Dumbing Down the Next Generation
Dumbing Down the Next Generation Those in higher education today have to wear a variety of hats, from advisor, career specialist, to recruiter; and students want their education online, on-demand, and on their terms. Anyone who has ever advised students can tell you that just getting students to understand the elementary concepts of what and why you need general education courses – can be exhausting. Everyone is in a transition, students and teachers. The digital natives (a digital native is defined as a person born between 1980 and 1994) are being inundated with academic curriculum designed to be done on the computer – but let’s face it, it’s still just…
The Way Forward Starts Here – What Went Right
The Way Forward Starts Here – What Went Right The title would better read “the way forward starts with you”. We often find ourselves bewitched with words. As Sigmund Freud once stated in a lecture in psychoanalysis in 1915 “Words were originally magic and to this day words have retained much of their ancient magical power”. With just a simple twist of words, we can motivate or provoke a person or group of people into action. If you add a list of positives words into your speech, over a short amount of time you will begin to see the subtle hints of change in the attitudes and behavior of others…
How Technologically Savvy is your Instructor?
How Technologically is Savvy your Instructor? Do you know an instructor caught up in the last century when it comes to technology? Oops – Is it you that is caught in the past? Are you still squeaking by with outdated technology skills, hoping no one will notice? Does your instructor even have their degree yet? Unfortunately, if an instructor doesn’t have those lifelong learning skills either from prior education, or learned through continuing professional development, they probably won’t appreciate the benefits derived from the use of technology in their classroom. The belief and value systems of each individual teacher are a factor to consider when looking at how they view…
Creative and Inspirational People
Creative and Inspirational People Creative people have a deep respect for the very essence of everything around them. It is as if they have a thirst for all things new and exciting. Who wouldn’t want to be around a creative and inspirational person? They are uplifting, kind, and filled with a wonder for life. They can light up a room by just walking in with a smile on their face. True, they enjoy talking about things they are passionate about, and that might drive some people nuts. Creatives have a way of pulling people out of their shells and back into reality. They will bring you strawberries in winter and…
Education is a philosophical journey
Education is a philosophical journey; this was mine My latest educational experience? HR, of course. Even at my age, education never fully ends. There are Certificates, and ContinuingEducation Credits, and Licensure. A few years ago, a friend who I would say is “in the know” suggested I leave off my education on my resume. If you keep getting overlooked because of your employment qualifications and education, leave that information off. Huh? $40,000 in student loans, and you want me to do what? Huh? As much as I love my friend, I knew I wouldn’t be able to do that. I don’t know why I should have to do that. We are…
