Online Classes

What is a course or class?
Interesting, interactive course online?
What make for a 'good' or complete course?
What do top course producers conisder 'good?'

Content, Media
Color, Layout
Participation

Skritter to learn Chinese and Japanese
Scratch by MIT to learn to program computers Mondly, mmmEnglish - learn languages
ad on youtube, AI language tutor
Virtual AI avatar

Tutorial System

Personal attention
Adaptive Curriculum
Real-time adaptive questioning

Educational Materials - Courses, Test Questions
Summary, CRAM, several pages on plastic laminated

YouTube channels
Textbooks
Certificates

Nick Walter

Studied the new iOS app-programming language, Flutter, right as it came out, and made comprehensive notes, which he released as a course. Then, published examples (pieces of his course) on social media and opened a a kickstarter 'How to Make a Freaking iPhone App' to raise money and attention for his course.

Pat Flynn

Developed an audience over years, https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/, documenting his journey with web design and affiliates. Then, he started teaching online to practice, learn how to deliver a course, then developed marketing power-up podcasting, and other courses to his loyal audience.

Free courses
Online Classes
SkillShare.com
Udemy.com

Business

SunriseStartup.com Business School
Startups
Initial Funds
Deciding on Products, Manufacturing
Deciding on Services
Cash Flows
Financial Statements
Incorporation

Management Mindset
Time management
Project Management
Leadership Team Building (HR)

Finance
Taxes
Investing
Crypto

Computer

AI App Design
AI Coding
n8n Workflows
Game Development
Blockchain
Security
Web Design

Health

Psychology

Media

AI Film Making, YouTube, TikTok, Reels
AI Animation
Image Generation
AI Music
Song Writing
Books, WattPad, Articles, Amazon Publishing
AI art tools, skritter

Vocabulary in the kids books
Specialized English Vocabulary for technical subjects, for English Speakers.
(or Thai for Thai speakers)
GUIDE to the SUBJECT AREA.
- Medical School nursing - AI, programming Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Private Tutoring - Providing personalized explanations, examples, and guidance.

REVIEW or CRAM Course: Make a several page to 70 pages CRAM summary, on laminated plastic. Making a summary with examples, and graphics, for each chapter, a thorough STUDY REVIEW somewhere between a CRAM sheet and a whole TEXTBOOK.

AP Biology Notes (70 pages)

Courses
Videos
Diagrams
MCQs

https://quizlet.com/

squirrel ai, math in 10,000 - 20,000 steps, sliding difficulty of questions, games, challenges, physical learning test-prep centers

You need SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE which is context-specific. Games, aps, interesting, fun ways of delivering understanding of this new methodology of language use, group by areas of specialization.

Word app, that covers the topics listed on GitHub, HuggingFace that are trending, new, complex, diffcult for a newbie to even get their around: AI Agents, n8n, make, vectorshift
AI Coding, windsurf, cursor

https://www.indiabix.com/non-verbal-reasoning/classification/ - IQ Test

Personality Test

Career Aptitude test

French Language
Spanish Language
Legal Challenges

Educational Software Resources

Open Textbooks
https://www.freebookcentre.net/

Modern upgrades to the traditional university course structure (lectures, homework, textbooks, study guides, tests, and writing assignments) incorporate digital tools and interactive technologies to enhance engagement, accessibility, and learning outcomes. Below is a categorized list of upgrades, including apps, eBooks, interactive tests, videos, animations, applets, games, flashcards, board games, JavaScript (JS) scripts, software, and eTextbooks, based on current trends and available information. ### 1. eTextbooks and Digital Courseware - **eTextbooks**: Digital versions of textbooks with features like highlighting, note-taking, and search functionality. Platforms like **VitalSource** offer eTextbooks with read-aloud features and study tools, often at lower costs through rentals. **Pearson+** provides access to over 2,000 eTextbooks with audio, flashcards, and offline access. **Wiley** offers eTextbooks with comprehensive courseware, used in accredited courses, with printable sections for flexibility. **MyEducator** provides interactive smart textbooks with videos, flashcards, and AI-driven features like multilingual translation and progress assessment.[](https://www.wiley.com/en-us/shop/etextbooks-courseware)[](https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/student-services/educational-assistance-center/technology-resources)[](https://www.myeducator.com/) - ** Open Educational Resources (OER) Free digital textbooks - OpenStax (Rice University) cover various subjects and are accessible online. Project Gutenberg offers over 60,000 free eBooks, primarily classics, ideal for literature or history courses. https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/student-services/educational-assistance-center/technology-resources Specialized eTextbooks - animations, interactive applets, and videos to teach complex concepts with minimal math, enhancing visualization for introductory courses. https://www.sciencedirect.com/ ----- Learning and Productivity Apps https://quizlet.com/ https://www.brainscape.com - Uses spaced repetition to double learning efficiency, allowing users to create or import flashcards with text, images, and audio. It’s proven to improve post-test scores significantly

https://bookrclass.com/ - A digital library with over 1,000 animated books, 4,000 flashcards, and 5,000 games for language learning

