Online Courses
Do you have a thirst for knowledge that is not being satiated by your current institution's curriculum?
Do you want to review material you have learned in class in a fun and interesting way?
There are a number of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) that offer short and long term classes in virtually every subject. These courses are free and are accessible anywhere to anyone with an Internet connection.
A comprehensive list of these courses and the institutions that offer them can be found here.
Coursera
I have taken a few courses using Coursera, which offers content from over 110 top-tier universities and organizations, including institutions like Stanford and Yale. You are required to register, but the process is fairly simple and the content is free. They even offer an app on iTunes and in the Google Play Store so you can access their content from anywhere on-the-go. Select content from the University of Pennsylvania's Applying to U.S. Universities course is available for download under the Coursera tab and I recommend that my students complete this course in their free time the summer between Junior and Senior year.
Khan Academy
Another highly recommend site is KhanAcademy.org. Again, the content is free and signing-up is simple. Khan Academy offers courses for students from grades K-8 as well as for high school and beyond. If you are looking to brush up on your knowledge in a specific subject or are interested in learning new material, I highly encourage you to register and take advantage of this incredible resource. Recently, they launched their test prep site and have a course dedicated to the revised 2016 SAT I exam. You can find more information and begin taking this course under the Khan Academy tab.
TED Talks
While TED Talks aren't necessarily courses in the traditional sense, TED is a highly effective platform for is sharing ideas. TED Talks cover a range of topics from a host of individuals and groups to include discussions, lectures, and presentations in more than 100 languages. I encourage my students to watch a few talks each week, increasing their knowledge and understanding of their selves and the world around them. This tool is especially useful for second-language learners as the students are exposed to a variety of content matter that keeps students engaged.
Do you want to review material you have learned in class in a fun and interesting way?
There are a number of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) that offer short and long term classes in virtually every subject. These courses are free and are accessible anywhere to anyone with an Internet connection.
A comprehensive list of these courses and the institutions that offer them can be found here.
Coursera
I have taken a few courses using Coursera, which offers content from over 110 top-tier universities and organizations, including institutions like Stanford and Yale. You are required to register, but the process is fairly simple and the content is free. They even offer an app on iTunes and in the Google Play Store so you can access their content from anywhere on-the-go. Select content from the University of Pennsylvania's Applying to U.S. Universities course is available for download under the Coursera tab and I recommend that my students complete this course in their free time the summer between Junior and Senior year.
Khan Academy
Another highly recommend site is KhanAcademy.org. Again, the content is free and signing-up is simple. Khan Academy offers courses for students from grades K-8 as well as for high school and beyond. If you are looking to brush up on your knowledge in a specific subject or are interested in learning new material, I highly encourage you to register and take advantage of this incredible resource. Recently, they launched their test prep site and have a course dedicated to the revised 2016 SAT I exam. You can find more information and begin taking this course under the Khan Academy tab.
TED Talks
While TED Talks aren't necessarily courses in the traditional sense, TED is a highly effective platform for is sharing ideas. TED Talks cover a range of topics from a host of individuals and groups to include discussions, lectures, and presentations in more than 100 languages. I encourage my students to watch a few talks each week, increasing their knowledge and understanding of their selves and the world around them. This tool is especially useful for second-language learners as the students are exposed to a variety of content matter that keeps students engaged.