How to be a Successful Online Learner (Study Tips Included)
By Kris Powers | August 15th 2018
Online education, when done right, is no easier than education provided in a brick and mortar building. However, to be a successful online learner requires a certain skill set. For some, these skills are innate. For others, they may need to be learned and practiced.
Understanding the 5 Moments in Which We Learn
By Kris Powers | August 8th 2018
As a student, understanding what moment of need you are seeking to meet can help you select the best type of course or learning method to reach your goals.
Career Exploration and Training
By Kris Powers | August 1st 2018
Are you trying to decide on a career? Looking to change careers after a few years (or more) in the workforce? Need to learn more about your current field? Or perhaps you are interested in turning a favorite hobby into a lucrative business. While many of us dream of growing in our current occupation or starting a new career; we might struggle with the concept of finding more time for career training in an already jam-packed day. The good news is that there are many different ways to obtain training and development in your field.
With today’s technological advances and options for online learning, it’s easier than ever to have a career growth plan that incorporates a myriad of training and development methods. This type of learning can easily fit to your schedule – it’s learning on your time and on your terms.
11 Tips to Stay Motivated with Schoolwork
By Kris Powers | July 25th 2018
Here are a few simple ways to keep motivated, even on your toughest days.
6 Steps to Turn Your Passion Into a Career
By Kris Powers | July 18th 2018
87.7 percent of America’s workforce is not able to contribute to their full potential because they don’t have passion for their work. Don't be a statistic!
5 Advantages Adult Students Have After Going Back to School
By Guest Blogger | July 11th 2018
With the rise of online learning institutions and adult learning scholarship programs, there are more viable options to study for a degree later in life.
Fun Facts About Independence Day
By Kris Powers | July 4th 2018
From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence. This year marks our 242nd year of celebration!
On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. On that day, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail that July 2nd “will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival” and that the celebration should include “Pomp and Parade…Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other.”
The Power of Positive Affirmations
By Kris Powers | June 27th 2018
Negative thoughts can become self-fulfilling prophecies and can affect our personal lives, relationships, careers and much more. It is much better, instead, to think and give voice to positive thoughts, to build ourselves up instead of tear ourselves down.
Start Your Week With Intention
By Kris Powers | June 20th 2018
Here are some steps you can take to make Mondays, and the days that follow, a bit easier.
6 Online Classes That Will Add In-Demand Skills to Your Resume
By Kris Powers | May 23rd 2018
It’s never a bad idea to add onto your resume’s skill section. Whether you are currently looking for a new job opportunity or exploring professional development, online courses make it affordable and convenient to upskill on your own time.