StudyPal: Converts PDFs, videos, or topics into summaries, mind maps, flashcards, and quizzes in seconds, streamlining study material creation. AInstein: Turns notes, PDFs, photos, and recordings into structured lessons, flashcards, and quizzes, offering a fun, AI-driven study experience. https://www.teenlife.com/blog/8-textbook-apps-soon-be-college-students/ https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/student-services/educational-assistance-center/technology-resources - GoConqr: Offers flashcards, quizzes, study planners, and collaboration tools, all free and accessible across platforms. - Chegg: Connects students for collaborative learning with shared flashcards, study guides, and class-specific resources. It includes mobile apps, note storage, and real-time progress tracking ### 3. Interactive Tests and Assessments - **MyEducator**: Provides auto-graded online assessments within smart textbooks, with customizable quizzes and detailed feedback to monitor student progress.[](https://www.myeducator.com/) - **Quizlet Learn**: Generates personalized practice tests based on flashcard sets, adapting questions to focus on areas needing improvement.[](https://quizlet.com/)[](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quizlet-study-with-flashcards/id546473125) - **Clozemaster**: Specializes in fill-in-the-blank exercises for language learning, offering interactive quizzes to reinforce vocabulary and grammar.[](https://www.fluentu.com/blog/learn/language-flashcards-app/) - **Pearson+ Study & Exam Prep (Channels)**: Includes thousands of video-based practice problems and personalized explanations for 19 subjects, complementing eTextbooks for exam preparation.[](https://www.pearson.com/en-us/pearsonplus.html) - **LMS-Integrated Assessments**: Platforms like Texas A&M’s LMS support formative assessments (e.g., discussion forums, digital portfolios) designed for online and asynchronous students, fostering continuous improvement.[](https://lms.tamu.edu/keep-teaching) ### 4. Video and Animation https://www.pearson.com/en-us/pearsonplus.html - Pearson+ Channels: Provides thousands of explainer videos and practice problems, personalized to course needs, enhancing homework and exam prep.

https://www.myeducator.com/ - Integrates expert-led videos (e.g., by Dr. Wendy Tate) into smart textbooks to bring concepts to life, with captions and accessibility features.

- **FluentU**: Transforms authentic videos into language lessons with interactive flashcards, including definitions, audio, and contextual examples.[](https://www.fluentu.com/blog/learn/language-flashcards-app/) ### 5. Example Applets and JS Scripts - **Interactive Applets**: MIT’s eTextbook for electricity and magnetism includes Java-based applets for visualizing field theory and scalar/vector fields, making abstract concepts interactive (https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/electronic-textbook) - **Codecademy JavaScript Courses**: Teach students to create interactive web applications using JS, covering animations, data visualizations (e.g., D3 bar charts), and game development with frameworks like Phaser. These skills can be applied to build custom educational applets or simulations.[](https://www.codecademy.com/catalog/language/javascript) - **eCourse Portal (University of Oklahoma)**: Uses tools like Flash, DreamWeaver, and Carrara to create interactive eBook modules with animations and simulations, developed at low cost (~$1,000 for software).[](https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/electronic-textbook) - **Custom JS Scripts**: Tools like jQuery and React enable dynamic, interactive course content (e.g., event-driven effects, DOM manipulation). Students can learn to create educational games or quizzes using these scripts.[](https://www.codecademy.com/catalog/language/javascript) Knowingo: A gamified app for knowledge acquisition, using multiple-choice quizzes, avatars, experience points, and virtual rewards to make learning engaging. 2. Learning Apps
Scratch MIT

3. Learning Games

Classroom System

Class Layout
Teacher at Front
Writing on Blackboard, Whiteboard
Back turned to class
Hard to see, Hard to hear
Textbooks
Reading Assignments
Class Participation
- Raising your hand
- Answering a question
- Standing Up
- speaking your answer
- go to the blackboard
- circle the desks, discussion, debate
Activities/Exercises
- make a tower of blocks
teamwork, leadership, cooperation, speaking ability, assertiveness, empathy
Science Experiments, Exhibits, Showing Practical Examples
Presentation
Audio-Visual - Educational Television show, slides
Test Prep
Practice tests
Review Sheet, Cram Summary
Chapter Quizzes
Midterm Exams
Final Exams

Beyond the class

Extracurriculars
- Student Editor, Newspaper, Magazine,
- Newsletter, Mailing List (News That You Can Use)
Science Project
Class Project
Research Paper
Homework
Apprenticeship
Assistantship
Internship