The Steemtopia Network of Learning is happy to provide another update for Steemians that want to share their knowledge and skills in different areas of life to help other Steemians. SNL is also proud to partner with the #newbieresteemday initiative, @steemgigs, @steemfreelancers, @thesteemhouse, @steemfreepress and individuals who wish to share their knowledge and skills with the rest of the Steemit community.

First I want to share with you some of the exciting things I have been hearing and learning about this week...

News

There is a contest for everyone!

Do you enjoy writing? Then @moneyinfant has the most comprehensive list of writing contests on Steemit so keep an eye out on the latest isse:
https://steemit.com/contest/@moneyinfant/steemit-writing-contests-issue-39-march-5-2018

Do you enjoy being a part of a community? Then @newbiegames is the place to go where you can have fun and also get to know your fellow Steemians. This week's game is the Crypto Cage Match:
https://steemit.com/newbiegames/@newbiegames/crypto-cage-match-11-saturday-night-showdown

I also saw a really good contest by @aoart that encourages people to share their knowledge in different areas, which is very much in line with the theme of SNL and it is finishing soon but I hope people will go and support it:
https://steemit.com/life/@aoart/final-days-win-up-to-10-sbd-share-your-knowledge-of-decorating-gardening-renovation-in-our-how-to-tutorial-contest-for-thursday

There is also a very good list of contests on Steemit by @artz called the Steemit Contest Compilation, so I am sure you'll find something to enjoy and win prizes. Good luck!
https://steemit.com/contest/@artz/steemit-contest-compilation-05-03-11-03-win-sbd-steem-upvotes-and-other-prizes

STEEM Still has plenty of Talent

While we wait to see if Steem's Got Talent will be making a come back...
https://cnsteem.com/life/@bambam808/the-survey-should-steemits-got-talent-come-back-your-voice-counts-official-news-and-updates-plus-come-and-reminisce-with-us

...why not go over to the iTalent contest and support people with different talent and skills on Steemit making this community a much more diverse and rich place for everyone!
https://steemit.com/art/@ivan.atman/italent-qualifications-or-voting-time-has-now-begun-or-all-contestants-vote-from-6-th-until-10-th-of-march

A Steemit Beginner's Guide?

Something fresh off the press! Yesterday @ethandsmith posted about another great initiative to bring Steemit to the masses with his The Beginner's Guide to Steemit concept. I think this is something that #newbieresteemday should really get behind:
https://steemit.com/steemit/@ethandsmith/the-beginner-s-guide-to-steemit-a-new-initiative-to-bring-steem-to-the-masses

Other noteworthy lists on Steemit

A list of useful information collected by @inquiringtimes from the Welcome Contest:

• https://steemit.com/minnowsupport/@inquiringtimes/big-thanks-to-and-an-overview-of-the-sponsors-to-the-welcoming-contest

A list of useful resources, also by @inquiringtimes inspired by @reggaemuffin:

• https://steemit.com/steemdev/@inquiringtimes/steem-web-resources-tools-apps-communities-ect

A list of Discord groups that you can join by @torico:

• https://steemit.com/newsteem/@torico/torico-s-magickal-list-of-steemit-discord-servers-v-2

Some interesting Steemians!

How often do you get an insider's tour of CERN, which was one of the locations of a recent Steemit meetup!

• https://steemit.com/steemstem/@freyablekman/visiting-cern-an-insider-s-perspective

Having trouble remembering all your followers and what they do? There is a memory coach on Steemit that can help you!

• https://steemit.com/memory/@flauwy/my-pyramid-memory-system-for-learning-and-memory-sports-a-video-tutorial

Think that all bots are the same? @spiritualmax has come up with a game within a bot that I think will make you rethink about the idea of delegation!

