Author Archives: Patricia Pedraza-Nafziger

No matter what level of education people achieve, chances are they have, or will eventually come across, the term “critical thinking.” Critical thinking is a process in which an individual questions the reasoning behind a particular claim or decision. Learn More > #criticalthinking #students #education

Attending college can be a wonderful life-changing decision, but can also increase stress and anxiety in your life. Developing good organizational and time management skills is a must for students who attend college full-time. Even attending college part-time for those who have a full-time job and busy personal life, can create major stress. Stress isContinue reading “Reducing College Stress”

Interesting article by Dr. Laura Carroll.  Learn More > #childfree #childless

According to a survey published by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, of 1,021 participants comprising university directors, Ivy League university professors, and venture capitalists, 60% believed higher education will look completely different in 2020, while 39% believed the traditional college structure will not change much. Learn More >

Coursera is an academic company that offers free or low-tuition education to individuals interested in virtual learning. Coursera is partnered with various universities and organizations around the world to create a virtual classroom of international students. There are hundreds of courses available in the field of computer science, mathematics, business, medicine, biology, social sciences, lifeContinue reading “Quality Courses at Coursera”

The brain is similar to our muscles and organs because its performance and functionality decline rapidly if not used. However, studies show that exercise will reduce this rate of decline, and even develop new brain cells, also called neurons, which have a short shelf life if not used. These newly generated brain cells are floatingContinue reading “How Exercise Increases Intellect”

Throughout my career in information technology I have witnessed a transformation in how conglomerates hire, train, and share information. Gone are the days of on-site interviews, face-to-face staff meetings, and in-house corporate training.  Learn More > #professor #adjunct-instructor #adult-learning #teachingonline

If you use social media, you realize the instant access to knowledge you have, particularly in connection with social groups. Nevertheless, there is a misconception that social media is a waste of time, a bad habit that contributes to social isolation. The reality is that social media adds value to your life. #sociallearning #socialcapital Learn MoreContinue reading “Social Capital and Learning”

The convenience of choosing a distance learning program can be of great benefit for busy individuals; students who also have full-time jobs, full-time mothers, individuals who are acclimated to living a mobile lifestyle, and those simply wishing to reside near their families while attending college.  Learn More > #distancelearning #onlinelearning #elearning

Content curation is a strategy that helps attract readers to your blog, website, or other platform used to market your brand. But understanding content curation can also help students to learn how to conduct and cite research.  Learn More >  Please repost. #contentcuration #YouTube #educators #sociallearning