Category Archives: organization

Survival Mode

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Sarah

Hey there. Remember me? I’m that crazy biology professor that used to blog on this site. I just survived the semester from H-E-double hockey sticks. Survived is a good word for it. I can’t say that I was the most … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid The Technology Trap

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Sarah

Technology is supposed to make out lives easier right? In many ways it has, but we must remember that technology is only a tool and it can be used for good or for bad. You can probably think of several … Continue reading →

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Want to build team collaboration, communication, and productivity? Make work visible!

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Michael

A powerful technique for building team collaboration, communication and productivity is to make the work very visible.    You could create a Google document with a big list of tasks and share it with your team.   Simple list applications are not … Continue reading →

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Reducing stress by keeping commitments and ideas organized in MindMeister

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Michael

I am a big fan of keeping my commitments and “todo” ideas out of my head.   By placing these ideas in an organized system, I feel less stress.   At home and work, I organize my commitments and ideas using a … Continue reading →

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13 ideas for planning your online collaboration tools

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Michael

Take a moment to review Courosa’s setup for a grad school class.   As a professor teaching an online or blended class, one has many tools at your disposal to enable your students to collaborate online. Ultimately, one may consider … Continue reading →

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Resistance is Futile.

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Sarah

Photo source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frankula/5824384458/sizes/m/in/photostream/ The internet and technology are here to stay. I firmly believe that as teachers we must choose to embrace them or we will be left out in the cold. The landscape of education is constantly changing. We … Continue reading →

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7 Strategies For Planning Your Online Course

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Michael

Take a moment to review Courosa’s setup for a grad school class. For many institutions of higher education, online degrees provide a means of increasing access to education, reaching out to “non-traditional” learners who often work, and provide a platform … Continue reading →

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Our Top 14 Blog Posts on Teaching, Productivity, and Leadership

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Michael

Top 14 blog posts on teaching, productivity, and leadership since 6/30/2012 5 ways to get more results in your teaching environment. Why is perspective critical to leading and teaching? Michael’s Free Book Index How to reduce stress by keeping work … Continue reading →

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Why is perspective critical to leading and teaching?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Michael

In our quest to create positive change in the world, I have been inspired to reflect upon the idea that people see the world in different ways. We all wear metaphorical “sun glasses.” These glasses color the way we see … Continue reading →

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Feedback is the breakfast of champions

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Michael

I am constantly working to improve my course design and my teaching methods. I do my best to keep up with the current trends in education and I hold myself to high standards. I work hard to provide the best learning experience that … Continue reading →

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