I'm in London and pondering taking some part time French courses. I'd probably be receiving about 3-6 hours of teaching a week, with some obvious extra study at home. Specifically I'm pondering studying with the Institut Francais. [more inside]
posted by curious_yellow on Nov 30, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm getting a copy of Photoshop CS3 for my younger sister, who's always shown a lot of interest in graphic design. She's turning 16, what beginner's resources can I point her to? [more inside]
posted by acorn1515 on Nov 18, 2009 - 13 answers

Please help me really grok chemistry. [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Sep 24, 2009 - 14 answers

Is there software that mimics a 'memory palace'? [more inside]
posted by ollyollyoxenfree on Sep 11, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm trying to organize a series of classes based on a collaborative learning environment, but I need some information about how a non-hierarchical classroom could actually work. [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Sep 3, 2009 - 4 answers

How do I learn to build stuff? [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Aug 20, 2009 - 30 answers

What is better? The Leapster Gaming System or the Leapster 2 Gaming System? [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Jul 14, 2009 - 7 answers

In grad school; older student. Should I apply to a PhD program? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 8, 2009 - 24 answers

I'd like to learn about biology. Can you recommend some books to get me started? [more inside]
posted by SamuelBowman on Jun 30, 2009 - 21 answers

What should I learn within 6 - 8 weeks? I have an open summer and 3 years of professional IT experience. What certificate/degree/accreditation should I earn this summer? More details inside. [more inside]
posted by gocubbies on Jun 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Please introduce me to your field of study (or work) in a way that one can experience [more inside]
posted by Wolfster on May 6, 2009 - 23 answers

I have always been horrible at math, but somehow a great programmer. I have found that writing a computer program that demonstrates a certain mathematical concept enables me to better understand the concept. I'm a psych major and I brought this up once in the research lab I've been working in. My prof said he recalls that someone did research and/or created a system in which a student writes a computer program that is pertinent to a certain mathematical concept and upon completion is given the regular math problem (as it would appear in a math class). This enables the student to better understand the math problem, solve, and learn math. Has anyone heard of this or anything similar? A learning system such as this would be a blessing to my education. Thanks.
posted by fightoplankton on Apr 13, 2009 - 15 answers

What are the best kid games that are educational? [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Apr 6, 2009 - 13 answers

ChemistryFilter: How can I use a molecular model that was given to me to learn about the wonders of chemistry? [more inside]
posted by PaulingL on Dec 28, 2008 - 9 answers

Nonfiction accessible to the layman? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Dec 16, 2008 - 19 answers

Best Distance Learning Universities with Computer Science degree programs? Any recommendations appreciated! [more inside]
posted by premo on Nov 6, 2008 - 6 answers

I recently found out that one of my professors takes practically all of his lecture material straight off the web. Should anything be done? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2008 - 50 answers

Those of you doing [post]graduate degrees...what exactly are you doing? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Oct 22, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me advance my computer education! [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Oct 2, 2008 - 12 answers

LanguageFilter: Having a little bit of a few languages under my belt, I'd like to add more/get better at the ones I know. [more inside]
posted by ikahime on Sep 17, 2008 - 6 answers

(Fully) online learning resources? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Aug 24, 2008 - 7 answers

What are some of the more radical, yet reputable, universities in the United States? [more inside]
posted by brandnew on Jul 23, 2008 - 48 answers

What do you wish you'd learned in college, especially art school? What important lessons or concepts that you know now, preferrably related to your profession, passed you by in school? [more inside]
posted by nímwunnan on Jul 10, 2008 - 27 answers

Blogs that teach? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Jun 30, 2008 - 11 answers

What are some interesting non-academic fellowships out there? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jun 24, 2008 - 3 answers

On a recent trip to Kenya, we visited a school who is in need of simple French language instruction booklets for elementary-age children. [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold on May 23, 2008 - 3 answers

