This Sunday is Valentine’s Day, a day where we talk about love, and give cards, flowers, and chocolates. But where did this holiday come from? Here is a 5:30 minute video that’s will give you the full history going back to ancient Rome. So as we think about Valentines Day and school, how do we …
Category: Motivation
Feb 05
The Power of Education
Here is an inspiring talk from Michelle Obama as she speaks to the sophomore class at Bell Multicultural High School in Washington, D.C. in 2013. She talks about higher education, and gives the students a glimpse into how important education is to their future. This 17 minute speech was given in 2013, but is still …
Jan 29
Group work in an Online Environment
As we teach online and usher in a new “21st Century” age of learning, an important aspect to keep in mind is student to instructor interaction, and just as important, student to student interaction. Not only do we want students to get to know each other to form bonds and learn collaboration, but we also …
Jul 24
Give Yourself Permission to Be Creative
I know right now we are all going through a number of emotions as we try to make our way in the world. These are tough times, but that doesn’t mean we’ve lost our passion. This week I thought I would let actor Ethan Hawke bring us some thoughts about Creativity. This is his June …
Apr 17
Social Distancing
Yes, social distancing is the new way of life, and is helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. With this virus being able to spread prior to an individual showing symptoms, it’s an important practice, especially for those in greater risk categories. Here are tips for social distancing from the CDC: Follow guidance from authorities …
Mar 23
Moving Forward – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Hi everyone. I am writing this FLC with my son in mind. He is a first year Doctoral student at the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, Connecticut. His degree program is percussion performance, and his instruments are housed at the school. He left for Spring Break with a plan for what he was going …
Mar 12
Learning and Growth
I hope you are having a good Spring Break. Today I wanted to give you just a quick one and a half minute video about learning from Dr. Michael Wesch, who was awarded 2008 U.S. Professor of the Year award from CASE and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Learning is Fun You are not …
Sep 06
Instructor Presence in Online Learning
In a face to face situation, instructor presence is easy …. you’re right there with your students, but when teaching online this can be tougher, unless you are thinking about it and making sure you are present to students. One of the major reasons why students drop out of online courses is that they feel …
Apr 26
“A Love Letter To Alaska”
“In our Alaska, we belong to each other.” As we wind down another year I wanted to spend some time to reflect on what it means to be an Alaskan, the budget, and how our interconnections make us who we are. Please take five minutes to view the video below! If you want to share …
Feb 08
Customer Service
A big part of service is individual accountability. Do you go above and beyond? In one of my all time favorite videos, James Lloyd tells a story of great customer service. I know the story is not in an education based environment, but the principles of customer service he describes here are universal to wherever …
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