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		<title>100 Best Blogs for Teachers of the Future</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Working hard to earn your teaching degree, you are likely ready to jump right into your own classroom already. Before you do so, check out these blogs to help you prepare for the real thing. From resources for teacher to veteran teachers&#8217; perspectives to the special education classroom to education news, politics, and policy, and much more, these blogs offer information on a wide variety of educational topics.</p>
<p><strong>Resources for Teaching </strong></p>
<p>These blogs offer tons of great resources for teachers, whether just starting out or experienced veteran.</p>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.assortedstuff.com/top101/"><strong>The Top 101 Websites for Teachers</strong></a>. This blog is a great resource for quality places teachers can go on the Internet to find inspiration and more.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.needleworkspictures.com/ocr/blog/"><strong>Creating Lifelong Learners</strong></a>. Elementary teachers can find tips for teaching traditional and new media literacies.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dynamitelessonplan.com/"><strong>Dynamite Lesson Plan</strong></a>. Tips and information for teachers with a bit of education policy mixed in is found on this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://hopefoundation.org/hope/blog/"><strong>HOPE Foundation</strong></a>. Offering professional development for teachers in an effort to improve learning for all students, this foundation shares its mission on its blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://millersenglish10.blogspot.com/"><strong>Miller&#8217;s English 10 Classroom Blog</strong></a>. Each year, this class documents their class on this blog. Find assignments, homework prompts, and much more.</li>
<li><a href="http://theedublogger.edublogs.org/"><strong>The Edublogger</strong></a>. The official blog of Edublogs, this blog offers advice and support to blogging educators.</li>
<li><a href="http://langwitches.org/blog/"><strong>Langwitches Blog</strong></a>. Not only will you find tons of links to tech resources on this blog, you will also find plenty of information about implementing technology in the classroom.</li>
<li><a href="http://janeknight.typepad.com/"><strong>Jane&#8217;s E-Learning Pick of the Day</strong></a>. Get a new resource e-learning every day on this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://teachersteachingteachers.org/"><strong>Teachers Teaching Teachers</strong></a>. This blog is a weekly webcast offering advice and stories from real teachers in the interest of developing knowledge and leadership.</li>
<li><a href="http://siobhancurious.wordpress.com/"><strong>classroom as microcosm</strong></a>. Siobhan Curious shares advice and tips for teachers on her blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://forcuriousteachers.blogspot.com/"><strong>Qrious</strong></a>. This blog is full of resources for teachers, including tech tools, ways to laugh along with your class, and places for teachers to earn money for their classroom.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.infinitethinking.org/"><strong>Infinite Thinking Machine</strong></a>. This blog shares innovative teaching tips and techniques to help teachers and students alike.</li>
<li><a href="http://thefischbowl.blogspot.com/"><strong>The Fischbowl</strong></a>. Originally started as a support tool for staff development at Arapahoe High School, you can also learn from the posts here.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Technology</strong></p>
<p>Implementing technology in education is the focus of these blogs.</p>
<ol start="14">
<li><a href="http://edtechpower.blogspot.com/"><strong>The Power of Educational Technology</strong></a>. This blog focuses on real-world applications of technology in the classroom.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dangerouslyirrelevant.org/"><strong>Dangerously Irrelevant</strong></a>. Technology and the future of schools are at the forefront of this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.teachersfirst.com/thinkteach/"><strong>Think Like a Teacher</strong></a>. This tech-savvy teacher also discusses education and teaching on this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/"><strong>Cool Cat Teacher Blog</strong></a>. This popular blog features information about education and teaching with an emphasis on incorporating technology into it all.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pbs.org/teachers/learning.now/"><strong>PBS Teachers learning.now</strong></a>. Explore how technology and Internet culture affect both the way teachers teach and students learn with the posts here.</li>
<li><a href="http://davidwarlick.com/2cents/"><strong>2&cent; Worth</strong></a>. This veteran educator shares his insights and opinions about technology, education, and learning.</li>
<li><a href="http://ilearntechnology.com/"><strong>iLearn Technology</strong></a>. Learn about ways to integrate technology in the classroom with the posts on this technology blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://cooper-taylor.com/blog/"><strong>Blog by Carol</strong></a>. Carol Cooper-Taylor blogs about e-learning and e-teaching on her blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://technosavvy.org/"><strong>The Savvy Technologist</strong></a>. A former teacher, this blogger now helps schools implement technology to benefit students and teachers alike.</li>
<li><a href="http://njtechteacher.blogspot.com/"><strong>NJ Tech Teacher Musings</strong></a>. This K-8 teacher shares his experience with technology in the classroom.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.freetech4teachers.com/"><strong>Free Technology for Teachers</strong></a>. Stay on top of the latest resources available for educators with the posts here.</li>
<li><a href="http://murcha.wordpress.com/"><strong>On an e-journey with generation Y</strong></a>. Learn about the journey this teacher and her students have taken together as they explore Web 2.0 in the classroom.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Blogging Teachers</strong></p>
<p>These teachers are blogging and share their experience and insight with readers.</p>
<ol start="26">
<li><a href="http://blog.mrmeyer.com/"><strong>dy/dan</strong></a>. This young teacher shares the experience he has gained over the past six years with insightful posts about teaching.</li>
<li><a href="http://a-teachers-view.blogspot.com/"><strong>A Teacher&#8217;s View</strong></a>. This high school teacher shares a bit about teaching, politics, and pop culture.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.teachforever.com/"><strong>I Want to Teach Forever</strong></a>. Offering lessons, classroom ideas, and more, this teacher offers a wealth of information on his blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thereadingworkshop.com/"><strong>The Reading Workshop</strong></a>. The focus of this blog lies in teaching language arts.</li>
<li><a href="http://marcywebb.squarespace.com/"><strong>Pensamientos</strong></a>. Teaching middle and high school Spanish, this teacher shares her students&#8217; experiences, tips for other teachers, and more.</li>
<li><a href="http://budtheteacher.com/blog/"><strong>Bud the Teacher</strong></a>. Posts that explore education are mixed with interesting photo writing prompts.</li>
<li><a href="http://misscalculate.blogspot.com/"><strong>Miss Cal.Q.L8</strong></a>. Just wrapping up her first year of teaching, this high school math teacher shares her insights along the way.</li>
<li><a href="http://uncomfortableadventures.blogspot.com/"><strong>Epic Adventures are Often Uncomfortable</strong></a>. This English teacher shares her experiences teaching as well as tips for the classroom.</li>
<li><a href="http://itsnotallflowersandsausages.blogspot.com/"><strong>It&#8217;s Not all Flowers And Sausages</strong></a>. Get plenty of humor along with this teacher&#8217;s description of students and adults antics at school.</li>
<li><a href="http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/teacher_in_a_strange_land/"><strong>Teacher in a Strange Land</strong></a>. A veteran music teacher, Nancy Flanagan shares her insight and experience.</li>
<li><a href="http://ithoughtathink.blogspot.com/"><strong>I Thought a Think</strong></a>. Teaching, policy, humor, and more are all on this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://learnmegood2.blogspot.com/"><strong>Learn Me Good</strong></a>. This teacher covers a wide variety of topics in his blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://jazzymiles.blogspot.com/"><strong>A Teacher&#8217;s Tale</strong></a>. Sharing strategies alongside stories from his classroom, this teacher offers insight to his fifth grade class.</li>
<li><a href="http://rightontheleftcoast.blogspot.com/"><strong>Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher</strong></a>. Find trivia questions along with opinion on education policies on this high school teacher&#8217;s blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://gentlyhewstone.wordpress.com/"><strong>Gently Hew Stone</strong></a>. This high school literature teacher writes on a wide variety of topics here. New teachers won&#8217;t want to miss his post, <a href="http://gentlyhewstone.wordpress.com/2009/07/18/50-more-things-new-teachers-need-to-know/">50 More Things New Teachers Need To Know</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/the_tempered_radical/"><strong>The Tempered Radical</strong></a>. This smart blog not only covers issues important in the field of education, he also posts bits from other blogs to create an ongoing dialogue with other blogging educators.</li>
<li><a href="http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/shoulders_of_giants/"><strong>On the Shoulders of Giants</strong></a>. Ariel Sacks shares what it is to be a teacher with posts on teacher leadership and glimpses of life as a teacher.</li>
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<p><strong>Teachers as Students</strong></p>
<p>Due to the short nature of earning an education and student teaching, these blogs may not be currently updated, but they all have plenty to offer for those learning to become teachers.</p>
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<li><a href="http://educatorblog.wordpress.com/"><strong>An (aspiring) Educator&#8217;s Blog</strong></a>. Working on an MA and hoping to teach in an underserved community, this future teacher blogs about education and her own educational process.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.katesays.org/"><strong>Kate Says</strong></a>. Kate shares her experiences going to grad school, and includes an emphasis on educating children with autism spectrum disorders.</li>
<li><a href="http://fiftynineminutes.blogspot.com/"><strong>Fifty-Nine Minutes</strong></a>. Read about this student teacher&#8217;s experience at a high school on his blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://historyteachermom.blogspot.com/"><strong>Teacher Mom</strong></a>. Follow the ups and downs of student teaching as well as a few other topics here.</li>
<li><a href="http://jfccrunner.blogspot.com/"><strong>Be all that you can be. Find your future&#8211;as a teacher</strong></a>. While technically, this teacher has just finished her first year of teaching, the archives here offer insight to the life of a teacher in training.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Special Education Emphasis</strong></p>
<p>While these blogs may not focus solely on special education, they do contain an emphasis on the subject.</p>
<ol start="48">
<li><a href="http://www.teachersatrisk.com/"><strong>Teachers at Risk</strong></a>. This Teacher of Distinction shares her insights, experience with 20 years of teaching, and practical advice.</li>
<li><a href="http://successfulteaching.blogspot.com/"><strong>Successful Teaching</strong></a>. With 30 years of experience and board certification as an Exceptional Needs Specialist, this teacher knows what she&#8217;s talking about when she shares tips and strategies that are helpful for both special ed and regular ed classes.</li>
<li><a href="http://schoolpsychologistfiles.blogspot.com/"><strong>School Psychologist Blog Files</strong></a>. While this blog is specifically written to parents of students in Special Ed, new teachers can get a feel for challenges the students and their families may face.</li>
<li><a href="http://colethabrowning.blogspot.com/"><strong>Okay so What Next?</strong></a>. Leaving the world of business and now teaching special education at a school for students with behavioral issues, this blogger shares her experiences as a teacher and a mother.</li>
<li><a href="http://specialed.about.com/b/"><strong>Special Education Blog</strong></a>. Find plenty of great advice for teaching special ed children on this blog from About.com.</li>
<li><a href="http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/speced/"><strong>On Special Education</strong></a>. Keep track of all the news pertaining to special education with this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bilingualspecialed.com/"><strong>Bilingual Special Ed</strong></a>. Written by a professor of Special Education, this blog covers research, news, policy, and more surrounding special education and bilingual education.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.pcieducation.com/"><strong>Special Education and Learning Differences</strong></a>. Learning life skills, strategies for teaching special ed students, and motivating learners are just a sampling of the topics on this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://bartosworld.blogspot.com/"><strong>Barto&#8217;s World</strong></a>. This LD teacher shares her perspective on teaching students with learning disabilities and also shares tidbits from the news on the subject.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Other Educators </strong></p>
<p>Librarians, professors, consultants, and more share their insight on these blogs.</p>
<ol start="57">
<li><a href="http://onceateacher.wordpress.com/"><strong>Once a Teacher&#8230;</strong></a>. This former teacher still works in education, but working to bring innovation to education. Her blog reflects her mission to help teachers and students.</li>
<li><a href="http://letsplaymath.wordpress.com/"><strong>Let&#8217;s Play Math!</strong></a>. Written by a homeschooling mom, this blog features fun ways to incorporate math in any curriculum.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.soyouwanttoteach.com/"><strong>So You Want To Teach?</strong></a>. The posts here include solid advice for teachers.</li>
<li><a href="http://joannejacobs.com/"><strong>Joanne Jacobs</strong></a>. The author of a book about a charter school focusing on preparing Hispanic students for college, Joanne blogs about education in the news.</li>
<li><a href="http://mtheriault.lessonmag.com/"><strong>The Lesson Machine</strong></a>. Inexpensive resources for teachers are featured on this blog broken down into categories of literature, media, and supplies/resources.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.openeducation.net/"><strong>Open Education</strong></a>. Follow the changes and innovations occurring in education with the posts on this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://heyjude.wordpress.com/"><strong>HeyJude</strong></a>. Judy O&#8217;Connell blogs about technology, education, and libraries in her blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://mccalleconeduc.blogspot.com/"><strong>Brian McCall&#8217;s Economics of Education Blog</strong></a>. See what this professor has to say about the impact of the state of economics on education.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.teach42.com/"><strong>Teach42</strong></a>. Formerly a kindergarten teacher and currently working at Discovery Education, Steve Dembo writes about education, with an emphasis on technology.</li>
<li><a href="http://selfmadescholar.com/b/"><strong>Self Made Scholar</strong></a>. A former English teacher, this blogger promotes opportunities for self-learners on her blog. Find great ideas you can incorporate into your lesson plans.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1340000334.html"><strong>NeverEndingSearch</strong></a>. This blog from School Library Journal is focused primarily on school library topics, but there is much information to offer on teaching and learning in general.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Professional Education Blogs</strong></p>
<p>Read what the professionals have to say in these blogs.</p>
<ol start="68">
<li><a href="http://www.edutopia.org/blogs"><strong>Edutopia Blogs</strong></a>. The blogs at this site are written by professionals with varied backgrounds including teachers, psychologists, education consultants, and more.</li>
<li><a href="http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/"><strong>TLN Teacher Voices</strong></a>. Find tips, book reviews, and perspective from other teachers on this blog from Teacher Leaders Network.</li>
<li><a href="http://blogs.preknow.org/insideprek/"><strong>Inside Pre-K</strong></a>. Keep up with the policies surrounding Pre-K as well as teaching insight and advice.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nucleuslearning.com/"><strong>Nucleus Learning</strong></a>. Education, child development, and parenting all feature here.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.abcte.org/blog"><strong>American Board for Teacher Certification Excellence</strong></a>. Learn about what is affecting education and find practical tips too on this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.educationbusinessblog.com/"><strong>The Education Business Blog</strong></a>. This blog offers a detailed and thoughtful examination of many issues affecting education.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.angelamaiers.com/"><strong>Angela Maiers</strong></a>. This educational consultant shares great information about becoming great learners and leading great learners.</li>
<li><a href="http://scholasticadministrator.typepad.com/thisweekineducation/"><strong>This Week In Education</strong></a>. From Scholastic, this blog provides the latest education news.</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.eduflack.com/"><strong>Eduflack</strong></a>. Aiming to improve educational performance through communication, this blog from an education communications professional shares insight and analysis of educational trends.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.edexcellence.net/flypaper/"><strong>Flypaper</strong></a>. This blog from an educational reform think tank shares a bit of what goes on around their water cooler on this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.edspresso.com/"><strong>edspresso</strong></a>. From <a href="http://www.edreform.com/Home/">The Center for Education Reform</a>, this blog shares education reform news with editorial commentary.</li>
<li><a href="http://time4writing.com/teacher_blog/"><strong>Time4Writing</strong></a>. The information on this blog includes tips and strategies for teaching writing as well as a few news stories.</li>
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<p><strong>News and Politics</strong></p>
<p>These blogs will keep you up to date on all the news and politics surrounding education.</p>
<ol start="80">
<li><a href="http://buckhornroad.blogspot.com/"><strong>Buckhorn Road</strong></a>. Focusing on education, politics, and current events, the posts here cover it all.</li>
<li><a href="http://nyceducator.com/"><strong>NYC Educator</strong></a>. Politics and policy both feature highly here as does information and opinion about education news.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.eiaonline.com/intercepts/"><strong>Intercepts</strong></a>. This blog from the Education Intelligence Agency covers public education and teachers&#8217; unions.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.eduwonk.com/"><strong>Eduwonk</strong></a>. Covering news and analyzing what is happening to the world of education, the posts here offer a look at education today.</li>
<li><a href="http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/campaign-k-12/"><strong>Politics K-12</strong></a>. From Education Week, this blog focuses on state and federal politics of education.</li>
<li><a href="http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/teacherbeat/"><strong>Teacher Beat</strong></a>. Another Education Week blog, this one provides the latest on politics and policy important to teachers.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dfer.org/posts/blog/"><strong>Democrats for Education Reform</strong></a>. This political action committee works with the Democratic party to reform education and its blog discusses important issues surrounding education and reform.</li>
<li><a href="http://gothamschools.org/"><strong>GothamSchools</strong></a>. This blog is written by two education reporters with outstanding credentials and focuses on what is and is not working in the New York schools.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ednews.org/"><strong>EducationNews.org</strong></a>. Whether national or international, commentary, or breaking news, if it has to do with education, it will probably appear in this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/teachmoore/"><strong>TeachMoore</strong></a>. Renee Moore writes about politics and news in the education community on her blog.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Policy</strong></p>
<p>Focusing on current and future education policy and reform, these blogs offer insight to making public education better for both students and teachers.</p>
<ol start="90">
<li><a href="http://fiveoneseven.blogspot.com/"><strong>5/17</strong></a>. Jim Anderson blogs about education stories in the news as well as news and policies that affect Washington state&#8211;where he teaches.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.storiesfromschool.org/"><strong>Stories from Schools</strong></a>. Teachers discuss how policies have impacted education in their classrooms on this collaborative blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.newamerica.net/blog/early_ed_watch/"><strong>Early Ed Watch</strong></a>. This blog keeps its eye on policies affecting the availability of quality early education.</li>
<li><a href="http://drpezz.wordpress.com/"><strong>The Doc Is In</strong></a>. Learn about Dr. Pezz&#8217;s take on education policy, especially as it pertains to the high school level.</li>
<li><a href="http://educationpolicyblog.blogspot.com/"><strong>Education Policy Blog</strong></a>. This collaborative blog touches on several aspects of education policy, including philosophy, history, curriculum theory, sociology, and more.</li>
<li><a href="http://jaypgreene.com/"><strong>Jay P. Greene&#8217;s Blog</strong></a>. Head of the Department of Education Reform at University of Arkansas, Greene shares his perspective on education policy and more on his blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.quickanded.com/"><strong>The Quick and the Ed</strong></a>. Find both analysis and opinion on education news, policy, and politics.</li>
<li><a href="http://practicaltheory.org/serendipity/"><strong>Practical Theory</strong></a>. This teacher advocates and actively pursues positive changes in public schools.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tuttlesvc.org/"><strong>Tuttle SVC</strong></a>. Tom Hoffman blogs about education policy and reform, especially as it concerns Rhode Island schools.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.edpolicythoughts.com/"><strong>Thoughts on Education Policy</strong></a>. Corey Bunje Bower shares thoughts on education policy while working on a Ph.D.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.coreknowledge.org/blog/"><strong>The Core Knowledge Blog</strong></a>. This collaborative blog explores education policy with an eye on teaching concept-based curriculum.</li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For many just finishing college, the transition between school and the real world can be a tumultuous one. Many grads will be on their own for the first time paying bills, budgeting, and repaying those hefty college loans, not to mention learning to adjust to working a regular job and not having the easily accessible pool of friends nearby. Learning to effectively manage finances can be a process of trial and error but grads can stack the deck in their favor by taking advantage of great online resources that can help them learn and keep track of where every penny of their paychecks is going.</p>
<p><strong>Free Courses</strong></p>
<p>Just because you&#8217;re no longer in school doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t keep learning from these great free courses. In them, you&#8217;ll find instruction on how to do everything from manage your personal finances to learn how to keep the books of a business.</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.usu.edu/Family__Consumer____Human_Development/Family_Finance">Family Finance</a>: </strong>Take this course offered by Utah State to learn what it means to set financial goals as an individual or a family unit. You&#8217;ll get insights into financial tools and find out how to reach goals like buying a house.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-431Entrepreneurial-FinanceSpring2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Entrepreneurial Finance</a>: </strong>Focusing on business related finance, this course from MIT can help you learn what you need to know about the basics of running the finances of a business.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=DB123_1">Personal finance: Debt and borrowing in its wider context</a>: </strong>OpenLearn in the UK offers this free course that may be of interest to students with big loans to pay back, as it focuses on debt and borrowing.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Urban-Studies-and-Planning/11-431JFall-2006/CourseHome/index.htm">Real Estate Finance and Investment</a>: </strong>Most students graduate from college with the hope of one day owning a house. With the right kind of planning, it may be able to happen sooner than you think, and this course from MIT can help.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-518Taxes-and-Business-StrategyFall2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Taxes and Business Strategy</a>: </strong>If you&#8217;re planning on working in or owning your own business, give this MIT course a try to learn more about the impact taxes can have on your business&#8217; financial planning.</li>
