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Saylor.org: Opinion: Thoughts from Udacity
Well, the big news this week is the announcement of the new iPhones 5S and 5C. But this post isn’t about that news at all. Rather, we’re looking at two announcements that, in our little patch of the universe, tie for second place: Udacity’s launch of the Open Ed Alliance and news of the edX/Google [...]…
Udacity: Udacity
Oliver Cameron, Udacity’s new Director of Mobile Engineering, shares some thoughts on ed tech, what we can do to reinvent higher education by rethinking pacing, and why he’s excited to join the team. This is reposted from Oliver’s blog. Let us know what you think of asynchronous pacing in the comments. If you’d like to join Oliver and the Udacity team in reinventing higher education, we’re hiring! The Story of Building an Education Startup Taking on education’s biggest challenges Most revolutionary companies aren’t born with the intent to change the world, yet there I was trying to do exactly that. I was on the verge of starting my third company, and I wanted to do something truly special. I listed all of the industries I thought I could have an impact in, and quickly became fixated on education. It’s a market that has the potential to impact billions of lives for the better. There are so many students…
Learning Solutions Magazine: Curatr v3 Launched: To Enter US Market at DevLearn 2013 by News Editor
Curatr version 3 wows the crowd with Tin Can and HTML5 innovations in learning technology.
Udemy: Python vs C: A Beginner
If you are new to computer programming, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of programming languages to choose from as you start your career. Of the 20 or more commonly used programming languages, which one(s) should you learn first? The Break into the Programming Business course gives you a complete run-down of […]…
Coursera: THE WHARTON MBA FOUNDATION SERIES
Today, we’re excited to announce the addition of THE WHARTON MBA FOUNDATION SERIES, offered by the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, into Coursera’s course catalog. Whether you’re looking to explore accounting or build a foundation for future academic or career pursuits, these courses, taught by faculty from one of the top business schools in the world, can provide you with the fundamentals of business and management. The series kicks off with An Introduction to Financial Accounting on September 16th, followed by introductory courses on Operations Management, Marketing, and Corporate Finance through the fall. Join the more than 695,000 students from all around in the world who have already enrolled in a Wharton course, as well as explore business-related offerings from our other university partners. As with other Coursera offerings, you can take all of the courses in the series for free. If you’re especially interested in putt…
Coursera: THE WHARTON FOUNDATION SERIES
Today, we’re excited to announce the addition of THE WHARTON FOUNDATION SERIES, offered by The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, into Coursera’s course catalog. Whether you’re looking to explore accounting or build a foundation for future academic or career pursuits, these courses, taught by faculty from one of the top business schools in the world, can provide you with the fundamentals of business and management. The series kicks off with An Introduction to Financial Accounting on September 16th, followed by introductory courses on Operations Management, Marketing, and Corporate Finance through the fall. Join the more than 695,000 students from all around in the world who have already enrolled in a Wharton course, as well as explore business-related offerings from our other university partners. As with other Coursera offerings, you can take all of the courses in the series for free. If you’re especially interested in putting them on your…
Udemy: How to Learn Excel: Get on the Fasttrack to Slick Spreadsheet Wizardry
Microsoft Excel needs no introduction. The spreadsheet application on which most modern businesses crunch the numbers is a mainstay of our everyday lives. And many of us, no doubt, have proclaimed on a resume or two that we are proficient – perhaps even an expert – when it comes to using Excel. We have, after […]…
Udemy: How to Learn Excel: Get on the Fast-track to Slick Spreadsheet Wizardry
Microsoft Excel needs no introduction. The spreadsheet application on which most modern businesses crunch the numbers is a mainstay of our everyday lives. And many of us, no doubt, have proclaimed on a resume or two that we are proficient – perhaps even an expert – when it comes to using Excel. We have, after […]…
Saylor.org: Introduction to U.S. History: Reconstruction to the Present
Calling all students, especially history buffs! Interested in gaining some insight on over 150 years of American history? Want to learn about the major social, political and economic changes of the second half of U.S. history for free? Then shout, “Victory!” (and maybe even do a happy dance), because our HIST212: Introduction to U.S. History: [...]…
