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Success Elements Learn by doing rather than by listening to lectures and doing unassisted assignments; Receive personalized coaching and instructional support throughout your training; Acquire soft skills that are foundational to a professional career; Never miss training sessions because of family and work responsibilities; Learn anywhere, anytime; all you need is a computer with an
DAtraits
Below, you’ll find 10 questions which will help you understand whether you would enjoy the job of a Data Analyst and be good at it. This is a self-evaluation, strictly for your own purposes. We won’t ask you to share the results with us or anybody else. Therefore, be as honest as possible when answering
Designing and Using a Self-Paced Linear Algebra Course
After more than 10 years of teaching Linear Algebra in the traditional way and seeing students struggle with the pace of the course every single semester, we decided to develop a hands-on self-paced course, stop lecturing, and let the students learn by doing. This decision was based on our long-term successful experience with using self-paced,
Traits of a Successful Data Analyst
Below, you’ll find 10 questions which will help you understand whether you would enjoy the job of a Data Analyst and be good at it. This is a self-evaluation, strictly for your own purposes. We won’t ask you to share the results with us or anybody else. Therefore, be as honest as possible when answering
New Version of Visual Intro to Python Released
We are pleased to announce that a new version of our popular self-paced course Visual Intro to Python was released today. About the Course Visual Intro to Python is an NCLab classic. This self-paced course is an excellent introduction to Python programming for middle school students. It teaches fundamental concepts including Python syntax and code
NCLab Brings Coding for Kids to the Boy Scouts
NCLab Takes Coding for Kids on the Road In a first-ever Reno area opportunity, a Coding for Kids camp was held for Boy Scouts on January 11th-12th, 2018. This gave the Scouts the opportunity to earn the coveted Drafting and Programming merit badges. The camp was hosted by the Boy Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
Python Isn’t Just Important. It’s Essential.
I recently volunteered at my local library to host an NCLab workshop, and I was amazed (though not surprised) by how easily people of all ages came together to converse and learn about programming. It made me wonder what makes a programming language like Python—which the 8-year-olds in the class were wielding with the same
NCLab’s Commitment to Empowering Students with Disabilities
We’re in the unique position of making systems smarter in order to make people smarter. When the programs we use become more intelligent, so do we. When anyone can access these intelligent programs—even students with disabilities—our learning environments become more robust and can boost the potential of every learner. So it’s not just about creating
NCLab Drone Parts List
These parts were used by NCLab to build the original prototype in the “Let’s Build A Drone” mini-course. Parts (can be ordered from Amazon) Description Vendor QTY Price Cost Per Drone Sidewinder Hi Perf. Brushed Motors 6x15mm + JST; Set of 6 Spintech Motors 1 17.00 11.33 3.7V 220mAh LiPo Battery Pack 45C 1S with