Be Brave, Stay Wild!
Does diving for snakes or snapping turtles and teaching online have anything in common?
Actually not much at first thought.
That was my thought until I met Coyote Peterson.
Be Brave, Stay Wild!
by Darrell DiFabio
September 09, 2016
Does diving for snakes or snapping turtles and teaching online have anything in common?
Actually not much at first thought.
That was my thought until I met Coyote Peterson.
Using Twitter in Higher Education
by Tara Ross
August 16, 2016
Higher education faculty may find twitter difficult to “get” at first, but give the network some time to become familiar. Twitter offers users the chance to connect in a non-hierarchical environment, with other users in the same industry. Online faculty will appreciate the ability to connect with fellow academic conference attendees using the assigned hashtag. In addition, those wanting to teach online can use the search feature to find universities advertising positions or promoting its online programs using Twitter.
Twitter is hard for some people to “get” but I admit to loving it because it forces people (including myself) to be brief. With a limit of 140 characters, tweets must be reduced to the juiciest nuggets of information to spark the interest of its users. As an academic who likes to write, I admit that such pith is difficult, but I enjoy scrolling through my twitter stream quickly for interesting content.
Using Twitter in Higher Education
by Tara Ross
August 16, 2016
Higher education faculty may find twitter difficult to “get” at first, but give the network some time to become familiar. Twitter offers users the chance to connect in a non-hierarchical environment, with other users in the same industry. Online faculty will appreciate the ability to connect with fellow academic conference attendees using the assigned hashtag. In addition, those wanting to teach online can use the search feature to find universities advertising positions or promoting its online programs using Twitter.
Twitter is hard for some people to “get” but I admit to loving it because it forces people (including myself) to be brief. With a limit of 140 characters, tweets must be reduced to the juiciest nuggets of information to spark the interest of its users. As an academic who likes to write, I admit that such pith is difficult, but I enjoy scrolling through my twitter stream quickly for interesting content.
How Submitting Your Transcripts Helps You Get Hired
by Dorothy A. Miraglia
August 16, 2016
Transcripts are your permanent academic record listing courses you took and your academic performance. Your transcript is a documentation of your education journey. I like to view my transcripts as the roadmap to my degrees. My transcripts showcase the courses I took, which led me to the end result of becoming a Doctor of Philosophy.
The standard rule when applying for online teaching jobs is to submit your CV and cover letter. An important aspect I learned when applying for an online teaching job is to submit your unofficial graduate transcripts along with your CV and cover letter. Most often, a college or university will ask you for your official transcripts during the application process. Submitting your unofficial transcripts is a great way to take initiative so recruiters can get a head start reviewing your coursework.
How Submitting Your Transcripts Helps You Get Hired
by Dorothy A. Miraglia
August 16, 2016
Transcripts are your permanent academic record listing courses you took and your academic performance. Your transcript is a documentation of your education journey. I like to view my transcripts as the roadmap to my degrees. My transcripts showcase the courses I took, which led me to the end result of becoming a Doctor of Philosophy.
The standard rule when applying for online teaching jobs is to submit your CV and cover letter. An important aspect I learned when applying for an online teaching job is to submit your unofficial graduate transcripts along with your CV and cover letter. Most often, a college or university will ask you for your official transcripts during the application process. Submitting your unofficial transcripts is a great way to take initiative so recruiters can get a head start reviewing your coursework.
Knock Like You Deserve IT!!!!
by Nicole Dhanraj
August 10, 2016
I was never attracted to the symbolism of a door. I would marvel at the workmanship, the material, the grandeur but never stopped to truly comprehend the depth of symbolism that relates to not just the characteristics and appearance of a door, but what lies on the other side.
Do you have the courage to ask? Do you have the courage to truly believe that you will be given what you asked for? Do you have the faith to knock? Do you have the fortitude to pound the door, even if it made your knuckles bleed? More so, are you committed to follow the journey once the door opens? Would you have the stamina to accept defeat and seek another entrance?
