“Businesses are waking up to the skills gamers can bring to the workplace,” argues the BBC, adding that “Even the military is hiring gamers.” “The ability to assimilate information, react swiftly and co-ordinate actions whilst remaining calm under pressure are often attributes of people that are good at gaming,” a Royal Air Force spokesperson tells the BBC. Those skills are part…
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Google Unveils ‘Code With Google,’ Awards $1 Million To CS Teachers Group
theodp writes: TechCrunch reports that Google kicked off the 2019 Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Conference in style with the announcement of Code with Google, a new coding resource for teachers which collects Google’s own free course curriculum on teaching computer science and coding. Google also announced a $1 million grant to the teachers group alongside the unveiling of Code with…
Asking questions, solving puzzles: Meet Farhanah
Welcome to the latest installment of edX Insider, where we take you behind the scenes at edX HQ. Today we chat with Farhanah, Engineering Manager, Sustaining & Escalations, about the things that make edX unique, what inspired her to pursue an engineering career, the best course she’s ever taken, and more. Quick stats Name: Farhanah Sheets Department/role: Engineering Manager, Sustaining &…
Learning Inclusive Leadership Skills With a Global MBA
Diversity and inclusion are more than buzzwords. A growing body of research shows that they are core ingredients for high-performing organizations. To be truly effective, these principles need to be reflected through authentically inclusive leadership as well as hiring practices. In a recent article for the Harvard Business Review, Deloitte Australia’s Juliet Bourke breaks down […]
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Strategy: Why it’s a Cornerstone of the Modern MBA
With technology and global markets evolving at an unprecedented pace, today’s most successful business leaders are the ones who recognise new strategic opportunities — and seize them — before their competitors do. This is why Macquarie University is moving beyond focusing solely on traditional business metrics and financial analytics. Instead, Macquarie puts strategising at the […]
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Software Engineers: What They Do and How to Become One
Groundbreaking technology is only groundbreaking for so long. New is constantly replacing old, as demand for growth is constant. Both individuals and organizations look to utilize the latest technology, in turn creating demand for software engineers who make many of these advancements possible. Think about the last time you used Excel Online, Photoshop, iTunes, or even Google Chrome. They were…