We Are Family: 50-Plus Times Articles, Photos, Maps and More About...
When we set out to create a collection of Times resources on the topic of “family,” we knew our main problem would be keeping it to a manageable length. After all, the theme shows up regularly in reporting on every aspect of our lives, and across all sections of the paper — from business and…
AP Computer Science A study guide: Everything you need to know...
Are you getting ready to take the AP Computer Science A exam? We here at Codecademy are here to help you get your study on with our AP Computer Science A Study Guide! How do I use Codecademy to study? One of the resources the College Board produces is the Exam Description. This document describes…
How to make a web developer portfolio
Creating a portfolio can be intimidating. You want it to be perfect, of course, knowing that it'll serve as your first impression to prospective employers. But how do you know what to include?Think of your web developer portfolio as a lasting resource that a potential employer can refer to when they need someone right away.…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
Why the Future of Learning Starts with Building
Coding has always served two purposes: the intrinsic drive to build something, and the practical path to a lucrative career. Even the most passionate code aficionados don’t dream of variables or syntax — they want to make a website, a tool, a game. For years, the career upside was impossible to ignore. You could land a stable SWE job, bootstrap your own app, or join a buzzy…
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What’s Going On in This Graph? | Dec. 4, 2019
This graph of the change in the number of violent crimes and the change in the number of undocumented immigrants for the period 2007 to 2016 appeared elsewhere on NYTimes.com. The data is from 180 metropolitan areas in the United States. Both the change in the number of violent crimes and the change in the…
The Value of Knowing Your Audience
References:(1) Beier, M. E., & Ackerman, P. L. (2005). Age, ability, and the role of prior knowledge on the acquisition of new domain knowledge: Promising results in a real-world learning environment. Psychology and aging, 20(2), 341.(2) Chi, M & Koeske, R. D. (1983). Network representation of child’s dinosaur knowledge. Developmental Psychology, 19(1), 29-39.(3) Recht, D. R., &…
Comment on Reframing 70:20:10, The Anatomy of Workflow Learning by Di
Great article – thank you! I particularly loved the ‘Training Project’ cartoon! I have no doubt about the value of reflective practice as a bridge between experience, and learning and training, but I do wonder (worry) if people have the capability, capacity and motivation to reflect. Learners tell us that in the reality, complexity and…
What Acts of Heroism Have You Witnessed or Performed?
Middle school students in Mississippi worked together to stop a school bus after the driver blacked out. What can their heroism teach us?
What is quarantine and why is it effective?
This blog was published on 3 April 2020. For the latest advice on how to respond to the coronavirus, please consult the World Health Organization and take guidance from your national government’s latest advice.Before 2020, the word quarantine might have reminded you of pets in cages at border control or tropical disease prevention in history…
GUEST POST: Let’s focus on ‘Learning’ in MicroLearning
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Word + Quiz: euphonious
Note: Our Sixth Annual 15-Second Vocabulary Video Challenge is underway. It will run until Feb. 18. euphonious yü-ˈfō-nē-əs adjective 1. having a pleasant sound 2. (of speech or dialect) pleasing in sound; not harsh or strident _________ The word euphonious has appeared in five articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on…
E-Scooters, E-Bikes
A boom in electric-powered mobile devices is bringing what is likely to be a lasting change to New York’s vast and crowded street grid — and to cities around the world. Have you ever ridden an e-bike or an e-scooter? What was it like? Would they work well where you live? Do you agree with…
Whom Do You Turn to for Good Advice?
Here is some of Clark’s advice, in bold, with his mother’s explanation below each idea.“You gotta say your affirmations in your mouth and your heart.”“Another mom on Twitter talked about saying affirmations with their kid before school. We tried it. Sometimes I tell him, ‘Say it like you mean it.’ I guess he translated that.”“You…
Introducing Learn Intermediate JavaScript
Year after year, Learn JavaScript stands tall as one of our most popular courses. Millions of learners worldwide have used it to explore the basics of programming and the language's syntax as they journeyed into web development.But, while going over the course, we realized that it was a bit longer than our other introductory courses…
6 Popular Use Cases for Building AI Skills – What the...
AI is no longer a niche skill — it’s a strategic priority. This is especially true for key use cases and industries. In fact, 45% of C-Suite leaders say AI and machine learning skills are their top areas to upskill in 2025, according to Skillsoft’s C-Suite Perspectives Report. Companies know it’s no longer just about…
Coming of Age in 2022: Show Us What It’s Like to...
Submit a photo, cartoon, graph, chart, screenshot, illustration or any other visual piece that documents your life. Dates: Oct. 12 to Nov. 16.