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Is General Knowledge Becoming More Valuable Than Specialized Knowledge
In this Forbes article the author argues that the rise of the generalist is the future of career success because generalist can adapt to changing environments.
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Nathaniel Koloc from ReWork Says Employees Want Purposeful Work
In this blog post for HBR, Nathaniel Koloc argues that what employees want is changing from more money to more meaning.
The use of technology in preventing cheating by online students
Here is an interesting article put out by the BBC about online colleges and preventing students from cheating. See the link below.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-19661899
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Eric
This blog post from the NY Times cites research on exercise and brain function that indicates that exercise may boost memory amongst other positive effects.
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Keith Ferrazzi, CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight, recently wrote an insightful blog about miscommunication in the virtual realm.
http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/04/how_to_avoid_virtual_miscommun.html
Given the prevalence of virtual communication in the online classroom, he might have some useful tips for improving communication in the online milieu. Be sure to drill down into the embedded links within the blog for additional information.
Thanks,
Eric
From Berkley’s “Greater Good Center” new research examining mediation and mindfulness.
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How much supervision should be given to online faculty? How much do they need? Theory X and Theory Y offer some perspective.
With the pace of life accelerating and the nearly instantaneous availability of information, ideas presented last year may seem outdated. However, McGregor's (1960) notions of Theory X and Theory Y are still widely accepted as seminal in the world of management and leadership. Even in the context of online education, these theories serve as foundational for educational leaders.
To recap, McGregor explains that Theory X is the notion that people despise work and must be coerced to work by…
In this TED Talk, Sir Ken Robinson discusses how the freedom to fail is crucial toward producing innovative thought, and how modern educational systems are stymieing the freedom to fail, and hence be innovative.
This article, from the Economist, high-lights the idea that lower numbers of new workers are keeping the economy flat.
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