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…
Introducing Coursera’s Asian Identities Employee Resource Group
By Crystal Chen, Product Marketing Lead, Coursera for Business On 12-22-2020, a group of employees at Coursera established the Asian Identities Employee Resource Group. In just the first few months of its launch, we have been able to serve Coursera and create a stronger sense of community, inclusion and belonging. We were able to host…
What’s Going On in This Picture? | Oct. 19, 2020
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 2021.1. After looking closely at the image above (or at the full-size image), think about these three questions:2. Next, join the conversation by clicking on the comment button and posting in the box that opens on the right.…
Head Spinning
What do you think this GIF is saying? Can you relate to it personally? If so, tell us about a memory it makes you think of. What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn what this illustration is all about.Find many more ways to use…
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…
We’re Collaborating with the Mark Cuban Foundation’s AI Bootcamps
Exciting news: We’re teaming up with the Mark Cuban Foundation’s AI Bootcamp Initiative to help foster the next generation of technologists and AI practitioners. Codecademy is providing free Pro annual subscriptions to high school students who complete the MCF’s in-person AI bootcamps in November 2024. “This collaboration with Codecademy reflects our shared commitment to education for students…
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Meet Lerato Matsoso, our Sotho language translator!
To help the world combat the Covid-19 pandemic, Alison launched the course Coronavirus – What you need to know. In order to make sure that no one was excluded from accessing possibly life-saving information, Alison committed to translating the course into as many languages as possible. To achieve this ambitious goal, Alison reached out to its community of…
Digest #161: Guide to Effective Presentations
4) A Scientist’s Guide to Making Successful Presentations to High School Students by Gloria Seelman of the NIH Office of Science EducationThis resource really is for science teachers, but again, the lessons included could and should be considered by anyone hoping to present an effective presentation. Consider your audience and goals, engage the learners, but…
The best-paying jobs in Brazil
There are many elements that make for a good job. The company culture, work-life balance, and relevance to your interests are all important. Many people also naturally look at the salary and benefits on offer. With that in mind, we take a look at a selection of the best-paying jobs in Brazil. We’ve tried to pick…
Alison’s Top 10 Free Online Courses in 2024
Hundreds of thousands of learners log into Alison every day, accessing our free online courses to further their education, learn new skills, enhance their careers, or simply learn something new! Many others are making use of resources like our vast Career Guide, Resumé Builder and psychometric tests. Almost 5,000 diploma and certificate courses cover everything…
Word of the Day: flaxen
The word flaxen has appeared in five articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Dec. 24 in “A Different Spin on Dog Hair: Knitting With It” by Rosalie R. Radomsky:An affable tumbleweed.That’s what the dusty, flaxen fluff from my 8-year-old golden retriever Yofi looks like floating through my apartment on any given day.Daily…
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Some favorite student responses to three of our Picture Prompts.
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…
Dental Billing Companies in USA: A Comprehensive Guide
In the bustling world of dentistry, managing finances can often feel like a daunting task. With the complexities of insurance claims, patient billing, and compliance regulations, dental practices need reliable support to navigate these challenges. This is where dental billing companies in USA come into play. They offer specialized services that can streamline billing processes,…
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…
Word of the Day: lassitude
This word has appeared in two articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
2022-23 Student Opinion Writing Prompts
114. Do You Have Any Intergenerational Friendships? 115. What Slang Words Do You Use? 116. What Are You Doing to Take Care of Your Health? 117. Have You Ever Written Fan Mail? If Not, Would You? 118. How Much Do You Share With Your Friends? 119. How Good Are You at Apologizing? 120. What Is…