THE BIGGER PICTUREBefore you choose an online course, ask better questions.
A useful course begins with a clear purpose. Look beyond the certificate and decide what you actually want to be able to do.
Read the storyLEARNING · WORK · IDEAS
An independent journal for curious minds.
THE CURRENT EDITIONA considered approach to lifelong learning
THE BIGGER PICTUREThere’s more to learning than collecting certificates.
Make room for ideas you can put to work.
THE JOURNAL
Ideas worth your time.
Before you choose an online course, ask better questions.
A useful course begins with a clear purpose. Look beyond the certificate and decide what you actually want to be able to do.
Read articleA learning routine that survives a busy week.
Plan around the time you have, with a small task you can return to when the week changes.
Read articleShow the work. Build a portfolio with a point of view.
A few well-explained projects can tell a clearer story than a long list of completed courses.
Read articleSelf-paced or live? Match the format to the way you work.
The right format depends on your schedule, the feedback you need and how much structure helps you follow through.
Read articleA simpler system for your digital study materials.
Give notes, sources and finished work a place you can find again.
Read articleRead with a question, not just a highlighter.
Turn a reading session into a conversation with the material.
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