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…
Coursera and Uniandes Announce Software Engineering Master: the First MOOC-Based Degree...
Uniandes Campus (Bogota, Colombia) Coursera is working with the University of Los Andes (Colombia), or Uniandes for short, to develop an online master’s degree in software engineering. Applications are set to open in Summer 2020, and the program is set to start the following year. Uniandes is a top-10 ranked university in Latin America, according…
Word of the Day: materialize
This word has appeared in 179 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
5 Resume Writing Tips for Changing Careers
Switching careers can be a daunting challenge, but writing your resume doesn't have to be. In fact, your resume can make the transition a lot easier. Not only will it pave the way for a great new job, but it'll also help you organize your thoughts and evaluate the skills you can bring to a…
Word of the Day: anachronism
This word has appeared in 33 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Appreciation Gift Ideas for Coworkers for Building Positive Relationships
The Importance of Workplace RecognitionCreating a positive and productive workplace environment often involves recognizing the efforts of coworkers. Appreciation gift ideas for coworkers go beyond mere tokens of gratitude; they can strengthen relationships, foster teamwork, and build a sense of belonging. In modern workplaces, where collaboration is key, thoughtful gestures of recognition can have a…
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Word of the Day: ostentatious
ostentatious ˌä-stən-ˈtā-shəs adjective1. intended to attract notice and impress others2. (of a display) tawdry or vulgar_________The word ostentatious has appeared in 47 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Sept. 30 in “Rappers Come Shop for Jewelry. Icebox Turns the Cameras On. by Jon Caramanica:The display cases at the Atlanta jewelry…
Lesson of the Day: ‘Parents of 545 Children Separated at the...
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Parents of 545 Children Separated at the Border Cannot Be Found” by Caitlin DickersonIn 2017, before the Trump administration’s widely publicized “zero tolerance” immigration policy went into effect, children were separated from their parents…
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…
Storm
Imagine an idyllic coastal town. What could go wrong? Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration or, tell us about a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Post it in the comments, then read the related book review to learn…
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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Go Behind-the-Scenes of Our Curriculum Hackathon (and Pick the Winner)
Update: And the winner of our curriculum hackathon is... Alienbot: Build a Python Chatbot! Thanks to all who voted. Codecademy’s Curriculum Team recently held our bi-annual internal hackathon. From 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, we hacked, snacked on dim sum, and hacked some more! We’ve done internal hackathons before, but this time, we want to…
Coveted Cup
Have you heard about people camping out for and fighting over a special Valentine’s Day cup at Target stores? Yes, a cup!The Times writes:The next time you go to Target, you might need to wear a helmet. The store sells them, come to think of it.The reason is that last week, Stanley, the company known…
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…
Do You Prefer Home-Cooked Meals, Restaurant Dining or Takeout?
Food delivery took off during the pandemic and has only grown in popularity since. Are you a big fan of takeout?
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…
How Sam used his passion for music and love of numbers...
Meet Sam, a new dad who taught high school math in Hawaii before the birth of his first son. Sam decided to move into the in-demand field of data science by enrolling in the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate on Coursera. In the program, he not only gained job-ready skills, but he also discovered ways…