education
coursera.org
photographycourse.net
W
e understand that with home schooling;
daily life chores; finding creative indoor
entertainment; cooking; and not to mention
exercising, there are not enough hours in the
day to fit it all in. But during these unprecedented times,
it’s equally important to keep our minds active and alert. In
case you find yourself with some spare time on your hands,
we’ve rounded up our top picks of online learning platforms
for adults, many offering free courses to keep your brain on
it’s toes.
Instructables
Head on over to Instructables to stroke that creative flair!
Dabble in cooking, crafting and woodwork and more.
Instructables is a community for people who like to make
things, inviting you to explore, share, and make your
next project with them. The site is also home to an online
community of DIY-ers who host regular themed contests
where you can show off your latest creations.
www.instructables.com
Photography
Founded over 20 years ago, Photography Course is one of
the oldest sites offering free online photography training and
education for all. From beginner level, to more advanced
offerings. There is also information on camera choices,
lenses, and pre-sets. Take the time to turn that hobby into
something more profound. www.photographycourse.net
HKU Online
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been releasing a
series of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) since
late 2014. These interactive MOOCs, designed and taught
by world-renowned professors at the University, are built
around self-paced video lectures, online discussion groups
and assessment exercises. Registration is open to all, with
no prerequisites. Courses are available on edX and Coursera
now. For more information visit www.tl.hku.hk/hkuonline
Coursera
A plethora of knowledge awaits you at Coursera where top
instructors teach courses from world-class universities and
companies. Coursera partners with the likes of Google,
IBM, Imperial College London and Stamford. There are
hundreds of free courses, which give you access to lectures,
homework, and community discussions. Paid courses
provide additional quizzes and projects as well as a course
certificate upon completion. www.coursera.org
Duolingo
Always wanted to learn a new language? Now might be
the time! Duolingo is a great online source of free language
courses for all. 28 structured language courses, with daily
targets, progress tracking and rewards. Why not surprise
everyone with your fluency in French, Spanish, or Chinese
after all the social distancing is a thing of the past!
www.duolingo.com
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