<li><a href="http://ocw.uci.edu/courses/AR0102092"><strong>Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning</strong></a><strong>: </strong>UC Irvine offers this course that can help you figure out and reach your personal financial goals, even if you know little about financial planning.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101">Money 101</a>: </strong>Want to know the basics of dealing with money? CNN Money put together this course to teach you the fundamentals of everything from budgeting to planning for retirement.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.extension.org/pages/Investing_for_Your_Future">Investing in Your Future</a>: </strong>This course from Rutgers helps those with only small amounts to invest get educated on the types of funds out there and how to best manage risk.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.extension.org/pages/Financial_Security_for_All_Learning_Lessons">Financial Security for All</a>: </strong>Check out this course from Michigan State University. You&#8217;ll learn more about the most important financial issues that will affect you today and later in life.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ces.purdue.edu/retirement">Planning for a Secure Retirement</a>: </strong>Think it&#8217;s too early to start planning for retirement? Think again, as it&#8217;s never too soon to open up a retirement account and start planning for your future. This course can give you some great advice on how to start.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>eBooks</strong></p>
<p>These free online books provide ample reading material for finance newbies hoping to learn more.</p>
<ol start="11">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.dallasfed.org/ca/wealth/pdfs/wealth.pdf">Building Wealth: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Securing Your Financial Future</a>: </strong>The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas offers this free ebook that can help young people learn more about setting financial goals, seeking guidance, budgeting, saving and investing, and managing debt.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnspr05/spring_05_color.pdf">Taking Control of Your Finances</a>: </strong>Check out this book from the FDIC on managing money. Geared towards the fresh college grad or young adult, this guide can help you avoid making some major financial mistakes.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/money/healthy/healthycredit.pdf">Healthy Credit</a>: </strong>As a young person, you likely have a pretty short credit report. This guide will help you learn how to keep your credit score healthy and offers some helpful credit building tips.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/money/66ways/66ways.pdf">66 Ways to Save Money</a>: </strong>This popular ebook from the Consumer Literacy Consortium will give you loads of suggestions on how to cut back on your spending and save up for big ticket items.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.sec.gov/pdf/facts.pdf">Get the Facts on Saving and Investing</a>: </strong>The SEC offers this free ebook and accompanying worksheets to give some insight into building financial security.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnwin0607/index.html">Simple Strategies for Managing Your Money</a>: </strong>Learn the basics of avoiding financial problems with this guide and checklist from the FDIC.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bos.frb.org/education/pubs/banking2.pdf"><strong>Banking Basics</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Feel like you&#8217;re totally in the dark about banking? Then read this book from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston that will guide you through the types of accounts and some banking fundamentals.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/money/moneymatters/moneymatters.pdf">Money Matters: Your Guide for Financial Security</a>: </strong>This ebook will help you learn more about everything from keeping your financial records in order to successfully managing your debts.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.bos.frb.org/consumer/pathways/index.htm">Pathways to Getting Ahead</a>: </strong>If you&#8217;re just starting out on your own this book can help you learn how to get on the right path for financial success and how to set some great goals for your future.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.bos.frb.org/consumer/identity/idtheft.pdf">Identity Theft</a>: </strong>If you think identity theft can&#8217;t happen to you, think again. This book will help you safeguard your identity or help you learn what to do if you do become a victim.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Bill Tracking </strong></p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve never managed your bills on your own before or just want to make sure you aren&#8217;t forgetting anything, these tools can be a big help.</p>
<ol start="21">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ioweyou.co.uk">iOWEYOU</a>: </strong>For those who are moving out to the real world and keeping expenses low by sharing a real world, this tool can be useful. It makes it easier to manage household expenses and making sure each person pays their share of the bills.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mybillq.com">BillQ</a>: </strong>This online tracking system lets you keep tabs on your bills, sends you reminders that they are due and makes sure you stay on top of things.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.billster.net">Billster</a>: </strong>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered how much you&#8217;ve spent on bills, this tool can help you figure it out easily, tracking your spending over several months.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.spicydigits.com">SpicyDigits</a>: </strong>Whether you&#8217;re working with friends or managing any kind of shared expenses, this tool can help ensure that everyone knows what they owe.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.billhighway.com">BillHighway</a>: </strong>Track your own or shared bills with this helpful software.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.billmonk.com">BillMonk</a>: </strong>Ever taken a vacation or split a bit ticket item with a friend never to be reimbursed? This tool helps you keep track of what is owed.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://billminder.missionwares.com">Bill Organizer</a>: </strong>Use this spreadsheet to track where your money is going each month. It can be a great way to create better budgets.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.itrackmine.com">iTrackMine</a>: </strong>This site isn&#8217;t specifically related to bills, but it is one way to track what&#8217;s owed to you. You&#8217;ll be able to keep tabs on who you lent what and make sure you get it back.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Financial Management</strong></p>
<p>These online tools will help you keep track of your money, where you&#8217;re spending it and how you can save more.</p>
<ol start="29">
<li><strong><a href="https://www.buxfer.com">Buxfer</a>: </strong>Check out this online tool to keep track of what you owe in expenses and what&#8217;s owed to you as well.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.dimewise.com">DimeWise</a>: </strong>While not free, this tool allows you to manage all your financial information on one secure site right from the web.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.expensr.com">Expensr</a>: </strong>Not sure where your last paycheck went? This tool can help you figure it out and will present the results in graphs to make it easy to understand.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.foonance.com">Foonance</a>: </strong>This online financial tool is unique in that it uses the concept of &quot;money stores&quot; to organize your financial data.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.networthiq.com">NetWorthIQ</a>: </strong>With this site you can create an online financial profile and manage your money, all while being able to compare your information with that of others.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mint.com">Mint</a>: </strong>One of the most popular online personal finance tools, Mint offers users the chance to integrate their savings, checking, credit cards and even loans into one easily manageable site.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/pk97xdmjdl032773260213AA276">Mvelopes</a>: </strong>Connect your bank account to this site and use the online &quot;envelopes&quot; to hole money away for different needs (and wants).</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=108156&amp;u=254803&amp;m=15669&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=10tools">Shoeboxed</a>: </strong>Hate the thought of maintaining your own personal receipts? This service will do it for you, scanning and sending you all your important financial records so you don&#8217;t have to worry.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://buddi.thecave.homeunix.org/en">Buddi</a>: </strong>This downloadable software is easy-to-use, free and lets you create budgets and monitor your financial situation closely.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Budgeting</strong></p>
<p>For those who aren&#8217;t really familiar with having a set budget, these sites have a lot to offer. They&#8217;ll help you determine where your funds should be allocated so you won&#8217;t be short.</p>
<ol start="38">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.budgetpulse.com">BudgetPulse</a>: </strong>This web-based tool is interactive and will help you work to create a budget that reflects your personal savings and spending needs.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.expenseview.com/userLogin.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fdefault.aspx">ExpenseView</a>: </strong>Figure out your expenses, savings and income with this tool. The graphing feature will let you easily see where your money is going.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.justbudget.com">JustBudget</a>: </strong>Check out this online tool to finally create a budget that works for you.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.moneytrackin.com">MoneyTrackin&#8217;</a>: </strong>For those with little financial experience, an online budgeting tool like MoneyTrackin&#8217; that&#8217;s easy-to-use and effective can make a big difference.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.myspendingplan.com">MySpendingPlan</a>: </strong>Don&#8217;t just spend haphazardly and hope you have enough. This tool will help you plan out when and on what you&#8217;ll spend your income.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://budget.10try.com/default.aspx">Plan2Spend</a>: </strong>Join this website to create a profile. Once you&#8217;re signed up you&#8217;ll be able to track your expenses and plan more efficiently for your future.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.spendingprofile.com">Spending Profile</a>: </strong>Track your spending and watch your budget carefully with this helpful online tool.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://pearbudget.com">PearBudget</a>: </strong>For only $3 a month you can track your budget on the web using this simple but powerful budgeting tool.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://budgettracker.com/login.php">BudgetTracker</a>: </strong>With this tool you can track all your accounts in one easy place and note when bills are due, keep track of IOUs and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.budgetonweb.com">BudgetOnWeb</a>: </strong>Get back to the basics with this incredibly simple budgeting tool.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.clearcheckbook.com">ClearCheckBook</a>:</strong>Make sure you&#8217;re keeping track of all the checks and debit transactions you make by using a tool like this one.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Investments</strong></p>
<p>It&#8217;s never too early to start thinking about investing your money. Check out these tools to keep up on the latest news and get help choosing and monitoring investments.</p>
<ol start="49">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.gstock.com">GStock</a>: </strong>If you want some additional advice on what to buy or sell, check out this supercomputers&#8217; estimates of what stocks are the next big thing.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://sanebull.com">SaneBull</a>: </strong>Use this live stock market monitor to keep up with what&#8217;s going in the market as a whole and your holdings.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.stocktickr.com">StockTickr</a>: </strong>Those interested in trading can find graphing, advice and more on this site.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.stockcloud.net">Investools</a>: </strong>Find a location near you that hosts this company&#8217;s free course or take advantage of their online toolbox to learn more about investing.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://investopedia.com">Investopedia</a>: </strong>Here you&#8217;ll find all the news, articles and advice you could ask for to learn loads about investments.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.sharebuilder.com">ShareBuilder</a>: </strong>This ING site is designed to help you invest in the funds the company offers, and with the first month free it can be a cheaper way to learn about the basics.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.fool.com"><strong>The Motley Fool</strong></a><strong>: </strong>This popular site has a lot to offer from news and stock tickers to an online discussion board where you can ask questions and get answers.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Social Networks</strong></p>
<p>Why go it alone when it comes to learning about finance? These sites can help you find support and guidance from others who are more experienced or who may be in the same financial boat as you.</p>
<ol start="56">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wesabe.com">Wesabe</a>: </strong>With this site you&#8217;ll be able to both manage your finances and communicate with others in an online community.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.duedee.com">Duedee</a>: </strong>Join this stock investment community to get hooked up with other investors, many of whom may have great advice to give a newbie like yourself.</li>
<li><a href="http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayHomePageExperience.kickAction;jsessionid=6402EDEE750769AF6A91442F0037FEE0?page=Homepage&amp;as=32627"><strong>I Hate Debt</strong></a><strong>: </strong>If you hate how much you owe in student loans, join this community to find others who are trying to pay off what they owe as quickly as possible.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.socialpicks.com">SocialPicks</a>: </strong>Work with others to make great investment picks on this social site.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.zecco.com">Zecco</a>: </strong>If you want to learn more about investing, get advice and share your trials and successes, join this stock trading social network.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.stockpickr.com">StockPickr</a>: </strong>Check out this online community to learn, interact and research all about investment opportunities.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://caps.fool.com">CAPS</a>: </strong>Part of the Motley Fool, this online social network is a great place to check for stock recommendations.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://community.marketwatch.com/home/welcome.sync">MarketWatch Community</a>: </strong>Learn what to read and where to invest wisely from other members in this community.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.investingminds.com">InvestingMinds</a>: </strong>This community is dedicated to providing &quot;opinions and advice on stocks, bonds, mutual funds, financial planning, estate planning, building wealth and the ways of Wall Street.&quot;</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.covestor.com">Covester</a>: </strong>With this social network you&#8217;ll be able to find successful investors and follow their lead in investing.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.geezeo.com">Geezeo</a>: </strong>Try out Geezeo to get answers to questions from financial experts, connect with other people, and learn from both the good and bad financial experiences of other recent college grads.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.savemoney.com">SaveMoney.com</a>: </strong>If you&#8217;re looking for free advice on how to save money, join this community.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Blogs</strong></p>
<p>Blogs are a great way to stay in the loop about the latest in financial news as well as to read stories and articles that can help you get some great advice about managing money.</p>
<ol start="68">
<li><strong><a href="http://consumerist.com">Consumerist</a>: </strong>Make sure that if you&#8217;re going to spend your money you&#8217;re getting the best deal possible and not getting scammed by reading through the highly informative posts on this blog.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wisebread.com">Wise Bread</a>: </strong>This blog is all about making the most of even a small budget, a daily reality for most new college grads.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.thesimpledollar.com">The Simple Dollar</a>: </strong>Through podcasts and posts, this blog offers financial information that is easy to understand and immensely helpful for those in debt.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog">Get Rich Slowly</a>: </strong>For most of us, getting rich quickly simply isn&#8217;t going to happen. this site can help you learn how to make financial decisions that will benefit you in the long run, not just today.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog">I Will Teach You to Be Rich</a>: </strong>Learn from Stanford grad and best-selling author what it takes to be rich. The answer may surprise you.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.savingadvice.com">Saving Advice</a>: </strong>Get some great tips on saving money and living frugally from this blog.</li>
<li><a href="http://freemoneyfinance.com"><strong>Free Money Finance</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Does living debt-free seem like a far off dream? This blogger did it and can help you learn how to as well.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.frugallawstudent.com">Frugal Law Student</a>: </strong>If you have any notion of going back to school, this blog can offer helpful advice on making ends meet. Of course, much of the advice is also useful to those on new, entry-level salaries as well.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.singleguymoney.com"><strong>Single Guy Money</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Young, single grads can learn how to manage money and live without debt from this blog.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://cashmoneylife.com">Cash Money Life</a>: </strong>This blog integrates advice about your career and your finances.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com">StopBuyingCrap</a>: </strong>Sometimes it can be hard to stop buying things, even if you don&#8217;t really need them. This blog tells it to you straight and can help you mend your impulse buying ways.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Calculators</strong></p>
<p>These online calculators will help you do the math to figure out how to save, invest or what you can afford in rent.</p>
<ol start="79">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.collegeanswer.com/financing/lt_financial_planning/ltfp_accint.jsp">Accrued Interest Calculator</a>: </strong>See just how interest accrues on your loan with this helpful tool.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DirectLoan/RepayCalc/dlentry1.html">Stafford Loan Repayment Calculator</a>: </strong>If you&#8217;ve got federal Stafford loans you can see how much you&#8217;ll be paying on different payment plans with this calculator.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.collegeanswer.com/financing/lt_financial_planning/ltfp_monthbud.jsp">Monthly Budget Calculator</a>: </strong>Use this monthly budget tool to help you better figure out how to make ends meet.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calc/MinPayment.asp">Credit Card Minimum Calc</a>: </strong>if you racked up hefty credit card debt during college, take a look at this calculator. It will show you how much you&#8217;ll end up paying if you only pay the minimum balance each month.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dinkytown.net/java/InvestmentReturn.html"><strong>Investment Return Calculator</strong></a><strong>: </strong>See how the investments you start today will pay off in the future with this calculator.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mrlandlord.com/html/calcs.html">Rent and Mortgage Calculators</a>: </strong>Do you know how much rent you can afford to pay per month? Find out ahead of time with this tool that will make apartment hunting more financially friendly.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Loan Repayment</strong></p>
<p>Most college students have at least a little debt to pay off in the form of student loans upon graduation. These tools can help you figure it out and get them paid off quickly.</p>
<ol start="85">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.finaid.org/calculators/loanpayments.phtml">Loan Calculator</a>: </strong>Input your income and the amount of your loan to find out how much you can afford to pay per month.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://apps.collegeboard.com/fincalc/sla.jsp">Student Loan Calculator</a>: </strong>If you&#8217;re worried how much you&#8217;ll owe for your loans per month, this tool can tell you.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://calculators.collegetoolkit.com/college-calculators/rescalcconsolidationloan.aspx">Loan Consolidation Calculator</a>: </strong>Find out whether or not consolidation is a good option for you by using this helpful calculator.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/studentloan/studentloan.html">Loan Repayment Calculator</a>: </strong>Want to know how much, how long and the kind of interest you&#8217;ll have on your loans? This tool from CNN can help.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.fynanz.com/home/splash">Fynanz</a>: </strong>If you plan on continuing your education, you may want to check out this tool to get private student loans that can be lower interest than those from bigger lenders.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/college/toolkit/toolkit.asp">Real World Tool Kit</a>: </strong>Bankrate.com offers this toolkit that can help you learn to deal with everything from managing your money to repaying those loans.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Miscellaneous</strong></p>
<p>From finding out how much you should be earning to getting you a small loan to start a business, these tools help with a variety of financial needs.</p>
<ol start="91">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.payscale.com">PayScale</a>: </strong>Input your experience, education and location into this tool to find out what the average salary for your position is and where you fall in the spectrum.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wageexchange.com">WageExchange</a>: </strong>Sign up for this site and you can anonymously share your salary details with other professionals to see if you fall in the right place or if you&#8217;re not being paid enough.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.trulia.com">Trulia</a>: </strong>Whether you&#8217;re moving out of the dorms or to a new city altogether, this tool can help you find the best bargains on rent so you won&#8217;t go over budget.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.zillow.com/howto/HowTo.htm">Zillow</a>: </strong>Through Zillow you can learn more about what it takes to buy a home so you can start planning early and get that place you want.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.rentometer.com">Rentometer</a>: </strong>Could your rent be too high? This tool lets you see how yours compares to other apartments in the area.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mymoney.gov">MyMoney.gov</a>: </strong>The U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission hosts this site that is full of information that can help you understand what it means to be financially independent and secure.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.doctorpricing.com">DoctorPricing</a>: </strong>If you don&#8217;t have your own health insurance and can no longer be carried on your parents, chances are that you&#8217;ll be paying for health care out of pocket. This tool can help you find the prices of care in your area and get the best deal for the best service.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://us.zopa.com/">Zopa</a>: </strong>This social finance company allows members to get loans directly from one another, cutting out the middleman and lots of the expenses associated with loans.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.prosper.com">Prosper</a>: </strong>Check out Prosper to get low rate loans not from a bank, but from another individual. It can be a helpful way to get a small business started.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.quarterlifecrisis.com">QuarterLife Crisis</a>: </strong>And for those who simply don&#8217;t know what to do with themselves after college or feel financially frustrated, this site offers loads of support from other recent college grads and twenty-somethings in need of guidance.</li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you&#8217;re climbing the corporate ladder or creating a company of your very own, there are lots of useful online courses available to you. Some of these courses are offered at the Ivy League level, even. In this list, we&#8217;ll explore 100 of the best free Ivy League courses that can help you on your way to becoming a CEO.</p>
<p><strong>Management</strong></p>