Udemy: Python Basics: How it Operates and Why it
Python is exploding in popularity. Both new students of programming and seasoned professionals are drawn to this open-source, multipurpose language for a variety of reasons. And regardless of your goals as a developer or your level of expertise, it’s likely that Python has something to offer you. If you want to start a career in […]…
Saylor.org: Opinion: A Plan to Increase College Afforability
On August 22, 2013, President Obama outlined a plan to increase college affordability options, particularly for the middle class. Overall, I’m in favor and the plan itself is a laudable start to addressing issues in college affordability. Between the lines one can envision an environment that encourages savvy student-consumers and a more cohesive network of institutions, [...]…
: How to Create Efficient Online Quizzes on WizIQ and Google Drive
When well-made and thoughtfully administered, tests are oh-so-useful for both teaching and learning. I am going to show you how you can use both Google Drive as well as the WizIQ Test Creator to create and administer tests that will help you understand what your students are learning and what they still need to master.… Read the rest…
Learning Solutions Magazine: Marc My Words: Back to School (Killing and Reigniting the Learning Flame) by Marc J. Rosenberg
Sometimes a trip down Memory Lane is worth making. The differences you remember between the best and the worst educational experiences you’ve had can be excellent guides to making better experiences for the learners in your organization. You can even turn the memories into a course- improvement checklist. Here’s a guided tour through those experiences.
Udemy: Learn Ruby on Rails with this Step-by-step Guide
When it comes to building web applications, Ruby on Rails is a hot technology. It presents numerous advantages as a development technology– Rails applications can be put together very quickly and can flexibly respond to any changes in requirements as development progresses and the project evolves. Rails also produces notoriously reliable software, making use of […]…
Udemy: The Best Small Businesses to Start: 9 Great Ideas
Are you interested in starting your own small business? Starting your own business can definitely be a great career move, affording you a great deal of freedom and flexibility. However, making the right choice when it comes down to choosing what small business to start is crucially important—you want something highly profitable. Low start-up and […]…
Udemy: Manager vs Leader: Walking the Line
Go to any high school sports game, and you’ll notice a couple of kids that aren’t in uniform with the team. These kids are shuttling gear, keeping track of statistics, and otherwise providing logistical support for the team; their position is called “team manager,” and it’s an apt title. They’re not leading the team, though. […]…
Udemy: OpenOffice vs. Microsoft Office: Is There Bang in Them Bucks?
If you’ve been around the internet for any length of time, you’re aware that Microsoft office has an open-source competitor called OpenOffice. It’s been out for a while, and it’s actually an interesting program. At their basest level, the two programs appear the same. Instead of Word, there’s OpenOffice Writer, but both of them edit […]…
Udemy: How to Make a Powerpoint Presentation: Crossing the Bridge
“A word is a bridge thrown between myself and another. If one end of the bridge depends on me, then the other depends on my addressee.”- Mikhail Bakhtin In the days of old, perhaps the most treasured skill was that of rhetoric. The masters of the art would draw in an audience, entrapping them with […]…
Udemy: Mirrorless vs. DSLR: What
DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, often known as a mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, or MILCs, are 2 popular types of digital cameras. Basically, the biggest difference between a mirrorless cameras and DSLR models is the camera reflex finder. This is essentially the camera’s viewfinder system, what the photographer looks through to compose and focus the picture. In […]…
Coursera: Welcoming Peking University (????) to Coursera !
欢迎北京大学加入Coursera大家庭! Today we are happy to announce that Peking University (PKU) will be joining Coursera as our newest institutional partner. PKU is China’s first established modern national university, founded in 1898, and a prominent member of China’s C9 League - an alliance of 9 of China’s top universities. PKU’s 4,000 academic faculty educate more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students in a broad range of subjects, including medicine, engineering, humanities and management. PKU will kick off this partnership with three initial courses, all offered in Chinese (中文) and starting on September 30th. First, Dr. Ge Gao and Dr. Liping Wei will offer “Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods,” which will introduce students to concepts and computational methods in the exciting interdisciplinary field of bioinformatics and their applications in life s…