Reading Time: 2 minutesJanet 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 I have avoided teaching sensitive and controversial topics, especially in today’s charged political climate. But research shows that such discussions in the college […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesJanet 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 being cooped up and chained to our computers as we navigate remote and online learning is bringing out the animal in many of […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesBy: 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 short sale, the investor (for a fee) borrows stock from a broker and sells it. The investor hopes to replace that stock (close […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs 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 and students being recalled back to the States, how are institutions reacting to the “new normal” of international gridlock, and what are their […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesHas 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 with tips to help you prepare for midterms, encourage your students to study and more! Keep reading for tips to help you prepare […]
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 about some of her experiences using ePortfolios. I’ve extracted some of her key points into the 1-2 minute audio bites you can listen to […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhether 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 time-saving hacks he’s discovered within WebAssign. Keep reading for 6 peer tips to help you streamline your course prep and save time in WebAssign […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith many campuses closed and classes moved online, students are now adapting to a new era of social distancing and remote learning. But it can be difficult trying to stay productive when your bedroom is your classroom, or to stay fit when you no longer have access to the campus gym. To help, we’ve pulled […]