<p>Check out these courses to learn how to be a better manager.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-280Communication-for-ManagersFall2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Communication for Managers</a></strong>: Take this course to polish your methods of communicating as a leader. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-974Fall-2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Practical Leadership</a></strong>: Get insight into your leadership abilities with this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-761Operations-ManagementSummer2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Operations Management</a></strong>: Check out this course, and you&#8217;ll learn about planning, operations, control, project management, and more. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-975January--IAP--2005/CourseHome/index.htm">Special Seminar in Management</a></strong>: Follow this course, and you&#8217;ll learn the basics of management. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-974Leadership-LabSpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Leadership Lab</a></strong>: Take this course to promote leadership and business success. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-778Summer-2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Management of Supply Networks for Products and Services</a></strong>: Find out how to manage supply networks in this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Civil-and-Environmental-Engineering/1-46Fall2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Special Seminar in Management: The Nuts and Bolts of Business Plans</a></strong>: You can learn about business plans from this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-668Fall-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">People and Organizations</a></strong>: This course will help you learn about the way professionals work in organizations. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-764Spring2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Theory of Operations Management</a></strong>: Find out how to create effective management operations by taking this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-902Fall-2006/CourseHome/index.htm">Strategic Management</a></strong>: Find out how to manage strategically by following this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-969Fall-2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Dynamic Leadership: Using Improvisation in Business</a></strong>: This course will help you learn how to improvise as a leader. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-279Spring-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">Management Communications for Undergraduates</a></strong>: Undergrads can learn more about communication in management from this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-760BSpring2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Introduction to Operations Management</a></strong>: This course offers learning in the problems and analysis of operations management. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-040Spring2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Game Theory for Managers</a></strong>: This course will help you understand game theory in terms of business applications. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-301Fall-2006/CourseHome/index.htm">Managerial Psychology</a></strong>: Use behavioral science to better understand employees, and you can learn all about it with this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-316Summer-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">Building and Leading Effective Teams</a></strong>: In this course, you&#8217;ll learn how to build skills to effectively lead teams. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-660Strategic-HR-ManagementSpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Strategic HR Management</a></strong>: This course will help you learn how to best manage your HR department. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-996Fall-2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Cross-Cultural Leadership</a></strong>: Find out about effective leadership across different cultures in this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-322Fall2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Leading Organizations</a></strong>: This course will help you better understand organizational behavior. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-928Strategic-Management-and-Consulting-Proseminar--Theoretical-FoundationsSpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Strategic Management and Consulting Proseminar: Theoretical Foundations</a></strong>: In this course, you&#8217;ll learn about important issues in strategic management. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-965Spring-2007/CourseHome/index.htm">Ethical Practice: Professionalism, Social Responsibility, and the Purpose of the Corporation</a></strong>: Follow this course to learn about applied theories in business ethics. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-269Fall-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">Literature, Ethics and Authority</a></strong>: Follow this course to learn about ethics and authority through literature. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-067Competitive-Decision-Making-and-NegotiationSpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Competitive Decision-Making and Negotiation</a></strong>: Check out this course in order to learn about business negotiation. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-075Applied-StatisticsSpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Applied Statistics</a></strong>: In this course, you&#8217;ll learn how to collect and explore data. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-063Communicating-With-DataSummer2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Communicating with Data</a></strong>: Check out this course to learn how managers can use data to make informed business decisions. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-997Spring-2007/CourseHome/index.htm">Advanced Corporate Risk Management</a></strong>: In this course, you can learn about managing risk. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-341Fall-2006/CourseHome/index.htm">Individuals, Groups, and Organizations</a></strong>: In this course, you&#8217;ll learn how to manage teams and understand groups. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-351Managing-the-Innovation-ProcessFall2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Managing the Innovation Process</a></strong>: This course will help you learn how to manage innovation in your business. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-978Spring-2007/CourseHome/index.htm">Leadership Tools and Teams: A Product Development Lab</a></strong>: Develop tools that will help with leadership in this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-067Competitive-Decision-Making-and-NegotiationSpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Competitive Decision-Making and Negotiation</a></strong>: Learn and practice the art of negotiation through this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-279Spring-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">Management Communication</a></strong>: Check out this course to develop your skills in management writing, speaking, teamwork, and more. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-795Seminar-in-Operations-ManagementFall2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Seminar in Operations Management</a></strong>: If you&#8217;re interested in operations management, be sure to check out this course. [MIT]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Finance &amp; Economics</strong></p>
<p>These courses will teach you what you need to know about money and finance as a CEO.</p>
<ol start="33">
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-024Summer2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Applied Economics for Managers</a></strong>: This course will teach you how to deal with economics as a manager. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-394Designing-and-Leading-the-Entrepreneurial-OrganizationSpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Designing and Leading the Entrepreneurial Organization</a></strong>: Find out how to create a business through this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.fathom.com/feature/121912">Risky Business</a></strong>: Find out how to diversify your interests for safer investments through this course. [Columbia]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-341Fall-2006/CourseHome/index.htm">Individuals, Groups, and Organizations</a></strong>: Follow this course, and you&#8217;ll learn about the basic concepts in individual, group, and organizational behavior. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-014Spring2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Applied Macro and International Economics</a></strong>: In this course, you&#8217;ll learn about the macroeconomics of business. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-818Spring-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">Pricing</a></strong>: You can get an understanding of pricing strategies and more from this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://oyc.yale.edu/economics/game-theory/">Game Theory</a></strong>: Check out this course to learn about game theory and strategic thinking in business and economics. [Yale]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://cero.columbia.edu/0321">Introduction to the Art of Venture Valuation</a></strong>: Check out this seminar to learn about investing in potential companies. [Columbia]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/14-12Fall-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">Economic Applications of Game Theory</a></strong>: Find out how game theory applies to economics in this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-391Fall2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Early Stage Capital</a></strong>: This course will teach you about startups and early stage capital. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-501Spring-2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting</a></strong>: Learn how to make smart investment decisions with the help of this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-521Management-Accounting-and-ControlSpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Management Accounting and Control</a></strong>: This course will show you how to make your business finances function.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-535Business-Analysis-Using-Financial-StatementsSpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Business Analysis Using Financial Statements</a></strong>: This course will help you learn how to valuate business with the help of financial statements. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://oyc.yale.edu/economics/financial-markets/">Financial Markets</a></strong>: See how today&#8217;s financial markets function by checking out this course. [Yale]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-433InvestmentsSpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Investments</a></strong>: In this course, you&#8217;ll cover financial theory and investment decisions. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-431Entrepreneurial-FinanceSpring2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Entrepreneurial Finance</a></strong>: You can learn about raising money for company development from this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-821Listening-to-the-CustomerFall2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Economic Analysis for Business Decisions</a></strong>: This course will teach you about making financial business decisions. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-518Taxes-and-Business-StrategyFall2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Taxes and Business Strategy</a></strong>: This course will help you make better sense of business taxes. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://cero.columbia.edu/0301">Mathematics of Finance</a></strong>: In this course, you&#8217;ll learn about the elements of finance including derivatives, hedging, and more. [Columbia]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/14-127Spring2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Behavioral Economics and Finance</a></strong>: You&#8217;ll learn about the intersection of psychology and economics in this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-414Financial-ManagementSummer2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Financial Management</a></strong>: Through this course, you can learn about corporate finance and capital markets. [MIT]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Marketing &amp; Branding</strong></p>
<p>Follow these courses, and you&#8217;ll learn the essentials of marketing.</p>
<ol start="54">
<li><strong><a href="http://oyc.yale.edu/psychology/introduction-to-psychology/">Introduction to Psychology</a></strong>: In this course, you will learn about the study of thought and behavior, including perception, communication, and decision making. [Yale]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20001020bezosTV7220K.asx">Amazon.com: Customer Experience Matters</a></strong>: Find out why customer service and experience are so important to business from this course. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-840Spring2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Special Seminar in Marketing: Marketing Management</a></strong>: Get the basics of marketing and ideas and phenomena from this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-810Fall-2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Marketing Management</a></strong>: In this course, you&#8217;ll get an overview of marketing from a management standpoint. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-810Spring-2005/CourseHome/">Introduction to Marketing</a></strong>: Learn about the theory and application of marketing in this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ci.columbia.edu/ci/eseminars/1442_detail.html">How Your Brain Works-Or Not!</a></strong>: Get a look into human behavior with the help of this course. [Columbia]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-821Listening-to-the-CustomerFall2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Listening to the Customer</a></strong>: Using this course, you can get a look into strategic marketing management that focuses on listening to the customer. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-835Entrepreneurial-MarketingSpring2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Entrepreneurial Marketing</a></strong>: Learn about marketing problems, new venture issues, and more. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ci.columbia.edu/ci/eseminars/0313s_detail.html">Brand Leadership-A Series of Three E-Seminars</a></strong>: Learn about the steps that you must take to successfully manage your brand through these e-seminars. [Columbia]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/vsr">Improving Survey Research: Anchoring Vignettes</a></strong>: Learn how to conduct surveys and gather information with the help of this course. [Harvard]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-834Marketing-StrategySpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Marketing Strategy</a></strong>: Check out whole-company strategies for marketing in this course. [MIT]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Communication</strong></p>
<p>Learn how to best communicate as a CEO from these courses.</p>
<ol start="65">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20030305poorVN300K.asx">Anytime, Anywhere: The Recent Revolution in Wireless Communication</a></strong>: This course takes a look at the growth in the wireless industry and its implications. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-281Spring2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Advanced Managerial Communication</a></strong>: Find out how to build in-depth communication skills from this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Urban-Studies-and-Planning/11-225Fall-2006/CourseHome/index.htm">Argumentation and Communication</a></strong>: This course will help you learn how to effectively argue. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20020211pinkerTV7300K.mov">Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language</a></strong>: You can learn about what makes up language from this lecture. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Writing-and-Humanistic-Studies/21W-785Communicating-in-CyberspaceFall2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Communicating in Cyberspace</a></strong>:This course will teach you how to use the Internet for communication. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://dkv.columbia.edu/edstyleguide/">Columbia University DKV Editorial Style Guide</a></strong>: You can learn about traditional style, usage, and editorial issues from this course. [Columbia]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-665BPower-and-NegotiationFall2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Power and Negotiation</a></strong>: Build your negotiation skills by taking this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Urban-Studies-and-Planning/11-204Fall-2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Planning, Communications, and Digital Media</a></strong>: In this course, you&#8217;ll learn about digital media and communication. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-667Spring2001/CourseHome/index.htm">Negotiation and Conflict Management</a></strong>: Learn how to deal with workplace conflict and more through this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Media-Arts-and-Sciences/MAS-961Fall-2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Seminar on Deep Engagement</a></strong>: In this course, you&#8217;ll learn about building interactive media that encourages deep engagement. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ci.columbia.edu/ci/eseminars/1002_detail.html">The Future of English</a></strong>: See how the English language will affect the future of America&#8217;s economic and political power by studying this course. [Columbia]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-821Listening-to-the-CustomerFall2002/CourseHome/index.htm">Listening to the Customer</a></strong>: Make sure you&#8217;re listening to your customers by learning fundamental skills in this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-990Fall2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Architecture and Communication in Organizations</a></strong>: This course offers help in communication for your business performance. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.fathom.com/course/10701031">No Sweat Speaking</a></strong>: Follow this course to learn how to take the pain out of public speaking. [Columbia]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Future</strong></p>
<p>Explore what awaits CEOs in the future through these courses.</p>
<ol start="79">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20041116luckyVN350K.asx">Broadbanding America: What, Why, and How</a></strong>: You&#8217;ll find out about spreading broadband, and what makes it so important in this course. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/science_edge">Science on the Edge: Research Faculty Symposium</a></strong>: Take a look into the future of artificial intelligence through this course. [Harvard]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20060405berners-leeVN350K.asx">The Future of the Web</a></strong>: Sir Tim Berners-Lee take a look into what the future holds for the World Wide Web. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ci.columbia.edu/ci/eseminars/0201_detail.html">Digital Video: An Introduction</a></strong>: Find out more about video, a tool that can make your business more powerful, from this course. [Columbia]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.fathom.com/course/10701020">Edwin Howard Armstrong: FM Inventor</a></strong>: Follow this e-seminar to get inspired by the inventor of FM broadcasting. [Columbia]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/flash/lectures/20081118_publect_isaacson.shtml">Einstein, Franklin, and the Role of Creativity in Today&#8217;s World</a></strong>: Check out these creatives from history to find inspiration. [Princeton]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Law</strong></p>
<p>Learn about laws of concern to CEOs through this collection of courses.</p>
<ol start="85">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20041012feltenTAPE350K.asx">Rip, Mix, Burn, Sue</a></strong>: Get a look into the fight to control digital media through this course. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-615Law-for-the-Entrepreneur-and-ManagerSpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Law for the Entrepreneur and Manager</a></strong>: This course offers an overview of business legal issues facing entrepreneurs and managers. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20030220lessigVN300K.asx">The Creative Commons</a></strong>: Find out what creative commons means from this course. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-628Patents--Copyrights--and-the-Law-of-Intellectual-PropertySpring2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Patents, Copyrights, and the Law of Intellectual Property</a></strong>: Take part in this seminar to learn about concepts in property law, including patents, trade secrets, and copyrights. [MIT]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Industries</strong></p>
<p>These courses focus on specific industries.</p>
<ol start="89">
<li><strong><a href="http://ci.columbia.edu/ci/eseminars/1370_detail.html">Oil in the Arab-Persian Gulf</a></strong>: This professor explains the business of oil trade in the Arab-Persian Gulf. [Columbia]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20030313denbyVN300K.asx">Do Movies Have a Future</a></strong>: David Denby&#8217;s discussion shows the changing role of movies in the future. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-358Fall-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">The Software Business</a></strong>: If you&#8217;re getting in to the software business, be sure to check out this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Urban-Studies-and-Planning/11-431JFall-2006/CourseHome/index.htm">Real Estate Finance and Investment</a></strong>: Check out this course, and you&#8217;ll learn the basics of real estate and investment. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://realserver.princeton.edu:8080/ramgen/lectures/19990504scorseseTV7200K.rm">Martin Scorsese Discusses Film-Making</a></strong>: Martin Scorsese discusses the business of film-making in this course. [Princeton]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>International</strong></p>
<p>Explore international business with these courses.</p>
<ol start="94">
<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/irw">International Relations: New Approaches in a Complex World</a></strong>: Find out how changes in technology have changed international relations from this course. [Harvard]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Political-Science/17-918January--IAP--2006/CourseHome/index.htm">New Global Agenda: Exploring 21st Century Challenges Through Innovations in Information Technologies</a></strong>: In this course, you&#8217;ll learn about information technology in international relations. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.tufts.edu/Course/12">International Multilateral Negotiation</a></strong>: Check out this course to learn about negotiating with businesses around the world. [Tufts]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-389Fall-2007/CourseHome/index.htm">Global Entrepreneurship Lab</a></strong>: Learn how to succeed in an international market with the help of this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Foreign-Languages-and-Literatures/21F-035Fall2003/CourseHome/index.htm">Topics in Culture and Globalization</a></strong>: Find out about the effects of global interconnectedness in this course. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-223Fall-2007/CourseHome/index.htm">Global Markets, National Policies, and the Competitive Advantages of Firms</a></strong>: This course will help you get a global perspective as a CEO. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Political-Science/17-196Fall-2005/CourseHome/index.htm">Globalization</a></strong>: You can learn about international economy through this course. [MIT]</li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are social sites for just about every kind of interest and lifestyle choice, including dating sites, business networking, and travel planning. But for those who have a greater calling and want to make a difference in the world, these 50 sites have responded by setting up social platforms designed to connect volunteers, <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/">students</a>, charities, entrepreneurs, and individuals, as well as make it fun and easy to learn about the causes and campaigns that are impacting our world.</p>
<p><strong>Environmental Issues</strong></p>
