Last weekend, I officially finished my 100th Coursera course. I have been introduced to the world of e-learning 3.5 years ago and have since ventured into Coursera, DataCamp, and Udemy. Rather than a direct comparison between the different types of e-learning platforms out there, this article is a reflection on what I have learned, sharing tips and courses I’d recommend for those who are planning to start their e-learning journey or would like to find out how I ensure productivity in my e-learning journey! №1. Make (Good) Notes There are a lot of benefits to making notes! Read on to find out why and how to make good notes. While it boils down to an individual’s learning style, I generally find that writing things down, organizing, and rephrasing content helps me understand the content better, especially if you are a visual or kinesthetic learner. I find it more effective to jot down the content somewhere else since it is easier to refer to it without revisiting the course
Dhara Kabaria and Sonali Phadke from Pune launched Studio Alternatives, a startup that upcycles old shipping containers into sustainable living spaces. Dhara Kabaria and Sonali Phadke from Pune upcycle old shipping containers to provide living spaces through their startup Studio Alternatives. The startup focuses on building durable, cost-effective, easy to transport and sustainable houses. So far they have built over 20 houses out of shipping containers, and are currently working on ideas that are more cost and time-efficient without compromising on the quality. “Our spaces are luxurious but have quite a small carbon footprint, making it environmentally friendly. The most important aspect is that these houses can be recycled unlike regular constructions where it becomes debris and goes to landfills,” says Sonali Phadke.