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- December 3, 2021
Classroom Techniques and Strategies You’ll Learn in an Applied Behavior Management Program
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a widely practiced type of therapy that has shown efficacy in alleviating or treating a wide range of disorders, including but not limited to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a topic we explored in a previous article which you can view here. ...
- December 2, 2021
Challenges of Distance Learning for Teachers
The popularity of virtual education has continued to grow since its rapid adoption during the coronavirus pandemic, solidifying its relevance as a permanent feature of the educational landscape. If recent data is any indication, the e-learning industry is poised for sustained growth. According to a report from Globe Newswire, the global e-learning market is projected ...
- November 19, 2021
What is Upskilling: Why is it Important for Your Career?
In today’s modern workforce, keeping up with industry changes and understanding new concepts like upskilling is crucial. The question, “What is upskilling?” becomes increasingly important as technology and job requirements evolve. Upskilling refers to the process of learning new skills or improving existing ones to remain competitive in your field. This proactive approach is essential ...
- November 16, 2021
The Cost of a Degree: Expenses & Considerations Beyond Tuition
With the cost of education increasing, many students say that tuition is one of their top priorities when planning for college. However, it’s important to remember that tuition is only one part of the overall cost of attending a university. In addition to tuition, which covers the costs of your classes, you’ll also be responsible ...
- November 11, 2021
What’s the Difference between Regional and National Accreditation?
The bureaucracy behind academic accreditation can be confusing. What does regionally accredited mean? What are the differences between regional vs national accreditation? Not being able to answer these questions might negatively impact career prospects, your ability to access federal student aid, or even your ability to transfer credits between schools. Taking a moment to understand ...
- November 10, 2021
How to Use Your Post 9/11 GI Bill®
What is the Post 9/11 GI Bill®? The Post 9/11 GI Bill® helps eligible Service members and Veterans pay for school or job training. If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Four Steps to Finance Your Degree at NU: To apply, you’ll ...
- November 9, 2021
Applying Your Sociology Degree to the Business World
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is a versatile degree that “serves as an excellent springboard for a variety [of] careers in many diverse fields,” to quote the American Sociological Association (ASA). A sociology degree is also a valuable strategic investment in your future, particularly for any student who has an interest in entering the ...
- November 5, 2021
Similarities and Differences Between Sociology and Psychology
Psychology and sociology are closely related fields that both involve the study of human behavior. However, while there are some similarities between these two disciplines, there are also significant differences. If you’re planning on pursuing a degree in either field, it’s critical to understand how those differences might impact your coursework, and even more importantly, ...
- November 4, 2021
Basic Data Science Skills for Business Professionals
Data science is a dynamic and fast-developing field that combines elements of computing, statistics, and business. Data scientists use algorithms, machine learning, analytical software, and other tools to sort and interpret vast quantities of data, producing actionable insights that companies, school systems, or governments can use to improve their services and reach their goals. For ...
- November 2, 2021
Non-Programming Computer Jobs
Computer science and technology fields have expanded at a rocket-speed pace—with no slowdown in sight. By 2029, the industry is projected to grow by 11 percent, faster than the average for all other occupations. Computer science will add 531,200 new jobs to the economy, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fueled by a changing ...
- October 29, 2021
Data Science vs Computer Science: What’s the Difference?
Many STEM degrees have overlapping characteristics. For example, you can’t get very far into an applied engineering degree without learning a fair amount of mathematics. In the same way, it can be difficult to get far in data science without the aid of computer science along the way. But even though many of these education ...
- October 19, 2021
Part Time MBA Options for Executives & Working Professional
Earning a Master’s in Business Administration can mean taking an enormous step closer to achieving your career goals. With a median starting salary of $115,000, an MBA is among the highest paying graduate degrees. It’s also an incredibly versatile degree, helping to provide students with skills necessary to excel in a wide range of management ...
- October 12, 2021
The California Teacher Shortage and COVID-19
Years before pandemic restrictions upturned the U.S. education industry, California was already struggling with a state-wide teacher shortage that even today remains frequently cited as one of the nation’s worst. However, the socioeconomic devastation wrought by COVID-19 — which has, as of March 2021, claimed more lives in California than any other U.S. state — ...
- October 5, 2021
SEL for Middle School Teachers
Social emotional learning (SEL) is fast becoming a hallmark of empowerment for middle-school-aged children, a set of tools that supports them in their secondary education and well into adulthood. Children invited to participate in SEL frameworks are, according to the American Psychological Association and others, better positioned for academic success, a reduction in anxiety and ...
- September 30, 2021
Why is Leadership Important in Business Administration?
It doesn’t matter if you’re running a non-profit organization, a branch of government, or a for-profit enterprise: you will always need some kind of vision for the future of your group. You’ll also need leaders who can help plan and successfully execute that vision. From motivating others to cooperate in completing necessary tasks to determining ...
- September 28, 2021
Skills Needed to Be an Entrepreneur
Great entrepreneurs are a combination of many different skills and traits. Some of them can come naturally, like personality traits. But most entrepreneurs will also need a variety of both technical (“hard”) skills and non-technical (“soft”) skills to help prepare them for doing business in the modern world. Precisely what skills should an entrepreneur have? ...
- September 23, 2021
7 Autism Behavior and Communication Strategies
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disorder which affects an estimated 1 in 54 U.S. children, causes a wide array of symptoms that vary in severity. Many of these symptoms impact behavior and communication, such as social withdrawal, repetition of words (echolalia), and difficulty interpreting body language or nonverbal cues. These types of symptoms can ...
- September 21, 2021
4 Best Teaching Strategies for Students with Autism
In 2000, fewer than 100,000 students with autism were served by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law requiring access to free public education for disabled children and young adults. By 2018, less than two decades later, that number had septupled to more than 700,000 students, over 10 percent of the 6,964,000 ...