<p>Learn how to help the environment by joining these networks for change.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.care2.com/">Care2</a></strong>: Care2 is a huge site devoted to all things green and making a difference. Learn about causes, start petitions, network and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.treehugger.com/">TreeHugger</a></strong>: Laern about, comment on and share your own perspective of green shopping, design, travel, science and living.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.worldchanging.com/">WorldChanging</a></strong>: This site features a blog, community, and channels for learning how politics, business and design impact the future of the environment.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://tv.oneworld.net/">OneWorldTV</a></strong>: If you&#8217;re looking for videos about climate change, desertification in Mongolia, or the oil wars in Nigeria, head to this social site.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wiserearth.org/">WiserEarth</a></strong>: WiserEarth connects advocates and activists who are interested in promoting sustainable living practices.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.empivot.com/">emPivot</a></strong>: emPivot is another video sharing site for green enthusiasts. Categories include energy and climate, politics and advocacy, and green building.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ecovian.com/">ecovian</a></strong>: Find real-life networking in your city through this site, which also has information and groups for green clothing, transportation, beauty, energy and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://greenvoice.com/">Greenvoice</a></strong>: Greenvoice gets the word out about green issues and campaigns in the UK and around the world.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://greenopolis.com/">Greenopolis</a></strong>: Greenopolis is an all-in-one green site that educates users about green practices, lets them react to issues and network, take polls, watch videos, keep a profile, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.holisticlocal.com/">Holistic Local</a></strong>: Here you can learn about green, holistic living while looking up green businesses, meeting others who share your interests and find exchange listings to trade courses, massage services, art, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.zoobird.com/">Zoobird</a></strong>: Those who lead an organic lifestyle can turn to this social site for groups, notes, photos, event notices, videos and good discussion.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.greeniters.com/">GreenlTers</a></strong>: This network is comprised of &quot;clean tech global thinkers.&quot; Find videos, a forum, photos, groups, profile support and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.dothegreenthing.com/">Do the Green Thing</a></strong>: Add your stories to share what you&#8217;re doing to support the environment in your daily life.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://reyooz.com/">Reyooz</a></strong>: Reyooz is an online trading platform for items you no longer need but don&#8217;t want to throw away. All trades are free.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://greenglobeideas.com/">Green Ideas</a></strong>: Pledge to live your life in a more eco-friendly way by searching through the lists of &quot;simple ideas&quot; that make big differences.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://easygreenliving.info/pc/">Easy Green Living</a></strong>: On Easy Green Living, you&#8217;ll learn how to be healthy and green in the kitchen, at work, with friends, and everywhere else. The site&#8217;s social network, Green Walls features photo sharing, videos, blogs, groups and a message board.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://earthtweet.com/">Earth Tweet</a></strong>: Keep up with environment-related tweets here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://playgreen.org/">Playgreen</a></strong>: This &quot;wiki on green living&quot; has articles, a community wish list for fun green activities, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.greenerone.com/">Greener One</a></strong>: This green shopping site has contributors who rank and review products.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Volunteering and Social Responsibility</strong></p>
<p>Get connected to volunteer and social organizations that let you make a difference in your</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.idealist.org/">Idealist</a></strong>: Idealist is a popular job and volunteer site for those who want to make a difference, but it&#8217;s also great for networking online and in the real world.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.justmeans.com/">Justmeans</a></strong>: This social network supports businesses who promote responsible, ethical practices, sustainability, and good deeds.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.change.org/">Change.org</a></strong>: Find nonprofits to support, campaigns to support <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/">education</a> and women&#8217;s rights, jobs, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.betterplace.org/">betterplace.org</a></strong>: This site truly belives that &quot;everybody can help&quot; and &quot;everybody can get help.&quot; Meet others who want to support the causes you&#8217;re interested in so that you can start making a difference.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.pachube.com/">pachube</a></strong>: Pachube relies on the idea that social relationships can help change the world and reduce climate change.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.kiva.org/">Kiva</a></strong>: Kiva connects people who can provide loans to poverty-stricken communities and their entrepreneurs. Join to start your own lending team.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.causecast.org/">Causecast</a></strong>: Watch videos to learn about issues and social projects to support.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.bloggersunite.org/">Bloggers Unite</a></strong>: Through this network, you can browse through 63 events around the world (or add one of your own), add its badge to your blog, and write a post about it on the day of the event.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.firstgiving.com/">FirstGiving</a></strong>: Join this network to help nonprofits and others raise money.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.socialactions.com/">Social Actions</a></strong>: Find volunteer projects through this site, and join the community to network with others who want to change the world.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mtdn.com/Default.aspx">Make the Difference Network</a></strong>: Browse wish lists and charities to support through this social network.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://dogoodchannel.com/">Do Good Channel</a></strong>: Log on to this site to find campaigns and volunteer partners.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Health and Patient Advocacy</strong></p>
<p>Patients and <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/healthcare/">medical professionals</a> can now find support, information and respect on these sites that are revolutionizing the way our society treats the sick.</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.livestrong.com/">Livestrong</a></strong>: This health network features healthy living tips, groups, and a mission to change the way Americans take care of themselves.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/">Daily Strength</a></strong>: Visit the Daily Strength to get support from other patients, look up treatment options and medical information, and join groups.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.imedix.com/">iMedix</a></strong>: Here you can find answers to health questions, join support groups, and share your own story.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.patientslikeme.com/">Patients Like Me</a></strong>: Patients Like Me connects patients suffering from chronic and life-changing conditions to facilitate the spread of information and support.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://myplanet.planetcancer.org/">Planet Cancer</a></strong>: Young adults who have cancer in their 20s and 30s network on this site to talk about their disease, blow off steam, gossip about pop culture, share photos and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.starbrightworld.org/">Starbright World</a></strong>: Teens who are terminally ill have a chance to be kids on this networking site that lets them create profiles, meet other patients like them, blog, and chat.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mycancerplace.com/">MyCancerPlace</a></strong>: Cancer patients can join groups, chat on the forum, set up a personal web page, learn about cancer, find out about special events, and share photos on this network.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Global</strong></p>
<p>These networks make it possible to make a difference in a country or town across the globe.</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.theworldcafe.com/">The World Cafe</a></strong>: Log on to this site to join the conversation about global issues that matter.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.bettertheworld.com/home">Better the World</a></strong>: Here you can learn about different global causes like disease, human rights, climate change and housing, discover your impact, and raise money.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.protectthehuman.com/">Protect the Human</a></strong>: On Protect the Human, you can network for the sake of human rights.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://sawaglobal.ning.com/">SAWA Global</a></strong>: SAWA Global lets members brag about local heroes and share stories about how they are changing the world.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://aidpeople.org/">Aidpeople.org</a></strong>: Aidpeople.org connects those interested in joining humanitarian aid projects.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.takepart.com/">Take Part</a></strong>: This user-driven site educates members on global conflicts and issues and lets them add their own content, too.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.changingthepresent.org/%22">Changing the Present</a></strong>: Browse charity wish lists and registries and set up a community to give gifts and make a difference.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Miscellaneous</strong></p>
<p>Here you&#8217;ll find more social sites for kids and teens, social workers, and more.</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://good2gether.com/">Good2Gether</a></strong>: This social site connects volunteers with nonprofits.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.peta.org/">PETA</a></strong>: PETA&#8217;s website features an action center, forums, and plenty more opportunities for networking and <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/">education</a>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youthnoise.com/">YouthNoise</a></strong>: YouthNoise lets kids join causes, set up a profile and learn about the issues that affect youth in places like Iraq.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://justcauseit.com/">JustCauseIt</a></strong>: Learn how others are making a positive difference in areas like health care, the environment or the arts, and share your own causes and stories.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://brownschool.ning.com/">Social Work 2.0</a></strong>: Social workers connect on this site to learn about events, discuss issues and more.</li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re looking to learn more about new media and it&#8217;s potential in fields like education, global communication and artistic endeavors, then check out these 100 free lectures. You&#8217;ll find insight and information from scientists, historians, engineers and more who are working in or around this field that can help you learn about the past, present and future of new media studies in the world.</p>
<p><strong>Communication</strong></p>
<p>In these lectures you&#8217;ll learn more about the relationship between new media like blogs, web communications and even text messages and the way we communicate on personal and global scales.</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/vsr">Improving Survey Research: Anchoring Vignettes</a>: </strong>When working in media, new or old, it&#8217;s important to find out what is effective and what people want. This lecture will address how to better conduct surveys and verify information. [Harvard@Home]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20030305poorVN300K.asx">Anytime, Anywhere: The Recent Revolution in Wireless Communications</a>: </strong>Check out this lecture to learn a bit more about the explosive growth in the wireless industry and the implications it has for society in this lecture from Vincent Poor. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/david_perry_on_videogames.html">David Perry on Video Games</a>:</strong> Here you can learn about the next generation of video games and gamers and the immersing experiences these games may offer&#8211; sometimes being more appealing than real life interaction. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/jan_chipchase_on_our_mobile_phones.html">Jan Chipchase on Our Mobile Phones</a>: </strong>This Nokia researcher shares his findings on how cell phones are used around the world in this lecture. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_harris_tells_the_web_s_secret_stories.html">The Web&#8217;s Secret Stories</a>:</strong> Is there something that we&#8217;re searching for out there in the great expanse of the internet? This lecture explores the real life stories of those on the web. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/mena_trott_tours_her_blog_world.html">Mena Trott on Blogs</a>: </strong>As the founder of Moveable Type and one of the leader pioneers in the growth of blogging, Mena Trott knows plenty about blogs. Listen to her lecture about the rise of blogs as a means of communication for businesses and the little personal alike. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/susan_blackmore_on_memes_and_temes.html">Susan Blackmore on Memes and &quot;Temes&quot;</a>: </strong>Many people are familiar with internet memes but this lecture focuses on temes, technology focused memes. Learn more about how these are changing communication and online interaction. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/steven_johnson_on_the_web_as_a_city.html">Steven Johnson on the Web as a City</a>:</strong> In this lecture you&#8217;ll get a perspective on the Web that views it as a virtual city of sorts. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/howard_rheingold_on_collaboration.html">Howard Rheingold on Collaboration</a>:</strong> Howard Rheingold explains in this lecture how collaborative media like Wikipedia play into the natural human desire to work in groups. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/erik_hersman_on_reporting_crisis_via_texting.html">Reporting Crisis via Texting</a>:</strong> Texting has taken over cellular communication and today comprises a large chunk of the information that passes over these networks. This lecture from Erik Hersman explains a new application of texting in conjunction with Google Maps that allowed Kenyans to report acts of violence via their phones. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/the_inspiration_of_second_life.html">Philip Rosedale on Second Life</a>:</strong> What does it mean to have an alter ego in a virtual universe? Learn more about Second Life and its implications in this lecture from founder Rosedale. [TED]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Technology and the Web</strong></p>
<p>Here you can learn more about the new technologies that are shaping new media studies and world of tomorrow.</p>
<ol start="12">
<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/hvs">Hyper-Encryption by Virtual Satellite</a>:</strong> Michael Rabin Sr. Professor of Computer Science at Harvard, offers his suggestion to improve the security of networks in this lecture. [Harvard@Home]</li>
<li><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/science_edge"><strong>Science on the Edge: Research Faculty Symposium</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Learn about the research Harvard faculty are doing, from improving bio-diversity to building better artificial intelligence. [Harvard@Home]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20060405berners-leeVN350K.asx">The Future of the Web</a>:</strong> Billed as the &quot;real inventor of the World Wide Web&quot;, Sir Tim Berners-Lee delivers this lecture on where the internet is headed in the 21st century. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20041116luckyVN350K.asx">Broadbanding America: What, Why, and How</a>:</strong> Robert W. Lucky of Telecordia explains the process of spreading broadband across the nation and why it&#8217;s important. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20010215fullTV7220K.asx">Bipedal bugs, galloping ghosts and gripping geckos: BioInspiration for Rapid Running Robots</a>:</strong> Dr. Robert J. Full gives this lecture, addressing some of the most interesting recent developments in robotics. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/hod_lipson_builds_self_aware_robots.html">Hod Lipson builds &quot;Self-Aware&quot; Robots</a>:</strong> It may sound like something from the future but the robots built by this Cornell professor are taking some major steps towards artificial intelligence.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/kwabena_boahen_on_a_computer_that_works_like_the_brain.html">A Computer That Works Like the Brain</a>: </strong>You may not think of your brain as a particularly efficient supercomputer but the processes that take place in our bodies could potentially take computers to the next level as this lecture discusses. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://webcast.berkeley.edu/event_details.php?seriesid=c632dc85-551c-4621-89f8-a6d5407a4eaf&amp;p=1&amp;ipp=1000&amp;category=Business">What Is Open Access Anyhow?</a>: </strong>Those who are unsure just what it means for material to be open access can learn more from Richard E. Luce, former Research Library Director at Los Alamos National Laboratory. [UC Berkeley]</li>
<li><a href="http://webcast.berkeley.edu/event_details.php?seriesid=54d55962-0816-4a3d-a814-0dacc6dc13b0&amp;p=1&amp;ipp=1000&amp;category=Engineering"><strong>Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Special Topics - Web 2.0</strong></a><strong>:</strong> In this lecture you&#8217;ll hear from Douglas Engelbart who helped develop many of the computer technologies we take for granted today like the mouse, display editing, windows, cross-file editing, idea and outline processing, hypermedia, and groupware. [UC Berkeley]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://videolectures.net/chi08_huang_bdt">Breaking the Disposable Technology Paradigm: Opportunities for Sustainable Interaction Design for Mobile Phones</a>:</strong> Today&#8217;s technology is often out-of-date only months after it&#8217;s purchased. This lecture explains ways to design new technologies that are more sustainable. [VideoLectures.net]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://videolectures.net/mlss03_joachims_irlt">Information Retrieval and Language Technology</a>:</strong> What is the best way to store, retrieve and present information? In this lecture from Thorsten Joachims you&#8217;ll learn more about textual information and associated technological tasks. [VideoLectures.net]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Education </strong></p>
<p>New media has a potentially large role to play in the future of education. In these lectures you can learn more about educational reform, technology in the classroom and new discoveries about the way we learn.</p>
<ol start="23">
<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/hse">Human Systems Explorer</a>: </strong>This Harvard lecture is given by Dr. Michael Parker and other Harvard medical school professors. It explains the new interactive software used to teach pathophysiology developed by the school. [Harvard@Home]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/light">The College Experience: A Blueprint for Success</a>:</strong> Could new media applications help improve the college experience? Hear Professor Light&#8217;s take on academic advising, teaching, collaborative learning and much more. [Harvard@Home]</li>
<li><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/flash/lectures/20090331_publect_hopkins.shtml"><strong>Mirages of Equality: Progress of Women in Science at MIT, 1971-2009</strong></a><strong>:</strong> The playing field in education may not be as equal as it seems. Learn where some inequities might exist and how you can improve them from this lecture. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/flash/lectures/20081201_02_03_publect_delbanco.shtml">Does College Really Matter? The History of Undergraduate Education, Why It&#8217;s in Trouble, and What to Do About It</a>:</strong> Learn about some new ways that you can reinvigorate education and reevaluate the higher education system. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20070425_preslect_elizabeth_gouldVN350K.asx">Structural Plasticity in the Adult Brain</a>:</strong> Watch this lecture by psychology professor Elizabeth Gould. You&#8217;ll learn about how the adult brain can still adapt and change due to new experiences and learning. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/dave_eggers_makes_his_ted_prize_wish_once_upon_a_school.html">Dave Eggers&#8217; Wish: Once Upon a School</a>: </strong>With many people calling for educational reform, the success Eggers has had with his writing workshops is notable. Listen to this lecture on his school and his hopes for continued educational programs all over the nation. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://videolectures.net/foe09_steindler_nmali">New Media and Learning Innovations</a>:</strong> Learn more about the role that new media is playing in the educational system in this lecture by Rainer J. Steindler of the International Center for New Media. [Videolectures.com]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://videolectures.net/medicon07_tabakov_emitel">EMITEL - an e-Encyclopedia for Medical Imaging Technology</a>: </strong>Here you can learn more about an application that allows users to quickly and easily access medical information and learn new skills online. [VideoLectures.net]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://videolectures.net/mitcms930f01_bracey_lec04">Media, Education and Technology</a>:</strong> Bonnie Bracey gives this lecture on the intersection of these three major fields and the advantages they can offer one another. [VideoLectures.net]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://videolectures.net/mitcms930f01_lerman_lec05">Educational Uses of Technology</a>: </strong>Find out new ways that technology is being used in the field of education and the potential for further use in this lecture from Steven Lerman. [VideoLectures.net]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/sugata_mitra_shows_how_kids_teach_themselves.html">Sugata Mitra Shows How Kids Teach Themselves</a>: </strong>In the Hole in the Wall project, students learn to use a PC on their own and taught other students. This lecture examines what other things kids could learn on their own. [TED]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Globalization</strong></p>
<p>New technology has made it increasingly easy to connect the world, culturally and economically. Check out these lectures to learn more about the ways the world is changing and how technology plays a role.</p>
<ol start="34">
<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/irw">International Relations: New Approaches in a Complex World</a>: </strong>Changes in technology and communication have changed international relationships. This talk will explore some of the major issues that have come up and ways that nations can deal with them. [Harvard@Home]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/global">Global Health: A Panel Discussion</a>:</strong> Learn about the role of government, the pharmaceutical industry, educational and medical institutions in the worldwide AIDS epidemic. [Harvard@Home]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://videolectures.net/eccs07_blossfeld_gcs">Globalization and Changes in Life Courses in Modern Societies</a>:</strong> How big of an impact does globalization really have? Learn about this and more in this lecture from Hans Peter Blossfeld. [VideoLectures.net]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/alex_tabarrok_foresees_economic_growth.html">How Ideas Trump Crises</a>:</strong> Alex Tabarrok explains why he thinks globalization is a good thing in this lecture. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/eve_ensler_on_security.html">Eve Ensler on Security</a>:</strong> today, people around the world are consumed with finding ways to make everything more secure from their homes to their online lives. Ms. Ensler explains how this kind of behavior may actually make our world less secure. [TED]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Visual and Performing Arts</strong></p>
<p>Get some new ideas on how to be creative from these inspiring lectures on everything from sculpture to dance.</p>
<ol start="39">
<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/cos">The City of Sardis: Approaches in Graphic Recording</a>:</strong> How do visual representations reflect the past? Explore this issue and more by looking at ancient and modern representations of the Roman city. [Harvard@Home]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/flash/lectures/20081118_publect_isaacson.shtml">Einstein, Franklin, and the Role of Creativity in Today&#8217;s World</a>: </strong>Learn about these definitive figures in history from this lecture given by Walter Isaacson and the way they&#8217;ve shaped how we view creativity. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20050429taylorTAPE350K.asx">A Conversation with Paul Taylor, with Maura Keefe, dance historian</a>:</strong> Paul Taylor and Maura Keefe give you a look into what goes on in dance companies today and in the past in this lecture. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20031008tuanVN300K.asx">Place, Art, and Self</a>: </strong>Given by former professor of human geography Yi-Fu Tuan, this lecture explores the relationship between location, identity and artistic expression. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20020507falcoTV7300K.asx">Through a Looking Glass: The Art of the Science of Renaissance Painting</a>:</strong> Think the modern era is the only time when science and art have converged? This lecture may make you think again. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/arthur_ganson_makes_moving_sculpture.html">Arthur Ganson Builds Moving Sculpture</a>:</strong> In today&#8217;s world, sculpture doesn&#8217;t have to be a static, eternal entity. Listen to this lecture about the work of Arthur Ganson that&#8217;s interactive and embraces both art and technology. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/david_griffin_on_how_photography_connects.html">David Griffin on How Photography Connects Us</a>:</strong> Photography is a medium that can be use to connect a world and share common experiences. Director of Photography at <em>National Geographic </em>David Griffin explains how photos are used to tell our stories. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/rob_forbes_on_ways_of_seeing.html">Ways of Seeing</a>:</strong> Ron Forbes, founder of retailer Design Within Reach explains the ways in which he finds design inspiration in the sights of everyday life in this lecture. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/wade_davis_on_endangered_cultures.html">Endangered Cultures</a>:</strong> In this lecture you&#8217;ll get to see photos of people around the world whose cultures are fading away. Wade Davis aims to capture these people, their lives and their culture in film and photography as you&#8217;ll learn here. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/james_nachtwey_s_searing_pictures_of_war.html">James Nachtwey&#8217;s Searing Photos of War</a>: </strong>This speaker not only wants to continue taking great photos but come up with new ways to use news photography in a digital era. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/ursus_wehrli_tidies_up_art.html">Tidying Up Art</a>: </strong>In this video you&#8217;ll see Ursus Wehrli&#8217;s unusual approach to art, reducing masterpieces to their components of color and design. [TED]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Television, Video and Film </strong></p>
