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2019-01-04, 01:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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courses or online tutors
Decided to raise the level of knowledge in some subjects. What do you think are better and more effective courses or online tutors?
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2019-01-04, 01:43 PM (ISO 8601)
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Kinda curious on this one. trying to get some certifications.
I guess the best way to find out is grab the related info (a surprising amount of knowledge is available for free), study on your own for 30 days and then run a "test at the end" that shows what you know.
if you think you got a handle, go right for the courses.
otherwise try a tutor.
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2019-01-04, 03:22 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: courses or online tutors
What subjects? And what level of knowledge in those subjects? What's your comfort with online learning and your preferred learning style?
IF you are good with online learning and like video lecture format and you are looking for primary or secondary level math, Khan Academy is great. But if you need hands on learning and are interested in genetic engineering, that's going to be a different suggestion.
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2019-01-04, 11:15 PM (ISO 8601)
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How do you learn best? That is what it really depends on. The way I learn about subjects is to try to pick up a book, or preferably a free pdf of one, and read that. If that is unavailable, I look at academic papers on the subject, and use Wikipedia to fill in gaps. You may prefer video lectures, or some other method. The important thing is, once you start learning something, practice.
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2019-01-05, 11:17 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: courses or online tutors
Check your local library, and, if you're in a small town, check the nearest big libraries. At least in Texas, I know San Antonio Public Library and Houston Public Library both have access to a variety of courses on a lot of different subjects, with just your library card and internet service.
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2019-01-31, 10:06 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: courses or online tutors
I've heard Khan Academy, a free online resource, is great for learning mathematics. It might also cover a lot of other areas, but I think it's geared towards an advanced high school or early-level college level of skill. Not sure if it goes into advanced or specific fields.
I think there's lots of free or cheap training on programming.
That's about all I know of.
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2019-02-13, 10:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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They have different purposes. Neither can replace the other.
Tutoring is a good way to learn a specific thing you wish to learn. Courses are a way to learn a defined set of knowledge, along with a measure of how well you have learned it, for the purpose of demonstrating to others your command of that set of material. No resemblance.
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2019-02-27, 02:34 AM (ISO 8601)
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It depends on the subject you want to learn. I found some good and interesting courses on Coursera and Skillshare. There are different topic and subjects you can find.