Kokutangaza https://kokutangaza.com Learning Together Tue, 16 May 2023 12:30:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 https://kokutangaza.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cropped-Kokutangaza-logo-206px-1-32x32.jpg Kokutangaza https://kokutangaza.com 32 32 Accessibility to Free Adult Education. https://kokutangaza.com/accessibility-to-free-adult-education-2/ https://kokutangaza.com/accessibility-to-free-adult-education-2/#respond Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:30:58 +0000 http://kokutangaza.com/?p=5617 “The function of freedom is to free someone else.”

  • Toni Morrison

This philosophy is so essential to building a better world. Do whatever is necessary, do whatever is meaningful, do whatever is within your capacity. Enlightenment, empowerment, emancipation, empathy. These are the four E’s we need to build our future.

Several governments, organizations and educators are implementing the service of free education. The benefits of this is of the greatest magnitude for the sustainable development of all societies. Education is the one way an individual can conquer the hurdle of economic and social oppression. Free education truly is the pathway to an earthly salvation for many and it is what every nation should aim to provide.

With the power of the internet, some sources of this work for empowerment and emancipation of the people are available all over the world. When considering free education that is globally available, the following are leaders in this realm:

Let us acknowledge these revolutionaries that are implementing real and tangible change in the lives of many. They are transforming the globe in a monumental ground breaking way. Let us whole heartedly applaud them.

Now, let us also not forget that there are still many who do not have access to this free learning and are in need of education. This is the case for various reasons, such as the lack of availability of the internet or a computer or other such technology. There can also be the language barrier. As you may have discovered, all the free education providers listed in this article use English as the medium of instruction.

Considering these hindrances to accessibility, it is apparent that we still need to make committed efforts to reach the grassroots and the marginalized.

I am currently teaching free adult classes for the English language and entrepreneurship for individuals who have not been able to pursue higher education and come from deprived backgrounds. One of my students cannot read or write. It would be ideal if we could take the time to learn literacy, however, she works full-time and has responsibilities at home. Time is the one thing she does not have and this is the reality for many adult learners. So I try to meet her halfway and audio record lessons for her so she can have some way of having them documented for review.

The rise of smart phone use has made the days of internet cafes more or less a thing of the past. The unfortunate thing about this is that the common man or woman who cannot afford a computer hardly has any common access to a PC. And if a person cannot afford a smart phone there is no public service that allows for the access of the internet (or if they are, they are very few and very far between). It’s almost an all or nothing situation. If people can’t afford the gadgets then they are left with very few provisions to compensate for that. In this prospect you might say that the gap between the haves and have nots has become broader. I am using the term ‘have and have nots’ tentively to illustrate a point.

I am going to segway a bit here because for a moment it is necessary to debunk this phrase ‘the haves and the have nots’ before it blinds us of other broader horizons. This term only takes into consideration economic status but there are other things one can ‘have’ that are not related to economic wealth. Such as: cultural wealth, spiritual wealth, wealth in health, wealth in wisdom, etc. To ‘have’ is not only wealth based on currency. One of these alternative wealths could very well create a life far more enriching than money could buy. Let us not allow these terms in the English language make our perceptions narrow or our thinking obtuse.

With that being said, let us return to the topic at hand, which is: accessibility to education.  Free formal adult education is oftentimes only accessible with the knowledge of the English language and/or the availability of certain technologies.

Let us avidly cheer on the providers that are facilitating free education worldwide. Let us also look to making sure free education is available for our brothers and sisters in the grassroots or who are marginalized. Even if all you have time for is one individual person. That education could change the trajectory of their lives for generations. Let us galvanize for this, if not with our time, then in resources (technology, an old functioning phone you no longer use, books and stationary, etc). Some people collaborate with an external family or person to financial fund their school fees. Education is a necessity and a right for all. Thank you for taking the time to read this article.

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The Fading Art of Story-Telling in Tanzania https://kokutangaza.com/the-fading-art-of-story-telling-in-tanzania/ https://kokutangaza.com/the-fading-art-of-story-telling-in-tanzania/#respond Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:49:52 +0000 http://kokutangaza.com/?p=5611 There really is no limit for the age you have to be to sit at the feet of an elder and have them tell you captivating stories.

Story-telling is a tradition and ancient art in all of Africa, Tanzania is no exception. So why is it that traditional story-telling is a fading art here? 