<p>Learn about how others are using new media technologies to sell products, share a story or change the world.</p>
<ol start="50">
<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/cmn">A Conversation With Mira Nair</a>:</strong> Director of acclaimed film <em>Monsoon Wedding</em> Mira Nair talks about her experiences in this ever-changing industry in this video. [Harvard@Home]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20030313denbyVN300K.asx">Do Movies have a Future?</a>: </strong>David Denby from the The New Yorker discusses the way entertainment is changing and the role movies will play in the coming decades. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://realserver.princeton.edu:8080/ramgen/lectures/19990504scorseseTV7200K.rm">Martin Scorsese Discusses Film-Making</a>:</strong> Get an inside look at filmmaking from renowned director Martin Scorsese in this 1999 lecture. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/jakob_trollback_rethinks_the_music_video.html">Jakob Trollback Rethinks the Music Video</a>: </strong>This lecture explores an alternative type of music video, one more about the music than the vision of a filmmaker. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/torsten_reil_studies_biology_to_make_animation.html">Building Better Animations</a>:</strong> Torsten Reil explains how studying real human biology may improve our ability to create believable animated characters. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/jehane_noujaim_inspires_a_global_day_of_film.html">A Global Day of Film</a>:</strong> In response to increasing globalization, lecturer Jehane Noujaim hopes to connect people around the world through film. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/peter_gabriel_fights_injustice_with_video.html">Fighting Injustice with Video</a>:</strong> Musician Peter Gabriel talks about his work with the group WITNESS and how it stands up for human rights as well as the work of citizen journalists around the world. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/jeff_skoll_makes_movies_that_make_change.html">Jeff Skoll Makes Movies That Matter</a>:</strong> Media truly can make a difference in the world as the producer of <em>An Inconvenient Truth </em>and former president of eBay Jeff Skoll discusses in this lecture. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/ed_ulbrich_shows_how_benjamin_button_got_his_face.html">Ed Ulbrich Shows How Benjamin Button Got His Face</a>:</strong> In this video you can learn about how some the latest technology in movie magic works and how it transformed the 40-something face of Brad Pitt into one twice that age. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/franco_sacchi_on_nollywood.html">Nigeria&#8217;s booming Nollywood</a>: </strong>The movie industry is booming in places around the world. Here you&#8217;ll get the story of the 3rd largest film industry in the world&#8211; one that few people are aware of. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/peter_hirshberg_on_tv_and_the_web.html">TV and the Web</a>:</strong> Learn why the web is more than &quot;better TV&quot; in this lecture from Silicon Valley exec Peter Hirshberg. [TED]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Computer Science and Programming </strong></p>
<p>Learn more about the processes going on behind the software and programs that drive new media explorations in these lectures.</p>
<ol start="61">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20070213wigdersonVN350K.asx">A Worldview through the Computational Lens - Part I: Algorithm: A common language for nature, man, and computer</a>: </strong>Avi Wigderson, at the School of Mathematics and the Institute for Advanced Study gives this three part lecture on computers and technology. The first part focuses on algorithms, found in many aspects of life both man-made and natural. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20070214wigdersonVN350K.asx">A Worldview through the Computational Lens - Part II: Time, space, and the cosmology of computational problems</a>: </strong>Learn about the deeper philosophical ideas behind computer technology in this lecture. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20070215wigdersonVN350K.asx">A Worldview through the Computational Lens - Part III: Cryptography: Secrets, lies, knowledge, and trust</a>: </strong>This third and final lecture in the series examines cryptography and how it impacts society from the individual to the government. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20030415hennessyVN300K.asx">Perspectives on High Performance Computer Architecture: History and Challenges</a>:</strong> Learn more about some of the difficulties that surround building today&#8217;s high performance computers. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/stephen_lawler_tours_microsoft_virtual_earth.html">Touring Microsoft Earth</a>:</strong> Learn more about this incredibly complex collection of data that has the potential to reinvent how we advertise, play games and go through our day-to-day lives. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://videolectures.net/youtube_martelli_python">Advanced Topics in Programming Languages Series: Python Design Patterns</a>:</strong> Those who&#8217;d like to learn more about programming with Python can do so with the help of this lecture. [VideoLectures.net]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://videolectures.net/google_wadler_fepl">Faith, Evolution, and Programming Languages</a>: </strong>While these may not at first seem to be related topics, you&#8217;ll learn how the adoption of programming languages mimic both faith and evolution. [VideoLectures.net]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/neil_gershenfeld_on_fab_labs.html">Neil Gershenfeld on Fab Labs</a>:</strong> In this lecture, this MIT researcher talks about his idea for Fab Labs, allowing users to create things they need from digital and analog tools. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/george_dyson_at_the_birth_of_the_computer.html">At the Birth of the Computer</a>:</strong> Learn about the history of today&#8217;s computers all the way back to the 17th century from this lecture. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/blaise_aguera_y_arcas_demos_photosynth.html">Demonstration of Photosynth</a>:</strong> This new software can give you some ideas in your own programming, changing how we see and use digital images. [TED]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Design </strong></p>
<p>Good design and usability are essential elements to new programs and even more traditional print media. Here you can learn about ways in which others are exploring and innovating in this field.</p>
<ol start="71">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20001020bezosTV7220K.asx">Amazon.com: Customer Experience Matters</a>:</strong> This lecture from Amazon.com founder Jeffery Bezos explains why good customer service and design are essential elements to success in online business. [Princeton]</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/jacek_utko_asks_can_design_save_the_newspaper.html"><strong>Jacek Utko Designs to Save Newspapers</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Can good design save flagging industries like newspapers. It seems so, as you&#8217;ll learn from Polish designer Jacek Utko in this lecture. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/don_norman_on_design_and_emotion.html">Don Norman on 3 Ways Good Design Makes You Happy</a>:</strong> Design critic Don Norman talks about the major emotional cues a well-designed product will have to fully succeed. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/al_seckel_says_our_brains_are_mis_wired.html">Al Seckel Says Our Brains Are Miswired</a>:</strong> This lecture suggests that not only do our brains make it easy to fall for illusions but that we might actually enjoy being fooled. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/brenda_laurel_on_making_games_for_girls.html">Brenda Laurel on Games for Girls</a>:</strong> Ever wonder why the biggest games out there are geared towards males and ignore half the potential audience? Learn what kind of games would better appeal to girls from this lecture. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/david_kelley_on_human_centered_design.html">David Kelley at Human-Centered Design</a>:</strong> Learn about some of the latest product designs that have focused on the user&#8217;s experience of using it rather than solely on the object itself. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/john_maeda_on_design.html">John Maeda On his Journey in Design</a>:</strong> Check out this lecture to check out this design maverick&#8217;s take on the intersection between technology and design. [TED]</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/paola_antonelli_treats_design_as_art.html"><strong>Paola Antonelli Treats Design as Art</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Paola Antonelli, design curator at New York&#8217;s Museum of Modern Art is helping bring design into the realm of high art. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/philippe_starck_thinks_deep_on_design.html">Philippe Starck Thinks Deep on Design</a>: </strong>This lecture addresses a central issue of why design is important. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/milton_glaser_on_using_design_to_make_ideas_new.html">Milton Glaser on Using Design to Make Ideas New</a>: </strong>Just because something is old doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t make it new again. Learn how to rethink the past by listening to this great lecture on painting and poster design. [TED]</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/evan_williams_on_listening_to_twitter_users.html"><strong>Listening to Twitter Users</strong></a><strong>: </strong>In this lecture, Evan Williams explains how many of the developments in Twitter and new applications came from users&#8211; an important consideration when working in new media. [TED]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Media Theory, History and Contemporary Issues</strong></p>
<p>Get a handle on the past and present ideas on media through these insightful lectures.</p>
<ol start="82">
<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/fym">Fifty Years in Media: Changes in Journalism</a>: </strong>Members from the Harvard journalism class of &#8216;55 discuss the changes that have happened in the media industry with technological innovation and conglomeration. [Harvard@Home]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://athome.harvard.edu/programs/cline">Virtual Continuity</a>:</strong> This lecture addresses where libraries and the storage of information will be in the next millennium. [Harvard@Home]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20041005dysonVN350K.asx">Barricelli&#8217;s Universe: Digital Computing in Princeton, 1945-1958</a>:</strong> Learn about the history of computing at Princeton and the research of Nils Barricelli that led to early theories on evolutionary computation.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://webcast.berkeley.edu/event_details.php?seriesid=1667977e-acd0-46cd-a53b-07ccd6564477&amp;p=1&amp;ipp=1000&amp;category=Social%20Science">YouTube, Blogs, Texting, the Web: How Are New Media Changing Politics?</a>:</strong> Henry Brady, Bruce Cain and Geoffrey Nunberg give this lecture on the effect of new media on how elections are won and the role they&#8217;ve come to play in interactions between citizens and their leaders. [UC Berkeley]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://webcast.berkeley.edu/event_details.php?seriesid=0945e662-d9f1-4580-b98b-13219bec3ac8&amp;p=1&amp;ipp=1000&amp;category=Social%20Science">Soils, Sustainability, and the Media</a>:</strong> This lecture explores the role the media can play in connecting scientists with society and promoting sustainable living. [UC Berkeley]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html">Elizabeth Gilbert on Nurturing Creativity</a>: </strong>What is expected of artists and creative individuals? What do we define as creative genius? This lecture will explore these ideas and the personal genius that lives in all of us. [TED]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>English and Writing</strong></p>
<p>Take the time to watch these lectures and you&#8217;ll learn more about the role of literature and text in modern society as well as some vital information about language itself.</p>
<ol start="88">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20051025vogelTAPE350K.asx">The Playworld and the Empire: The Twenty-first Century and the American Playwright</a>:</strong> Paula Vogel, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, gives this lecture on the role of the playwright in the modern world. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20020211pinkerTV7300K.mov">Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language</a>:</strong> Learn what makes a language with this lecture from MIT Professor of Psychology Steven Pinker. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/brewster_kahle_builds_a_free_digital_library.html">Brewster Kahle Builds a Free Digital Library</a>:</strong> How will you get your information in the coming decades? This lecture addresses the future of libraries and the free digital library at the Internet Archive. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/sasa_vucinic_invests_in_free_press.html">Investing in Free Press</a>: </strong>Whether its in papers, magazines, radio, TV, or blogs, the freedom of information is an essential and inalienable right in many democratic societies around the world. In this, you&#8217;ll learn about Sasa Vucinic&#8217;s new program designed to help support these free press organizations around the world. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/steven_pinker_on_language_and_thought.html">Language and Thought</a>: </strong>What really goes into what we say? Listen to this lecture from Steven Pinker about language and how it expresses what goes on in our minds. [TED]</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/lakshmi_pratury_on_letter_writing.html"><strong>Lakshmi Pratury on Letter-Writing</strong></a><strong>:</strong> What is the difference between traditional letter writing and today&#8217;s new media forms of communication? What kind of legacy do they leave behind? You&#8217;ll learn more about writing in letters, blogs and more in this lecture. [TED]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Law</strong></p>
<p>Check out these lectures that address the issues that new media creates for the legal system as well as other intersections between creative pursuits and the law.</p>
<ol start="94">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20080310_madison_gursteinVN350K.asx">How Obscenity Became the Litmus Test for the First Amendment</a>:</strong> First Amendment rights are extremely important to those working in a creative field. This lecture will explore the history of the right to free expression and some of the things that stretched it to its limits. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20071119_madison_mary_ann_glendonVN350K.asx">Importing Legal Ideas</a>:</strong> Mary Ann Glendon from Harvard Law School explores the possibility of bringing in foreign legal practices into American justice. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20041012feltenTAPE350K.asx">Rip, Mix, Burn, Sue: Technology, Politics, and the Fight to Control Digital Media</a>:</strong> Most are familiar with high-profile legal cases that have brought issues of copyright and digital protection to the fore. This lecture will deal with this and the myriad of complications digital media brings to legal field. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/WebMedia/lectures/20030220lessigVN300K.asx">The Creative Commons</a>:</strong> Do you know what Creative Commons means? This lecture from Lawrence Lessig at the Stanford Law School examines this increasingly prevalent legal term on the net. [Princeton]</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/jay_walker_s_library_of_human_imagination.html"><strong>The Library of Human Imagination</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Fascinated by intellectual property, this entrepreneur has reshaped many online businesses including the travel site Priceline. This lecture will explore his immense library from the earliest written language to space race artifacts. [TED]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://videolectures.net/edrene08_bogataj_jancic_dtl">Digital Technology and Legal Challenges to Copyright</a>:</strong> New media poses a number of new legal problems that the law has not yet caught up with. This lecture examines just a few ways that digital technology is creating issues for copyright. [VideoLectures.net]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://videolectures.net/edrene08_bogataj_jancic_dtl">Copyright Laws and Today&#8217;s Digital World</a>: </strong>James Boyle gives this lecture on the complications that arise with copyright and digital technology. [VideoLectures.net]</li>
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<p>Forget multitasking: the real skill you need to compete in the business world and in life is efficiency. The ability to pick up new tricks and hacks quickly but effectively is priceless. This list of 100 awesome cheat sheets can help you to learn and do everything in less time, from working on your blog or designing a web page to losing weight and growing your own herb garden.</p>
<p><strong>Tech and Web Dev</strong></p>
<p>Web workers will find cheat sheets for CSS, C++, XHTML and more in this list.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong><a href="http://lesliefranke.com/files/reference/csscheatsheet.html">CSS Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: LeslieFranke.com shares this cheat sheet for CSS.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://downloads.dreamincode.net/ref_sheets/cpp_reference_sheet.pdf">C++ Quick Reference Sheet</a></strong>: This cheat sheet will make it easier for you to follow along with C++ instructions.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.digitalmediaminute.com/reference/entity/index.php">XHTML Character Entity Reference</a></strong>: This clear cheat sheet helps you figure out XHTML characters.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.leigeber.com/2008/04/css-shorthand-cheat-sheet/">CSS Shorthand Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Play with CSS even faster when you master this cheat sheet.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.webmonkey.com/reference/HTML_Cheatsheet">HTML Cheatsheet</a></strong>: Get the formulae for tags, body attributes and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.webmonkey.com/reference/Windows_Browser_Chart">Windows Browser Chart</a></strong>: Make sense of Firefox, Netscape, Safari, Opera and other browsers for Windows.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.addedbytes.com/cheat-sheets/python-cheat-sheet/">Python Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Python programmers will find this cheat sheet helpful.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://john-sheehan.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/msnet-formatting-strings.pdf">.NET Format String Quick Reference</a></strong>: This cheat sheet can help you out when using .NET formatting.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.addedbytes.com/cheat-sheets/regular-expressions-cheat-sheet/">Regular Expressions Cheat Sheet (V2)</a></strong>: This one-page guide can help you review symbols and patterns in regular expressions.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.addedbytes.com/cheat-sheets/javascript-cheat-sheet/">JavaScript Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Reference this sheet when working with JavaScript.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.addedbytes.com/download/ruby-on-rails-cheat-sheet-v1/pdf/">Ruby On Rails Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: When working with Ruby, use this cheat sheet as a backup.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.addedbytes.com/cheat-sheets/mysql-cheat-sheet/">MySQL Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Set up a MySQL database with this guide.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.addedbytes.com/cheat-sheets/php-cheat-sheet/">PHP Cheat Sheet (V2)</a></strong>: Use this reference guide when you work with PHP.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.webdiner.com/webadv/begin/cheat4.htm">Cheat Sheets for Links</a></strong>: Learn how to create links with this guide.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.cookwood.com/html4_4e/examples/appendices/colorcharthex.html">The Browser Safe Colors</a></strong>: Get codes for different colors here.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Hobbies and Games</strong></p>
<p>From video games to fantasy hockey to Scrabble, these cheat sheets will help you master your favorite games.</p>
<ol start="16">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.rotowire.com/hockey/features/2009_playoff_overall_cheatsheet.htm">Fantasy Hockey Cheat Sheets and Player Rankings</a></strong>: This 2009 cheat sheet will get you through the hockey season.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://theiphonecheatsheet.com/2008/09/12/cheat-how-to-get-tons-of-money-in-blackjack-free-for-the-iphone/">Cheat: How to get tons of money in Blackjack Free for the iPhone</a></strong>: Learn how to use this iPhone game to get money.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://cultofmac.com/wine-vintage-cheat-sheet-for-iphone-ipod-touch/5072">Wine Vintage Cheat Sheet for iPhone, iPod Touch</a></strong>: Learn about this cheat sheet for wine lovers.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.addedbytes.com/cheat-sheets/world-of-warcraft-cheat-sheet/">World of Warcraft Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: World of Warcraft Players can find cheats here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://football.about.com/od/cheatsheets/Fantasy_Football_Cheat_Sheets.htm">Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets</a></strong>: Get cheat sheets for overall players, rankings and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox/cheats">Xbox Cheats</a></strong>: Get cheats for Grand Theft Auto 3, Mortal Kombat and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.soccerpositions.net/">Soccer Positions</a></strong>: Get a crash course in soccer player positions here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://dbcheatcodes.com/cheats.php?cheatid=235">Super Mario Forever Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Master Super Mario Forever with the help of this guide.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.hasbro.com/games/adult-games/scrabble/home.cfm?page=tipstools">Scrabble Tips and Tools</a></strong>: Learn about the points v. leave system; hooks; hot spots; and other Scrabble tips.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.guitar-hero-cheats.com/">Guitar Hero Cheats</a></strong>: Dominate at Guitar Hero when you learn these cheats.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Web and Mobile</strong></p>
<p>Become a more efficient Internet surfer on your computer and on your phone when you check out these cheat sheets.</p>
<ol start="26">
<li><strong><a href="http://searchcrm.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid11_gci211776,00.html">Internet abbreviations</a></strong>: Find out what symbols and popular abbreviations like AFK mean.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.stevenchalmers.com/Tips/Outlook.shtml">Outlook Express Keyboard Shortcuts</a></strong>: Manipulate your Outlook Express faster with these tips.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://valleywag.gawker.com/tech/digg/cheatsheet-what-is-digg-197781.php">Cheatsheet: What is Digg?</a></strong>: Learn everything there is to know about Digg and using Digg here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://andywibbels.com/files/Blogger_Cheatsheet_v1.pdf">Blogger</a></strong>: Here you&#8217;ll learn how to use Blogger better.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid40_gci212057,00.html">Emoticons cheat sheet</a></strong>: Find out what emoticons mean here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://accessfirefox.org/Firefox_Keyboard_and_Mouse_Shortcuts.html">Firefox Keyboard Shortcuts</a></strong>: Learn new commands for looking up browser history and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1277">Mac OS X Mail e-mail settings &quot;cheat sheet&quot;</a></strong>: Learn how to configure your e-mail settings on Mac OS X Mail.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.insidecrm.com/features/121-blackberry-tips-021408/">The Power User&#8217;s BlackBerry Guide: 121 CrackBerry Tips, Hacks and Resources</a></strong>: This mega cheat sheet will teach you all the shortcuts and hacks for a BlackBerry.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://trainque.com/blog/2007/03/15/twitter-cell-phone-cheat-sheets/">Twitter cell phone cheat sheets</a></strong>: Learn the mobile commands that will let you use Twitter from your phone.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/notes_cheatsheet.php">Facebook Notes Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Customize your Facebook notes by learning these tips.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Organization and Productivity</strong></p>
<p>Become a more organized person who can efficiently use PowerPoint <i>and</i> tidy up a closet.</p>
<ol start="36">
