19 Websites That Will Make You
Smarter
MAGGIE ZHANG STRATEGY JUN. 18, 2014, 2:28 PM
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Tired of wasting your time watching cat videos or scrolling through
your Facebook newsfeed? Want to be more productive next time you
go online?
Heres a list of websites that will actually make you smarter:
Digital Photography School Read through this goldmine of
articles to improve your photography skills; theyre helpful even if
youre a complete beginner. Theres also an active forum where you
can find a community of other photographers to connect with.
Duolingo Sharpen your language skills with this fun, addictive
game. Its a college-quality education without the pricetag. If youre
looking for more free language-learning materials, you can also
try BBC Languages.
Factsie Did you know the horned lizard can shoot blood out of its
tear ducts? Keep clicking through this site to find unusual historical
and scientific facts, along with links to sources. Another great site for
fun facts is Today I Found Out.
Fast Companys 30-Second MBA In short video clips from
from accomplished corporate executives, youll learn great business
advice and life lessons, really fast.
Freerice Expand your vocabulary while feeding the hungry. Its
the best way to feel good about yourself and learn words you can use
for the rest of your life.
Gibbon This is the ultimate playlist for learning. Users collect
articles and videos to help you learn things from iOS programming to
effective storytelling.
Instructables Through fun videos and simple instructions, you
can learn how to make anything from a tennis ball launcher to a
backyard fort. You can also submit your own creations and share what
you make with the rest of the world. Still wanting to learn more? You
can visit eHow and gain a wide range of skills, such as how to cook,
decorate, fix, plan, garden, or even make a budget.
Investopedia Learn everything you need to know about the world
of investing, markets, and personal finance.
Khan Academy Not only will you learn a wide variety of subjects
through immensely helpful videos, but youll get a chance to practice
them and keep track of your learning statistics, too. Its a great way to
further your understanding of subjects youve already taken or to learn
something new. Other great learning sites
include Udacity, Coursera, AcademicEarth, Memrise, and edX.
Lifehacker On this highly useful site, youll find an assortment of
tips, tricks, and downloads for getting things done.
Lumosity Train your brain with these fun, scientifically-designed
games. You can build your own Personalized Training Program to
improve your memory and attention and track your progress.
Powersearching with Google Learn how to find anything you
ever wanted by mastering your Google search skills. Also, read this
article on 100 Google tricks that will save you time in school.
Quora Get your questions answered by other smart people, or read
through the questions other people have asked. You can learn
anything from productivity hacks to the best foods of all time.
Recipe Puppy Enter in all the ingredients you can find in your
kitchen, and this wonderful search engine will give you a list of all the
recipes you can make with what you have. Its a great way to learn how
to cook without the hassle of buying everything beforehand. For a
more extensive list of recipes, try AllRecipes.
Spreeder This free, online speed-reading software will improve
your reading speed and comprehension. Just paste the text youd like
to read, and itll take care of the rest.
StackOverflow Its a question and answer site for programmers
basically a coders best friend. Other great sources to learn code
are Learn X in Y Minutes, Codeacademy, and W3Schools.
TED-Ed This is a new initiative launched by TED with the idea of
lessons worth sharing. It is meant to spark the curiosity of learners
around the world by creating a library of award-winning, animated
lessons created by expert educators, screenwriters, and animators.
You can create your own customized lesson to distribute around the
world by adding questions, discussion topics, and other supplementary materials to
any educational video on YouTube.
Unplug The TV A fun website that suggests informative videos for
you to watch instead of TV. Topics range from space mining to How
Containerization Shaped the Modern World.
VSauce This Youtube Channel provides mind-blowing facts and the best of the
internet, which will make you realize how amazing our world is. What would happen if
the world stopped spinning? Why do we get bored? How many things are there? Watch
the videos and find out.
