One of the areas that I work with on a daily basis is the International Programs area. I am a strong advocate of study abroad programs and I am always looking for innovative ways to help all students experience a study abroad program. In addition, when students chose to study in the United States this experience enriches the international student's life and GREATLY IMPACTS the students located at the university.
One report that I continue to monitor is the Open Doors report. Here's the link to the latest report:
Sincerely - @drjtedwardsTSU
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Monday, January 5, 2015
10 Top Ways for Professors to Plan for the Spring Semester
Here are some tried and true items that I have to complete before I begin teaching classes.
1 - Look at the syllabus from last spring to see which aspects I would like to change for this semester.
2 - Update the dates on the syllabus.
3 - Figure out HOW I would like to communicate with the students this semester - Google Plus, Twitter, or Facebook (or all three)?
4 - Add the students's names to my Gradekeeper App for attendance and participation purposes.
5 - Update the Blackboard course structure to reflect the goals for this year's course. For example, if I would like for the students to achieve the learning outcomes for the course in a different way, I need to update the discussion questions, Twitter chat questions, etc.
6 - Contact individuals in the communication and social media industries for Twitter chat engagements to enable students to communicate with professionals working in the industry.
7 - Modify the syllabus on Google Documents. I always place my syllabus on Google documents to make sure it is easy to modify for the following semesters. Also, my students do not have to worry about purchasing and/or downloading any software to interact with different aspects of the course.
8 - Contact the students to introduce myself!
9 - Rest before the semester begins!
10 - Prep my office! I need a great ambiance before the semester starts!
Last, but not least... BREATHE!!! It will be a great semester!
Here's my post from the beginning of last semester!
Sincerely - @drjtedwardsTSU
Friday, January 2, 2015
Making the Switch from Teaching Undergraduate Students to Teaching Graduate Students
This spring, the course will focus on social media technology and how it can be utilized in the work context. I hope to have several guest speakers (bloggers and other individuals from the industry) and to engage with the students in various interactive experiences (it is an online course). I definitely plan to utilize Google Communities and a few Twitter chats.
I definitely think that I would like to incorporate an "applicable" research project to create a finished product (perhaps an e-book), but I am still thinking about the possibilities.
Ideas are much appreciated!
Sincerely - @drjtedwardsTSU
Thursday, January 1, 2015
3 Millennial Goals for the New Year: Writing, Dreaming Creatively, and Traveling with Family
Usually, I write long, drawn out New Year's Resolutions, but this year I resolve to only have THREE resolutions!
#1 - Write at least one blog post or at least one page of my manuscripts per day.
#2 - Think beyond the possible. Usually, I am an extremely linear thinker, but I need to think more creatively to solve everyday problems for work and home.
#3 - Travel with my family. My daughter is a toddler and I love to expose her to new and innovative things! Her daycare teaches her a wealth of skills, but I attempt to supplement on the weekends and during the evenings. Follow our adventures here: http://www.weekendscount.com/
Suggestions are appreciated and valued! Please keep me accountable!
Sincerely - @drjtedwardsTSU
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