<li><strong><a href="http://r.evhead.com/hodgepodge/gmail-shortcuts.html">Gmail shortcuts</a></strong>: These keyboard shortcuts make it easier to breeze through Gmail.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.oreilly.com/examples/promos/pt/power_point_quickref.pdf">Powerpoint 2003 - Quick Reference Card</a></strong>: Learn how to use PowerPoint more effectively.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://labmice.techtarget.com/articles/keyboard.htm">Windows 2000 Keyboard Shortcuts</a></strong>: If you&#8217;re still on Windows 2000, use this guide for keyboard shortcuts.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2589623/Windows-Quick-Reference-Microsoft-Windows-Vista-Cheat-Sheet">Microsoft Windows Vista Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: This reference card helps you navigate Windows Vista.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/home-office/20-home-office-organizing-tricks-10000001738889/index.html">20 Home Office Organizing Tricks</a></strong>: This guide helps you organize your home office.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://lifedev.net/2007/02/gtd-cheatsheet-the-workflow/">GTD Cheatsheet: The Workflow</a></strong>: Use this Getting Things Done cheat sheet to be more productive.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://zenhabits.net/2007/11/obsessive-compulsives-guide-top-12-organizing-tips-plus-resources/">Obsessive-Compulsive&#8217;s Guide: Top 12 Organizing Tips, Plus Resources</a></strong>: Discover how to prioritize your organizing here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Shelter/Organizing-Cleaning/Cleaning-Cheat-Sheet.html">Cleaning Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: This cheat sheet covers cleaning in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, bedroom and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.macworld.com/article/55418/2007/02/clutter1.html">Finesse Your Files</a></strong>: Organize your computer files with this cheat sheet.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/closets/12-secrets-closet-pros-10000001075479/index.html">12 Secrets of the Closet Pros</a></strong>: Print out this list so that you&#8217;ll always have an organized closet.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Finance</strong></p>
<p>Learn stock market lingo, get ideas for organizing your personal budget, and more.</p>
<ol start="46">
<li><strong><a href="http://moneysmartlife.com/financial-tips-for-new-college-graduates-a-cheatsheet-for-managing-your-money/">Financial Tips for New College Graduates: A Cheatsheet for Managing Your Money</a></strong>: Get tips for paying off and managing investments, student loans, credit cards and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://moneysmartlife.com/personal-finance-questions-answered-via-text-message/">Tax, Credit and Currency Questions</a></strong>: Find basic information about tax day, credit scores and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/what-does-%E2%80%9Cymmv%E2%80%9D-mean-the-official-guide-to-decoding-the-language-of-frugality">What does &quot;YMMV&quot; Mean? The Official Guide to Decoding the Language of Frugality</a></strong>: Understand abbreviations for a frugal lifestyle, like coupon codes and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/financial-literacy-month-project-setting-your-financial-goals">Setting Your Financial Goals</a></strong>: This cheat sheet walks you through the process of setting financial goals.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.abbreviations.com/acronyms/STOCKEXCHANGE">Stock Exchange Abbreviations</a></strong>: Find out what AAOE and IOR mean.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/budget101/budget_101.jsp">Making a Budget</a></strong>: Fill out this form to create your own budget cheat sheet.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/StartInvesting/Investing101BuyYourFirstStockOrFund.aspx">Investing 101: Buy your first stock or fund</a></strong>: Learn the lingo for buying stocks and funds, as well as the process for buying.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.investorwords.com/">Investor Words</a></strong>: Get definitions of terms like equity, working capital and Class A Shares.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/library/financial/glossary/bfglosa.htm">Glossary of Financial and Business Terms</a></strong>: The <i>New York Times</i> glossary includes words like abnormal returns and hedging demands.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://money.cnn.com/services/glossary/a.html">Money 101 Glossary</a></strong>: Get abbreviations and definitions for the financial world.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Conversions</strong></p>
<p>These cheat sheets make it easy to convert currency, time, measurements and more.</p>
<ol start="56">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.oanda.com/convert/cheatsheet">Travelers Currency Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Convert everything from USD to Algerian Dinars to Thai Bats to Rwandan Francs.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.onlineconversion.com/clothing.htm">Clothing Conversions</a></strong>: Convert clothing and shoe sizes here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzref.tzc">Time Zone Reference Card</a></strong>: Figure out time zones here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.sciencemadesimple.net/temperature.php">Temperature Conversions</a></strong>: Learn about Celsius and Fahrenheit conversions.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.unit-conversion.info/length.html">Unit Conversion</a></strong>: This site will help you convert length, volume, speed and more.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Language</strong></p>
<p>Before your next trip abroad, review these cheat sheets for learning simple phrases in French, Spanish, Russian and other languages.</p>
<ol start="61">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.orbilat.com/Languages/French/Vocabulary/French-International.html">Internationally used French phrases</a></strong>: Use this guide to finally learn what &quot;a huis clos&quot; and &quot;coq au vin&quot; mean.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ielanguages.com/spanish1.html">Some Basic Phrases: Spanish Tutorial</a></strong>: Get pronunciations, translations and spellings for Spanish phrases like &quot;lo siento&quot; and &quot;hasta pronto.&quot;</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.french-at-a-touch.com/Words-Phrases/basic_phrases_links.htm">Free Translations: English to French</a></strong>: This guide lists translations for popular phrases like &quot;Excuse me/sorry&quot; and &quot;Glad to meet you.&quot;</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.shokhirev.com/nikolai/lang/common/common1.html">Common Russian Phrases</a></strong>: Learn how to say &quot;good night&quot; and &quot;see you later&quot; in Russian.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.zein.se/patrick/3000char.html">The most common Chinese characters in order of frequency</a></strong>: Learn 3,000 Chinese characters here.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Home and Garden</strong></p>
<p>These cheat sheets help you figure out which laundry loads go together, how to pick the right soil for your garden, and even how to read chocolate labels.</p>
<ol start="66">
<li><strong><a href="http://ilonasgarden.com/month-by-month/companion-planting-cheatsheet/">Companion Planting CheatSheet</a></strong>: Find out which plants grow well together using this guide.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://culinaryherbguide.com/typesofherbs.htm">Culinary Herb Guide</a></strong>: Discover which herbs are best to cook with.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2589579/Chocolate-Cheat-Sheet">Chocolate Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Review chocolate terms like cacao and cauliflora here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wineintro.com/food/">Wine and Food Pairings</a></strong>: Find wine and food pairing charts here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/make-your-own-non-toxic-cleaning-kit.html">How to Make a Non-Toxic Cleaning Kit</a></strong>: Learn which materials and supplies you&#8217;ll need to make a non-toxic cleaning kit.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.makinglifebetter.com/home-family/article/laundry-101-cheat-sheet">Laundry 101: A Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: This guide will help you figure out which items to wash together, which to wash in cold water, and when to use warm or hot water.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.realestateabc.com/glossary/">Real Estate Terms</a></strong>: Look up real estate terms in this glossary.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://food.ivillage.com/cooking/0,,clcjj4fz,00.html">Cooking Dictionary Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Find out the meaning of phrases and cooking terms like al dente and sear.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://greennature.com/article21.html">Types of Soil</a></strong>: Understand the differences between silt, sandy soil and clay soil.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.italiana.co.uk/ItalianCookingTerms.html">Italian Cooking Terms</a></strong>: Learn how to read an Italian menu or cook Italian meals when you use this cheat sheet.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Education</strong></p>
<p>Use these glossaries and grammar guides to help you through class and conversation.</p>
<ol start="76">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.xeromag.com/cheat.html">Franklin&#8217;s Grammary Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Discover the differences between allude and elude; affect and effect; and others.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.taft.cc.ca.us/newtc/Community/glossary.htm">Glossary of College Terms</a></strong>: Learn the meaning of words like co-requisiste, academic unit and advisory.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/">Math Cheat Sheets</a></strong>: Find cheat sheets for algebra, trigonometry and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.petersons.com/education_planner/applying_article.asp?sponsor=2859&amp;articleName=Glossary_of_Admission_Terms">Glossary of Admission Terms</a></strong>: Learn terms like wait list, deny and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://math.about.com/library/blmeasurement.htm">Measurement Formulas</a></strong>: All the measurement formulas for rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids and more are on this guide.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill28.htm">How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography</a></strong>: Quickly learn how to prepare an annotated bibliography here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://aurora.wells.edu/~advising/gpacalc.htm">How to Calculate your GPA</a></strong>: If you&#8217;re on the same grading system as this school, use this guide to figure out your GPA.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://seaofredink.blogspot.com/2006/01/quick-grammar-cheat-sheet.html">Quick Grammar Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Review the parts of speech here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.lesley.edu/library/guides/citation/mla_annotated.html">MLA format for annotated bibliographies</a></strong>: If you need to annotate a paper in MLA style, use this guide.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://vtbsd.net/english/">English 101</a></strong>: Get quick grammar rules for &quot;a lot,&quot; &quot;your/you&#8217;re&quot; and more.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Health and Weight Loss</strong></p>
<p>This list features cheat sheets that explain diet rules and lingo.</p>
<ol start="86">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.weightwatchers.ca/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&amp;art_id=36761&amp;sc=3022">Hot Drinks Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Learn what constitutes a serving size for hot chocolate, lattes, tea and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://blog.beliefnet.com/ourladyofweightloss/2009/03/diet-cheat-sheet-tips-plain-n.html">Diet Cheat Sheet: Tips Plain &#8216;n Simple</a></strong>: Tips here include drink water, fill up on fiber, and eat until sated.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.low-carb.com/ataryohosuch.html">Atkins Article: Your Holiday Survival Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: This guide will help you make it through the holidays without overloading on carbs.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/health/fitness-exercise/workouts/five-minute-workouts-10000001576764/">Five 15-Minute Workouts</a></strong>: Get quick tips on making the most of shorter workouts.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/weight-loss/expert-advice/diet-detective/food-exercise-tips-to-lose-weight/">Diet Cheat Sheet: Food and Exercise Tips to Lose Weight</a></strong>: Get the lowdown on how calories, carbs, fast food, protein and more affect your diet.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://eating.health.com/2008/02/01/your-vitamin-cheat-sheet/">Your Vitamin Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Discover which vitamins you need and which ones you don&#8217;t have to bother taking.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Miscellaneous</strong></p>
<p>For even more cheat sheets dealing with job interviews, dating and beyond, turn to this list.</p>
<ol start="92">
<li><strong><a href="http://current.newsweek.com/budgettravel/2009/04/travelers_miniguide_to_faceboo.html">Facebook: A traveler&#8217;s cheat sheet</a></strong>: Learn how to use Facebook to organize and display your travel plans.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://moneysmartlife.com/how-to-ace-a-job-interview/">How to Ace a Job Interview</a></strong>: This step-by-step guide is great for preparing for interviews.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/five-free-gifts-of-freedom">Five Free Ways to Improve Your Life</a></strong>: This small guide is actually full of cheats that can improve your life.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://girlsguidetodating.com/dating_tools.php">Girls Guide to Dating</a></strong>: Get a cheat sheet for dating the artsy guy, funny guy, athletic guy and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://dobermansden.com/dog-food-guide-cheat-sheet/">Dog Food Cheat Sheet</a></strong>: Use this cheat sheet to learn which ingredients you need to look for when buying dog food.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/remove-car-dents-quickly-and-cheaply">Remove car dents quickly and cheaply</a></strong>: Fix up your car with this cheat sheet.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/quickly-removing-scratches-from-cds-and-dvds">Quickly removing scratches from CDs and DVDs</a></strong>: Get creative to clean up your CDs and DVDs.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Banana-and-Chocolate-Ice-Cream-Sundae">How to make a banana and ice cream sundae</a></strong>: This easy guide will put you on the track to a yummy dessert.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ineedmotivation.com/blog/2008/03/become-a-better-person-in-just-7-days/">Become a better person in just 7 days</a></strong>: Follow this guide to become a better version of yourself.</li>
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<p>Art is meant to be shared and inspired by others, so it&#8217;s no surprise that it&#8217;s very social. You can find lots of social networks online that cater to artists and <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/art-design/">art students</a>, and we&#8217;ve profiled them here.&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Kathleen Baker</p>
<p>Art is meant to be shared and inspired by others, so it&#8217;s no surprise that it&#8217;s very social. You can find lots of social networks online that cater to artists and <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/art-design/">art students</a>, and we&#8217;ve profiled them here. Read on to find 100 of the best social sites for just about any artist.</p>
<p><strong>General</strong></p>
<p>Creatives of all types can find a home on these social sites.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.artslant.com/">ArtSlant</a></strong>: ArtSlant is a contemporary art network that will allow you to share news about exhibitions and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/">deviantART</a></strong>: Join this community to share and connect with digital artists, photographers, animators, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.artselector.com/">artselector</a></strong>: Artselector is a contemporary art collective with networking, news, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.artween.com/home/">Artween</a></strong>: Artween is a social network for the arts, by and for art lovers.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.tailcast.com/">Tailcast</a></strong>: Tailcast is a social network for artists, writers, and musicians.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.humblevoice.com/">Humble Voice</a></strong>: Check out Humble Voice to find a community for artists, designers, and musicians.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://meseon.net/">meseon</a></strong>: Meseon is a great place to enjoy and share art.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.quarterlife.com/">quarterlife</a></strong>: quarterlife is a social network for creative people around the world.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.emc2.com/">E=MC&sup2;</a></strong>: This community of creative people use E=MC&sup2; to sell art, become famous, and make friends.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://myfolio.com/">MyFolio</a></strong>: Upload your tutorials, artwork, and more for other artists, the public, and employers.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.startupnation.com/">StartupNation</a></strong>: Artists in business for themselves will appreciate the resources available on StartupNation.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.myartspace.com/">MyArtSpace</a></strong>: Visit this online community to connect with artists, <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/">students</a>, teachers, critics, curators, and others in art around the world.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://forum.smashingmagazine.com/">Smashing Magazine Forum</a></strong>: Designers, photographers, and other creatives can find a home on the Smashing Magazine forums.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/">Facebook</a></strong>: Facebook is a general social network, but you can attract a huge following through the site.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.artreview.com/">Art Review</a></strong>: Find discussion, debate, and more through Art Review.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.rhizome.org/">Rhizome</a></strong>: In Rhizome, you&#8217;ll find thousands of artists, curators, and art enthusiasts.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.conceptart.org/forums/">ConceptArt</a></strong>: Connect with other conceptual artists on ConceptArt.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.taltopia.com/">Taltopia</a></strong>: Taltopia works to connect artists with fans and talent professionals.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wetcanvas.com/">WetCanvas</a></strong>: On WetCanvas, you&#8217;ll find cyber living for artists, with content channels, member connections, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://asoboo.com/">Asoboo</a></strong>: Asoboo offers an international creative network that will connect you with interesting people, places, and things to do.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.tribe.net/welcome">Tribe.net</a></strong>: Tribe.net is a wonderful place to connect with people in the art community and beyond.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://beinart.org/forum/&quot;">beinArt</a></strong>: The beinArt surreal art forum features surrealist, fantastic, and psychedelic art.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://cghub.com/">Cghub</a></strong>: Cghub offers networking for entertainment, including animation, movies, illustration, and games.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://behance.net/">Behance</a></strong>: On Behance, you can share your portfolios and find collaboration.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.labforculture.org/en/labforculture/browse">Lab for Culture</a></strong>: Lab for Culture offers a platform for cooperation between artists and culture organizations.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.artmesh.org/">Artmesh</a></strong>: This community offers an artist showcase as well as collaboration, communication, and inspiration.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://shapeshifters.net/">Shapeshifters</a></strong>: Shapeshifters offers loads of knowledge for the global creative community.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/">Twitter</a></strong>: Build one on one connections in your community by participating in the lighting fast network of Twitter.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.artbistro.com/">ArtBistro</a></strong>: ArtBistro is a community for members of the visual arts community.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.artlog.com/">Artlog</a></strong>: Connect with others, share you work, and discover new art in this global community.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.creativequarter.net/">Creative Quarter</a></strong>: On Creative Quarter, you&#8217;ll find news, reviews, and more for creatives.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://likemind.us/">Likemind</a></strong>: Visit the likemind website to learn about meetings of creative people in your area.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://linkedin.com/">LinkedIn</a></strong>: Although generally reserved for business, LinkedIn offers a great platform for getting socially connected in just about any circle.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.imeem.com/">imeem</a></strong>: Share what&#8217;s on your playlist of blogs, audio, video, and photos.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.independent-collectors.com/">Independent Collectors</a></strong>: Here you&#8217;ll find a great platform for collectors to discuss art and network online.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://forum.artistsnetwork.com/">ArtistsNetwork</a></strong>: ArtistsNetwork is a <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/art-design/fine-arts/">fine art</a> forum and community with a book club, contests, and more.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Musicians</strong></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a musical artist you can gain a following, collaborate, and more on these sites.</p>
<ol start="37">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.sellaband.com/">Sellaband</a></strong>: Sellaband allows fans to invest in bands, supporting the music they like and receiving a profit as well.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.indabamusic.com/">Indaba Music</a></strong>: Check out Indaba to connect and collaborate on music projects around the world.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.flotones.com/">Flotones</a></strong>: Flotones offers a monetized social network for both fans and music artists.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.purevolume.com">PureVolume</a></strong>: This website is purely devoted to helping bands promote themselves online.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ijigg.com/">iJigg</a></strong>: Upload your music to make new fans and share it with the online community through iJigg.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.jamnow.com/">JamNow</a></strong>: Check out JamNow to find a social network that will allow you to create audio content online, schedule live jam sessions, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.sonific.net/">Sonific</a></strong>: Music artists can promote music for free on Sonific.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.myspace.com/">MySpace</a></strong>: MySpace is an incredibly popular tool for musicians to reach new fans.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.musocity.com/">MusoCity</a></strong>: On Muso, you&#8217;ll find a music oriented social network for fans, artists, venues, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/">ReverbNation</a></strong>: ReverbNation supports the independent music industry with a great way for musicians, venues, and producers to come together.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://trig.com/">Trig</a></strong>: Trig is a really great looking social network for musicians.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ruckus.com">Ruckus</a></strong>: Ruckus is a social music networking site focused on the college market.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.haystack.com/">Haystack</a></strong>: Through this social network, you can sign up as a musician and get discovered by various users.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Photography</strong></p>
<p>Become a part of these sites, and you can share your images, learn, and connect with other photographers.</p>
<ol start="50">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/">Flickr</a></strong>: Flickr is the definitive social network for photographers and other imaging artists, and a great place to attract a following.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://photography-on-the.net/forum/">Photography on the Net</a></strong>: Photography on the Net is a forum for Canon camera photographers.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.photographymentor.com/">Photography Mentor</a></strong>: Photography Mentor is an online photography school and social network.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.photoforum.com/">PhotoForum</a></strong>: In this community of hobbyists and professional photographers, you can share your photos and learn how to become a better photographer.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.modelmayhem.com/">Model Mayhem</a></strong>: Model Mayhem is an excellent place for photographers to connect with models, makeup artists, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/">Fred Miranda</a></strong>: Fred Miranda is a great forum for photographers of all kinds.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.thephotoforum.com/">The Photo Forum</a></strong>: Join The Photo Forum to chat with other photographers, find photo challenges, and resources for photography.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.fotolog.com/">Fotolog</a></strong>: Fotolog is a photoblog site, one of the oldest and largest for sharing photos in a diary or blog.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://photo.net/">Photo.net</a></strong>: This photography community has forums, reviews, galleries, and more.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Film &amp; Animation</strong></p>
<p>Share clips, build your portfolio, and meet others in the industry on these <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/art-design/film-televeision-production/">film</a> and animation sites.</p>
