Teaching

As the world changes at pace, education is having to respond in turn.A growing global population has created an unprecedented demand for learning.Meanwhile, technological advances have meant education is simultaneously more available, and more complex than ever before.Unlimited – available for only £149 this February – gives you limitless access to hundreds of online courses…

2. What do you think is the purpose of this podcast? Who might be its audience?3. What do you notice about Mr. Barbaro’s interviews? How does he both guide conversations and allow his subjects to share their thoughts freely? What makes his style effective or appealing?4. What types of questions does Mr. Barbaro ask? Which…

In the first part of a bumper two-part post, we look at some of the things that a great teacher does, and courses you can take to develop your teaching skills. A great teacher…makes every subject interesting Keeping students involved and excited in what they’re learning can be difficult if the subject is complex or…

1. What Students Are Saying About What Kobe Bryant’s Death Means to ThemOn Jan. 26, the basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash. More than 350 teenagers paid tribute to them in our related writing prompt, and we published a selection of their comments…

Online learning is becoming increasingly popular for the people of Pakistan. With a median age of just 23, this young country is perfectly positioned to make the most of the opportunities that digital learning can offer. We’ve put together a list of the 25 most popular online courses in Pakistan today, ranging from strategies to help…

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact in-person education around the world, millions of students are missing out on vital learning experiences. In order to help young students keep learning whilst schools are closed, we’ve launched FutureLearn Schools, a new initiative that offers school students aged 13+ free upgraded access to over a hundred of our…

Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Column: “My Ten”We’re trying something new: occasional lesson plans that feature a fun New York Times column that we invite students to read closely and emulate. First up: “My Ten.” In this monthly feature for…

Register for the live webinar on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. Eastern.Learning Network mentor texts aim to demystify the writing process through examples that students can learn from and emulate. We spotlight journalism from across sections of The New York Times to show students real-world narrative, argumentative and informational writing, then we break down…

Register for the live webinar on Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. Eastern time.Informational writing is the style of writing that dominates The New York Times as well as any other traditional newspaper you might read, and in our writing unit, and this webinar, we hope to show students that it can be every bit as…

Hazel Kendrick is a lecturer in Business Management in South Africa and finds that Alison’s online courses allow her to stay up to date with her teaching methods. As well as being an Alison learner, Hazel also teaches online and recommends Alison courses to her students.  “My name is Hazel Kendrick. I am a lecturer…