• https://steemit.com/steemit/@cryptoempire/build-your-empire-a-different-bot-is-born

Reminders

A Magazine for Steemians

Don't forget to support The Steem Free Press in creating a Steem Magazine that will feature contributions from our talented writers, artists and creators:
https://steemit.com/steemfreepress/@steemfreepress/steem-free-press-requesting-submissions-for-feature-article-an-introduction-to-steemit

Brush up on Markup

While trying to create some games for the initiative, I had to brush up on my own post formatting and so I dound some good links that newbies might be interested in (if you know of more please let me know):

• https://steemit.com/steemit/@ottodv/handy-steemit-markdown-guide-with-samples
• https://steemit.com/steemit/@thecryptofiend/markdown-basics-for-beginners
• https://steemit.com/emojis/@blueorgy/steemit-emojis-master-list

Wiki page for all things Steem related

If you find the FAQ pages for Steemit a little bit tough going, there is another good resource available without having to trawl through heaps o findividual posts at @steemcenterwiki:
https://steemit.com/@steemcenterwiki

A Steemit Makerspace

Some exciting updates from @thatsweeneyguy who is establishing a makerspace for Steemians to collaborate and create:
https://steemit.com/business/@thesteemhouse/we-ve-raised-over-usd2000-usd-for-the-startup-of-a-real-world-steem-business-invest-today-and-receive-dividends-for-life

FINALLY,

Whether you are new to Steemit or an experienced Steemian, if you have a passion or genuine interest in sharing your knowledge and helping other Steemians out there, the Steemtopia Network of Learning is for you! Read about the initiative here:
https://steemit.com/makesteemitgreat-again/@plushzilla/the-steemtopia-network-of-learning-helping-steemians-to-achieve-success-together

The learning circles provided for people to list their interests/topics are as follows:

I will continue to update this table with people who have expressed interest in learning and sharing their knowledge in this network:

username	TEACHING	LEARNING	CONTACT
@plushzilla	STEEM, LIFE	STEEM, DIGITAL, LINGUISTICS	Discord (plushzilla #1634)
@mountainjewel	NATURE: homesteading, permaculture, sustainability
@grow-pro	DIGITAL, NATURE/LIFE: homesteading, gardening, sustainability
@amariespeaks	SPIRITUAL/LIFE	STEEM, DIGITAL, TRADITIONAL, NATURE	Discord (amariespeaks#9425)
@cstrimel	NATURE: environment, sustainability
@simplymike	STEEM	STEEM

Do you know anyone who is a wealth of knowledge in any of these areas and would like to share their knowledge with other Steemians? Do you think there are other learning circles that should be added? Please let me know and I will feature them in future SNL posts :)

This is the list of people who I think are great teachers on various topics here on Steemit that I will be adding to with each post update:

LEARNING CIRCLE	TEACHERS
STEEM	@pennsif, @davemccoy, @mudcat36, @markrmorrisjr, @heiditravels, @goldendawne, @paulag, @wilfredn, @kafkanarchy84, @ethandsmith, @decryptionary
TRADITIONAL (Humanities & Arts)	@jacinata.sevilla, @jungwatercolor, @yurche, @dissfordents, @jimdraws, @zombiedoll, @marty-arts, @malloryblythe, @alexandravart, @Ivya, @rambai, @sireh, @vaansteam, @bengy, @armadilloman, @leathertinker, @monicacope, @simgemngc, @alexandravart, @musicapoetica, @tin-tin, @aoart
TRADITIONAL (STEM)	@magicmonk, @lemouth, @justtryme90, @suesa, @scienceangel, @simplifylife, @rocking-dave, @sciencegeek, @freyablekman
DIGITAL	@vermillionfox, @naydenova, @zomagic, @shoumi, @hiddenblade, @aurah, @wanaf
LINGUISTICS	@wentong-syhhae, @techslut, @yekrats
SPIRITUAL/LIFE	@mihail.tsvetkov, @edward.maesen, @enchantedspirit, @mindszai, @roselifecoach, @tifaong, @jac-e, @xatu
NATURE/ECOSYS	@earthnation, @ecoinstant, @eco-alex, @slhomestead, @mountainwashere, @trumpman, @amavi, @holothewise, @herpetologyguy, @wizardave

Image by @grow-pro, another fellow problem solver on the Steemit community :)