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4 Online Infographics Generators

4 Online Infographics Generators | academic hipster | Scoop.it
Let's face it, the infographics industry is exploding and now we’re seeing some new tools to help us easily create or generate simple infographics.
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International Master of Science in Social Policy Analysis - IMPALLA

International Master of Science in Social Policy Analysis - IMPALLA | academic hipster | Scoop.it
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Education Portal Academy

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See all free online college courses and video lessons. Education Portal Academy has free classes and quizzes and the lowest-cost path to college credit.
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Test My Brain

Test My Brain | academic hipster | Scoop.it
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TestMyBrain aims to engage and collaborate with citizen scientists like you, by providing tools to help you learn about yourself. 

When you test yourself andbuild your brain profile, you contribute to brain research.

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Research Software for Social Sciences - Methodspace - home of the Research Methods community

A group to discuss the tools of the software available for research in social sciences
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Why Daily Learning Beats Gobble-Gobble Learning | Write to Done

Why Daily Learning Beats Gobble-Gobble Learning | Write to Done | academic hipster | Scoop.it
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There are two ways to eat a cake:

You can eat it in small pieces.
Or you can gobble the whole thing down.

Most of us would like to gobble, whether it comes to cake or learning.

But like cake, learning needs to be tackled in small portions. Small portions not only help you learn, but help you learn a lot faster. Here are three core reasons why:

1. The sleep factor
2. The tiredness factor
3. The mistake factor

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Open Position: Research Associate in Sociology at Uni. Luxembourg

Open Position: Research Associate in Sociology at Uni. Luxembourg | academic hipster | Scoop.it
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The University of Luxembourg invites applications for the following position within the Research Unit INSIDE at the Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) for a: Research Associate in Sociology

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This column will change your life: Helsinki Bus Station Theory

This column will change your life: Helsinki Bus Station Theory | academic hipster | Scoop.it
'The theory claims that the secret to a creatively fulfilling career lies in understanding the operations of Helsinki's main bus station,' explains Oliver Burkeman
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"Stay on the fucking bus!!!"

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Can "Mindfulness" Help You Focus?

Can "Mindfulness" Help You Focus? | academic hipster | Scoop.it
Being able to identify but not get rid of distracting thoughts leads to better performance
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Schooler observes: “Counter to the long-standing assumption that mental aptitude is largely fixed across the life span,” he writes, a number of recent studies have indicated that IQ can be increased through targeted interventions like this one. “The present demonstration that mindfulness training improves cognitive function and minimizes mind wandering suggests that enhanced attentional focus may be key to unlocking skills that were, until recently, viewed as immutable.” Something to think about — or, actually, not think about — the next time you’re under pressure.

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INCIDENTAL COMICS: Genius Is...

INCIDENTAL COMICS: Genius Is... | academic hipster | Scoop.it
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i love this infograph :)

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11 Alternative Careers For PhD Students - Next Scientist

11 Alternative Careers For PhD Students - Next Scientist | academic hipster | Scoop.it
Staying in academia is not the only option for PhDs. Here you have 11 alternative careers for PhD students you can consider for your next career move.
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Open Learning Initiative | Open Learning Initiative

Open Learning Initiative | Open Learning Initiative | academic hipster | Scoop.it
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Video: How to Get Sh*t Done, According to Science!

Video: How to Get Sh*t Done, According to Science! | academic hipster | Scoop.it
Get schooled on the Zeigarnik Effect, ego depletion, and the practice regimes of great performers.
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How to be a Hackademic » PhD2Published

How to be a Hackademic » PhD2Published | academic hipster | Scoop.it
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Hybrid Pedagogy’s Jesse Stommel and our very own Charlotte Frost rethink academic life and writing productivity in this on-going series of hints, tips and hacks.

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David Foster Wallace: This is water | Video on TED.com

What is adult life really about? In this legendary college commencement speech in 2005, David Foster Wallace attempts to explain. Animation by The Glossary.
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a beautiful visual version of the famous "this is water" discourse of david foster wallace :)

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14 Ways to Acquire Knowledge: A Timeless Guide from 1936

14 Ways to Acquire Knowledge: A Timeless Guide from 1936 | academic hipster | Scoop.it
"Write! Writing, to knowledge, is a certified check."

The quest for intellectual growth and self-improvement through education has occupi

Via Joseph McCaleb
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The Hidden Biases in Big Data

The Hidden Biases in Big Data | academic hipster | Scoop.it
Blindly trusting it can lead you to the wrong conclusions.
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This looks to be the year that we reach peak big data hype. From wildly popular big data conferences to columns in major newspapers, the business and science worlds are focused on how large datasets can give insight on previously intractable challenges. The hype becomes problematic when it leads to what I call "data fundamentalism," the notion that correlation always indicates causation, and that massive data sets and predictive analytics always reflect objective truth. FormerWired editor-in-chief Chris Anderson embraced this idea in his comment, "with enough data, the numbers speak for themselves." But can big data really deliver on that promise? Can numbers actually speak for themselves?

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Wormhole literature

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I have a friend, let's call her Jenny.

Jenny is about six months into her degree and just beginning to discover the true extent of the literature which might be relevant to her topic. By which I...
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Sixth ISA Worldwide Competition for Junior Sociologists

Sixth ISA Worldwide Competition for Junior Sociologists | academic hipster | Scoop.it
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The International Sociological Association (ISA) announces the organization of the Sixth ISA Worldwide Competition for Junior Sociologists. The winners will be invited to participate in the XVIII ISA World Congress of Sociology which will take place in Yokohama, Japan in July 2014.

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26 Time Management Hacks I Wish I'd Known at 20

26 Time Management Hacks I Wish I’d Known at 20 Etienne Garbugli Product Design & Marketing Consultant
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Colin Camerer: Neuroscience, game theory, monkeys | Video on TED.com

When two people are trying to make a deal -- whether they’re competing or cooperating -- what’s really going on inside their brains?
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400 Free eBooks: Download to Kindle, iPad/iPhone & Nook

400 Free eBooks: Download to Kindle, iPad/iPhone & Nook | academic hipster | Scoop.it
This collection features free e-books, mostly classics, that you can read on your computer, smart phone, or Kindle. It includes great works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
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10 Online Courses to Beef Up Your STEM Knowledge

10 Online Courses to Beef Up Your STEM Knowledge | academic hipster | Scoop.it
Here are 10 courses that will boost your STEM knowledge and you can take online from the comfort of your home.
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Quantitative Research Methods: Multivariate

Quantitative Research Methods: Multivariate | academic hipster | Scoop.it
This course is the second semester in the statistics sequence for political science and public policy offered in the Political Science Department at MIT.
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Hybrid Pedagogy: A Digital Journal of Teaching & Technology | Home

Hybrid Pedagogy: A Digital Journal of Teaching & Technology | Home | academic hipster | Scoop.it
Hybrid Pedagogy is an academic and networked journal of teaching and technology that combines the strands of critical and digital pedagogy to arrive at the best social and civil uses of technology and digital media in education.
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Coffitivity Plays Ambient Coffee Shop Noise to Boost Your Productivity

Coffitivity Plays Ambient Coffee Shop Noise to Boost Your Productivity | academic hipster | Scoop.it
Several studies have previously shown that coffee shop buzz is good for your creativity and productivity, thanks to providing "just the right amount" of background noise.
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