<ol start="59">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.icewhole.com/">Icewhole</a></strong>: Icewhole is a short film social network for film makers, actors, writers, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.flixster.com/">Flixster</a></strong>: Share movie reviews, hone your taste, and more on Flixster.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/">YouTube</a></strong>: Join YouTube to share your videos with an incredibly large online community.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.unusuals.net/">UNUSUALS</a></strong>: The UNUSUALS network is designed just for commerical film professionals.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://at15.com/">@15</a></strong>: Best Buy&#8217;s @15 has contests, awards, surveys, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.filmaffinity.com/en/main.hlmtl">Filmaffinity</a></strong>: Filmaffinity offers movie recommendations, social networking, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a></strong>: Vimeo offers a great home and community for your videos.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ourmedia.org/">Ourmedia</a></strong>: Ourmedia offers channels of creativity for video producers and podcasters.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.clipshack.com/">ClipShack</a></strong>: Check out ClipShack to share your clips with the community.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Writers</strong></p>
<p>Reading, writing, and books are all celebrated on these social sites.</p>
<ol start="68">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/">Goodreads</a></strong>: Goodreads offers social cataloging for books and reading lists.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.helium.com/">Helium</a></strong>: On Helium, active writers are paid for contributing articles, which are ranked by users.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.urbis.com/">Urbis</a></strong>: Join groups, post your writing, and more on Urbis.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.sharing-books.com/">Sharing Books</a></strong>: Sharing books is a platform for authors, illustrators, and readers to come together and raise money for charity.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.writerscafe.org/">Writers Cafe</a></strong>: Visit the Writers Cafe, and you can join groups, post your writing, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.storylink.com/">Story Link</a></strong>: Visit Story Link to share your work and connect with other writers.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.shelfari.com/">Shelfari</a></strong>: Shelfari is a great social cataloging website with virtual bookshelves.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.writingroom.com/">The Writing Room</a></strong>: Visit The Writing Room to create and post your writing within the community.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Designers</strong></p>
<p>Visual artists and <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/art-design/graphic-design/">graphic designers</a> will appreciate these sites.</p>
<ol start="76">
<li><strong><a href="http://virb.com/">Virb</a></strong>: Virb is a social network that actually looks nice-and it&#8217;s a great place to share your videos, blogs, and photos.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.visualprogression.com/">VisualProgression</a></strong>: Visual Progression is a digital art social network, where you can upload your portfolio, blog, discuss, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.designfloat.com/">Design Float</a></strong>: Design Float is a news aggregator for design.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.design21sdn.com/">Design 21</a></strong>: Design 21 is a design social network for socially conscious designers.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.designrelated.com/">design:related</a></strong>: Submit articles, show off your work, and support others on design:related.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://threadless.com/">Threadless</a></strong>: Members of the Threadless community submit t-shirt designs, and users vote to determine which will become part of the catalog.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.estetica-design-forum.com/">Estetica Design Forum</a></strong>: Get connected with other graphic designers and web designers on Estetica.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.krop.com/creativedatabase/">Krop Creative Database</a></strong>: Build your resume and host your portfolio on the Krop Creative Database.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.designbump.com/">Design Bump</a></strong>: Design Bump offers community powered design news.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.coroflot.com/">Coroflot</a></strong>: Find creative design jobs, and post your portfolio on Coroflot.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://faveup.com/">FaveUp</a></strong>: Show off your work and get inspired by the galleries on FaveUp.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://programmermeetdesigner.com/">ProgrammerMeetDesigner</a></strong>: You can get connected with programmers on ProgrammerMeetDesigner.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ffffound.com/">FFFFOUND!</a></strong>: Check out FFFFOUND! to get loads of design inspiration.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.designerid.com/">designerID</a></strong>: Connect with serious designers on designerID.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.dreamincode.net/">dream.in.code</a></strong>: Dream in Code offers forums, jobs, tutorials, and more.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Craft &amp; Handmade</strong></p>
<p>Learn and share handcrafted art on these social sites.</p>
<ol start="91">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a></strong>: Sell your creations and connect with other artists on Etsy.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mycraft.com/">MyCraft</a></strong>: You can share and market your crafts on the MyCraft social network.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.craftster.org/">Craftster</a></strong>: The Craftster forum bills itself as cheaper than therapy.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a></strong>: Ravelry is an exclusive and exciting community for knitters.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.getcrafty.com/">Get Crafty</a></strong>: Check out Get Crafty for community, DIY guides and more.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Freelance</strong></p>
<p>Many artists are freelancers, so get tips, advice, and more for freelancing on these social sites.</p>
<ol start="96">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.talkfreelance.com/">Talkfreelance</a></strong>: Whether you&#8217;re a web designer or other freelancer, you&#8217;ll get lots of great information and connections here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://forums.freelanceswitch.com/">FreelanceSwitch</a></strong>: Check out portfolios, find advice, and more on the FreelanceSwith forums.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Miscellaneous</strong></p>
<p>These sites cover metal, dancing, and more.</p>
<ol start="98">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.artmetal.com/">ArtMetal</a></strong>: ArtMetal features social networking for metal arts.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://dancejam.com/">DanceJam</a></strong>: MC Hammer&#8217;s site helps people learn to dance, and participate in dance battles.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.amateurillustrator.com/">Amateur Illustrator</a></strong>: Amateur Illustrator is an art and illustration community with galleries, articles, and more.</li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Caitlin Smith</p>
<p>If you&#8217;d like to share what you know and what you have with other people, there are plenty of places to do so online. Whether you&#8217;re on a question and answer site, or participating in philanthropy, you&#8217;re sure to find plenty of opportunities to help others. Here, we&#8217;ll take a look at 100 places where you can <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/education/">teach</a>, tutor, and otherwise help others on the Internet.</p>
<p><strong>How to</strong></p>
<p>Share your own how-to guides on these sites.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.howstuffworks.com/">HowStuffWorks</a></strong>: HowStuffWorks is a great place to learn and share your knowledge about electronics, food, home and garden, money, and more.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.instructables.com/">Instructables</a></strong>: Share instructions for just about anything on Instructables.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Main-Page">wikiHow</a></strong>: wikiHow is the How-to Manual you can edit.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.ehow.com/">eHow</a></strong>: eHow is a great place to share your knowledge about common and uncommon topics.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.video-tutes.com/">Video Tutes</a></strong>: Get video tutorials for a variety of tools.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Question and Answer</strong></p>
<p>Give answers to the questions other people ask on these websites.</p>
<ol start="6">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/answers">Mahalo Answers</a></strong>: On the Mahalo Answers site, you can share your knowledge, and even get paid for it.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/answers">LinkedIn Answers</a></strong>: Share answers with your connections, their connections, and even become an expert.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.allexperts.com/central/expert.htm">AllExperts</a></strong>: Become an expert and offer your knowledge on AllExperts.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.answerbag.com/">Answerbag</a></strong>: Answerbag allows you to ask questions and share answers where there are no duplicates, and answers are always open.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.fluther.com/#browse">Fluther</a></strong>: Get connected with people who need your help on Fluther.com.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.answers.com/">Answers.com</a></strong>: Answers.com has entries from reference publications as well as Q&amp;A from the community.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://answers.yahoo.com/">Yahoo! Answers</a></strong>: Yahoo! Answers will allow you to share knowledge, help others, and earn points.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://yedda.com/questions/recent/">Yedda</a></strong>: You can share what you know on Yedda.com.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/">Ask Me Help Desk</a></strong>: Answer questions, and accept money for answers you provide.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/">Ask MetaFilter</a></strong>: Offer your knowledge as part of the hive mind on Ask MetaFilter.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://qna.live.com/Browse.aspx?&amp;limit=0.000000">MSN QnA</a></strong>: Answer questions and become a superstar by sharing what you know on MSN QnA.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://quest.webdunia.com/">Webdunia</a></strong>: Webdunia is a great place to share your knowledge with anyone who asks.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/">The AnswerBank</a></strong>: Post answers and discuss topics on The AnswerBank.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.grupthink.com/">Grupthink</a></strong>: Connect with others and answer questions at the same time on Grupthink.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://askville.amazon.com/TopicQuestions.do?tag=trivia#tab=with_answers">Askville</a></strong>: Askville is all about trivia and beyond.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://wiki.answers.com/">WikiAnswers</a></strong>: Answer questions, and even participate in AnswerThons on WikiAnswers.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.funadvice.com/">FunAdvice</a></strong>: Share advice, photos, and more, and make new friends on FunAdvice.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Social Sharing</strong></p>
<p>These websites allow you to highlight educational and otherwise important parts of the web.</p>
<ol start="23">
<li><strong><a href="http://digg.com/">Digg</a></strong>: Share your informative articles, videos, and images on Digg.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.sutree.com/">SuTree</a></strong>: You can teach others how to do anything on video through SuTree.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mixx.com/">Mixx</a></strong>: Highlight your knowledge on the web, as well as other articles that can help others on Mixx.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.tipd.com">Tip&#8217;d</a></strong>: Share useful and important financial news and advice through the Tip&#8217;d community.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.reddit.com/">Reddit</a></strong>: Share what&#8217;s new in your online world and offer your knowledge on Reddit.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wonderhowto.com/">Wonder How To</a></strong>: You can submit videos to share how-to knowledge.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://mocii.com/">Mocii</a></strong>: Mocii allows you to share how tos, gadgets, and reviews, then vote on their popularity.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://shoutwire.com/">Shoutwire</a></strong>: Share what&#8217;s important online on Shoutwire.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.propeller.com/">Propeller</a></strong>: Propeller is a popular community for submitting stories.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.metacafe.com/videos/how_to/">Metacafe</a></strong>: Submit how-to videos to Metacafe, and get ratings and comments.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Communities</strong></p>
<p>Join these communities that focus on sharing knowledge.</p>
<ol start="33">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.zimbio.com/Knowble-+The+Knowledge+Community">Knowble</a></strong>: This knowledge community is a great place for researchers to connect, communicate, and collaborate.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.expertvillage.com/">ExpertVillage</a></strong>: Become an expert on ExpertVillage to teach others through video.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.readymade.com/community">ReadyMade</a></strong>: The ReadyMade community will allow you to share your everyday instructions through events, photo galleries, and forums.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Writing</strong></p>
<p>On these sites, you can write on your own for a large audience.</p>
<ol start="36">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.bukisa.com/">Bukisa</a></strong>: Create articles, videos, slides, and more, then earn ongoing royalties on your content.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.about.com/">About.com</a></strong>: Become an expert for About, and you can teach others about your area of knowledge.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wisebread.com/make-money-writing-for-wise-bread">Wise Bread</a></strong>: If you know a little something about finance and frugality, share what you know and make money at the same time on Wise Bread.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://hubpages.com/">HubPages</a></strong>: Publish online, get widely read, and get royalties on HubPages.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Main_Page">Wikinews</a></strong>: Offer your knowledge about current events on this free news source that you can write.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.squidoo.com/squidoo">Squidoo</a></strong>: Use Squidoo to share your knowledge through lenses online.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/">EzineArticles</a></strong>: EzineArticles allows you to write articles, boost your credibility, and get traffic to your website.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.examiner.com/about_examiner/">Examiner</a></strong>: Share your insights and knowledge about your city and local events through Examiner.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.helium.com/">Helium</a></strong>: Helium is a place where knowledge rules, and you can post your own articles here.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.howtodothings.com/">How To Do Things</a></strong>: Sign on as a contributor to help others and get paid.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.constant-content.com/authors.php">Constant Content</a></strong>: Constant Content is a great place to sell your unique website content.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/">Associated Content</a></strong>: You can submit text, audio, video, or images to reach millions of users.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Reference</strong></p>
<p>Participate in these reference sites to be a part of authoritative content.</p>
<ol start="48">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.wikipedia.org/">Wikipedia</a></strong>: Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia that you can edit and contribute to.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://knol.google.com/">Google Knol</a></strong>: On Google Knol, you&#8217;ll be able to create, collaborate, and publish web content.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Main_Page">Wikiquote</a></strong>: Share and edit this free quote compendium.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiktionary:Main_Page">Wikitonary</a></strong>: Wikitonary is a collaborative, multilingual dictionary that you can contribute to.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Documents &amp; Presentations</strong></p>
<p>On these sites, you can upload your documents and presentations to share with the world.</p>
<ol start="52">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/">Slideshare</a></strong>: Slideshare allows you to upload PowerPoint presentations and documents.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.scribd.com/">Scribd</a></strong>: Upload writings and documents to Scribd.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Main_Page">Wikibooks</a></strong>: Wikibooks is a free library of <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/education/">educational textbooks</a> that anyone can add to or edit.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.docstoc.com/">Docstoc</a></strong>: Upload and share your documents with the world on Docstoc.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Facebook Apps</strong></p>
<p>Make use of these Facebook apps to teach online.</p>
<ol start="56">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=37998706816">Dojo Learning</a></strong>: Using Dojo Learning, you&#8217;ll be able to create and share learning resources on Facebook.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=2419203860&amp;b&amp;ref=pd_r">Podclass</a></strong>: With this Facebook app, you can manage any courses you want to offer on Facebook.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=7272502855&amp;b&amp;ref=pd_r">Teach and Learn</a></strong>: Share your knowledge on this 3D Facebook learning space.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=3416245603">Teach the People</a></strong>: You&#8217;ll find this educational platform on Facebook.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?sid=6131297d1d48239cdb85535a098a5b9f&amp;id=22885610164&amp;ref=s">Big Brain Answers</a></strong>: On Big Brain Answers, you can earn money for answering questions.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=2363594100">KnowledgeBook</a></strong>: Use KnowledgeBook as a knowledge marketplace to share skills and knowledge.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Education</strong></p>
<p>Share your educational resources through these sites.</p>
<ol start="62">
<li><strong><a href="http://sofia.fhda.edu/index.htm">Sofia Project</a></strong>: You can share your courses through this project.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.open-of-course.org/courses/">Open of Course</a></strong>: On Open of Course you can share your open educational content.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://teachertube.com/">TeacherTube</a></strong>: Upload your videos, lesson plans, and more on TeacherTube.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Wikiversity:Main_Page">Wikiversity</a></strong>: Create open educational resources to share on Wikiversity, or participate in collaborative learning communities.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.oercommons.org/contribute">OER Commons</a></strong>: You can submit content to OER Commons as open educational resources.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Technology</strong></p>
<p>On these sites, you can help others with <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/it-computer-science/">technology</a>.</p>
<ol start="67">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.howtogeek.com/wiki/Main_Page">How-To Geek Wiki</a></strong>: This wiki is a computer help site that anyone can edit.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.howtoforge.com/add_howto">HowtoForge</a></strong>: Share your Linux tutorials on HowtoForge.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/">IT Knowledge Exchange</a></strong>: Offer IT answers to your peers on IT Knowledge Exchange.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Create_An_Article">Wired How-To Wiki</a></strong>: You can create articles and edit others on the Wired How To Wiki.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/art-design/">Art</a></strong></p>
<p>Inspire and be inspired on these sites where you can offer artistic advice.</p>
<ol start="71">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/">Strobist</a></strong>: Learn everything you need to know about photography lighting from the strobist community.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.getcrafty.com/">Get Crafty</a></strong>: Get Crafty is a great place to share how-to, DIY, and other craft projects.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://psd.tutsplus.com/about/write-a-tutorial/">PSD Tuts</a></strong>: Submit a tutorial to PSD Tuts, and you can get published and earn money.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/">Crafster</a></strong>: Show off your latest craft patterns, projects, and more on Craftster.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/">Flickr</a></strong>: Network with people, join discussions, and more on Flickr.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Hacking</strong></p>
<p>Show off your hacks and help others with theirs on these sites.</p>
<ol start="76">
<li><strong><a href="http://hackaday.com/">Hack a Day</a></strong>: Share your sweetest hacks with others on the Hack a Day blog.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://forum.hackedgadgets.com/">Hacked Gadgets</a></strong>: On these forums, you can tell others how you hacked gadgets.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/">Ikea Hacker</a></strong>: Share all of the fun things you&#8217;ve done to Ikea products through this blog.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://hacknmod.com/submit-hacks/">Hack N Mod</a></strong>: Send in an incredible electronics project to get paid by Hack N Mod, and share your knowledge online.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.i-hacked.com/">iHacked</a></strong>: On iHacked, you&#8217;ll be able to share your latest hacks.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>DIY</strong></p>
<p>Use these sites to share your DIY guides online.</p>
<ol start="81">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.diyhappy.com/forum">DIY:happy</a></strong>: Join the DIY:happy forums to learn and share what you know about nearly anything.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://helpfulvideo.com/">Helpfulvideo</a></strong>: On Helpfulvideo, you can share your knowledge and skills, <a hef="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/business/">business sense</a>, and even show your resume.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.5min.com/">5min</a></strong>: On 5min, you&#8217;ll be able to share how-to, instructional, and DIY videos.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Travel</strong></p>
<p>On these sites, you&#8217;ll be able to help others plan their travel for the best.</p>
<ol start="84">
<li><strong><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Main_Page">Wikitravel</a></strong>: Wikitravel is a great place to write your own travel guide.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/">TripAdvisor</a></strong>: You can offer your opinion on travel through TripAdvisor.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree">Lonely Planet</a></strong>: On this travel forum, you can share your knowledge about the world.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Tutoring</strong></p>
<p>Get set up with students who need a tutor through these sites.</p>
<ol start="87">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.tutor.com/apply">Tutor.com</a></strong>: Earn a little extra income by tutoring online on Tutor.com.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.tutormatch.com/">TutorMatch</a></strong>: Get connected with students worldwide on TutorMatch.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.smarthinking.com/static/e-structors/positions/">Smartthinking</a></strong>: Work as a part-time tutor in a variety of topics with Smartthinking.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.teachortutor.com/learn/index.html">TeachOrTutor</a></strong>: Teach or be a tutor on TeachOrTutor.com.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.tutorvista.com/careers/jobsattutorvista.php">TutorVista</a></strong>: Through TutorVista, you can work as an online tutor or teacher.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.tutornation.com/">Tutor Nation</a></strong>: Tutor Nation is a great way to have students come to you.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.studentquestions.com/posta.php">Student Questions</a></strong>: Answer questions asked by students on Student Questions.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Doing good</strong></p>
<p>Donate and make a difference by using these sites.</p>
<ol start="94">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.networkforgood.org/">Network for Good</a></strong>: The Network for Good will help you contribute and create easy and affordable online fundraising.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.freerice.com/index.php">FreeRice</a></strong>: Take quizzes on Free Rice, and for every answer you get right, you&#8217;ll help donate rice through the UN World Food Program.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.kiva.org/">Kiva</a></strong>: Fund loans that change lives for entrepreneurs in developing countries through Kiva.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://forum.freeadvice.com/">FreeAdvice</a></strong>: This legal forum will allow you to give free legal advice.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.thehungersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=1">The Hunger Site</a></strong>: The Hunger Site and its sister sites allow you to click and donate for free, as well as shop for even more giving.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://pledgie.com/">Pledgie</a></strong>: Raise money for causes you care about on Pledgie.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.volunteermatch.org/">VolunteerMatch</a></strong>: Get matched up with your perfect opportunity through VolunteerMatch.</li>
