Ph.D. holder Carlos Osvaldo Cortez is a leading educational professional who has improved the outcomes of thousands of students thanks to his role as the Chairman of San Diego Continuing Education.
Great Places to Find College Scholarships
As the price associated with attending college increases, as well as the number of people interested in continuing their education, more people than ever are in need of financial assistance. Unfortunately, it can be quite overwhelming and difficult to locate scholarships that are right for you, especially since there are thousands available, all with different criteria. If you’re planning on looking for scholarships that can meet your needs in the near future, here are some websites that can ...
What to Consider Before Starting Your Own Business
Starting on your entrepreneurial journey by opening your business is an exciting process. However, before you begin there are certain things you need to consider in order to be prepared for the responsibilities and commitments that come with running your company. Here are some important things to take into consideration before starting your business.
Answer Essential Questions
Before creating your business, it’s necessary to ask yourself certain questions in order to help you define such esse...
Productivity Tips for Teachers
As a teacher, you almost always have something that needs to be done. Whether it’s grading, making a lesson plan, or gathering materials, there are a seemingly endless number of tasks to complete; as a result, many educators are continuously looking for ways to become more efficient and productive in order to maintain a good work-life balance and get as much done as possible. Here are some suggestions for how educators might go about making their everyday lives more productive.
Make a plan an...
Myths of Academic Writing
Writing an academic paper can be stressful. There are a lot of rules in academic writing and it is important to keep in mind the format required for a paper, but some of the rules of academic writing are just myths.
Myth: Academic writing cannot be creative.
Fact: Although it is important to keep academic writing factual, there’s nothing wrong with using creativity throughout the process of academic writing, from choosing a topic to developing research methods, to writing in a way that will e...
5 Types of People You Need on Your Team
As a business owner, you know that your team is the backbone of any company. Whether it’s people who work for you or on your team, they are essential to success. But what types of people do you need? This blog post will go over the five different types of people you might want on your team and how each one can help make a difference in your business!
The Analytical Type
The Analytical Type is great to have on your team because they will keep up with all of the data that comes into the company...
2022 Trends in Higher Education
In 2022, the world of higher education is going to look a lot different than it does today. What are some of the trends that we can expect? In this blog post, we will discuss four trends that have been predicted by experts in the field of higher education for what might be coming. According to various articles by experts in Higher Education, we can expect four major trends in higher education in 2022.
Greater Focus on Development and Execution of Innovation Strategies
Research shows that stud...
Free Online Programming Courses That Anyone Can Take
Programming is becoming a more popular career path. With the prevalence of technology in our lives – primarily, app-based technology – there is a further need for those who can write the language that builds that technology.
For that reason, computer programming is a burgeoning career field. But where can you get your start? No one wants to pay hundreds for a course and not like it. Here are some of the best free online courses that anyone can take.
MIT OpenCourseWare
There are complete cours...
Why Entrepreneurs Should Learn Time Management
Time is important in everything you do. Managing your time is crucial if you have any desire to be an entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, you will have to stay on top of all aspects of your business. You need to know what is going on, what people need to do, and whether or not they are doing it. You will have to make the final decision on everything. For these reasons, time management is critical for entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs Must Lead by Example
When an entrepreneur shows excellent time-man...
Demonstrating Leadership in a Library
The leadership of libraries is a tricky subject, to say the least. You can’t just stroll into a library with a pair of librarian glasses and a penchant for telling people to shush. Some librarians engage in critical research while others work closely with schools and students, but all play a vital role in keeping books accessible for everyone.
Library leadership, therefore, requires a delicate balance between different impulses and likewise necessitates specialized training programs.
Leadersh...
Asking Better Questions Part 2
Often, when educators consider improving the use of questions in the classroom they focus on solely their end. As teachers, it’s natural to focus on the depth, pacing, accessibility, and relevance of the questions you’re asking. Furthermore, things such as resources, the variety, and the nature of the questions take center stage. All of these things are important, however, something that is often overlooked is equally imperative to education: helping students form and asking their own questio...
Mental Health and Entrepreneurship
It can be argued that ambitious people are the lifeblood of society, and who is more ambitious than an entrepreneur? These hardworking individuals face a slew of challenges, including socio-economic issues, the ever present threat of competition, and maintaining a work-life balance.
Of course, due to the amount of stress that entrepreneurs face, it should come as no surprise that 72% are affected, whether directly or indirectly, by mental health issues. It’s important to note that only 48% of...
The Foundational Elements of Educational Leadership
Educational leaders are not limited to positions such as superintendents, principals, or college presidents. Instead, educational leaders exist anywhere that aims to influence and guide policymakers, teachers, parents, and students towards a common goal, based in education. These individuals have a unique and important role in their communities as they inspire, embrace, and commit to providing those around them with the best educational opportunities possible. Without a doubt, it is a tall or...
Essential Habits of Educational Leadership
Reflecting on the details that encompass teaching and learning helps to enrich education on every level. While many consider educational leaders to exist strictly within school systems, there are actually many educational leaders outside of the classroom. These individuals influence their communities by helping to form policies, inspiring their peers, and motivating everyone around them.
In order for educational leadership to be truly successful, it is vital that elements such as inclusivity,...
Unique Characteristics of Entrepreneurs
There is a vast number of people walking around with great ideas or tons of money at their disposal, however, the majority of people never manage to take an interesting idea and create a successful venture. Being an entrepreneur is anything but easy. If you’re considering centering your life around an idea that you believe will be successful, it’s important to understand that there are traits that one must have in order to have a chance at success in entrepreneurship.
Flexibility
The importan...
Utilizing Online Education to Develop Professionally
Online education has never been as significant to students as it has become this year during the pandemic. Through online courses, students have been able to continue their educations, albeit, with a few annoyances and hardships. However, the fact remains that 2020 has helped many people, (faculty and students alike) understand the benefits of online education.
People who are seeking higher education may find that utilizing online education can help one develop professionally in a multitude o...