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Saylor.org: ICYMI: The Media Library is Live!
Just a quick update in case you missed the posts yesterday on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. Ah, right — and LinkedIn (hey, follow us!): We announced yesterday the open secret of the Media Library, which you can discover for yourself at library.saylor.org. Not that you have to remember it; we included a link in the [...]…
: Empowering the Differently Abled: WizIQ Virtual Classroom is now 508 Compliant
As technology touches almost every aspect of our lives, we find ourselves living in an environment where interaction with technology products and software systems is inevitable, and rightly so. In today’s technological landscape, one of the most intriguing facts is that these products and systems are used by the multitude.… Read the rest…
Learning Solutions Magazine: The Performance Support Symposium 2013: Transforming Performance (and Your Job) by Bill Brandon
Performance support answers the question, “How do we give employees the information and guidance they require on the job at the moment of need?” The eLearning Guild presents the Performance Support Symposium 2013 on September 9 and 10 in Boston, Massachusetts. Attending the Symposium will give you a significant head start in this important area of practice. Read more about it here.
Saylor.org: Intro to Literary Studies Now Available on iTunes U
If freshman composition is often considered the bane of university first-years, the introductory literature is merely the butt of a joke. (And good luck to those who try to major in English Lit without suffering the scorn of their so-called friends with “real” majors.) A sad story, indeed, and sadder still that the cynics are [...]…
Learning Solutions Magazine: Nuts and Bolts: Instructional Design 101
Steve Jobs once made the observation that diverse experience is important. Without that diversity, he said, “A lot of people … don't have enough dots to connect, and they end up with very linear solutions without a broad perspective on the problem. The broader one's understanding of the human experience, the better design we will have.” Here’s how to gain some perspective.
Udemy: 5 Online Accounting Courses for Beginners, Pros, and Everyone in Between
Are you completely new to accounting, or a CFA looking for continuing education credit? No matter where you fall within this spectrum, Udemy has an accounting course for you. This list is ordered by level of difficulty, going from easiest to most difficult. This makes it easy for you to jump directly to the course [...]…
Udemy: Pilates vs Yoga: Which is Better for Your Health and Fitness?
Yoga and Pilates might look similar, but they actually have very different origins, aims, and methods. Both Pilates and yoga can help to improve your strength and flexibility, but they work on the various parts of your body in subtly different ways. In addition to the physical benefits, certain types of yoga can also help [...]…
Udemy: Perl vs Python: What
Perl and Python are both scripting languages. Although they can be used for similar purposes, the philosophies behind the two languages are very different. Whereas Python almost forces coders to adhere to certain coding conventions, there are said to be as many different ways to solve a problem in Perl as there are Perl programmers. [...]…
Udemy: Double Up! 25 Ways to get 25 Students (Part I)
We asked key instructors to share how they got 25+ students into their courses in 30 days. The result is a resource rolling out this month: 25 Ways to Get 25 Students. Below is Part I of this four-part series. Are you ready to grow your students this month? Let’s read how they did it… [...]…
Saylor.org: MMD: The Afternoon Mini Edition: Providing Insight
Good afternoon (evening?) and happy Monday! This week, we have another shortened mini afternoon edition to provide you with some insight on the news in ED-Tech for the week. We begin with providing some insight on a possible precursor to using Google Glasses in the classroom. The system? An AFL, or Augmented Feedback Lecture that [...]…
: How to make your course page more effective with a good subtitle?
A well designed course page not only increases the chances of prospective students enrolling but also liking you on Facebook and sharing your course page via Twitter. It also has a huge impact on Google ranking and consequently, an increase in traffic.… Read the rest…
: How to Make your Course Page more Effective with a Good Subtitle
A well designed course page not only increases the chances of prospective students enrolling but also liking you on Facebook and sharing your course page via Twitter. It also has a huge impact on Google ranking and consequently, an increase in traffic.… Read the rest…
Learning Solutions Magazine: The Six Proven Steps for Successful LMS Implementation (Part Two) by Steve Foreman
What does successful LMS implementation require? These projects can involve significant investments of time, money, and planning, and there is a proven process for success. This article completes the steps in the process that many organizations have followed for successful implementation efforts.
: Is this Information CRAP? I sure hope so.
Do you go to the library? Are library buildings going to turn into museums full of old books? How do you feel about libraries? When was the last time you visited one? I used to love walking to the library as a kid.… Read the rest…
Udacity: Coffee Break EP13 [Video] - Tales from the Genome
Happy Friday!In today's Coffee Break, Matthew Cook, the instructor of Tales for the Genome is going to introduce the course to you. He's going to share with you why he's excited and the things that you will learn. In this course you will explore the biology of DNA and how the code of your genome creates who you are. This course will give you a new understanding of genetics, to learn more sign up for the course here. http://blog.udacity.com/feeds/posts/default…
Saylor.org: Survey of Saylor Summer School- Surviving the Job Market
You may have heard about our Saylor Summer School project, where we decided to run a group of our courses with closer support and more social learning. And…you may not have enrolled (things happen, we guess…but you missed out). For all of you, here’s the quick version! We have resources available to help you while [...]…
Khan Academy: Khan Academy now accepts bitcoin donations
You can now donate bitcoins to Khan Academy! When you donate, you’ll even earn a special badge for your profile. Bitcoin is an interesting new cryptocurrency based on an open source protocol running on a peer to peer network independent of any central authority. Confused? No worries, Khan Academy has a video series explaining what Bitcoins are and how they work. So check out the videos, and if you’re feeling generous, head to our donate page to send some our way!
: Finding Happiness in Life: A Talk with MeiMei Fox
[Life Coach and Author, MeiMei Fox] “Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” ~ Helen Keller ‘Thank God It’s Monday!’, said no one ever. What is it about the start of a week that makes us feel miserable?… Read the rest…
Udemy: Web Developer Job Description
Everyone wants a website, but some website owners don’t even know HTML from Javascript. That’s where web developers come in. Their job is to create the website from the ground up, working with client specifications, backend scripts, and several coding languages to create the final product. Web developers have a wide range of specialties that [...]…
Coursera: Back to School: Educating, Engaging, and Inspiring Teachers with The American Museum of Natural History
Editor’s Note: As August passes, many teachers may be thinking about classroom planning. We will be sharing a series of stories along the theme of “Back to School" over the next month that offer different ways for teachers, parents and students to get ready for “Back to School" season. The following post is written by Dr. Ro Kinzler, Senior Director, Science Education at the American Museum of Natural History Barely a day goes by without new media coverage of the rapidly growing MOOC world. While they’re still in their infancy, MOOCs are quickly proving that they’re a force with which to be reckoned. Many people — in and out of academia — are both excited and concerned about this innovative approach to teaching and learning, and it’s become especially important for educators to explore both the opportunities and the challenges of online education. This is why the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is so excited to partner with…