Model Thinking
This course will consist of twenty sections. As the course proceeds, I will fill in the descriptions of the topics and put in readings. Section 1: Introduction: Why Model?
Education
education Spanning five schools — architecture and planning; engineering; humanities, arts, and social sciences; management; and science — and more than 30 departments and programs, an education at MIT covers more than just science and technology. Arts, business, global languages, health and more complete an education at MIT, and the Institute makes freely available its class lecture notes, exams and videos through MIT's OpenCourseWare and complete courses are offered through the new online-learning initiative, edX. schools School of Architecture and Planning School of Engineering
How to Stick with It When You're Learning Something New On Your Own
I have found, as an "older adult" doing some hardcore online courses, that a lifetime of "independent study" spoils one! I love learning and read a lot, but I have very short tolerance for lots of detail in areas that don't interest me. I know I can never learn everything, and I have the general knowledge and self assurance to say "next" when I find something I don't need any more of.
The 100 Best (And Free) Online Learning Tools
We’re always excited to find the next best thing. But how does one actually find this supposed next best thing? Let Edudemic do the work for you!
10 Mind-Bending Paradoxes That Will Leave You Stumped
Our World Paradoxes can be found everywhere, from ecology to geometry and from logic to chemistry. Even the machine you’re using to read this list has paradoxes of its own. Here are 10 explanations of some of the lesser-known (yet still fascinating) paradoxes of the world.
100 Incredible Lectures from the World's Top Scientists
Posted on Thursday June 18, 2009 by Staff Writers By Sarah Russel Unless you’re enrolled at one of the best online colleges or are an elite member of the science and engineering inner circle, you’re probably left out of most of the exciting research explored by the world’s greatest scientists. But thanks to the Internet and the generosity of many universities and online colleges, you’ve now got access to the cutting edge theories and projects that are changing the world in this list below. If you’re looking for even more amazing lectures, check out our updated list for 2012 with more talks from great minds. General
25 Ways To Use Twitter To Improve Your Professional Development
Although LinkedIn gets a lot of love as a professional social media site, Twitter is a force that can’t be ignored by up-and-coming young professionals. It’s a great place to get connected and informed, and an especially good resource for growing professionally. But how exactly can you use Twitter for professional development? Check out our list to find 25 different ways.
SLCC - Learning Handouts
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25 Websites that will make you a Genius. Websites Educational
1. Khan Academy Have you ever wanted to pick up a subject you’re not well-versed in, but you didn’t have the money to invest in a college course?