The only public space I know of that has story-telling for children is the Soma Book Café. Only one consistent place in the whole of Dar es Salaam. I tell stories to children from impoverished backgrounds.  All I would do is gather a group of kids from a neighborhood with the permission of their guardians, then have a story session with snacks. I’d tell a story that I then invited them to discuss and ask questions about and intriguing conversations would flourish out of this.

I once tried to do this with a puppet I personally went to a tailor to make. I named my puppet Dada Tumaini, meaning Sister Hope in Kiswahili. I tried her out several times with an audience. It was a disaster. I found out the hard way that ventriloquism is not for me. I was inspired by Jim Henson’s muppets and Lamb Chop the puppet created by Shari Lewis (I always giggle to myself when I think of her because she must have quite a naughty sense of humor to name her knitted talking lamb ‘Lamb Chop’). But my puppetering attempt did not go well with any group of kids so Dada Tumaini has since retired in a storage room at home.

My inspiration and passion for story-telling began with watching a renowned story-teller from Ethiopia known affectionately as Ababa Tesfaye when I was a child. Ababa Tesfaye is a national hero in Ethiopia. He passed away at the age of 94 in 2017 and remains a well loved legend. Ababa Tesfaye was so compelling in his art as a story-teller that he hardly needed anything to become one of the most greatest icons of Abyssinia. When you watched him tell stories on television he just sat in a chair, wearing ordinary clothes with a plain blue background. The pictures that occupanied his stories that were  usually about talking animals and carried a moral were simple and made on a black chalk board with white chalk. But Ababa Tesfaye’s stories were riveting! He was expressive, he gave the animal characters special voices. His animated facial expressions alone were enough to entertain you. He was wonderful.

We should have at least one great story-teller we broadcast across the nation and revive this art that was once so common in our villages and amongst our ancestors. Our children should have a national hero they can meet at school to talk about or reminisce about fondly 30 years from now.

Why are we not providing these kind of platforms? I subscribe to DSTV (our continent’s cable television) and on all the mainland Tanzanian channels provided there I do not see any children’s programs or story-telling on a regular week day. It is not on our radio channels either.

Where are our story-tellers, puppeteers, child entertainers? It should be a national quest to find them. And give them a platform. Collaboration is important. Because some have the will, but not the talent. And some have the talent but not the funding. And some have the funding but don’t know about the bureaucracy or the process to access a national platform.

But we can start small. In your families, in your neighborhoods, in your schools. Let us keep the tradition of story-telling alive.

 

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Promoting Reading Culture https://kokutangaza.com/promoting-reading-culture/ https://kokutangaza.com/promoting-reading-culture/#respond Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:32:53 +0000 http://kokutangaza.com/?p=5607 Encouraging reading culture and writers in a nation does monumental things to develop it and preserve it.

When you read a good story it has the power to make you a little more wiser, a little more empathetic (by seeing through the eyes and experiences of someone other than yourself). With regular reading being a sort of passively internalized training in the art of writing; reading books equips you with the possibility of becoming a skilled writer yourself.

When a story is written, that is a story documented, and henceforth, a story made immortal. So our nations need a tradition of reading, we need writers. For our cultures, for our history.

Why is it that the habit of reading is so rare when the benefits are so vast? I have heard people from around the world say, ‘I don’t read much but I enjoy The Harry Potter series.’ Something about this literature appeals to the masses, which is a good thing. It has won fans all over the globe but I have to point out that it is a modern fiction with no characters that are people of color. It is very western and it is very commercial. So, I only hope that it’s the gateway to more readership; readership filled with more diversity and culture.

Another reason not many pass-times are filled with book reading is because people are often made to believe that reading is only associated with academia. Yet another reason is that people find that buying books is expensive. I do realize that reading books for leisure is a luxury (it is costly) but it is also a worthwhile investment.

And of course, libraries are available and they are free. I refer to them as urban sanctuaries. Inquire with people in your town or even search on the internet for libraries in your region.

Let us normalize the joy of reading and encourage the reading of books for recreation so that kids will maintain book reading well into adulthood. Let us make a conscious effort in reading books from all over the world of narratives not spoken enough of globally. African, Asian, Middle Eastern, South American, Native American, Caribbean, Aboriginal, etc.

