Below are examples of online learning websites and the courses they offer. You will notice that none of these sites are the major companies like Yahoo!, Google, or Apple. Instead they are smaller websites that are part of the Long Tail. According to Chris Anderson, the Long Tail is the continuation of non-mainstream entertainment still being listened to and viewed. These smaller sites have been growing in popularity because they offer a unique service that none of the bigger tech players currently do.
Codecademy
“Codecademy is the easiest way to learn how to code. It’s interactive, fun, and you can do it with your friends.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf5-G2hrb8c
Treehouse
“Our mission is to bring affordable Technology education to people everywhere, in order to help them achieve their dreams and change the world.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUAg51kA42M
Khan Academy
“Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsFQ9kM1qDs
General Assembly
“Learn from top practitioners of programming, business, and design at General Assembly.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgT7faGpYcU
Thinkful
“Thinkful is the online school you need to become a web developer. Build real projects at your own pace with ongoing support from your own mentor.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=quQf02LdZac
Book: Anderson, Chris. “The Long Tail“, “The Social Media Reader”, Michael Mandiberg. New York University Press.
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