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Udemy: Agile Vs. Waterfall: Evaluating The Pros And Cons
Agile and Waterfall are two distinct methods of software development. The Waterfall model can essentially be described as a linear model of software design. Like its name suggests, waterfall employs a sequential design process. Development flows sequentially from start point to end point, with several different stages: Conception, Initiation, Analysis, Design, Construction, Testing, Implementation, and […]…
Udemy: 5 Easy Video Editing Software Options
Recording your own video footage is becoming easier and easier. Most cellphones have basic video cameras and with sharing platforms like Vimeo and YouTube and applications like Vine, more and more people are becoming involved in amateur video making. If you’re interesting in making your own videos or films, you don’t have to stay at […]…
Udemy: Outlook vs Gmail: a Face-off of Four Fundamentals
Google and Microsoft have offered the world’s top email products for some time. In 2012 Gmail edged out Hotmail as the world’s most popular platform (with approximately half a billion users). But following on the heels of this, Microsoft redesigned the Hotmail product and rebranded it Outlook.com, making it a sort of front end to […]…
Udacity: Announcing the Launch of the Open Education Alliance
We are excited to announce the launch of the Open Education Alliance today. The purpose of this alliance is to provide students worldwide with the relevant and necessary skills and knowledge to pursue successful careers in technology. This alliance consists of leading technology companies who are stepping up to define the education requirements for the workforce of the 21st Century. And it includes educational institutions who provide pathways and assessment that will empower students to learn the skills required for success in the workforce.Some context from a recent McKinsey Study on global education and employment: There are currently 75 million youth unemployed around the world Half of young people are not sure that their postsecondary education has improved their chances of finding a job (see Exhibit 1) Almost 40% of employers say a lack of skills is the main reason for entry-level vacancies (see Exhibit 2) 58% of youth said, “practical, hands-on learning is an e…
Udemy: 5 Best Movie Editing Software For Your Next Film
Whether you are trying to win an Oscar or are simply putting together a commercial, when it comes to movie editing effective software is crucial. Once you’ve gotten a solid set of film making skills (for a skill boost, check out this “Make Better Videos” course, with tips from a film expert), the right software with […]…
Saylor.org: MMD: (Resources+Pop Culture) + Revolutionary Methods = Great Ways to Learn
Good Morning and happy Monday! This week we’re here to report on some new revolutionary methods of teaching, influenced by an abundance of resources and pop culture. Not only does this hip equation have the potential to attract more students, it also gives us new ways to look at learning. It also reminds us why [...]…
Learning Solutions Magazine: LMS Operation and Governance: Taming the Beast (Part 3 of 4) by Steve Foreman
Is your existing LMS becoming an L-M-MESS? When you installed your LMS, you expected it might grow and change—and you were right. Only now it may have turned into a beast, with everything from outdated courses to spam-like email notifications. Sound familiar? If so, you will want to read this installment in Steve’s series!
ALISON: ALISON WINS TOP GLOBAL EDUCATION INNOVATION AWARD
Free online education provider ALISON has won the prestigious World Innovation Summit for Education Award for its outstanding quality and exceptional impact on Education through innovation.
: Blogging for Personal & Professional Development
Personal Development Learning has an impact on our personal and professional development. Keeping a journal or writing blog posts provides opportunities to reflect and engage in ongoing development. How can blogs increase our personal development? A blog allows you to share your vision, develop your passions by taking actions and risks since your ideas will be open to the word.… Read the rest…
Udemy: 7 PowerPoint Presentation Tips to Wow Your Audience
With 30 million PowerPoint presentations given every day, how do you make yours stand out from the crowd? Well, the good news is that many of those 30 million presentations make basic errors like having clashing colors and cheesy clip-art, or cramming dull slides full of jargon-filled text. With these 7 simple steps, you can […]…
Udemy: PHP vs Java: Which is the Code for Developing a Bright Future?
