Increasing Instructor Presence in the Online Classroom
Creating a meaningful and impactful classroom experience can be challenging in the online world. Here are a few ways to make it more enjoyable for you and your students.
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"The Unequal Impact of COVID-19 on Women’s Employment" - Erin K. Anderson, Ph.D. | February 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many people to face job loss and economic hardship. Women, specifically BIPOC women are experiencing unemployment at a higher rate than men.
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Being a Motivated Student in a COVID-19 World
Hear from one student on how her learning style has changed due to COVID-19, and how ALEKS has helped her stay on track with chemistry course goals and materials.
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What Is Leadership?
Leadership brings social influence and can create change. Whether a leader focuses on teaching, ruling, or being a hero, they must care about their goals and those around them to succeed.
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Leadership Values
A clear understanding of a leader or company's values acts as the blueprint for how work is done and goals are accomplished.
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Connect Temporary Access is Ending: Next Steps
Now that Temporary Access is expiring, find out how to purchase materials without falling behind in class.
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"The Costs of Racially Insensitive Business Practices & What Can be Done"- Richard Ellefritz, Ph.D. | February 2021
From products being sold, how customers are treated, to who is represented in the advertisements-- consumers are paying more attention to business behaviors.
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Teaching College in the "New Normal"
The pandemic has created opportunities for instructors to flex new skills. Getting creative with how to get to know students and learning new technology, are just a couple of tips that can help.
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Support Students by Teaching Outside the Lines
Now more than ever, it is important to help students succeed beyond getting good grades. These tips can encourage students to find success in their personal and academic lives.
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4 Ways to Embrace & Champion Diversity
While we work on becoming a more inclusive society, it is crucial to recognize our role as educators to address topics that might be uncomfortable or difficult to discuss.
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Key Considerations When Handling Bias and Prejudice on Campus
While we may have intentions to help students become more well-rounded and thoughtful, it can be difficult to know how to handle some topics that can arise in class.
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Developing Leaders
Leadership, like many qualities, can be learned and developed. Identifying leaders in your life and learning from them can strengthen skills and encourage personal growth.
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"Social Policy, Not the Presidency, Is the Key to Social Movement Success" - Richard Ellefritz, Ph.D. | January 2021
As social movements call for change to policy, it is important to understand that these issues have lasted longer than a president, or specific political party.
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Leadership Ethics
Leadership is more than being able to manage a team. Having an understanding of the value of ethics can bring out the best in others and build unity to reach common goals.
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"Your Income Predicts How Well You Can Socially Distance" - Erin Cole | December 2020
Many jobs that are considered essential, such as delivery, food service, warehouses, or retail are considered low-wage. Those that keep the world turning are at greater risk of exposure.
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"Proposing a Sociological Solution to Problems of Policing" - Richard Ellefritz, Ph.D. | December 2020
Sociologist Neil Gross suggests that more progressively-minded individuals joining the police force could be a way to ensure the myriad of situations they encounter are handled differently.
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Leadership Qualities
Everyone has the potential to be a great leader, but some qualities can make greater impacts on those trying to encourage the best in others and themselves.
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Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership begins with the feeling deep down inside that one cares about people and wants to help others. Then conscious choice causes one to aspire to lead.
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Access Code Support, Registration Options & Account Creation
Let us help answer some questions about access codes, registration, and creating your Connect account.
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Connect Temporary Access
Work on assignments, and keep up with readings using free Connect 14-day temporary access.
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