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8 Platforms to Level Up Students’ Knowledge and Skills

While you should definitely rely on your own skills and hard work when you are a student, getting some help every once a while can make your life a whole lot easier, expand your knowledge, as well as boost your academic performance and GPA. For example, Essayontime, a professional writing service, can help students develop their essay writing chops, according to their senior editor, James Hammond:

“So far, we have helped thousands of students learn how to write essays, dissertations, and other academic papers. It’s a skill which can be learned.”

Also, there are plenty of tools and resources online you can benefit from. We have put together a list of eight best ones. Check them out.

1. Quora

If you are struggling to find articles on a subject you are interested in, you shouldn’t despair, because you can find in-depth answers to just about anything on Quora. In case the answer you are looking for is not already on Quora, which rarely happens, you can post your question, and someone will answer it eventually. And rest assured it will be useful and informative because Quora gathers some of the best experts out there. Also, if you are an expert yourself on a particular topic, you can help out others by answering their questions.

2. TedEd

TedEd is a true goldmine of information for students. Aside from their world-famous talks by some of the most renowned speakers in the world, you also gain access to their educational materials, which serve as a helpful addition to their videos. All of the stuff is divided into categories for easier browsing, which means you are never more than a few clicks away from learning something new about history, health, philosophy, sports, business, and science, among other things.

3. WikiHow

Because it shares genes with Wikipedia, WikiHow is an extremely popular source of user-generated content. Here you will find detailed explanations, often with diagrams, images, or videos, on how to master a particular skill, or make something. If you are running out of ideas for your school project, or if you are just not sure how to approach it, WikiHow may already have the answer. Plus, it’s a great way to pass the time and learn a new skill or craft in the process.

4. Coursera

If you need help or additional explanation on a particular subject, or if you want to expand your knowledge beyond what is required by the curriculum, Coursera is a great place for it, since it offers a wide variety of courses taught at some of the most prestigious academic institutions in the worlds, such as Duke or Stanford. Their courses are more formal and structured than some other online courses, but they offer the best in terms knowledge.

5. Reddit

Reddit is a great place to have discussions with people that share the same interests as you. While that is certainly entertaining, it can also be very educational, because there are tons of academic subreddits you can turn to and learn something new every day. You can receive answers and feedback from professionals and your peers, network with others, and simply have fun doing it. It’s called “the front page of the internet” for a reason.

6. Lynda

At Lynda, they have recognized that most students don’t have the patience to read through massive study materials and learn theoretical concepts, which is why they have thousands of different videos tutorials for you to choose from, free of any boring stuff. You will be able to learn how to code, get your own business off the ground, or learn the basics of photography. After that, you can check out their advanced video tutorials.

7. Duolingo

Learning a new language is not only interesting, but it can also come in handy in life. There are hundreds of different language-learning platforms out there, but you can save time and become familiar with Duolingo right away. Because of the unique teaching method, you will have a blast learning new words, phrases, idioms, and sentences in just about any language you can think of. Plus, speaking one more language will look great on your resume and it may even help you get into a better school or land that dream job.

8. Project Gutenberg

Textbooks and literature can be pretty expensive, which is a shame because sometimes the only thing standing between you and the information you need is money. But, with Project Gutenberg, you can access thousands of books free of charge. There is no need to even register. Simply browse the website, and download whatever materials you need right onto your computer. And the list of books just keeps on growing, which is why you should become a regular on this website.

Conclusion

If you are hungry for expanding your knowledge or learning a new skill altogether, there is an easier way to do it. Simply check out the resources in this article and become a better student and a better human being.

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Brenda Savoie is a content marketer, private English tutor, and desperate dreamer. Writing her first romantic novel. Seeking contentment through mindfulness. Find her on Twitter and Facebook

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