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Comment on Guest Blogging Policies by Vicky Phillips

Vicky Phillips — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:09:02 +0000

Hi Laurie,

Send us your ideas and a link to other work you have written. Do you use edtech in the classroom? Email us more info at info (at) geteducated.com.

Vicky

Comment on Guest Blogging Policies by Laurie Murray

Laurie Murray — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:50:21 +0000

I am an Elementary Education Adjunct at a private institution in Western New York. I have ten years of elementary classroom experience and earned my Masters in Elementary Education online from Albany University. Before teaching, I was an RN in the operating room for twenty years. My decision to return to college at age forty, after my divorce, met with much criticism from coworkers, family and friends. I knew in my heart that it was the best decision for me and my children, and it was. I have learned so many valuable lessons that I can share with adults who are considering a career change. It can be a tough road, juggling the demands of school, child care and financial burdens, but I am proof that it can be done. I would like to share my wealth of knowledge with adults who are returning to college and need to hear from someone who went through similiar experiences and accomplished my goal through hard work and perseverance.

Comment on 5 Super Time Management Strategies for Online College Students by Naomi Sandweiss

Naomi Sandweiss — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:48:17 +0000

Thank you, Vicky! These look extremely useful for those of us (who me?) who could use more accountability.

Comment on 5 Super Time Management Strategies for Online College Students by Vicky Phillips

Vicky Phillips — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:30:26 +0000

Hi Naomi,

Wasting time online is a huge problem for both students and anyone who works with a live Internet connection. The Cranky Consumer column in the WSJ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703410004575029402709924656.html has a great piece for workers who find themselves logging on and zoning out. They tested 4 different online software apps that help track time online, giving users an eye-opening look at time squandering.

They tested four time tracking services: RescueTime, Slife, Klok and ManicTime. Each service costs a monthly fee but there are trials and using one of these services can really help people spot and stop dawdling online.

Don’t know if you have used one of these but they work to help with awareness and behavior modification.

Thanks for the tips!

Vicky Phillips

Comment on Four Ways to Handle Bad Reviews on Professor Rating Sites by Vicky Phillips

Vicky Phillips — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:18:51 +0000

Hi Mark,

Thanks for this posting. Online reputation management is an issue for almost all teachers, whether they are on campus or dedicated to online learning. I think this is an issue that many faculty and teachers are facing these days and hope we hear from others about their opinion and tactics on professor rating sites.

Vicky Phillips

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Comment on Guest Blogging Policies by Dr. Ann Richbourg

Dr. Ann Richbourg — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:39:43 +0000

Hello,

I have been teaching online for exactly 10 years with University of Phoenix. Other universities in which I have online experience are Lamar, Kaplan, and American College of Education. Additionally, when I was a student, many of my courses were taken online with Nova Southeastern University. This has allowed me to work with many OLS systems to include Whiteboard, Blackboard, EPIC, Canvas, Moodle, and Web CT.

The courses taught were Earth and Space Science, College Mathematics, Using Technology, and all Educational Leadership Courses.

Please consider me as a blogging candidate.

Comment on Top Progressive Colleges Online for Old Hippies and New Hipsters by Charlene Backus

Charlene Backus — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:14:18 +0000

Hello, I would eventually like a masters in publc health. The only option for me at this point is online college. I do not yet have a bachelors or an associates degree. All I have now is the motivation to learn and earn a degree. I have graduated High school and would appreciate a professional opinion on what my next steps will be to achieve my goal. I would prefer a top online college with high graduation rates and great online professers.

Comment on Improve Your Elearning Communication Skills With These 5 Tips by Liz Hardy

Liz Hardy — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:18:28 +0000

So true, Zoe! It is INCREDIBLE how an issue which looks enormous late at night when you’re tired really takes 5 minutes to deal with in the morning when you’re fresh!