Is there a high-level general procedure or process that can be used to design a course of self-study in any topic? [more inside]
posted by TheManChild2000 on May 16, 2008 - 6 answers

How has our understanding of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, etc. changed in the last five years? [more inside]
posted by Orange Pamplemousse on Mar 24, 2008 - 15 answers

How about some ideas for creating a mental framework for studying history? [more inside]
posted by lauranesson on Feb 19, 2008 - 7 answers

Is there anywhere I can learn glass blowing in Melbourne, Australia? [more inside]
posted by tomble on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers

How do you get the education you should have gotten in high school and college? [more inside]
posted by Tuwa on Nov 21, 2007 - 26 answers

In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Great, Columbus=1492, got it. What else you know? I'm looking for silly and/or clever ways to remember history. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Oct 15, 2007 - 55 answers

Flashcard program for OSX with Palm integration? [more inside]
posted by djgh on Aug 28, 2007 - 2 answers

Other than Yahoo Groups, can you recommend something like it--a virtual classroom--that I can use to conduct an e-class with assignments etc. Thank you!
posted by quiverandquill on Jun 28, 2007 - 8 answers

Is there a logical sequence in which to learn principles from the major fields of science, where knowledge from one field would undoubtedly help me understand the next? [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl on Jun 13, 2007 - 26 answers

What are some good, simple, affordable correspondence courses I can do from Australia? (The courses don't have to be based in Australia.) [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jun 12, 2007 - 5 answers

JapaneseLanguageFilter: I am looking for good practice reading materials that are a happy medium. [more inside]
posted by ikahime on Jun 10, 2007 - 9 answers

My wife and I want to spend about 6 months in France learning French intensively. Where should we go to study? [more inside]
posted by rongorongo on May 24, 2007 - 4 answers

What books, programs, sites are there out there to teach Python who has never programmed before? Ideally, I'm looking for a resource that teaches me both the language and general programming concepts. [more inside]
posted by dantekgeek on Apr 6, 2007 - 15 answers

What product or services (that haven't already been) should be modified for individuals with disabilities -- educational or augmentative toys, games? [more inside]
posted by pallen123 on Feb 4, 2007 - 11 answers

Two semester introductory physics series from abroad? [more inside]
posted by jwucd on Jan 12, 2007 - 5 answers

What other learning programs are out there that are similar to Sauve Scholars? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Dec 26, 2006 - 2 answers

I like to learn things, but textbooks are boring! I find comic books gripping in ways that normal books aren't. Can you all offer examples of educational, information-rich comic books (or, if you prefer, "graphic novels")? [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious on Dec 18, 2006 - 29 answers

Help me learn French. [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Nov 21, 2006 - 20 answers

In 5 years, I want to become more desirable to prospective employers as the director of information systems within the education system. What can I do to enhance my profile? [more inside]
posted by jmd82 on Oct 7, 2006 - 14 answers

What are some recommendations for Japanese language schools, especially for conversation, in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted by Ookseer on Aug 23, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm thinking about trying to get into tutoring, particularly English tutoring. I've worked with ESL students via the internet before, but that has been on a mutual basis: I've helped them improve their English while they helped me improve my German. What steps would I need to take to get started in my area? Do I need any particular qualifications? Should I go to the schools, or perhaps to the University in town? How does one get started in tutoring as a part-time job?
posted by JoshTeeters on Jul 31, 2006 - 4 answers

Why do children in the United States perform so poorly in math? [more inside]
posted by LoriFLA on Jul 15, 2006 - 78 answers

If I get a Bachelors of Arts from Excelsior University (formerly Regents College), am I going to have a problem getting into a grad school? I was specifically thinking about a psychology major. [more inside]
posted by bigmusic on May 25, 2006 - 8 answers

I’m looking for examples of web-based learning tools, specifically, self-testing tools such as flashcards, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank. [more inside]
posted by ijoshua on May 2, 2006 - 3 answers