Are you are thinking about really getting to know the ins and outs of a web development language, trying to decide between PHP and Java? While comprehensive web programming knowledge will serve you well, many developers become specialists, and their expertise can go a long way toward securing work, particularly with development teams. But you […]…
Udemy: Customize Your Training: A New Way to Learn
Why do we settle for overly complex material for corporate training? Even if a new employee learns everything about Excel, they still won’t know how your company uses Excel. A program like Excel has tons of different use cases and applications, so why have your employee go through the trouble of learning everything from pivot […]…
Udemy: Employee Training: It Needs to Change
Has anyone ever been excited for employee training? I didn’t think so. Most employees agree that employee training needs to be upgraded. In this blog post, we’ll look at the 3 major cons of current employee training events and see how online corporate learning can ease the pain. Sitting Through 5 Hours of Presentations It’s […]…
Khan Academy: Up close and personal in a Khan Academy classroom
If you’re about to see or have already seen TEACH, then you’re probably aware of Shelby, a teacher in Idaho who uses Khan Academy in her classroom. Watch the video below for a more in-depth look at her classroom, and check out Shelby’s personal reflection after 3 months of using Khan Academy with her students. Curious about other classrooms? Find out more in our detailed case studies.
Udacity: Coffee Break EP18 [VIDEO]: Design with Don Norman & Bruce Tognazzini
Happy Friday and happy Coffee Break! This week, we’re previewing another concept that Don Norman and industry guest Bruce "Tog" Tognazzini will discuss in Udacity’s upcoming course The Design of Everyday Things. For more design insights, sign up for the course today! There are more hidden objects in Don and Tog’s Coffee Break, so watch out for surprises and let us know what you find in the comments! For a behind-the-scenes look at filming The Design of Everyday Things, follow us on Facebook and check out our pre-launch photo album! http://blog.udacity.com/feeds/posts/default…
: 5 Ways to Market Your Online Courses
So you’re a new online teacher and you’ve poured your heart and passion and all that knowledge you’ve been cultivating and pursuing over your life into an absolutely wonderful online course. You’ve set up your course outline, given your course a terrific title, written a carefully worded description of your course, and listed several learning outcomes written so the students know what they will be able to do once they’ve finished your course.… Read the rest…
: Teacher
September 5, is celebrated as Teacher’s Day all across India, and as part of WizIQ, I am proud to be associated with the most noblest of professionals, Teachers! Day in and day out, I get to hear the most amazing and moving stories about teachers who selflessly put in their best into teaching for the sake of the success of their students.… Read the rest…
Udacity: Career Advice for Online Learners
Jared Probst of Palo Alto Staffing Udacity’s mission is to empower students through free online education to advance their careers in tech. Many Udacity students have no formal programming background and are able to use our courses to kick start their careers in tech. We’re asking tech recruiters to tailor their career advice to online learners, and are excited to share their expertise! Jared Probst, Manager of Business Development for technical contracting at Palo Alto Staffing, interacts with hiring managers from Bay Area companies daily. Jared’s advice boils down to pursuing projects, developing a portfolio, specializing, and being a team player. 1. Projects Any candidate without a formal CS degree will want to find and accept work in any way possible. This can include unpaid internships, volunteer work, open source projects and short term paid work. You will want to give yourself as many opportunities as possible to prove yourself as capable and to develop r…
Udemy: Top Udemy Search Terms by Category
We’re releasing our top search terms in each category! You’ll see some interesting topics like “sign language,” “discrete math,” “bass guitar,” and “algorithm”! Click the image above to zoom in and explore what other terms are being searched. HINT: If you’re an expert in one of those topics, it’s probably a good idea for you […]…
Learning Solutions Magazine: EMEA Reporter: Mobile in Action
Germany’s KWS has taken a new leap into the future, aiming to bring mobile delivery of highly complex power plant operator training into the workplace and beyond—into 24/7 access for employees. Here’s the story, and an interview with the developer behind it all.