Summer learning: Stay sharp with Lynda

Posted on: June 4, 2014 | By: Mary Kate Brogan | Filed under: Tech Tips
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Summer is a time for rest, relaxation… and finally checking off all those things you couldn’t do during the school year on your to-do list. Many students and faculty want to learn new skills but don’t have the time during the semester to learn them. But summer is an ideal time to get ahead – …

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Students highlight online summer courses as opportunity to get ahead

Posted on: April 15, 2013 | By: Casey Brown | Filed under: Online Instruction, Teaching & Learning
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With the summer quickly approaching, it is hard to decide what to do to fill you summer free time. You could apply for internships, just get a summer job close to home or take summer courses. If you choose to follow the academic route, Elon’s summer courses are split into two sessions and classes are …

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Keeping students engaged – online

Posted on: November 14, 2011 | By: Laura Van Drie | Filed under: Instructional Technologies, Teaching & Learning

Elon stresses the importance of student engagement in the classroom. So how can you keep students active and on their toes when they’re taking your class online? Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) held a meeting for new online faculty in mid-October. During the hour luncheon, they were introduced to the 2012 online mentors, Dr. Harlen Makemson, …

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