Month: March, 2010

Identifying Your Strengths and Weaknesses

15 March, 2010 (08:06) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

Most of us can identify a few strengths, but are often unsure about how to state our weaknesses without appearing inadequate. So it is worth the time to consider your answer to this question just in case you are put on the spot.

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Technology Certifications Can Boost Your Resume and Your Enthusiasm

12 March, 2010 (08:25) | Technology Certifications | By: Sandy

If you’re already working in a technology career, what better way to give your resume a boost and maybe even your own enthusiasm than to earn a new certification to broaden your knowledge of technology? If you have the talent for technology and you want to break into the field, starting with an online certification could be the key.

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Getting Organized Makes Life Run More Smoothly

11 March, 2010 (13:37) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

My online students tell me that this is one of the most important requirements for staying on track and successfully incorporating going back to school into their already busy lives. What works for one person may not work for everyone else, but here are some of the ideas my students have shared with me to help them stay organized for their classes:

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Setting Goals Can Change Your Life

10 March, 2010 (12:40) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

Don’t give up on your dreams; keep setting goals and before you know it, you can be headed in a different direction with your career and your life.

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What’s So Great About the Online Classroom Anyway?

9 March, 2010 (14:06) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

One thing that’s so great about the online classroom is that no matter what your personality may be like whether you are the gregarious person in the world or the total opposite, you can find your own voice in the online classroom.

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Tackling a New Challenge

8 March, 2010 (09:02) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

When you tackle a new challenge, how do you feel? Are you nervous, anxious and excited all at the same time? These are some emotions that describe how I always feel when starting something new. The unfamiliar is usually intimidating for most of us, but most of us also enjoy a good challenge too, especially if the result is something we really want.

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