Knock Like You Deserve IT!!!!
by Nicole Dhanraj
August 10, 2016
I was never attracted to the symbolism of a door. I would marvel at the workmanship, the material, the grandeur but never stopped to truly comprehend the depth of symbolism that relates to not just the characteristics and appearance of a door, but what lies on the other side.
Do you have the courage to ask? Do you have the courage to truly believe that you will be given what you asked for? Do you have the faith to knock? Do you have the fortitude to pound the door, even if it made your knuckles bleed? More so, are you committed to follow the journey once the door opens? Would you have the stamina to accept defeat and seek another entrance?
The Decision - and the Influx of Emotions
by Carolyn Burgess, Macc, Ba
August 10, 2016
Have you ever been waiting, hoping for something, but when it finally happens, your emotions are completely thrown off kilter and you can’t get them back in balance? Well, so is the case for me right now. I am stuck in a state of disillusionment. I have been congratulated by many and I’m sure I should be happy. I mean, after all, this was a decision that was necessary, one that I pursued, and one that I have now succeeded at accomplishing. Nevertheless, I have not reached that point of euphoria yet.
The Decision - and the Influx of Emotions
by Carolyn Burgess, Macc, Ba
August 10, 2016
Have you ever been waiting, hoping for something, but when it finally happens, your emotions are completely thrown off kilter and you can’t get them back in balance? Well, so is the case for me right now. I am stuck in a state of disillusionment. I have been congratulated by many and I’m sure I should be happy. I mean, after all, this was a decision that was necessary, one that I pursued, and one that I have now succeeded at accomplishing. Nevertheless, I have not reached that point of euphoria yet.
Finding Faculty Through Creative Interviewing
by Karin A. Polifko, PhD, RN, NEA-BC
July 28, 2016
Sometimes being the interviewer is almost as nerve-wracking as being the interviewee. There are the typical questions that are not only expected to be asked, such as “tell me about your last position,” “why are you interviewing for this position,” “what are your strengths and weaknesses,” and “what is your desired salary?” Answers to other unasked questions, probably yielding the more intriguing answers, will most likely be volunteered if the interviewer is skilled at asking probing yet non-direct questions. An experienced interviewer will also elicit insight as to the real reason the person is sitting across from your desk. An eager candidate often offers the real reasons why he or she left their last position, what was actually accomplished (or not) and what he or she really thought of the boss’ decisions. After many years of interviewing candidates in the health care and higher education industries, while the jobs may be quite varied in their scope and practice areas, the questions are the same in the attempt to seek the “best-fit” for the position.
Finding Faculty Through Creative Interviewing
by Karin A. Polifko, PhD, RN, NEA-BC
July 28, 2016
Sometimes being the interviewer is almost as nerve-wracking as being the interviewee. There are the typical questions that are not only expected to be asked, such as “tell me about your last position,” “why are you interviewing for this position,” “what are your strengths and weaknesses,” and “what is your desired salary?” Answers to other unasked questions, probably yielding the more intriguing answers, will most likely be volunteered if the interviewer is skilled at asking probing yet non-direct questions. An experienced interviewer will also elicit insight as to the real reason the person is sitting across from your desk. An eager candidate often offers the real reasons why he or she left their last position, what was actually accomplished (or not) and what he or she really thought of the boss’ decisions. After many years of interviewing candidates in the health care and higher education industries, while the jobs may be quite varied in their scope and practice areas, the questions are the same in the attempt to seek the “best-fit” for the position.
Using LinkedIn to Network for Online Teaching Jobs
by Tara Ross
July 19, 2016
Getting an online teaching position is a competitive business. Not only must you have the credentials that the position requires, but you must also convince the dean or hiring manager of your qualifications. All of this needs to happen at just the right moment – when the institution is looking for an instructor in your field.
Using LinkedIn to Network for Online Teaching Jobs
by Tara Ross
July 19, 2016
Getting an online teaching position is a competitive business. Not only must you have the credentials that the position requires, but you must also convince the dean or hiring manager of your qualifications. All of this needs to happen at just the right moment – when the institution is looking for an instructor in your field.
