February 2019 Posts

Adapting Teaching for the Next Generation of Students

Posted: February 28, 2019 9:45:00 AM CST

Adapting Teaching for the Next Generation of Students

What is the preferred learning style for Generation Z students? How do we reach this new generation of students who may not learn as well with established strategies? As faculty, it is important to adapt to the changing demographics of the student population. As the average age of the student population gets younger, it’s on us to provide learning environments and materials that will give them the best opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge we wish to teach them.  A recent...

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By: Karen Premer and Steve McGahan

Category: eCampus, General

Create Your Own Degree

Posted: February 19, 2019 9:50:00 AM CST

Create Your Own Degree

What is a Bachelor of General Studies? It’s an online degree that you can customize.At the University of Nebraska at Kearney eCampus, one bachelor’s program in particular strikes up a lot of conversation: the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS). This “create your own degree” is an interdisciplinary program that helps you complete a unique and useful degree in the most efficient timeframe. The BGS promotes well-rounded study in a range of disciplines, or...

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By: Stacey Schwarz

Category: General, eCampus

Relationship Reality: Healthy vs. Unhealthy

Posted: February 12, 2019 12:00:00 AM CST

Relationship Reality: Healthy vs. Unhealthy

Busy, busy, busy – this word describes the majority of college students, and it makes sense! We are active with studying, jobs, organizations, and relationships. With all this coming and going, do we ever stop and look at the relationships? With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s important to look at the relationships in our lives. You may be thinking, “Well, I don’t have a significant other, so this doesn’t apply to me!” WRONG. The relationships...

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By: Health Education

Category: General, Health Education

5 Things Successful Students Do Every Day

Posted: February 6, 2019 3:45:00 AM CST

5 Things Successful Students Do Every Day

Time is of the essence in nearly all areas of our lives. It’s no secret that successful people have certain routines they do every day. Among the various practices, five things stood out that could be implemented into students’ routines to increase productivity in and out of the online classroom: Wake Up Early After a restless night of sleep, it can seem impossible to wake up early. However, this uninterrupted time is time that is especially carved out for you. Using this time to...

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By: Alyssa Wyant

Category: eCampus, General

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