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Using Training Badges And Certifications To Motivate Learners

You’ve won a gold medal for [insert favorite sport] in the Olympics. During the award ceremony, standing high on the podium, it’s placed around your neck. Crowds cheer, cameras flash. The medal’s heavy. You can feel the weight of the gold and see it glittering in the sun. Having that medal matters. It matters a lot. And being able to share your achievement with others matters, too. But the pride…

Survey Shows Teachers Favor Mastery Learning to Address Pandemic-Related Learning Gaps

As we emerge from the pandemic and head into our first post-pandemic school year, the results of our new survey of teachers gives us hope for a brighter future and, at the same time, reaffirms our deep commitment to staying laser-focused on recovery. The findings show:  Nine out of 10 teachers say they’ve been able to identify learning gaps that need to be addressed.  84% of teachers believe…

Cross-Selling and Upselling: A Complete Guide

Upselling and cross-selling are two ways to do the same thing: grow your revenue by getting customers to spend more. It’s a mutually beneficial deal where customers get a better experience, and you get a fatter bottom line. But many businesses jump in too early, neglecting their buyer’s intent, choosing the wrong method, and annoying customers instead of enhancing their experience. In this…

Automotive Digital Retailing Ensures Seamless Car Buying

Automotive digital retailing platforms make car buying better for customers online and in the store, while driving efficiency throughout your sales workflows. Beyond bringing inventory online, digital auto retail lets customers complete as much of the deal as they like themselves, with seamless access to your in-store sales teams when they need it.  (more…)

Why is imposter syndrome still plaguing some workers?

According to a recent survey, the majority of workers actually believe that they are charlatans. Nearly three in five (58%) workers experience imposter syndrome in the workplace – meaning they often believe they are inferior to others or have faked their way into positions despite impressive accomplishments, according to a report from Indeed. Overall, more than one in 10 (13%) employees and one…

What The Mutual In MassMutual Means

Have you ever wondered what the “mutual” in MassMutual means—and why MassMutual is essential to Haven Life? Haven Life is owned by MassMutual, a mutual life insurance company that has been providing the financial foundation for insurance needs since 1851. The policies offered through Haven Life are issued by MassMutual or its subsidiary C.M. Life. What is a mutual company? Essentially, a mutual…

Do I Really Need Boat Insurance?

Every year, boatowners weigh the risk against the reward of insuring their boats for the summer season. When considering “do I need boat insurance?” some try to weigh the chances of an incident vs. the cost of protection, while others simply accept that coverage provides the peace of mind they need to enjoy their time on the water. If you’re trying to decide whether to invest in boat insurance,…

6 Creative back-to-school activities for teachers

Even during the summer, educators are always thinking about returning to school, particularly when it comes to back-to-school activities. Learning never stops, whether engaged in professional development through conferences or online events, reading books, listening to podcasts, or exploring new ideas and reflecting.  During the school year, time is hard to find as teachers focus on students’…

How to become a pharmacist: Explore pharmacy jobs

Pharmacists are at the forefront of cutting-edge medicine and help people live healthier lives. Find out more about what it means to be a pharmacist and how to become one. Becoming a pharmacist is no easy task. It takes years of schooling and training, not to mention a lot of hard work and dedication. But it can be an incredibly rewarding career, helping people every day make better health…

How to Fix “Discovered – currently not indexed”

“Discovered – currently not indexed” means Google knows about the URL but hasn’t yet crawled or indexed it. Follow this five-step process to diagnose and fix the issue. If you only see a few pages with the “Discovered – currently not indexed” issue, try requesting indexing via Google Search Console (GSC). To do that, click “URL inspection” on the menu and enter the page’s URL. If it’s not…

How to Winterize Your Pool

With cooler temperatures settling in, many may be thinking it’s time to winterize their pools for the season. Taking the steps to properly close your pool can save you a lot of time and money when it’s time to reopen it next summer. The last thing you’ll want to do is remove your pool cover to reveal a grimy, murky mess. To help you take out the guesswork, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide…

What is the Easiest Way to Immigrate to Canada as a Family or Student?

BusinessTravel Express Entry Program: this is on record as the easiest and fastest means to immigrate to Canada from any part of the World. Want to immigrate to Canada but don’t know how to get started? Here’s the guide you’ve been waiting for. Earlier this year (February 14th, 2022), the Canadian government stated its plans to welcome 1.3 million new immigrants in the next two years. The…

BITS Pilani collaborates with Coursera to launch first online B.Sc in Computer Science from top-ranked engineering institute in India

This degree is the first bachelor’s degree from an Indian institute on Coursera. It will enable people from diverse backgrounds to acquire a computer science degree, helping address the growing demand for skilled, qualified IT professionals in India and across the world.  By Coursera Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani, an Institute of Eminence and a globally acclaimed Indian…

What Is Blockchain? See How It Works In Our Free Course

It seems like every day the internet is buzzing with news and rumors about Web3, as the Metaverse, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs become more popular. But what exactly is Web3? Conceptually, Web3 is projected by many to be the next phase of the internet — a decentralized digital space based on blockchain technology that minimizes the need for corporate-sponsored platforms and gives users more…

The MozCon 2022 Video Bundle Is Here (Plus, Our 2020 Videos are FREE!)

After three years and two virtual conferences, we gathered some of our best friends in the industry for the biggest SEO party of the year in Seattle — MozCon 2022. It felt great to be back in-person at camp MozCon, gathering insights and and watching tactical presentations from industry leaders, not to mention the opportunity to connect and network with fellow attendees! And we’re happy to share…

6 Exceptional Content Marketers (and the Traits That Make Them Stand Out)

What makes a content marketer great? You’ve probably asked this question as you thought about your career progression or wondered how to establish credibility to advance your content program. We studied these six 2022 Content Marketer of the Year finalists (including the two winners) for clues. Each finalist this year worked on a winning entry in at least one category in the Content Marketing…

Canada counts cost of “horrific” storm Fiona

The last hurricane to hit Canada was Igor, which hit Labrador and Newfoundland in 2010 with wind speeds exceeding 170km/h in some areas. Adjusting for inflation, insured losses from Igor, which temporarily cut 150 communities off, were approximately $268 million, according to Swiss Re figures. Hurricane Juan, which hit Halifax in 2003, cost $233 million in today’s money. Tropical cyclone Dorian,…