Blog Posts tagged Skills

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5 Arguments Against Using Electronics in the Classroom

by Christine Chadwick

Technology is omnipresent, so introducing it to the classroom seems normal. If students are supposed to learn real-world skills, shouldn't schools contain the same elements that students will see every day? However, not everything that's common is good. New technology can create difficulties for sch...

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Four Tips for Making up Assignments

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

In an ideal world, students would never miss class and would always get their assignments in on time. Occasionally, something unexpected comes up that interferes with school. If you miss class due to a medical emergency, a surprise job interview, or any other unforeseen circumstance, you may have an...

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Three Programs All Students Should Know How to Use

by Grace Dickins

When applying for jobs, which skills to include on your resume is often contested among employers and hiring managers. Some suggest listing your computer skills, like those related to Microsoft Office. Others deem this unnecessary since they believe every job applicant should have such skills. Howev...

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3 Self-Motivating Strategies for Success

by Grace Dickins

When you're facing a mountain of essay papers or a long night of cramming for a big exam, the lure of video games or mindless surfing on social media becomes that much stronger. This procrastination is part and parcel of the college experience, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's unavoidable. Not...

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How to Give Constructive Criticism

by Christine Chadwick

The art of constructive criticism is to provide a critique to help the other person improve, without making them feel attacked. There are several things you need to take into consideration when providing critical feedback, such as the time and place. You should focus on the situation and actionable ...

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