Wednesday, November 18, 2020

The Human Element in Online Learning

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As the nation prepares to meet the threat of COVID-19, we are surrounded by the language of loneliness. We move from “social distancing” to “self-isolation” to even the prospect of avoiding the people we love. At colleges and universities across the country, we are pivoting quickly toward online learning, or as it is often called, distance learning.

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But here’s the secret most educators and students don’t yet know: done right, online education is surprisingly intimate.

That student who’s sitting far enough away in the lecture hall that you can’t quite read her expression amid the proverbial sea of faces? When you call on her in a live Zoom session, she pops up right in front of you, one on one, looking you straight in the eye. There is no back seat in online education -- every student is in the front row.

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Sunday, June 14, 2020

How to become an educational consultant

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I get emails on a regular basis from educators who want to start an educational consulting career, but aren’t sure how to get started. They envision themselves coaching teachers, providing professional development, and supporting schools and teachers in a variety of ways, but can’t find any formal or official way of making the career shift to educational consulting.
The first and most important step that should be taken by anyone who thinks they may want to get education consulting jobs is this:

Figure out your passion

Do you love helping teachers integrate technology into their instruction? Are you passionate about sharing best practices in a particular subject area? Does the idea of teaching other people how to reach students with disabilities make your heart pound with excitement? “Education” is a really broad area, so narrow down your area(s) of expertise. For me, this was obviously classroom management and helping teachers enjoy their work.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Applying for a postdoc job? Here are 18 tips for a successful application

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Securing a postdoc position is fiercely competitive. Research carried out by Vitae, which supports the development of researchers, suggests that only 23% of doctoral graduates find employment as research staff in higher education, while 14% work as lecturers. In some subject areas, the figures are even more bleak: for arts and humanities subjects, only 14% secured a research position.
If you are one of the many hopefuls applying for a vacancy, how can you maximise your chances of standing out? We ask principal investigators and careers advisers for their advice.



Get advice from your PhD supervisor

When I talk to students individually I sometimes find they are a little reticent about asking their supervisor’s advice on becoming an academic. I don’t know if it’s because they’re concerned that their supervisor might not think they’re good enough, or because they think they will put them off it. But you need to talk to your supervisor and other academic colleagues – otherwise they won’t know what you want to do, and they won’t be able to help. (Clare Jones, senior careers adviser for research staff and postgraduate research students, University of Nottingham)
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

PhD Study in the USA - A Guide for 2019

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The USA isn’t just the biggest and most popular destination for PhD study abroad. It’s also one of the most unique. The US approach to postgraduate (or ‘graduate’) study is fundamentally different to the UK and Europe, involving structured degree programs that feature comprehensive training alongside independent research.


These unique qualities enhance the appeal of a US PhD (after all, tens of thousands of international graduate students can’t be wrong). But they can also lead to some misunderstandings – particularly when it comes to fees and funding.
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Thursday, June 13, 2019

7 Steps to achieving Higher Education goals

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The college application process might seem daunting to the busy junior. In addition to the challenging academic workload most teens are faced with, many are simultaneously working and engaged in extracurricular activities.

Not to mention, they want to make the most of their time with friends before heading off to college. 


Visit: https://www.unigo.com/get-to-college/college-application/7-steps-to-achieving-higher-education-goals
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Sunday, December 23, 2018

Clear Your Confusion – Associate Degree Or Bachelor’s Degree

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If you are fresh out of your league, and standing in front of the big question – an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree, you need not worry. David Justin Urbas, a successful entrepreneur and tax adviser, can give you a few good reasons which will help you to decide the best course of action, that can lead to a better career path.
When we finish school and plan to go for higher studies, it becomes pretty tough to choose between an associate’s degree and a bachelor’s degree. In order to make this decision, you need to know how both degrees differ from one another. Those differences are the very elements which are going to help you make the better call.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Tips On Higher Education

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Seamless qualification is the best option to avail. It allows you to progress smoothly through the qualification levels without facing any hectic schedule. Rather than going for a low-level course at some kind of a VET institute, Justin Urbas suggest going with seamless qualification program. This program will allow the candidate to enroll for a specially designed degree program through certain qualification levels without the need for any transfer.
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