Learning to code so that you can land a job in tech can feel daunting. That’s why we’re sharing inspiring stories from Codecademy’s community — to show how people like you (yes, you!) can embark on a learning journey and end up with a totally new career. We hope these stories serve as a reminder…
10 Ways To Maximize Training And Talent Retention PwC’s 2023 Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey found that 1 in 4 (26%) employees are likely to change jobs in the next 12 months, up from 19% the previous year. And this figure only increases on the frontline. A 2023 survey by global customer experience consultancy,…
Here in the twenty-twenties, a hopeful young novelist might choose to enroll in one of a host of post-graduate programs, and — with luck — there find a willing and able mentor. Back in the nineteen-thirties, things worked a bit differently. “In the spring of 1934, an aspiring writer named Arnold Samuelson hitchhiked from Minnesota…
Corporate organizations and their employees are usually in business with the same aim – to make money, generate revenue, and make a splash in the marketplace. But if it was that was easy, every product launched would be a triumph and every service a success. Is your business looking to launch or enhance its revenue…
Shaping A Thriving Workplace Culture Today’s workforce prioritizes a positive workplace culture. Employees want an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and accountability. Your eLearning programs can play a significant role in supporting culture by shaping these desired behaviors and promoting a sense of shared purpose. That said, the impact of L&D efforts on culture can…
Fallacies—notes Purdue’s Writing Lab—“are common errors in reasoning that will undermine the logic of your argument. Fallacies can be either illegitimate arguments or irrelevant points, and are often identified because they lack evidence that supports their claim. Avoid these common fallacies in your own arguments and watch for them in the arguments of others.” Purdue’s…
Breaking Down Content To Learn Efficiently The digital age presents an unprecedented challenge for learners: the overwhelming flood of information at our fingertips. Instructional Designers are tasked with presenting this information and ensuring it’s retained and understood. Enter the “chunking” concept, a powerful tool grounded in cognitive science that can significantly enhance learning outcomes by…
What Is Metacognition And How Does It Benefit Learners? Cognition refers to your thinking processes, while metacognition involves knowing your strengths and weaknesses and when you should ask for help. In other words, you engage in self-monitoring and can change your learning tactics when you realize that something doesn’t work. Achieving such a high level…
