Tag Archives: online learning

Are online LIS students doomed? | Hack Library School

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Hello fellow hackers! I’m excited to join the Hack Library School team. For my first post, I thought I’d tackle the subject of online MLIS programs, even though this has been discussed on Hack Library School in the past.

You see, recently on Hiring Librarians some hiring managers have criticized online LIS education, stating that they are wary of hiring graduates who have obtained a MLIS degree online. This even prompted a survey on biases against online library school. Library Journal noticed this and followed up with a discussion of the widespread trend of online programs, concluding that, while becoming more common, they still have a way to go before being accepted by the entire library community. Oh no! Does this mean online LIS students won’t be hired after they graduate? Are we doomed? I don’t think so. It’s clear there are still major misconceptions and confusion about how LIS programs work. Of course, each school is different, but online MLIS degrees are every bit as valid as degrees earned in person.

Read the full story: Are online LIS students doomed? | Hack Library School.

General Assembly Launches Dash, A Tool For Coding Newbies | TechCrunch

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As General Assembly moves away from co-working and focuses more heavily on educating entrepreneurs and startups, the company is releasing a brand new tool to the public. It’s called Dash, and it’s an interactive online program that helps teach people how to code through a series of interactive storyline-based tutorials.

via General Assembly Launches Dash, A Tool For Coding Newbies | TechCrunch.

You may also like: Dash: Learning To Code by Building Websites | Information Space

Adventures in Online Learning [Infographic] | nonprofitcollegesonline.com

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Adventures in Online Learning
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via Adventures in Online Learning.

Gates, Zuck, Dorsey chip in to teach 10M students coding | CNET News

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While computer programming and coding are becoming more common K-12 class options, these subject matters are still a mystery to many students. A nonprofit called Code.org is trying to change that by enlisting a star-studded entourage of techies to help with its new “Hour of Code” campaign.

The goal of Hour of Code is to introduce computer programming to 10 million K-12 students in the US during Computer Science Education Week. The event happens December 9 to 15[, 2013].

Joining the cause are several individuals, such as long-time philanthropist Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. Companies are also supporting the initiative, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Yahoo, and others.

via Gates, Zuck, Dorsey chip in to teach 10M students coding | Internet & Media | CNET News

Also See: Gates, Zuckerberg Back Code.org’s Mission To Bring Computer Science To Every School | FastCompany

35 Free Live Webinars for Librarians in October | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org

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The Fall is full of opportunities for learning new skills and techniques. Here are 35 free professional development sessions that will be held live online this month.

On my list:

  • 8. Grantseeking Basics
  • 13./23. Social Media Networks: Enhancing Community Engagement Amongst People with Disabilities
  • 15. How to Hire IT Staff for Your Library

See: 35 Free Live Webinars for Librarians in October | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org.

Top 100 Tools for Learning 2013 | Jane Hart | Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies

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Join us on National Learn to Code Day September 21st! | Ladies Learning to Code

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In less than a week Ladies Learning Code is hosting the first annual National “Learn to Code” Day!

On September 21, 2013 over 450 learners across Canada will attend simultaneous HTML & CSS workshops in nine cities across the country, plus more will join us for our first-ever online workshop! 

On National “Learn to Code” Day, we’ll teach our ever-popular Intro to HTML & CSS workshop – by the end of the day, you will have created your very own beautiful one-page website like this one! Even better, you’ll learn highly valuable skills that you’ll be able to continue developing at home, at work or at school.

Join us on National Learn to Code Day September 21st!

via Join us on National Learn to Code Day September 21st! | Ladies Learning to Code!

George Takei launches video series to explain technology | CNET

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George Takei, best known for the role of Sulu on the original “Star Trek,” has winning at the Internet down to an art form. His 4.5 million Facebook followers are a testament to that.

Now, he has teamed with AARP for an oddball video series looking at technology topics. AARP says new episodes will appear the first and third week of the month.

via George Takei launches video series to explain technology | Crave – CNET.

Google Wants To Power The Online Learning Revolution With MOOC.org | Fast Company

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EdX, the not-for-profit online learning initiative founded by Harvard and MIT, today announced a partnership with Google to jointly develop their open-source learning platform, known as Open EdX. The core edX offerings currently consist of a few dozen free “Massive Open Online Courses,” or MOOCs, from top-flight university partners like MIT, Harvard, and Berkeley–but the Open EdX vision goes far beyond that.

Google and edX will build out and operate MOOC.org, which will come online early next year. The site aims to be to online courses more or less what WordPress is to publishing: A free, open-source way for universities, institutions, businesses, and individuals to build and host courses in the cloud on any topic and in any format for a global audience.

via Google Wants To Power The Online Learning Revolution With MOOC.org | Fast Company | Business + Innovation.

Related:

PCMag.com | News & Opinion — Harvard, MIT to Offer Free Online Classes | The Modern MLIS, May 2, 2012

Tech Titans And Online Education Orgs Team Up With The Open Education Alliance | TechCrunch

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Google, AT&T and a host of online education organizations are forming an alliance to develop standards for career readiness. Spearheaded by Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) provider, Udacity, the Open Education Alliance will explore standards for how to prepare and evaluate graduates. The still-forming group of technology companies will help online education providers develop courses, tests, and certifications meant to supplement the use of a college degree in the hiring process.

See the full story: Tech Titans And Online Education Orgs Team Up With The Open Education Alliance | TechCrunch.