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Personalized Learning: A New Approach to Diverse Learning Needs
May 17, 2013
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Student Success
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In our diverse world, students from numerous backgrounds have varying needs. There’s exciting opportunity in the personalized learning model, where students learn uniquely and individually.
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Digital Training for Career Buoyancy
May 16, 2013
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Student Success, Higher Education
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Today, graduates change both jobs and industries several times during their lifetimes. Technology advances quickly change job descriptions. Maintain career buoyancy by digitizing your skills.
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See it to Achieve it - Visualize Career Success
May 10, 2013
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Student Success
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We all travel diverse pathways to career success. Some of us strive to climb the corporate ladder within an organization; others blaze new paths and become entrepreneurs. Whatever your course, one thing remains constant in obtaining career success: setting goals.
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Who’s in Your Network?
May 7, 2013
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Career Advice, Student Success
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“I just reached 500 connections on LinkedIn.” “That person must be somebody – she’s got 3,500 Facebook friends.”
You may have had these thoughts as you looked at someone’s online profile connections, or saw your own connection numbers ranking higher. Most people form an opinion about the strength of someone’s social network based on the numbers they see. However, when evaluating a social network, it’s more important to consider the nature of the connections rather than the numbers.
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Making College Accessible to Students with Disabilities
May 6, 2013
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Student Success
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The most recent government figures show that 11% of all undergraduate students in the U.S., amounting to more than 2 million students, have a disability. The majority have learning disabilities, such as dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and about a quarter of students have physical, hearing or vision impairments. A significant portion of this population also includes veterans who have returned to school in higher numbers thanks to the GI Bill, Wounded Warrior project and other initiatives aimed at assisting veterans.
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7 Ways to Bring Out Your Confidence
April 29, 2013
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Student Success
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You’ve seen the person too afraid to raise their hand and ask a question in class; it may have been you. No one wants to be the only one behind in their understanding of what the instructor is teaching. So, fearful of being found out, many students suffer confusion in silence. But did you know that a lack of confidence and experiencing anxiety over your education can hold you back from experiencing greater academic progress? Having confidence isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for your academic success.
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The Personalized College Orientation
April 23, 2013
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Student Success
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Having the responsibility of controlling the pace and manner in which you research, write and submit your assignments is a large part of taking classes online. Because of this, self-directed learning has become synonymous with the adult learner’s approach to taking classes. But does the same concept apply to your orientation to a university?
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Modern Day Odyssey – In Search of a Good Mentor
April 15, 2013
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Career Advice, Student Success
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The word ‘mentor’ is derived from the named character in Homer’s epic tale “The Odyssey.” Trusted friend of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, Mentor also served as friend and counsel to Odysseus' son while Odysseus was away fighting in the Trojan War. Similarly, a current-day mentor guides a lesser experienced person through challenges they’re likely to face. The most effective mentor understands his or her role as a dependable, engaged and authentic adviser tuned into the needs of the mentee.
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To Whom It May Concern: Why Knowing Your Audience is Key for Effective Writing
February 22, 2013
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General, Student Success
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In my 12 years as a writing instructor, I recognize the negative feelings people have toward writing. I see the anxiety students have at the thought of putting proverbial pen to paper. Some are even adamant that they’ll never need writing skills for their chosen profession. Yet it’s hard to dispute that we live in a time more dependent on writing than ever before. Ultimately, effective writing depends on how well you analyze and address your audience.
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How to Find Your Passion in 2013
February 21, 2013
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Business and Management, Student Success
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The best leaders are also great visionaries. Being a visionary is not just about having great dreams. It’s about having the passion to transform those dreams into reality. That passion motivates others to follow leaders in accomplishing their vision. John Maxwell says, “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.” What is the passion that will define your leadership in 2013?
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