Do you want to become a better writer? Try an online course.
Just as there are many forms and styles of writing, there are also many courses on different aspects of language and writing: fiction for adults and children, writing for the internet, script making for films, academic writing plus more. Continue reading
This review was written by avid MOOC student and writer Karen Carlson. It first appeared here on Karen’s blog. Continue reading
Are you old enough to have seen the first Moon landing in 1969? I was crowded into my school library with more than a hundred excited schoolmates to watch the flickering images on the television. Continue reading
Thank you to those who have already responded to the survey announced last week.
The survey is open until January 31 and I would love to hear your thoughts about Online Learning Success. Please remember to include your name and email if you wish to be in the draw for a set of four hand-crochet bookmarks. Click here to enter the survey.
One survey respondent asked for a list of my favourite courses. Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published November 21, 2017.
Are you confused by conflicting reports in the media about whether or not the earth is warming? Do you understand what people mean when they talk about climate change? Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published October 17, 2017.
“This looks interesting: a Coursera six week MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Creativity. I’m a fairly creative person, this should be a cinch.”
These were my thoughts when I decided to enrol in “Ignite Your Everyday Creativity” presented by Dr Cindi Burnett and Dr John F Cabra at The State University of New York. Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published September 26, 2017.
If you are thinking of doing further study, whether online or on-campus, “Learning How to Learn” is an excellent course to do beforehand. It will teach you plenty of techniques to make your learning journey easier. Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published August 15, 2017.
The world of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) can be a confusing one, with around 7000 available through a myriad of providers. I have written about how to choose a MOOC, but here are some specific ideas. Continue reading
By Pat Bowden, published July 11, 2017.
From time to time, I will be reviewing courses. This review is for “Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest” available through Coursera.