AWS Educate

With the increasing demand for cloud employees, AWS Educate provides an academic gateway for the next generation of IT and cloud professionals. AWS Educate is Amazon's global initiative to provide students and educators with the resources needed to accelerate cloud-related learning endeavors.

Coursera

What does the rise of online courses mean for us? Check out this material presented by Matthew Klein, Coursera's Manager for International Government Partnerships.

Overview: Innovations in eLearning and Blended Learning

With recent statistics revealing a global surge in internet and mobile users, now is the best time to teach and learn online more than ever. Mainstreaming of massive open online courses, a type of eLearning method, in 2012 was highly celebrated because it democratized education and improved access to high-quality education and skills development for worldwide communities through the internet. This presentation examines the impact on educational quality of online and blended learning and the key challenges of using eLearning delivery systems.

Digital Literacy

Coding boot camps keep up with the technology industry's increasing and evolving demand for web developers. The immersive- and industry-relevant education offered by Coder Factory Academy provides a time- and cost-efficient path to becoming an employable Junior Developer in only six months. Passionate about increasing female representation in the technology sector, the Academy also offers a Women in Tech Scholarship.

Micro-learning and Collaborative Problem Solving: The New Applications of Online Learning Management Systems

Much has changed in the online learning landscape, and there might be a need to veer away from the old school approach. For courses to remain effective, two major innovations should be considered in managing online learning systems: micro-learning and collaborative problem solving.

Online Learning: What's New and What Works

This overview seminar, as part of Asian Development Bank's Know-How Learning Series, kicked-off the Knowledge Sharing and Services Center’s initiative to put in place a strategy to support the online learning goals of ADB’s Sector and Thematic Groups, as well as other communities interested in improving their capacity development work. Phillip Ash, an online learning specialist and advocate, led the discussion, which focused on current and best practices, trends, and opportunities offered by online learning.