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: 4 Online Vocabulary Resources for Teachers
[cc Flickr image by teacherhax] Vocaborama Who doesn’t love words? Whether used to show off or to articulately convey an idea, there is an undeniable pleasure when you have the right word for the occasion. As a teacher, I love to teach vocabulary because it is an easy and useful lesson.… Read the rest…
Learning Solutions Magazine: The Gamification of Sales Force Training by Karl Kapp
One of the struggles learning and development organizations have is keeping their sales forces up-to-date on new products and new product functionality. However, continually bombarding a sales force with online or stand-up courses can become burdensome. Here’s how Scott Thomas, director of product enablement for ExactTarget, approached this quandary.
Learning Solutions Magazine: znanja and eLearning Brothers Enhance Rapid Development by News Editor
Converting traditional content and material to an acceptable eLearning format can take hundreds of hours. eLearning Brothers and znanja say their integrated tools shorten the journey to rich, engaging eLearning media to seconds.
Coursera: University of Amsterdam Joins as Coursera
Today we are thrilled to announce that The University of Amsterdam (UvA) will be joining Coursera as its 2nd Dutch university in addition to Leiden University. The University of Amsterdam is the third oldest university in the Netherlands and is one of Europe’s largest research institutions. With close to 33,000 students, it is the biggest university in the Netherlands by enrollment. The partnership will commence on September 4th, 2013. Leading the way will be Dr. Rutger de Graaf’s Introduction to Communication Science course. Dr. De Graaf is a professor in UvA’s Department of Communication Science, where he teaches courses in Intensive Communication Science, Ethics and Communication Theory & Consultancy. De Graaf is a leading expert of communication theory, history, and practical applications, and we are thrilled to help share his knowledge with the world by hosting his popular introductory course on Coursera. As social beings, we cannot exist without communic…
Udemy: 5 Best Website Design Software Tools
There is no getting around it—effective website design can be complex, time consuming, and difficult. Luckily, website design software tools can make the process much easier. When it comes to website design even the experts use web design software, as opposed to designing from scratch. It is easier, saves time, and typically results in a […]…
Udemy: Logo Design Tips: How to Catch the Split-Second Glance
Have you ever tried to write a haiku? The basic concept is very simple. To be a correct haiku, one need only have the correct number of syllables. It seems easy at first; five syllables, then seven, then five. A short, easy-to-write poem. No problem, right? Wrong. The problem comes with writing a good haiku. […]…
Udemy: Java Project Ideas: 5 Simple Java Projects to Kickstart Your Java Programming Journey
Java, along with C, is arguably the most important programming language around. It is a staple of enterprise software and the subject of most university CS 101 courses. In fact, Java ranks no.1 in TIOBE’s Programming Community Index, an objective ranking of programming languages by number of skilled engineers, third party vendors and courses. Still coming […]…
Udacity: What Does Udacity Do with Data?
Andrew When I tell people that I'm a data science intern at Udacity, I’m often greeted with an intrigued smile or a quizzical look. "How exactly does Udacity use data?" I’m often asked. After all, the words “data-driven” and “education” until recently rarely appeared in the same sentence; now Udacity, despite being only 50 people, already has a data team? Data are so important at Udacity because being data-driven is the only way we can keep learning and getting better for our students. Like any other company, we learn a lot from our data, but for us it's not just about optimizing visitors and conversion numbers. Analyzing data is how we learn about what differentiates our most driven students from the rest, which aspects of our teaching and tutoring increase comprehension and retention, and why some students think about Udacity 24/7 and others have only brief infatuations with it. One particularly exciting part of my work is taking findings from f…
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Great Teachers Many of us have stories of teachers who made a difference in our lives. Who was your teacher? What teacher or teachers do you remember and do they stay with you? I will never forget Miss Campbell, Mrs. McCalister, Mr.… Read the rest…
Learning Solutions Magazine: From Training to Performance Support: Corporate Learning Is Moving Rapidly by News Editor
Industry event highlights leading companies’ rapid move away from traditional training.
Saylor.org: MMD: Fact or Fiction?