One place working to promote reading culture in Tanzania is the Soma organisation. They are doing beautiful work. They host several events during the year pertaining to literature, poetry, arts and culture. The last event I went to was a very lovely memorial for the late writer and Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison. Because I spoke so passionately about literature and the author at the event, the director, Madam Demere Kitunga, gave me an impromptu invitation to mediate part of their public discussion. I very enthusiaistically accepted and felt so elated to be able to contribute to the program. And that is just how Soma Book Club is: giving everyone a voice and facilitating public platforms whenever possible for all.

The Soma organisation is currently teaching extracurricular classes for children to become more exposed to literature and to also learn how to write their own stories. What a great way to uplift our children.

Here are some other places making readership and literature available to both children and adults:

  • Soma: Leisure and Culturewww.somabookclub.com
  • Mkuki na Nyota Publisherswww.mkukinanyota.com
  • Novel Idea – (If a book is not available in your store for a deposit they would happily order it in for you)
  • University of Florida’s free Baldwin Library of Historical Children’s Literaturehttps://ufdc.ufl.edu/baldwin/all
  • Booksie: African Childrens Bks @mybooksiebox – Available on instagram for ordering books and a free live children’s books reading every first Saturday of the month.
  • http://literacycloud.org/

Now that you know some great outlets that are facilitating the culture of reading, let’s spread the ‘word.’

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Problems with the Current State of Tanzanian Children’s Books https://kokutangaza.com/problems-with-the-current-state-of-tanzanian-childrens-books/ https://kokutangaza.com/problems-with-the-current-state-of-tanzanian-childrens-books/#respond Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:59:07 +0000 http://kokutangaza.com/?p=5602 All over Africa the art of story-telling has existed for centuries. Stories have passed through the generations verbally and we are still honing the art, business and public service of making books.

Are there not enough Tanzanian children’s books in the United Republic of Tanzania? No, that is not the case. There are plenty. The problem exists in prevalence of quantity, but not quality. What is lacking? Not the stories. Whether simple or complex, new or old, Tanzania is not short of good children’s stories. The problem is the presentation. As children’s story writers we have to think of ourselves as chefs, and think of children as guests in a 5 star restaurant. A significant part of the literary meal we serve lies in its presentation. The presentation of the meal is part and parcel of the entire dining experience. Before that plate of delicious themes and well seasoned characters leaves your kitchen, it ought to be a delectable and glorious feast for the eyes.

Before they are old enough to read chapter books, children interpret most of the world through images and pictures. A child of 2 years of age is not going to pick up a book and say, ‘I think I’ll read this book here because it has very interesting intellectual content.’ No. She or he is going to look at the pictures and judge the book on that. Imagine how wonderful the world of literature would seem to a child if the pictures were dynamically creative, if the colors were bold and the protagonists appeared cleverly detailed. This is what I often do not see in Tanzanian children’s books.

The illustrations in Tanzanian children’s books are very often the same. There is a generic method of drawing that you would typically see in template Tanzanian newspaper comics. Not the witty, satirical comics but the type of common comic that might be about more mundane topics. Like an illustrated guide of how to get ones passport at the immigration office. Now let us think about how enthusiastic a child would be about seeing the same sort of illustrations in a book that was supposed to intrigue them.

Art is vital and Tanzania needs to learn to have more reverence for it. If the country did, I think we would encourage artists to take courses, travel abroad and collaborate in projects that would inspire more creativity and more dynamism for the world of children’s book illustration. We need this because art is part and parcel with literature in producing great children’s books. And if we want creative, innovative, articulate, well-read citizens, children’s books are where we need to start.

If you are going to be a children’s book writer be passionate about it and couple that passion with the aesthetics that make your product a sight to behold. Remember, children are sensorial beings.

Set the imagination free, appeal lavishly to a child’s eyes. If I may use the food analogy again: A child ought not to look at a shelf of children’s books and see a cabinet of dull vitamin supplements. A child ought to look at a shelf of books and see a beautiful buffet of nourishing cuisine. Serve it up! And do so with flambuoyance and pizzazz.

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Happy Anniversary! https://kokutangaza.com/we-are-5-years-old/ https://kokutangaza.com/we-are-5-years-old/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:48:58 +0000 http://kokutangaza.com/?p=5486 We are celebrating the 5 th Anniversary of Kokutangaza!

The inspiration for Kokutangaza came from the holistic approach of learning from the International School of Tanganyika. I thank my own wonderful teachers and educators as well as colleagues and employers throughout the years.

