Category: Capsule

  • No Code Tasks

    Still a work in progress. Adapted from https://www.100daysofnocode.com/. See their full guide here. “No-code” is a term to refer to software that allows you to build things online visually like you were building something from your imagination with Lego blocks. It’s kind of like the IKEA furniture of software – it is accessible, cost-effective, does…

  • Learn Personal Finance

    Check these resources: 1. https://www.ngpf.org/

  • Learn Spreadsheets with DataCamp Courses

    If you are interested in learning + improving your Spreadsheet skills, here are some courses you can do on Datacamp (a paid annual subscription). Datacamp’s Spreadsheet courses are designed such that you can practice on Google Sheets as you learn. A context and pre-filled data are provided in each spreadsheet so your learning pace is…

  • Self Learning Tips

    Some tips to get you going Never stop learning. Never stop growing. Old: Learn Learn Learn Do.New: Learn Do, Learn Do, Learn Do. Get going!

  • Be a Data Engineer

    You need to know SQL and Python very well to find a data engineering job. Experience with a workflow management platform like Apache Airflow can help you build ETL pipelines and have this skill in your toolbox. In addition, you need to know the fundamentals of Hadoop, Hive, Spark, and data warehousing to pass the…

  • Some good digital distractions

    Ask Nature Asknature.org is a free online tool where you can search thousands of nature’s solutions to various challenges. Like how a decentralized society helps ants to recover from a food shortage or how maple tree seeds twirl in a tornado-like vortex to increase the reach of where their seeds are planted. Just ten minutes a day exploring this…

  • Tools for Modern Citizens

    Here are some resources suggested by Seth Godin. Everyone around us needs to know about: StatisticsGerm TheoryEpidemiologyDecision MakingPropaganda and the Status QuoSemiotics and IndoctrinationThe Mechanics of Global WeatherNetwork Effectsand Artificial Intelligence Either we are the makers of our future or we’re the victims. And if we don’t understand these fundamental components of how the world works,…

  • What is Machine Learning?

    While we work out a detailed lesson plan, try these recipes from Google Developers. Hello World – Machine Learning Recipes #1 Visualizing a Decision Tree – Machine Learning Recipes #2 What Makes a Good Feature? – Machine Learning Recipes #3 Let’s Write a Pipeline – Machine Learning Recipes #4 Writing Our First Classifier – Machine…

  • Learning How to Learn

    Some resources: Coursera Course on Learning How to Learn The LearningToolbox website has a bunch of useful tips for getting the most out of studying.

  • 8 Ivy League Courses you can take for free

    Seeking enrichment? Take an online class.