Training for Your Online Teaching Job: Tips to Help You Succeed and Survive
by Dorothy A. Miraglia
July 13, 2016
Chances are if you are reading this you have been hired by a college or university as an online instructor or will be hired once you successfully complete faculty training. Congrats! The hours you spent filling out applications has paid off and you are now becoming part of the school’s faculty. In my eyes this is a big accomplishment because competition is fierce to land an online teaching job.
Now that you have passed the interview stage you are required to participate in online training to become familiar with the school’s Learning Management Software (i.e. Blackboard, Moodle, etc.). Depending on the school the training time and requirements can vary. For example, I participated in four weeks of intensive training for one school while I participated in self-paced training for another, which only took about four days. During training you learn how to setup your classroom, respond to posts, grade assignments as well as other valuable tools. It may seem overwhelming if you haven’t taught before but follow these tips and I promise you will succeed and survive online training.
Training for Your Online Teaching Job: Tips to Help You Succeed and Survive
by Dorothy A. Miraglia
July 13, 2016
Chances are if you are reading this you have been hired by a college or university as an online instructor or will be hired once you successfully complete faculty training. Congrats! The hours you spent filling out applications has paid off and you are now becoming part of the school’s faculty. In my eyes this is a big accomplishment because competition is fierce to land an online teaching job.
Now that you have passed the interview stage you are required to participate in online training to become familiar with the school’s Learning Management Software (i.e. Blackboard, Moodle, etc.). Depending on the school the training time and requirements can vary. For example, I participated in four weeks of intensive training for one school while I participated in self-paced training for another, which only took about four days. During training you learn how to setup your classroom, respond to posts, grade assignments as well as other valuable tools. It may seem overwhelming if you haven’t taught before but follow these tips and I promise you will succeed and survive online training.
Learning Systems in Online University Degrees
by Tara Ross
July 13, 2016
Students returning to school for an online university degree have considerable differences in demographics and needs from their traditional student counterparts. Typically adult learners, they are motivated to learn skills that will directly apply to their future careers. They are more self-directed in their learning than traditional students just out of high school. When faculty members help students connect the content to their work and life experiences it increases their understanding and retention of the material. Faculty members who learn about adult learners' needs can help them achieve their educational goals.
Learning Systems in Online University Degrees
by Tara Ross
July 13, 2016
Students returning to school for an online university degree have considerable differences in demographics and needs from their traditional student counterparts. Typically adult learners, they are motivated to learn skills that will directly apply to their future careers. They are more self-directed in their learning than traditional students just out of high school. When faculty members help students connect the content to their work and life experiences it increases their understanding and retention of the material. Faculty members who learn about adult learners' needs can help them achieve their educational goals.
Why This Path?
by Carolyn Burgess, Macc, Ba
July 13, 2016
Have you ever wondered why you picked the path you’re on? Reflection is good. It lets us know if we should stay the course or pick a different path. In life, we are often given many choices and they are not always easy ones. When we make our decisions, we don’t always know immediately if they are the best ones. Sometimes when we reminisce, it’s clear which ones were good choices and which were not. Others are somewhere in the middle. Nonetheless, choices are so important. They can open up worlds of opportunity or lead you down a broken, blocked, unmanaged path. So, as I look back at the paths I’ve taken in my life, I’ve definitely had some curves and a few circles. I’ve even stopped, turned around, and gotten off the path completely.
Why This Path?
by Carolyn Burgess, Macc, Ba
July 13, 2016
Have you ever wondered why you picked the path you’re on? Reflection is good. It lets us know if we should stay the course or pick a different path. In life, we are often given many choices and they are not always easy ones. When we make our decisions, we don’t always know immediately if they are the best ones. Sometimes when we reminisce, it’s clear which ones were good choices and which were not. Others are somewhere in the middle. Nonetheless, choices are so important. They can open up worlds of opportunity or lead you down a broken, blocked, unmanaged path. So, as I look back at the paths I’ve taken in my life, I’ve definitely had some curves and a few circles. I’ve even stopped, turned around, and gotten off the path completely.