I officially became a public activist in my under-grad years in university, and I soon realized that problems with activism included rhetoric and superficial endeavours. I aim to empower others and facilitate sustainable development.

Kokutangaza has also inspired many groups and people around the world to adopt its methods, including the Latham School and Onastories.

One of Nelson Mandela’s most prevalent quotes is that education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.

Kokutangaza is here to help make education inclusive and dynamic.

Kokutangaza is here to remind others that in a world too pre-occupied with ‘success’ and material gain that compassion, empathy, kindness, justice and mindfulness are still central to development of any kind. An awareness which in South Africa is known as “ubuntu.”

I would like to thank all the lovely people who have supported the Kokutangaza movement throughout the years. Sending all my supporters a big bear hug.

List places that have been inspired by kokutangaza.

  • The university of Dar es Salaam

ART

Kids Baking Lessons
time: 14:00-16:00 weekdays
Location: Mikocheni A, opposite Tanesco, Arizona VTC, Dar es Salaaam
Contact: +255 742 466 965

Piano Tutor
Time: customised
Location: customized
Contact: +255 715 033 398

Art classes
Description: art classes for ages 6-12
Location: Kimara Mwisho, Dar es Salaam
Contact: +255 682 798 558

Champions After School club
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Oysterbay, Uganda Avenue, Dar es Salaam
Contact: +255 769 609 024

SPORTS

Open Play
Description: open play for ages under 18
time: monday-friday
Location: Masaki sports park, Dar es Salaam
Contact: +255 744 733 333

Champions After School club
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Oysterbay, Uganda Avenue, Dar es Salaam
Contact: +255 769 609 024

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Humanity and Nature Are Not Separate, They Are One https://kokutangaza.com/humanity-and-nature-are-not-separate-they-are-one/ https://kokutangaza.com/humanity-and-nature-are-not-separate-they-are-one/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:51:40 +0000 http://kokutangaza.com/?p=5489 Everyone should be an environmentalist. Caring for the environment should come naturally; as a daily practice, as a life style.

Kids need to learn from the very beginning how important and how magical nature is.

A beautiful part of nature is the creatures that live in it. Teach kids to love animals, care for them and protect their environments.

Some years ago, I adopted a rescue animal. An adorable dog I named Chewbacca (Chewy for short). I now have four dogs. Many years ago I worked with the BBC to raise awareness about the wild animals in
the Serengeti and their security. There is a lot one can do.

I have a page on Facebook called “Dogs, Cats, Creatures, Conservation and Environment.” Please feel free to follow it.

There are plenty of places in nature children can come across animals. I am not a fan of zoos. I see no reason an animal should be behind bars and not in its natural habitat unless it is for rehabilitation purposes. I am not a fan of animals in circuses either. I do not believe animals should be used for entertainment. (Although I do admit, I did enjoy the “Lassie” movie series. Dogs are exceptional aren’t they? I guess you could say there are a few things that are an exception if they’re done ethically).

Nonetheless, other than the great outdoors, there is also the Tanzania Animal Welfare Society (TAWESO) that wonderfully provides field trip visits, education and the chance to take in an animal. Here are also some websites one can utilize to teach kids about animals and nature:

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Ken Robinson on schools & creativity https://kokutangaza.com/ken-robinson-on-schools-creativity/ https://kokutangaza.com/ken-robinson-on-schools-creativity/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:07:27 +0000 http://kokutangaza.com/?p=5509

Sir Kenneth Robinson is a true genuine legend. He must be remembered as we would remember Plato or Aristotle or any of the other great minds in history!

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Autistic Teenager Creates App To Help People On The Spectrum https://kokutangaza.com/app-to-help-people-on-the-spectrum/ https://kokutangaza.com/app-to-help-people-on-the-spectrum/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:05:20 +0000 http://kokutangaza.com/?p=5505 By Sonia Smith-Kang (September 4, 2019)

An 18-year-old software developer has created an iOS app to help those on the autistic spectrum in their day-to-day lives.

Ethan Shallcross, who has a form of autism and lives in the English town of Torquay, developed Aumi to enable people to manage their anxiety, monitor their mental health and reduce burnout. 

“The app has been built with people on the autism spectrum in mind, and his has influenced the design and functionality of the entire app,” he says. “However, it is not just for people on the autism spectrum. People who have high anxiety, are frequently burnt out, or struggle with their mental health may also find it useful.” . . .

