today’s tough economy presenting a quality resume or curriculum vitae (cv) to a potential employer may mean the difference between getting an interview or staying home! As an embattled job seeker, you’ll need to use every weapon in your arsenal to first land an interview and then a job. Perhaps the greatest weapon you’ll […]…
Udemy: Keynote Vs. PowerPoint: Determining where to create your next slideshow
With the world moving slowly away from Microsoft domination, you might find yourself faced with several options for completing certain tasks. In the world of apps and downloadable programs, it can be difficult to determine which application or program is best for your particular lifestyle and technological prowess. Choosing the best slideshow presentation software can […]…
Udemy: Learn to Play Keyboard at Home: Practice Required. Pants Optional
Did you take piano lessons as a kid? So many of us take up the instrument, often at the prodding of our parents, so we can learn a little self-discipline and understand the great rewards that come from delaying gratification and working hard. It’s a great lesson, and even if we learn it well through […]…
Udemy: How to Become a Journalist: The Fast Track to Your Dream Career
Few careers offer the exciting opportunities that journalism can. From newscasters to newswriters, every day is different. Journalists are frequently on the front lines of historic events. Nothing compares to the edge that careful study and education can bring a candidate. In this day and age, there are many exciting ways to learn. You can […]…
Saylor.org: New Course Catalog in ePortfolio
We’ve been rolling out a few changes to the look and function of our ePortfolio (and for those who have shared ideas and bug reports over the months — thank you for your patience and your commitment to making Saylor.org ever better). Back in July, we shared the new and improved student directory, and today [...]…
Udacity: Udacity Genetics Course Launching September 30th
Hi Udacity! Together with personal genetics company 23andMe, Udacity has developed an exciting new introductory course, Tales from the Genome, where you will take a journey into the biology of the human genome and learn basic genetics. Make sure to sign up for the course, which launches on September 30th, and share with your friends! Although the whole course will be a learning extravaganza, Lesson 7 will be particularly handy when you want to read and understand genetic information available from personal genetics services such as 23andMe. We’re very excited to announce that 23andMe is offering a sweepstakes of 50 personal DNA testing kits for Tales from the Genome students! To be eligible, students must enroll in the course by October 31, 2013, and be based in the US. Winners will be announced on November 6, 2013. See the official rules here. To be eligible, students must: Sign up for an account at 23andMe.com (both free demo account and Personal Genome Service accounts ar…