February 2008 - Posts

• Overcoming Procrastination

  If you’re like most people, you probably have 101 things going on in your life and are working hard to balance everything that is going on.  One issue that plays a significant role in that balancing act is procrastination.  If you don’t have a problem with procrastination, congratulations!  For those who do struggle with procrastination, here is a short article from Tomorrow’s Professor on how to Overcome Procrastination.  It offers some simple but effective advice for getting yourself on track to completing your project. Speaking of projects…don’t forget that your TEACH Project Progress Report is due this Friday (Feb. 29).  Please turn it in via email to your consultant by Friday afternoon.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!  We’re all happy to help!    TEACH Wiki:  General Project Information, Progress Report Posted Feb 25 2008, 10:11 AM by mmeixner with no comments Filed under: TEACH, Reminders, The Balancing Act, Project

• Upcoming Events

  The Advancing Teaching and Learning Conference is this week and we would love for you to come!  If you haven't already signed up, please take a look a the conference website and make plans to come when you're available.  There are some great pre-conference sessions offered all day Thursday and then Dr. Todd Zakrajsek will be presenting a morning and afternoon session on Friday.  This is a great opportunity for some workshop hours and I know you'll learn some new strategies.   Also don't forget that your TEACH Project Progress Reports are due next Friday.  If you have any questions, check the TEACH Wiki and let your consultant know if you are still confused. Posted Feb 18 2008, 10:24 AM by mmeixner with no comments Filed under: TEACH, Reminders, Conference

• Teaching Institutions and Job Interviews

  For those of you who missed Dr. Tillman Wagner’s presentation on how to ace your job interviews, you will soon be able to view it online.  If you are interested, follow this link and check it out!  (If it's not up yet, check back soon!)  Dr. Wagner had some great advice that you won’t want to miss.   Continuing with the discussion of job interviews, how do you decide where to apply?  If you are interested in institutions that truly value teaching, this article from The Minnesota Daily provides criteria for determining an institution's dedication to education. Posted Feb 11 2008, 10:31 AM by mmeixner with no comments

• College in the 21st Century

  Recently there has been significant discussion on the purpose of education in the 21st century.  What are we trying to teach or share with our students?  What should contemporary college graduates need to know and be able to do?  Tomorrow’s Professor presents a fascinating report (College Learning for the New Global Century) on these very questions.  I would love to hear some of your responses to this report!  Let me know what you think! Posted Feb 04 2008, 09:42 AM by mmeixner with no comments Filed under: TEACH, Students