Dr. Diana Garland introduces the Bear CLAW
Dr. Diana Garland, Director Learning Commons, introduces the Bear CLAW (Center for Learning and Writing).
This new center opened during the summer of 2009 and continues to grown at a rapid pace. They offer University provided subject area tutoring in over 79 subject areas and 180 courses; the location of the Writing Center; the home for the Supplemental Instruction program; and evening hours for Adult Student Service.
There are many employment or volunteer service opportunities for students
Beyond basic powerpoint: How to give a whole brain presentation that wows your audience
How can you engage your audience when giving a presentation to ensure you avoid the dreadful, death by powerpoint? We've all been there, stuck in our seats, having to sit through the longest, least interesting presentation in the world, you thought would never end. Bob Cole, Director of the Teaching and Learning Collaborative at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, is a specialist on guiding students and Institute faculty on how to present differently.
Bob is an educational technol
Beyond basic powerpoint: How to give a whole brain presentation that wows your audience
How can you engage your audience when giving a presentation to ensure you avoid the dreadful, death by powerpoint? We've all been there, stuck in our seats, having to sit through the longest, least interesting presentation in the world, you thought would never end. Bob Cole, Director of the Teaching and Learning Collaborative at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, is a specialist on guiding students and Institute faculty on how to present differently.
Bob is an educational technol
David Tulloch - Uses for Geographic Information Systems
Dr. David Tulloch discusses how we can use Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, to capture phenomenon on the earth's landscape and then use this information for both research and policy decisions.
Dr. Tulloch is an Associate Professor of the Department of Landscape Architecture at Rutgers University. He performs his research at the Grant F. Walton Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis (CRSSA). a unit within the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University. He t
David Tulloch - Uses for Geographic Information Systems
Dr. David Tulloch discusses how we can use Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, to capture phenomenon on the earth's landscape and then use this information for both research and policy decisions.
Dr. Tulloch is an Associate Professor of the Department of Landscape Architecture at Rutgers University. He performs his research at the Grant F. Walton Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis (CRSSA). a unit within the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University. He t
TechTips - Google Docs
Want to collaborate on a document, spreadsheet, presentation, or form with a group of people? Then you should use Google Docs! http://docs.google.com/
TechTips - Google Docs
Want to collaborate on a document, spreadsheet, presentation, or form with a group of people? Then you should use Google Docs! http://docs.google.com/
We Don't Know What Makes Us Happy (But We Think We Do)
(May 24, 2010) Dr. Jennifer Aaker, General Atlantic Professor of Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, analyzes what people think makes them happy and then contrasts that to an experiment that provides an unexpected answer to that question.
This talk was sponsored by the Stanford Professional Women's Group in the Stanford Alumni Association.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Alumni Association:
http://stanfordalumni.org/
Stanford University Channel on Y
We Don't Know What Makes Us Happy (But We Think We Do)
(May 24, 2010) Dr. Jennifer Aaker, General Atlantic Professor of Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, analyzes what people think makes them happy and then contrasts that to an experiment that provides an unexpected answer to that question.
This talk was sponsored by the Stanford Professional Women's Group in the Stanford Alumni Association.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Alumni Association:
http://stanfordalumni.org/
Stanford University Channel on Y
Graham Pike on postgraduate study
Graham Pike, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, shares his views on why to study Social Science and Psychology at postgraduate level at The Open University
http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/social-sciences/index.htm
Graham Pike on postgraduate study
Graham Pike, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, shares his views on why to study Social Science and Psychology at postgraduate level at The Open University
http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/social-sciences/index.htm
Olympus training manager praises OU employee development
The OU's flexibility attracted John Hayter, Training Manager at Olympus KeyMed especially because quality blended learning allows skills development that suits both employer and employee.
http://www.open.ac.uk/oubs
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Olympus training manager praises OU employee development
The OU's flexibility attracted John Hayter, Training Manager at Olympus KeyMed especially because quality blended learning allows skills development that suits both employer and employee.
http://www.open.ac.uk/oubs
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Conclusion
Frightened of the internet? This unit will help you make effective use of the internet, giving you the basic skills required for using web-based resources. Useful tricks and tips are provided as well as information on web browsers, the main features of a browser window, how to look at websites, using hyperlinks, searching for information on the internet, copying text, avoiding computer viruses, and using PDFs.
Skills for Learning - Grammar Diagnostic tool
Interactive 30 question quiz with feedback for each answer. Grammar diagnostic tool (based around entry level research processes). Download this zipped file and open the file named 'academic_comm_skin.swf' - the quiz will then run from the start.
Numeracy Basics - interactive quiz
Comprehensive quiz covering the full range of numeracy (mathematics) basics including multiplication, rounding, division, order of execution, maths conventions, series, surveys, summation and so on. Offers randomised questions, multiple attempts, instant feedback.
Information Skills
This module offers a comprehensive course in information and library skills which will enable you to study independantly and effectively. Such skills are transferable, they will not only be useful throughout your studies but also in the workplace.
Information Skills
This module offers a comprehensive course in information and library skills which will enable you to study independantly and effectively. Such skills are transferable, they will not only be useful throughout your studies but also in the workplace.
Action planning, skills profiling and reflection
Self directed Personal Development Planning Workshop, reflecting on skills with a view to improvement intended for Level 1 undergraduate students.
Employability Resource Pack
These resources are self contained activities which form part of a larger resource called the Employability Resource Pack. The activities range from self directed surveys to identify career and skills goals to CV preparation, interviews and various employability skill such as communication skills. The context of the activities is set in the physical sciences but which can very easily be adapted for use in any context.
