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Peer Recommendation: Online Course Tools

We know you’re the special sauce that makes your course unique, personal, and exactly what your students need to feel supported and engaged in the learning process. In a virtual environment, engaging...

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Addressing Sensitive or Controversial Topics in Class

Janet Mizrahi is a continuing lecturer who teaches professional writing at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also an author at BizCommBuzz. Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. I admit...

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Staying Connected and De-stressing During Isolation

Janet Mizrahi is a continuing lecturer who teaches professional writing at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also an author at BizCommBuzz. We are social animals, we humans, and...

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Short Sales as a Corporate Takeover Weapon

By: Steven C. Dilley, Contributor to the South-Western Federal Taxation series Short sales of stock are an example of an investor believing that the current stock price will decline. In a...

COVID-19 and Study Abroad

COVID-19 and Study Abroad: What Institutions Are Doing

As Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect the world and grind international travel to a virtual halt, U.S. students abroad—and students considering travel abroad programs—are feeling the effect. Now, with programs being cancelled...

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How to Prepare for Midterms with WebAssign

Has the middle of semester burnout got you – or your students – stressed? Whether you’re preparing for mid terms, your first exam or mid-semester progress checks, we can help! Stay strong...

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ePortfolios: Useful Tips to Get You Started

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThinking about implementing an ePortfolio into your class or your institution? Dr. Tanya Martini, professor in the Psychology Department at Brock University in St. Catharines, Canada, talked with professor Jeff Armstrong...

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6 Peer Tips to Save Time in WebAssign

Whether you’re new to WebAssign or a long-time user, you’re bound to find new shortcuts that help you save time in your course. To get you started, we asked instructor and Faculty Partner Brien Dunn to share the...

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