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		<title>100 Lectures That Will Teach You to Be Rich</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>By Caitlin Smith</p>
<p>There are plenty of people online who will happily tell you how you can get rich &#8211;usually by buying their overpriced advice. However, there aren&#8217;t many authorative, educational resources on the subject. There are a handful, however, and&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Caitlin Smith</p>
<p>There are plenty of people online who will happily tell you how you can get rich &#8211;usually by buying their overpriced advice. However, there aren&#8217;t many authorative, educational resources on the subject. There are a handful, however, and we&#8217;ve found 100 lectures that can help you get a leg up on finances, nearly all of them academic.</p>
<p><strong>General Finance &amp; Math</strong></p>
<p>Get a general understanding of the way math and <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/business/finance/">finance</a> work from these lectures.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/sgabriel/filmcourse.html">Economics in Popular Film</a></strong>: These lectures use popular film as an object of analysis for finance. [Mount Holyoke]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-414Financial-ManagementSummer2003/LectureNotes/index.htm">Financial Management</a></strong>: Check out these lectures to understand corporate finance and capital markets, especially how they relate to managerial decisions. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/americanpublicmedia.org.1356760595.01356760602">Money 101: Buzzwords</a></strong>: These lectures will help fill you in on financial terminology. [American Public Media]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/berkeley.edu.1623325129">Introduction to Statistics</a></strong>: This course can help you learn more about statistics, and making them work for you. [Berkeley]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu6bUFWaNZo&amp;feature=related">Accounting Lecture 1-Basic Concepts</a></strong>:</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-402Finance-Theory-IISpring2003/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Finance Theory</a></strong>: This lecture series will help you learn the financial tools you need to make good business decisions. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIiQRRllJoA&amp;feature=channel_page">Issues in Fiancial Mathematics and Statistics</a></strong>: Learn about financial mathematics and statistics from three distinguished speakers with the University of California. [University of California]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/blocks/formats/logrequest.php?url=/rss/file.php/stdfeed/2614/formats/B821_2_rss.xml">The financial markets context</a></strong>: See how financial markets work through these lectures. [Open University]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://oyc.yale.edu/economics/financial-markets/">Financial Markets</a></strong>: Rober Sholler explains how financial institutions work. [Yale]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Accounting</strong></p>
<p>Use these lectures to learn how to balance budgets and more.</p>
<ol start="10">
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-501Spring-2004/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Introduction to Financial and Managerial Accounting</a></strong>: Learn how to promote the exchange of resources through financial and managerial accounting. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-521Management-Accounting-and-ControlSpring2003/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Management Accounting and Control</a></strong>: Use these lectures to learn how to make management accounting decisions. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/mdc-public.1400736069.01400736071">Financial Accounting</a></strong>: Get the basics of financial accounting from these lectures. [Miami Dade College]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRx1jimxzbo&amp;feature=related">Accounting Rules</a></strong>: Learn the rules of accounting through this video lecture. [DWM Bean Counter]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr_DMRZ730k&amp;feature=related">Accounting Songs</a></strong>: These accounting songs make learning the principles of accounting fun. [YouTube]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txtI_Bf7hPw&amp;feature=related">Types of Accounts</a></strong>: Watch this video to get a basic overview of the types of accounts in accounting. [DWM Bean Counter]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-511Summer2004/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Financial Accounting</a></strong>: Get the basics of financial accounting from these lectures. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBCRmjnwWgo&amp;feature=related">Introduction to Managerial Accounting</a></strong>: This short video lecture covers the essentials of managerial accounting. [YouTube]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYy4rPZv21A&amp;feature=related">Debits and Credits</a></strong>: This video will give you the essentials of debits and credits. [DWM Bean Counter]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Economics</strong></p>
<p>Follow these lectures to learn the ins and outs of <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/business/economics/">economics</a>.</p>
<ol start="19">
<li><strong><a href="http://lectures.princeton.edu/?p=193">The Economics of Climate Change: Risk, Ethics, and a Global Deal</a></strong>: Check out this lecture to learn how you can work with climate change. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://webcast.berkeley.edu/rss/course-archive.php?seriesid=1906978376">Macroeconomic Analysis</a></strong>: In this webcase, you&#8217;ll learn about national income, employment, and price. [Berkeley]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/14-13Spring2004/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Economics and Psychology</a></strong>: You can understand the psychological insights into economic models of behavior through these lectures. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/~csrelig">Philanthropy&#8230;It&#8217;s Definitely Not for Wimps: Reflections on Faith and Finance</a></strong>: This lecture discusses philanthropy in religion. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/14-01Fall-2007/LectureNotes/index.htm">Principles of Microeconomics</a></strong>: Get an understanding of supply and demand, markets, and more from this lecture series. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://podcast.oid.ucla.edu/courses/2007-2008/2007fall/econ160-1/podcast.xml">Economics 160</a></strong>: Get an overview of economics from these lectures. [UCLA]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/14-27Economics-and-E-commerceFall2000/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Economics and E-Commerce</a></strong>: Get a look at the growth and future of economic commerce through this set of lectures. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://lectures.princeton.edu/?p=13">The Outlook for the Global Economy and the Challenges That Must Be Met</a></strong>: Learn what the world needs to do to keep the economy going. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/598/">Neuroeconomics</a></strong>: Learn why your brain makes financial decisions from this lecture. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/14-41Fall-2004/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Public Economics</a></strong>: Through this set of lectures, you can learn about the role of the public sector in the economy. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/14-451Spring-2007/LectureNotes/index.htm">Macroeconomic Theory I</a></strong>: Learn about growth and more from these lectures. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/14-471Fall-2007/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Public Economics</a></strong>: Learn about government taxation and more in these lectures. [MIT]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Everyday Finance</strong></p>
<p>These lectures cover finances as they relate to everyday life.</p>
<ol start="31">
<li><strong><a href="http://lectures.princeton.edu/?p=5">Beyond Freakonomics: New Musings on the Economics of Everyday Life</a></strong>: Steven Levitt covers everyday economics. [Princeton]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuHiqoVoa_A&amp;feature=channel_page">Successful Aging: Retirement</a></strong>: This video lecture reminds you to take care of your finances as you get older. [University of California]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/lmu-public.1488343578.01488343590">Financial Planning and Control</a></strong>: These lectures will help you learn about planning and control in finances. [LMU]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.uci.edu/courses/AR0102092/">Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning</a></strong>: Get a grip on your finances through this lecture set. [UC Irvine]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkGN5q3OOCE&amp;feature=related">Financial Management Goals</a></strong>: Learn how to set financial management goals with this lecture. [YouTube]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/americanpublicmedia.org.1356170965.01356170972">Money 101: Homeowning</a></strong>: Learn important lessons about homeowning through these lectures. [American Public Media]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.usu.edu/Family__Consumer____Human_Development/Family_Finance/Family_Finance.zip">Family Finance</a></strong>: You can manage your personal and family finances through this family finance course. [Utah State University]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Urban-Studies-and-Planning/11-126JSpring-2007/LectureNotes/index.htm">Economics of Education</a></strong>: See how your personal economics can have an effect on your education and those around you. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/americanpublicmedia.org.1356776854.01356776861">Money 101: Retirement &amp; Investing</a></strong>: Get an education in retirement and investing from these lectures. [American Public Media]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://idlwebdb.cce.umn.edu/details2.asp?id=FSoS-3101-31">Personal and Family Finances</a></strong>: In these lectures, you&#8217;ll learn about practical personal finance. [University of Minnesota]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Banking</strong></p>
<p>Get an understanding of banking systems from these lectures.</p>
<ol start="41">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.oid.ucla.edu/webcasts/courses/2007-2008/2007fall/econ160-1">Money and Banking</a></strong>: This series of lectures will teach you about the banking system. [UCLA]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU_WKwF8qB8&amp;feature=channel_page">Making Sense of Banking in the 21st Century</a></strong>: Richard Davis explains the challenges to banks today. [University of California]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Investing</strong></p>
<p>Become a smart investor with the help of these lectures.</p>
<ol start="43">
<li><strong><a href="http://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~adamodar/New_Home_Page/equity.html">Valuation</a></strong>: Get an understanding of valuing companies and beyond from these lectures. [NYU]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-433InvestmentsSpring2003/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Investments</a></strong>: Use these lectures to make sound investment decisions. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Urban-Studies-and-Planning/11-431JFall-2006/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Real Estate Finance and Investment</a></strong>: Learn how to make smart investment and finance decisions in commercial real estate from these lectures. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6WGv_Kwn7A&amp;feature=related">Introduction to Valuation</a></strong>: You&#8217;ll get the basics of valuation from this course. [YouTube]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/blocks/formats/logrequest.php?url=/rss/file.php/stdfeed/2599/formats/B821_1_rss.xml">Investment Risk</a></strong>: These lectures will teach you about risk and fair returns on investment. [Open University]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~igiddy/investments.htm">Foundations of Finance</a></strong>: This course offers guidance for working with financial markets for investment and beyond. [NYU]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-535Business-Analysis-Using-Financial-StatementsSpring2003/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Business Analysis Using Financial Statements</a></strong>: In these lectures, you&#8217;ll learn how to use publicly available data to value companies. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Urban-Studies-and-Planning/11-432JSpring-2007/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Real Estate Capital Markets</a></strong>: Check out these lectures to find out how to make good use of real estate capital markets. [MIT]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Corporate Finance</strong></p>
<p>If you plan to get rich through a corporation, you&#8217;ll want to check out these lectures.</p>
<ol start="51">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/sgabriel/215.html">Corporate Finance</a></strong>: Learn how corporate finance works, and what you can do to make it work for you from this course. [Mount Holyoke]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-615Law-for-the-Entrepreneur-and-ManagerSpring2003/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Law for the Entrepreneur and Manager</a></strong>: Gain a basic understanding of the legal issues for corporations from these lectures. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-997Spring-2007/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Advanced Corporate Risk Management</a></strong>: These lectures will teach you how to use the insights and tools of risk management. [MIT]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Business</strong></p>
<p>Learn how to manage <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/business/">business</a>, finances, and more through these lectures.</p>
<ol start="54">
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-280Communication-for-ManagersFall2002/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Communication for Managers</a></strong>: Use this course to improve your management skills. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~ipng/mecon.htm">Managerial Economics</a></strong>: Get tools and concepts for business and management from this lecture. [National University of Singapore]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7Tnns7kzEc">Oxford MBA Finance Lecture</a></strong>: This lecture covers finance topics for MBAs. [Oxford]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-665BPower-and-NegotiationFall2002/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Power and Negotiation</a></strong>: You will get an overview getting the competitive advantage in negotiation through these lectures. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R9Wb7Zsqv8&amp;feature=related">Financial Evaluation of Capital Decisions</a></strong>: This lecture will help you make informed capital decisions. [IIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-514Financial-and-Managerial-AccountingSummer2003/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Financial and Managerial Accounting</a></strong>: These lectures will teach you how to prepare and interpret financial information as a manager and investor. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doHNHxD0_DU&amp;feature=channel_page">Be a Better Leader, Have a Richer Life</a></strong>: See how improving your leadership skills can give you a richer life. [Harvard]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/itunes.stanford.edu.1292650748.01292650753">Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs</a></strong>: Hear from leaders and entrepreneurs at Stanford University here. [Stanford]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-322Fall2003/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Leading Organizations</a></strong>: Find out how to properly lead from these lectures. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byMFA5E2FlY&amp;feature=related">Fundamentals of Risk Management</a></strong>: Understand risk management and how it impacts business decisions from this lecture. [Tulane]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-010Fall-2004/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Economic Analysis for Business Decisions</a></strong>: Find out how to properly analyze economics when making business decisions. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-518Taxes-and-Business-StrategyFall2002/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Taxes and Business Strategy</a></strong>: Use these lectures to find out how to make decisions that take taxes into account. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.usu.edu/economics/macroeconomics-for-managers/reading.htm">Macroeconomics for Managers</a></strong>: Learn how to manage macroeconomics through this course. [Utah State University]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-021jSpring2004/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Real Exstate Economics</a></strong>: Understand the macroeconomic factors that shape and influence real property markets. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.nd.edu/~mgrecon/">Managerial Economics</a></strong>: In this lecture series, you&#8217;ll learn about microeconomic concepts for managerial decision-making. [Notre Dame]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-281Spring2004/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Advanced Managerial Communication</a></strong>: These lectures will help you build your oral and interpersonal communication skills. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJqcC9d675Q&amp;feature=channel_page">Consumer Psychology in a Recession</a></strong>: Find out how you can be successful by understanding customers&#8217; evolving consumption patterns. [Harvard]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.usu.edu/economics/managerial-economics">Managerial Economics</a></strong>: Apply microeconomics to business decisions with the help of these lectures. [Utah State University]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfuXKpMFUjc&amp;feature=related">Warren Buffet MBA Talk</a></strong>: Check out this talk to get some MBA insight from Warren Buffet. [YouTube]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-301Fall-2006/CourseHome/index.htm">Managerial Psychology</a></strong>: Learn about behavioral science as it relates to management. [MIT]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Law</strong></p>
<p>Find out how laws play into finances from these lectures.</p>
<ol start="74">
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-628Patents--Copyrights--and-the-Law-of-Intellectual-PropertySpring2003/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Patents, Copyrights, and the Law of Intellectual Property</a></strong>: Learn how to use the law to protect yourself and your business. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-617Spring2004/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">The Law of Corporate Finance and Financial Markets</a></strong>: You&#8217;ll get an overview of law-sensitive aspects of financial services and financial markets from these lectures. [MIT]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>International</strong></p>
<p>Make money in international business with the knowledge in these lectures.</p>
<ol start="76">
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.usu.edu/economics/international-economics">International Economics</a></strong>: Learn about international trade theory, finance, and policy. [Utah State University]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/americanpublicmedia.org.1352529911.01352529918">China &amp; Globalization</a></strong>: Learn about business in China from these lectures. [American Public Media]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-223Fall-2007/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Global Markets, National Policies, and the Competitive Advantages of Firms</a></strong>: Understand the interaction between global markets and businesses with these lectures. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-012Applied-Macro-and-International-EconomicsSpring2002/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Applied Macro-and International Economics</a></strong>: These lectures are all about GNP, inflation, international trade, and more. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/14-54Fall-2006/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">International Trade</a></strong>: Get an understanding of international trade and finance in these lectures. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://podcast.ucsd.edu/podcasts/default.aspx?PodcastId=387">International Trade</a></strong>: Find out how international trade works and how you can apply it to business in this podcast. [UCSD]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Economics/14-581Spring-2007/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">International Economics</a></strong>: Use these lectures to get an introduction to the field of international trade. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-225Spring-2008/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Economy and Business in Modern China and India</a></strong>: Find out why China and India are important financial players, and how you can find value in them. [MIT]</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Entrepreneurship</strong></p>
<p>Learn how to create a successful startup from these lectures on <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/business/entrepreneurship/">entrepreneurship</a>.</p>
<ol start="84">
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_wQQQ7gReM&amp;feature=channel_page">Innovating at Every Level</a></strong>: See how your company can innovate with the help of this video lecture. [Harvard]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/rss13431.xml">Entrepreneurship &amp; Business</a></strong>: Mark Juliano covers idea generation, funding, business plans, and more. [Talkshoe]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-835Entrepreneurial-MarketingSpring2002/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Entrepreneurial Marketing</a></strong>: Through these lectures, you&#8217;ll learn about marketing concepts for startups and entrepreneurs. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNzkmZdM4A4&amp;feature=channel_page">Creating an Innovation Mindset</a></strong>: This video will help you keep an innovative mindset. [Harvard]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-818Spring-2005/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Pricing</a></strong>: Use these lectures to understand pricing strategies and tactics. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/americanpublicmedia.org.1353575436.01353575443">Entrepreneurship &amp; Small Business</a></strong>: These lectures offer the basics of entrepreneurship and small business. [American Public Media]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-431Entrepreneurial-FinanceSpring2002/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Entrepreneurial Finance</a></strong>: These lectures offer a look at finance through every stage of entrepreneurship. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-821Listening-to-the-CustomerFall2002/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Listening to the Customer</a></strong>: These lectures will teach you the value of listening to your customer. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/americanpublicmedia.org.1353036748.01353036755">Green Rush: Eco-Business</a></strong>: Find out how the green business movement is working. [American Public Media]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-391Fall2003/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Early Stage Capital</a></strong>: Get a look at the early stages of entrepreneurship with lawyers and venture capitalists. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/nypl.org.1475608240.01475608245">Small Business</a></strong>: You can learn the basics of small business through these lectures. [NYPL]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-356Spring2004/VideoLectures/index.htm">How to Develop &quot;Breakthrough&quot; Products and Services</a></strong>: In these video lectures, you&#8217;ll find out how to be more innovative. [MIT]</li>
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<p><strong>Marketing</strong></p>
<p>Become a <a href="http://www.clearvieweducation.com/c/business/">marketing</a> guru through these lectures.</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-810Fall-2004/CourseHome/index.htm">Marketing Management</a></strong>: These lectures offer a look at the fundamental concepts of marketing. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/asu.edu.1471049455.01471049465">Essentials of Advertising and Marketing</a></strong>: Get an introduction to advertising and marketing from these lectures. [Arizona State University]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-840Spring2004/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Special Seminar in Marketing: Marketing Management</a></strong>: Learn about key marketing ideas through these lectures. [MIT]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/tamu-public.1449877264.01449877277">Marketing 321</a></strong>: Learn to make the most of marketing from this course. [Texas A&amp;M]</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Sloan-School-of-Management/15-810Spring-2005/DownloadthisCourse/index.htm">Introduction to Marketing</a></strong>: Use these lectures to get an introduction to the theory and application of marketing. [MIT]</li>
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