Good morning, and happy Tuesday — for those of you coming off a long weekend (US Labor Day), hope it was a good one! In this week’s news roundup, we explore some myths and facts in the realms of education and online learning. Executive Director of Global Teacher Education, Dr. Caitlin Haugen, extolls the social [...]…
Khan Academy: TEACH Documentary
One of our dedicated pilot teachers, Shelby Harris, will be sharing her journey of implementing Khan Academy in her classroom with the rest of the nation in a documentary airing this Friday. This documentary is the latest project of Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, Waiting for Superman), and follows the experiences of four exceptional public school teachers throughout a school year. The 2 hour special is called TEACH, and it will air on CBS at 8pm ET/PT. Shelby Harris is a 7th grade teacher in Idaho who started using Khan Academy with her students this past February. Like many classrooms in America, Shelby’s students spanned the spectrum when it came to understanding math. While some students were comfortable with linear equations, others were still struggling with basic multiplication.Shelby learned how to use Khan Academy as a powerful tool to differentiate, and her classroom went through a palpable transformation in just 3 months. Students…
Saylor.org: Celebrating Labor Day
Put away your seersucker, and move your ice cream suits to the back of the closet…Labor Day is upon us! What is Labor Day, you ask? Think International Workers Day (May 1), except, subtly, not. There are reasons, which go to the heart of American political, social, and economic history in the late nineteenth century and can be [...]…
Coursera: Understanding Money: Pricing, Hierarchy, Liquidity and more!
Editor’s note: Perry Mehrling is a professor at Barnard College and the instructor for a new course on Coursera called “Economics of Money and Banking”. He shares with us some insights on his course as well as an insightful behind-the-scenes Q&A. This course introduces students to what I call the “money view” of the modern global economy, which builds on the intellectual traditions of British central banking and American institutionalism. The last three or four decades have seen a remarkable evolution in the institutions that comprise the modern monetary system. As a result, we need a similar evolution in the analytical apparatus and theories that we use to understand that system. But economics has failed to adapt. This became evident during the financial crisis of 2007 to 2009, a watershed event for economists all over the world because most didn’t see it coming, didn’t know what to do about it when it came, and didn’t know how to…
: How Do You Surf Massive Waves Of Learning Online
The first ELT-T MOOC for teaching vocabulary has been an inspiration. It was in many ways a deep learning experience, an exciting leap into massive professional development online, and an experience that has changed us for the better, one way or another.… Read the rest…
Learning Solutions Magazine: Nuts and Bolts: Don't Blame Your Content by Jane Bozarth
A good treatment moves a program from being a presentation to being an effective way to influence workplace performance. Here are two outstanding examples of better-than-good treatment that don’t depend on technology, money, or skill with any tool. This column could seriously change the direction of careers.
Coursera: Ol
Hi Courserians, we’re stoked to announce that, as part of our Global Translation Partners program, we have been working very hard with Fundação Lemann to bring fully translated lectures of some of our most popular courses to you in Portuguese! The two (among many) courses with full Portuguese subtitled lectures starting in September are: Fundamentos da Estratégia Empresarial Introdução ao Pensamento Matemático When you access the course, click on any lecture, choose the “closed captioning” button in the video player [cc] and choose the Portuguese language option. Learn more by reading the blog post from Fundacão Lemann. Lemann Foundation is a non-profit organization, created in 2002 by Brazilian entrepreneur Jorge Paulo Lemann. The Foundation works to enhance the quality of public education in Brazil, with a focus on guaranteeing that every student learns.
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Back in June, “The Best in ELT with Fluency MC” made its debut. It was an instant hit. Here’s why: 1. Ambassador and Knowledge Entertainer at WizIQ, Jason aka Fluency MC conceived of this great idea of a series to showcase the best English language teachers from around the world.… Read the rest…
Udemy: 5 Android Tricks for a Smarter Smartphone
In some ways, new technology can be a lot like magic. Things that seemed impossible are suddenly happening right before your very eyes, and unless you are versed in programming, you probably can’t explain them. Google, in its Android operating system, loves to emphasize this ability of technology to impress. Take, for instance, the Google […]…
Udemy: How To: C Programming
So, you’re thinking about taking the plunge into the C programming language. This is a good choice, because although C is one of the foundational programming languages it is still being used in a wide variety of applications. **Learn how to program in C++ in this course from Udemy!** Some modern uses of C are coding […]…