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Soft Skills in a Facebook World

Posted by admin on December 10, 2018

Soft Skills in a Facebook World

Beverly Amer, Principal Lecturer, ACC & ISM in the W. A. Franke College of Business

Our students come to us for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is guidance and training as they prepare to enter meaningful careers and professions. Colleges and universities have long been regarded as the preparation grounds for students to gain the necessary technical skills and knowledge required to enter such positions, but not the “softer” side of… Read more

Filed Under: Skills, Teaching

Small Changes to Make a Difference

Posted by admin on February 13, 2017

John Tingerthal, EdD, SE, PE
2/13/2017 1:09:18 PM

I think that it is safe to assume that college faculty are interested in improving the learning experience for students.  There is substantial literature on overall course re-design models that supplement or fully replace traditional lectures with technology, online or emporium-style resources. ‘Flipping’ a class, in which content delivery is moved online allowing students to actively engage with that content in class, has received considerable attention at NAU.  But the reality is… Read more

Filed Under: Best Practices, Skills, Teaching