We need a change in attitude to achieve the national skills strategy
Author: Lucy Stanfield, Strategy and External Affairs Lead at FutureLearn The fourth industrial revolution will drive significant change to the way we live and work, thus fundamentally impacting not only what we need to learn but the ways in which we learn. This requires a fundamental attitude shift in how we perceive the value of different…
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…
Learning With: ‘In China, This Video Game Lets You Be a...
Before reading the article: Have you ever wanted to switch roles with your parents? Did you ever think that you could do a better job than your own parents? Do you think being a parent is easy? Why or why not? Now, read the article, “In China, This Video Game Lets You Be a Tiger…
Why Talking About Your Weaknesses Helps You in a Job Interview
You’re trying your best to make a good impression, but then the interviewer asks, “What is your greatest weakness?” We asked a recruiter and hiring manager for technical roles how to talk about your weaknesses without torpedoing your chances of getting the job or being disingenuous. The first step towards answering this common question is…
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 Common Are Curse Words in Your World?
Where do you hear profanity? Or is a better question, Where don’t you hear it?
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How Digital Signage Boards Improve Museum Exhibits
In the realm of museum exhibitions, the integration of digital signage boards has revolutionized the way visitors interact with exhibits. Digital signage for museums provides a modern solution to enhance the visitor experience, streamline information delivery, and create more engaging and informative displays. This article delves into how digital signage boards are transforming museum exhibits…
What’s Going On in This Picture? | Jan. 27, 2025
Note: We will live-moderate a discussion about this photo on Monday, Jan. 27, and then post the photo’s Reveal by the morning of Friday, Jan. 31.1. 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…
Dream Home
What would the home of your dreams look like? Would it be a minimalist apartment in a bustling city? A mansion with 40 rooms, a basketball court and a pool? A farm with more animals than you could count? A shack on the beach so you could surf every day? Tell us in the comments…
What’s Going On in This Picture? | Nov. 13, 2023
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. (Students 13 and older are invited to comment, although teachers of younger students are welcome to post…
10 R Code Challenges for Beginners
Learning R takes time and practice. If you're new to programming with the R language, you're probably taking online courses and reading books on the subject. That'll give you some of the knowledge you need to become a skilled developer, but you still need to get in some practice writing actual code, executing it, and…
Coursera Enables Global Brands to Deliver Enhanced Leadership Training to Help...
By Zac Rule, VP of Enterprise at Coursera Widespread economic uncertainty is causing businesses to rethink their priorities in the new year. With shrinking hiring budgets, more companies are now looking internally to fill the critical skills gaps needed to maintain growth and drive innovation. Ensuring strong leadership throughout the organization to help navigate rapid…
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Color Love | Tulip Pink & Peach
June 27, 2022 Tulips are my favorite flower to place around my home in the spring. I prefer to choose those in warmer colors. The soft pink and peach tones scream longer days and warmer weather. I hope this color palette will help you bring this summer feeling to all your crafts. You can’t go…
Muhammad Etubi: “It is worth being an Alison graduate.”
“My name is Muhammad Etubi. I am a Nigerian who speaks and writes Arabic and English fluently. I am an e-cataloguer and an Information Manager with the University of Jos Library.” How did you learn about Alison? I was browsing the internet for a webinar to upgrade my knowledge in the field of Library and…
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…
Should All Schools Have Student Newspapers?
Just 27 percent of public high schools in New York City have a newspaper. A new initiative is trying to change that.
Real world solutions for the digital skills gap
Author: Dr Rachid Hourizi, Director of the Institute of Coding The Institute of Coding (IoC) was created to respond to the UK’s digital skills gap and since our launch in 2018, we have grown into a large national consortium of educators, employers and outreach groups.The demand for people to fill roles within the digital technology sector…
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…