Read more by Nicholas Fearn at Forbes

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Educators to Follow on Instagram for Helpful Anti Racist Resources https://kokutangaza.com/educators-to-follow-on-instagram/ https://kokutangaza.com/educators-to-follow-on-instagram/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:01:14 +0000 http://kokutangaza.com/?p=5501 By Rachael Moshman

So you’ve publicly shared your support for Black Lives Matter. Maybe you’ve made a donation or marched in a rally. You’ve read and shared tons of articles about racism on Facebook. Now it’s important to continue your anti-racist education. Fortunately, social media is full of great teachers. 

Note: many of the people generously offering free anti-racist education on social media have become overwhelmed with emails, DMs, and comments asking for more. This list isn’t an open invitation to add to their load. They are offering resources, tips, and information on their Instagram pages. We all need to do the work researching, reading, and learning ourselves instead of relying on others to spoonfeed it to us. These accounts are a great starting place in conducting your own anti-racist education.

Anti-racist Education on Instagram

1. britthawthorne is an anti-bias antiracist teacher-educator and an Elementary Montessori Guide committed to equity, knowledge, and peace education. She hosts an online anti-racist book club and writes about building community in your classroom.

2. danareadsbooks is a white teacher with a big love for books and social justice. She has dedicated her page to explaining and offering resources, including book lists, white privilege, and anti-racism. View this post on Instagram

A post shared by dana dusbiber (@danareadsbooks) on May 29, 2020 at 11:03am PDT

3. desmondfambrini is an educational specialist who shares his experiences with race, sexuality, gender, and mental health, both on a personal level as well as with students. 

4. Eap.13 (Easy as Pi) is a math teacher who offers tips for helping students understand math, as well as encouragement to have an anti-racist classroom.

5. Tomikatalks has been protesting daily with her teenage son in the Philadelphia area and sharing the experience.

6. Moemotivate is the Instagram account of Monique Melton, an anti-racism educator. She is an author, speaker, has a podcast, and offers webinars to help white women understand racism.https://ae678fe6829317da21d5efb1e4e4f101.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.htmlView this post on Instagram

A post shared by Monique Melton (@moemotivate) on Jun 9, 2020 at 5:36am PDT

7. Sylvester McNutt is an author and motivational speaker. He posts about relationships, healing, self-care, and the impact of racism on mental health.

8. Readlikearockstar is an elementary educator who provides great resources for teaching young learners about black history and racism, as well as a free guide for Black families to talk about racism.

9. Thedanifaust is a life coach and mental health advocate. She offers suggestions for how to help combat racism in her Instagram stories. She also talks about the racism directed at her mixed-race family.

10.Education With an Apron is a kindergarten teacher, blogger, teacher conference speaker, and educational content creator on TPT posting various helpful teaching tools to celebrate Black culture, Black history, and racism.View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Education With an Apron (@apron_education) on Jun 1, 2020 at 7:09am PDT

11. Trust the Process Co. is a resource for connecting and uplifting black students and graduates pursuing professional degrees. They’ve been posting Black Lives Matters advocacy tips, as well as mental health information.

12. Bgoconline (Black Girls on Campus) coaches Black girls in grades 9-12 on their paths to college. She offers information, tips, and resources for supporting Black students.

13. Blackeducators.matter celebrates Black teachers and shares updates on the Black Lives Matters movement.View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Black Educators Matter (@blackeducators.matter) on Jun 8, 2020 at 5:53pm PDT

14. Blkwmnquoted aims to inspire Black women to use their voices with motivation quotes and daily affirmation prompts. The page is also used to share these voices.View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Blk Wmn Quoted (@blkwmnquoted) on Jun 8, 2020 at 3:00pm PDT

15. callmeshivy talks about life as a Black father and teacher.

16. somethingnewwithshanti is a therapist who offers tips on supporting black students and talking to kids about race, as well as mental health information.

17. teaching_on_purpose is a teacher and basketball coach dedicated to making sure everyone knows Black Students Matter.View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Davena Smith | SS/ELA teacher (@teaching_on_purpose) on Jun 3, 2020 at 11:03am PDT

18. drkirabanks is a psychologist and education consultant dedicated to racial justice and equality.

19. teachingwithmxt offers resources, suggestions, and book lists for middle school teachers to have an anti-racist classroom. View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Mx.T They/them/theirs (@teachingwithmxt) on Jun 2, 2020 at 12:33pm PDT

20. thetututeacher is a kindergarten teacher who shares tips for talking to young children about race, as well as suggestions for anti-racism books to add to your library.

