UDL is short for Universal Design in Learning. This term was coined by educational researchers (Meyer & Rose) at the Center for Applied Special Technologies (CAST). The concept of Universal Design in Learning stems from Universal Design in architecture, an … Continue reading →
Why do I attend conferences? Conferences cost money. There’s the airfare, the hotel, meals, ground transportation and then there is the registration at the conference. This all adds up. So why do it? I go to conferences to present. I … Continue reading →
We love a good story and if it is about people who find success in spite of tremendous odds, we applaud even more and shed a tear. Researchers have been investigating this human trait they have named resiliency for several … Continue reading →
Research tells us that brain connections increase as we interact with our environment. That makes sense. Our environment influences us. The more involved we are with events, activities and people around us the more we learn and the more intelligent … Continue reading →
Stress can detract from effective comprehension and sabotage memory. Today’s video blog on My Journey to my PhD, I look at the role of organization in stress management. Watch me video and study like a pro. Click on this title: … Continue reading →
As a doctoral student, I am a professional student. I study “ad nauseum.” That is whenever someone texts me and asks me what I’m doing the answer is usually “Studying.” So here I am making a video blog about how … Continue reading →
Who wants to read a blog entry about routines? Routines sound so well, you know, so routine. Please hear me out. A routine can really come in handy when the semester gets hectic (you know this will happen) and stress … Continue reading →
This is a note I received in December. It warmed my heart to see my student reach her goal. Graduation is the goal of every college student. But how do you get from freshman orientation to your mortar board … Continue reading →
Charles Duhigg analyzes what comprises a habit. Something as simple as eating a cookie every afternoon at 3:30. He looks at cues and rewards; being part of a group and beliefs; use of will-power and making self-control automatic. In understanding … Continue reading →
Studying for finals requires stamina. Here are some steps to follow to increase your mental stamina. Make the decision that you will study. Don’t think about anything else but your topic for studying. If your mind starts to wander, study … Continue reading →
