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Coursera: Proactive or Reactive? How to maximize training engagement
By Vinod Bakthavachalam, Data Scientist Setting up a corporate learning program is a big step – but it’s only the first step. Once you have content in place, and you’ve helped employees choose courses that fit their goals, how do you ensure that they stay engaged and make progress? In this post, we’ll look at a few […] The post Proactive or Reactive? How to maximize training engagement appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: The CLO's Best Friend: Enterprise-Class Microservice Technologies by Dennis L. Thomas
When it comes to new enterprise-class training and development solution technologies, chief learning officers (CLOs) cannot rely on marketing buzz. They need to know the difference between common application web-based eLearning and training services and next-generation enterprise microservice technologies, including digitized knowledge management. Here’s a quick overview.
edX: From Body to Brain – 5 Ways Food Improves Your Overall Health
You have probably heard time and time again that you need to eat more fruits and vegetables, more wholegrains and less processed food. But, do you really know why? A lot of focus is placed on the need to eat healthy in order to lose weight, and with good reason. However, there are many other benefits to eating healthy, other than weight loss that you... Read More about From Body to Brain – 5 Ways Food Improves Your Overall Health The post From Body to Brain – 5 Ways Food Improves Your Overall Health appeared first on edX Blog.
Iversity: Learning in a Social Network
We envision learning on iversity as a social experience. Therefore, we create a social network for our users that enables them to interact in ways that they are already familiar with. The messaging feature, for example, allows learners to privately communicate with others on the iversity platform through a convenient messenger system – one on […] The post Learning in a Social Network appeared first on iversity Blog.
Iversity: Social Learning Online is Learning in a Social Network
We envision learning on iversity as learning in a social network. Therefore, we created a social experience for our users that enables them to interact with each other in ways that they are already familiar with from social networks. The messaging feature, for example, allows learners to privately communicate with others on the iversity platform through […] The post Social Learning Online is Learning in a Social Network appeared first on iversity Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Is Media Multitasking a Myth? by Pamela S. Hogle
Many learners believe that they are good at multitasking; even more believe that they successfully “media multitask”—simultaneously process multiple streams of media information. Do they? Research indicates that they do not.
Coursera: [Infographic] Closing the Skills Gap: It’s Time to Work Together
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It’s time to work together. At Coursera, we think it’s time to change the conversation about the skills gap. According to many employers, the skills gap is hindering growth. The problem is getting worse, but we believe there are ways to work together to tackle this issue. By encouraging employers, universities, and individuals to collaborate, we […] The post [Infographic] Closing the Skills Gap: It’s Time to Work Together appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Nuts and Bolts: Social Tools for Learning: 2017 by Jane Bozarth
Social tools evolve quickly, and keeping up is a fun and sometimes daunting challenge. Are you one of those who can see past a tool’s usual use and find an interesting, different twist to take, one that can inspire learning pursuits? Here are some examples.
Coursera: Congratulations to the winners of Coursera’s 2017 Outstanding Educator Awards
Coursera has come a long way since we launched our first courses in 2012, and none of our progress would have been possible without the amazing instructors who teach on our platform. We’re continually inspired by the energy and creativity that these individuals – many of them top experts in their fields – bring to […] The post Congratulations to the winners of Coursera’s 2017 Outstanding Educator Awards appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Coursera: New: Coursera now offers free trials for most Specializations
By Shobi Thomas, Product Manager, Coursera Don’t you wish every one of your investments worked out perfectly? And how much more important is that investment when it comes to your education? With an abundance of online learning options and over 2000 courses available on Coursera alone, finding that perfect course on the first try can […] The post New: Coursera now offers free trials for most Specializations appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Saylor.org: Announcing the Saylor Higher Education Summit
On June 21-22, 2017, Saylor Academy will host the Saylor Higher Education Summit, an invite-only event that will bring together decision-makers and influencers impacting the post-secondary education space. We invite senior-level higher education administrators, nonprofit leaders, workforce development/e-learning executives, and policymakers to register or request an invitation. The Saylor Higher Education Summit will explore ways ... Read More ...
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Learning Solutions Magazine: Games Pose Unique Accessibility Challenges by Pamela S. Hogle
Designing accessible, inclusive games poses challenges that developers don’t encounter in more conventional eLearning content. Some changes, when incorporated early in the development process, greatly enhance inclusivity at relatively low cost.
Coursera: New Feature: Coursera Naptime
At Coursera, we’re always looking for ways to remove the obstacles that stand between you and your goals. Many of you have told us about one major obstacle you face – lack of sleep. Research shows that a quick doze can improve your ability to focus and generate new ideas, so we wondered – to […] The post New Feature: Coursera Naptime appeared first on Coursera Blog.
edX: 13 Cursos en Español Sugeridos Para Ti
Mira estos nuevos cursos fascinantes en español sugeridos para ti mismo. Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo IDBx Fisiopatología renal y enigmas de la vida cotidiana UAMx Escribir para Convencer JaverianaX Cómo implantar grupos de mejora de procesos UPValenciaX Educación de calidad para todos. Equidad, inclusión y atención a la diversidad UAMx Políticas efectivas de desarrollo infantil IDBx Aproximación Neuropsicológica de la Lecto-Escritura en la etapa... Read More about 13 Cursos en Español Sugeridos Para Ti The post 13 Cursos en Español Sugeridos Para Ti appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Authenticity Is More Than Skin Deep by Pamela S. Hogle
To truly engage learners, eLearning games and simulations should reflect the real world; eLearning developers have the opportunity—and perhaps the obligation—to do better than the commercial gaming industry in seeking true diversity.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Metafocus: Diversity in VR, Games, and Education by Matt Sparks
“I stood in the center of the room at a VR meetup in Austin, Texas, spinning around, gaping at a sea of young white male faces surrounding me. … I counted only a handful of women in the entire crowd, an even smaller handful of people of color.”…
Coursera: Talk it out: How in-person learning groups can enrich your online learning program
When you hear “online workforce development program,” what image pops into your head? If it’s a roomful of employees with their noses in keyboards, think again. Even when learning happens online, motivated employees will seek out colleagues to discuss concepts face-to-face. By encouraging those conversations, you can harness their potential to make material stickier, add accountability, […] The post Talk it out: How in-person learning groups can enrich your online learning program appeared first on Coursera Blog.
Iversity: Peer Review in Online Education
Our peer evaluation feature allows course participants to evaluate, provide feedback and score each other’s work. This is how we can provide all learners with qualitative peer feedback on creative assignments – even when there are thousands of learners in a course. At the same time, peer review exercises provide a valuable change of perspectives. […] The post Peer Review in Online Education appeared first on iversity Blog.
Iversity: Peer Review in Online Education – Learning With and From Each Other
In order to provide qualitative feedback at scale, it is key to use peer review in online education. Our peer evaluation feature allows course participants to evaluate, provide feedback and score each other’s work. This is how we can provide all learners with qualitative peer feedback on creative assignments – even when there are thousands […] The post Peer Review in Online Education – Learning With and From Each Other appeared first on iversity Blog.