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The New York Times
Distance Learning Is Better
The New York Times
3 min read · 138 saves · 2020-05-05 · Veronique Mintz · I’m 13 years old, and I prefer working at my own pace without classroom disruptions.
FORTUNE
How to write a professional bio
FORTUNE
6 min read · 49 saves · 2020-04-23 · In this week’s Q&A column, Jen walks you through how to define a story arc for your career to better present yourself to potential employers or collaborators.
Popular Science
Stuck at home? Here’s 10 online courses to help you stay productive.
Popular Science
156 saves · 2020-03-21 · Stack Commerce · Stuck at home? Here's 10 online courses to hep you stay productive from project management to cybersecurity. These courses are up to 80 percent off for a limited time.
First Round
Don't Just Throw Together a Webinar — The Virtual Events Crash Course You Need
First Round
20+ min read · 102 saves · 2020-03-31 · How startups can quickly start running high-quality webinars, virtual events and online community during coronavirus.
A List Apart
An Essential Tool for Capturing Your Career Accomplishments
A List Apart
5 min read · 66 saves · 2019-08-08 · The best way to prepare for your next job application, interview, or performance review takes just a few minutes each week. Jessica Ivins tells us about the Career Management Document, how it can h…
GQ Magazine
How to Read 80ish Books a Year (And Actually Remember Them)
GQ Magazine
5 min read · 144 saves · From 2019 · Plus: how to take better notes, and why you should quit bad books.
mikesmathpage.wordpress.com
Explaining some statistical ideas from Nassim Taleb to kids
mikesmathpage.wordpress.com
14 saves · 2019-08-25 · I saw a fascinating tweet from Nassim Taleb last night: It reminded me of this lecture Taleb posted a few years ago (particularly the part starting around 8:45): So, after seeing the tweet last nig…
Gizmodo
11 Incredibly Useful Websites You Might Not Know About
Gizmodo
5 min read · 103 saves · 2019-08-15 · David Nield · The internet is a big place, and there’s no shame in not having gotten around to exploring every last corner of it—but just in case you’ve missed out on some of the very best sites the web has to…
The Guardian
No grades, no timetable: Berlin school turns teaching upside down
The Guardian
6 min read · 64 saves · From 2016 · Pupils choose their own subjects and motivate themselves, an approach some say should be rolled out across Germany
Vox
“The $300 textbook is dead,” says the CEO of textbook maker Pearson
Vox
20+ min read · 48 saves · 2019-08-02 · Eric Johnson · On the latest Recode Decode, John Fallon explains why the education company is pivoting to digital textbooks.
