Coursera Partners Conference 2018 Key Takeaways

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The 2018 Coursera Partner’s Conference at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ, highlighted Coursera’s steps towards new paid credential options. In addition to the free MOOCs the platform has traditionally offered, students now have the option to pay for certificates (in individual courses), specializations (a collection of courses in a particular subject area), and even full degrees through a growing number of colleges and institutions on the platform. Coursera believes this tiered model of options offers students an affordable, flexible and valuable way to engage in life-long learning.

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The Role of Online Video in Education in 2017

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Online video has completed changed how people learn. With just a few clicks, it’s now possible to access and learn from an incredible variety of experts, innovators and thought-leaders from across the globe. As a result, it’s no surprise that online video has been embraced by educational institutions as an incredibly valuable tool. 

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Live Streaming On the Road 2019 (Our Mobile Gear Setup) – Updated

Webcasting on the road requires special gear with efficiency in mind.

Modern and Contemporary Poetry, a free Coursera Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) taught by Al Filreis at the University of Pennsylvania, hosts weekly live webcasts from the Kelly Writers House in Philadelphia, PA. We decided to take the show on the road and host webcasts in San Francisco, New York City, Washington DC and London. Here’s the gear we used, which is optimized with weight, efficiency and travel in mind.

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How To Record a Google Hangout

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In order to record a Google Hangout, the easiest way is to use “Google Hangouts on Air.” Adding the “On Air” feature to a Google Hangout is intended to make your meeting public so that anyone can tune in and watch it — BUT, you can make it private, if you prefer, and still gain the benefit of a downloadable recording. The easiest way to do a Google Hangout On Air is through YouTube.

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3 Step System to Introduce Yourself Like a Professional Superstar

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Being able to introduce yourself is one of the most important professional skills you can develop. The cliche that “first impressions are everything” is a cliche for a reason, yet many people (myself included) sell themselves short in their introduction. I observed the traits of successful people who do a superstar job introducing themselves. Here’s how they do it.