I'll Take That Medium, Please

I have had an account on Medium for three years now, and I have just started using it. So far, I've written three posts. The goal is to write at least one post a day for the next two months and post AT LEAST three times a week every week thereafter. I have set the goal according to what I have been reading about how to make money on Medium. Views = $$$ and the more you write, the more views you get. There is no promise of riches, but from what I've seen already, a good supplemental income can be found on Medium.

 What I like: 

• I have power over what I write and how often I write. 
• There are thousands of excellent writers on Medium and I enjoy trying to read them all. 
• There is something for everyone! Any interest you have is expressed on Medium.
• A membership costs $5 a month. Even if I didn't write, the $5 is worth the chance to read.

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Online Learning - Alison vs Coursera

I have enjoyed learning on Alison, but I have also found that there are some courses that are substandard. It is almost as though they are accepting any type of course rather than paying attention to how it is written and laid out. Does that mean learning on Alison is not worth it? No. It means that if you really want to learn and get good recognition for your learning, you need to be careful to examine the courses you are taking. I did not finish my last course and I don't regret it, either. I found that I already knew most of what was being taught and I easily identified where they went wrong. I want to learn what I don't know, not what I do know. I also want to be confident I am getting the most from my membership. I have learned from content writing courses and a deep reading course. I feel that I was given relevant information presented in such a way that it was interesting and learnable. That is why I will contine to look at courses. So why am I talking about all this? Well, I am now taking courses through Coursera. The courses on Coursera are taught by colleges and universities. There are many free courses with certificates for a fee, but there are also degree programs available. You can earn your degree by paying for each class on a monthly basis. You may be surprised at the low cost of tuition. If you do not want to earn a degree, diploma, or certificate, you also have the option of auditing classes. Alison's certificates and diplomas cost less, but one must be cautious about finding the best. Coursera requires more study time. Of course that is to be expected when the courses are taught by experts and professors. I find it comforting. I don't know about you, but I expect to have to work hard to learn important things. If it is too easy, then what is the point? While some links I offer are affiliate links (I get credits towards paying for certifates for sign-ups), I am not using this blog to make money. Here is where I talk. Sometimes I vent, sometimes I brag, and sometimes I just dream. Although I'm not selling, I do hope you enjoy what you read and follow my ramblings. I would also love to hear from you. Check out Alison Check out Coursera

Oh, Alison, Alison - I'm Learning Online For Free!

 Regardless of an inability to pay, I love to learn. Alison offers a myriad of free courses online. You can earn certificates and diplomas in specific areas and I truly enjoy taking the courses. However, while the courses are free, the certificates and diplomas (proof) do cost money. Let's get this straight: I'm not complaining. I understand that is how they make money and it really is a good deal. 

 I have earned 3 certificates and am working on a diploma. Most of it is actually a review of things I have learned already, but it has definitely been worth reviewing - even though some of it has been very repetitive. Ugh. I still recommend Alison for those who want to show extra knowledge to their current and/or prospective employers as well as those who simply wish to learn for their own self-enrichment. 

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