21. thejosevilson posts about racial issues – inside and outside the classroom. His book, This Is Not a Test: a New Narrative of Race, Class, and Education, discusses “black math teachers are good for more than race stuff.”

22. raising__resilience is a trauma-sensitive educator who discusses the impact of racism and racial bias on children.View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Mrs. Nelson-Brown M.Ed (@raising__resilience) on Jun 4, 2020 at 5:48am PDT

23. tiffanymjewell is an anti-bias and anti-racist educator. She’s also a Montessori teacher.

24. presidentpat is a great storyteller who talks about what it’s like to be a Black male teacher, how to support Black students, and how to be an ally.View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Mr. Harris (@presidentpat) on Jun 2, 2020 at 6:09pm PDT

25. love.tanesha is a middle school ELA teacher and reparations advocate with anti-racist and anti-bias resources for teachers.

26. talesofpattypepper, also known as “the Disney teacher,” offers resources including a guide to 40 ways you can help right now and children’s book lists about race.View this post on Instagram

A post shared by PATRICE RENÉE (@talesofpattypepper) on Jun 6, 2020 at 8:47am PDT

27. alyssagtyghter is a middle school teacher and PhD candidate. She’s sharing anti-racist book lists and tips for being an ally. 

28. fullerteachingresources is a teacher working on her doctorate degree. She shares statistics and information about the inequalities students of color face in the education system.

29. drcourtneyrose is an educational consultant offering resources and information for anti-racist classrooms, such as a guide to avoiding cultural appropriation when incorporating diversity.View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Dr. Courtney Rose (@drcourtneyrose) on Jun 5, 2020 at 3:05pm PDT

30. sunny_in_socal is a second-grade teacher devoted to explaining to other white teachers the importance of talking about race, culture, identity, and social justice in the classroom.View this post on Instagram

A post shared by ??‍Janet N (@sunny_in_socal) on Jun 5, 2020 at 1:20pm PDT

It’s okay if you realize you’ve made mistakes as you learn more about equality and social justice. The important part is you’re learning, growing, and working to help make change happen now.

“So you’ve publicly shared your support for Black Lives Matter. Maybe you’ve made a donation or marched in a rally. You’ve read and shared tons of articles about racism on Facebook. Now it’s important to continue your anti-racist education. Fortunately, social media is full of great teachers. “

Cover image source and full article available on BoredTeachers.com.

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190 universities just launched 600 free online courses. Here’s the full list. https://kokutangaza.com/free-online-courses/ https://kokutangaza.com/free-online-courses/#respond Mon, 12 Oct 2020 20:58:50 +0000 http://kokutangaza.com/?p=5497 By Dhawal Shah (9th October 2018)

Since the end of 2011 over 800 universities have created around 10,000 MOOCs. In the past four months alone, 190 universities have announced 600 such free online courses.

If you haven’t heard, universities around the world offering their courses online for free (or at-least partially free). These courses are collectively called as MOOCS or Massive Open Online Courses.

In the past seven years or so, over 800 universities have created around 10,000 of these MOOCs. And I’ve been keeping track of these MOOCs the entire time here at Class Central, ever since they rose to prominence.

In the past four months alone, 190 universities have announced 600 such free online courses. I’ve compiled this list below and categorized the courses into the following subjects: Computer Science, Mathematics, Programming, Data Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, Education & Teaching, Health & Medicine, Business, Personal Development, Engineering, Art & Design, and finally Science.

Here’s the full list of new free online courses. Most of these are completely self-paced, so you can start taking them at your convenience.

If you want to specifically learn more about COVID-19, Class Central has compiled a list of courses here. These courses are taught by WHO, Johns Hopkins University, Imperial College London, and other universities. A few of them also offer a free certificate!

Also check out For a Limited Time, Coursera Offers Free Certificates for 85 Courses. Here is the Full List.

Finally, numerous other course providers are responding to the pandemic by temporarily offering free online courses and additional e-learning resources. If you’re new to online education, have a look at our suggestions on how to learn online effectively.

PROGRAMMING

ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE

SOCIAL SCIENCES

SCIENCE

ART & DESIGN

MATHEMATICS

HUMANITIES

BUSINESS

HEALTH & MEDICINE

DATA SCIENCE

EDUCATION & TEACHING

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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