BINGE LEARNING AMID A PANDEMIC: ONLINE CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND WEBINARS
This quarantine situation has given lots of free time to many people around the world. People are doing what they can to keep themselves productive. From cooking, to sewing, to re-organizing homes, the possibilities are endless. Here are some places for in-depth online courses for those looking to make use of the time to learn and get certified they have while quarantined at home.
We are now living in the strangest of times. COVID-19 isn’t a usual disturbance. It is a major pandemic coming in waves that is causing deep repercussions on institutions and businesses. Schooling in particular must now be dealt in a different fashion, albeit difficult for students and institutions alike. With “work from home” and online learning emerging as the new normal and some businesses cutting costs, the transition from conventional way of going about the day whether working or learning, to low-contact online touch has been a major concern.
Online teaching and learning has always been a fashion for many who prefer the internet over the usual face-to-face interaction. It has existed for a long time, just a little later after the rise of traditional classroom learning. However in a time of a pandemic like this, learning through computer screens has become greater than ever.
It includes everything from virtual study programs imitating the classroom on campus to specialized courses with interactive learning environments, to webinars and workshops, all via popular video call platforms. Typically, course material and lectures are delivered online before or during full duration programs. In a tough time like this, doing physical workshops has ended up with receiving materials from your doorstep and proceeding online for the actual program.
This quarantine situation has given lots of free time to many people around the world. People are doing what they can to keep themselves productive. From cooking, to sewing, to re-organizing homes, the possibilities are endless. Here are some places for in-depth online courses for those looking to make use of the time to learn and get certified they have while quarantined at home.
Founded in Ireland, Alison is one of the world’s largest free learning platforms for education and skills training. They have a wide range of free, comprehensive certificate courses, diploma courses, and learning paths from many sub-categories under Technology, Language, Science, Health, Humanities, Business, Math, Marketing, and Lifestyle.
In addition to their course range, they also offer career skills and guidance, good for fresh graduates and for those looking to learn from their platform.
According to them they are, “the leading global marketplace for teaching and learning, connecting millions of students to the skills they need to succeed.”
Udemy is a paid-course website offering courses from over 100 topics from Basics of Photography to Stock Trading, all in different languages. In addition to that, they also offer free resources and skill-learning essentials.
Learn to code with Codecademy, a coding and programming website that offers both free and paid subscriptions showcasing classes from the basics of coding to the most advanced level.
Age doesn’t matter here, as children of all ages who know how to read and type can also join.
Skillshare is an online learning platform that provides “quick” classes to those who only have about 15 minutes each day. They have more than 500 free classes and thousands of premium classes to choose from in topics such as technology, film, fashion, language, and more.
FutureLearn is learning website that focuses on topics such as business and management, law, health, politics, science, creative arts, sports and leisure, teaching, and more, all completely free. They offer short courses, microcredentials and programs, and online degrees.
For those who prefer to quickly learn about a specific topic and would rather sit in and learn from just a couple of classes, local brands and businesses are hosting webinars and online workshops for the duration of the quarantine period.
Komiket PH’s Comicbook Creator’s Workshop
Learn the basics of drawing, comic strips making, caricature, anatomy drawing, concept design from July 11, 2020 until today, July 30, 2020.
Ateneo Blue Repertory’s Blueblast Week 1 and 2
Ateneo Blue Repertory is hosting an event packed with workshops and theater management discussions from July 6, 2020 until August 6, 2020
Season 4 of Canon Philippines’ Digital Masterclass
Canon Philippines is hosting Season 4 of their free online workshop in collaboration with Canon ambassadors and professionals.
Initially conducted on IG Live has also been posted on her Facebook page for those who missed it and want to join in on the learning.
The Writer’s Spark: Catching Ideas is an intensive online course that tests writing skills through drills, experiences, and imagination. This is taught by published author and playwright, Dr. Joem Antonio from August 1, 2020 to August 7, 2020.
The Writer’s Seed: Cultivating Story Ideas – another online course headed by Dr. Joem Antonio who will teach all the components for a great story outline. This will be from August 8, 2020 to August 14, 2020.
While online courses will keep everyone learning at this time, it’s still to be noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in schools and institutions to shut down all across the world. As a result, education has changed dramatically with the rise of online learning. One thing is for sure is that even when this pandemic ends, the transition from online to face-to-face learning won’t be the same as we’re now adapting to new technologies, which is now leads us to the new normal.
