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Guest Blog: My Experience with Distance Learning, Mark Joyella (MFA)
November 7, 2017When my seven-year-old daughter wants a laugh, she says, “Daddy, did you do your homework today?” She thinks it’s second-grade hilarious that her father is a student, with teachers, classmates–and lots and lots of homework. In August, I added graduate student to my list of titles, alongside full-time Dad, reporter,…
Reflections on Teaching Online: Craig Piercy, MBT Faculty
November 7, 2017In my 20+ years of teaching in higher education, I have had the opportunity to provide instruction for various types of students and in various formats. These experiences include: in-class instruction to both large (300+ students) and small (10 students) classes at the undergraduate and graduate level; created and implemented…
National Distance Learning Week is Approaching!
November 1, 2017From November 6-10, the University of Georgia will be joining colleges and universities around the country to celebrate National Distance Learning Week (NDLW). Created in 2007, NDLW is an annual event geared towards generating awareness and appreciation for those involved in the online learning environment. As National Distance Learning Week…
David Hall: Reaching His Goals From 35,000 Feet
October 30, 2017In 2010, David Hall left the University of Georgia as an undergraduate with his eyes set on the sky–or more specifically, flight school. Three years later when David achieved his dream of becoming a professional airline pilot, he quickly realized in order to advance his career, he would need to return to…
Julie Rigdon, Committed to Helping Children With Disabilities Achieve All That They Can
October 26, 2017In 2011, Julie Rigdon’s husband lost his job after hereditary retinal disease left him visually impaired. Rigdon took on work as a school secretary to support her family, but in time she realized she had to do more. By the fall of 2014, Rigdon was ready to pursue a…
Caree Cotwright, Community Nutrition Faculty, Featured in FACS Magazine
October 24, 2017Caree Cotwright, a professor in the University of Georgia’s online Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition, Community Nutrition, was recently featured on the cover of the fall 2017 issue of FACS magazine. The article highlights her commitment to the fight against childhood obesity. Cotwright has spent…
Alumna Profile: Jenna Thayer, M.M.Ed
October 17, 2017“I knew that I wanted to be a chorus teacher from the time I was in the 6th grade. A teacher encouraged me, sent me to an honor choir, and made me feel that I had found something that I could be successful at. I remember thinking, ‘I want to do this forever.’”
Isaac Brown (BBA) Strives to Inspire His Daughters to Succeed
October 12, 2017A conversation with his two young daughters’ about their futures inspired Isaac Brown to earn his college degree: “I do not have a bachelor’s degree, so I felt I needed to set the precedent.” In addition to being a role model to his daughters, Isaac knew that obtaining his degree…
Valerie Boyd Recognized with a Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities
October 10, 2017Valerie Boyd, the Charlayne Hunter-Gault Distinguished Writer in Residence and an associate professor of journalism, received a Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities from Governor Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal. The sixth annual awards were presented in a ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol on Oct. 4, 2017. The awards are a partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Humanities.
Make Midterms a Breeze With These Helpful Apps
October 5, 2017It’s finally October and that means it’s time for midterms! Many students can find it hard to keep up with their class workloads, use time efficiently, and study effectively. Here are several apps and websites that can help you ace those midterms and organize your hectic schedules: Momentum: Momentum is…