Post date: Dec 8, 2014 9:22:20 PM
Good Morning, eLearn Students,
This week, we have an exciting MOOC offering that will introduce you to the world of computer programming and coding. For those of you that are interested, check out the details below on Khan Academy's, "Hour of Code."
And in this week's digest, you will find details on:
The Hour of Code
eLearn on Google+
Last week's check-in survey
The Hour of Code
Are you interested in a career working with computers? Or do you want learn the basics of coding and programming because you know that it's a skill that will serve you in any job? Or, are you just looking for a new hobby? Well this week, check out "The Hour of Code," sponsored by Khan Academy and Code.org (and Apple and Microsoft and many more)! While many people think coding is very complicated, it can actually be pretty easy to get started. And Khan Academy has built a very simple introduction that anyone can use to get started in the world of coding.
Click here to learn more about and get started with the Hour of Code!
Due: Monday, December 15th, by 9pm
eLearn on Google+
In case you missed it last night, I invited everyone to our new Google+ community last night. You'll need to accept the invitation in order to join the community (there are currently 11 members!). The online community is a place where students and staff can come together to share resources, ask and answer questions, and collaborate in a social network setting!
My first post went live last night, and your first assignment is to do the same. So log-in, post a picture, comment on a classmate's picture, and vote a +1 for the pictures you see and like!
Due: Saturday, December 13th by 9pm!
Check-In Survey
Last week, eLearn Success Coach Darrell Creecy sent an introduction and invitation to complete a survey. Click here to re-read the email and complete the online survey (it will only take a few minutes)! The survey is designed to help you reflect about your eLearn experience and to help us support every student with new and useful resources.
As always, let Darrell or I know if you've got any questions or comments; keep it up on Khan Academy (2-4 hours per week), and check out the new assignments above!
~Joey