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“My focus was on retaining the needed elements of education - transforming learner and society, deep understanding, cultivating capacity for ethical thought, and emphasizing “what it means to be human” - while fostering greater innovation in teaching and learning through the opportunities of technology. It’s a tough balance to get right.” George Siemens

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“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
- Albert Einstein

“There is one thing worse than not being able to see. Being able to see, but having no vision.”
- Helen Keller

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More people are taking college courses online while retaining their full-time jobs. Research shows:

• There is no significant difference between classroom instruction and distance learning.
• Most online instruction has a high level of interaction with teams, and professors.
• Most employers see online learning as equal to or better than classrooms.
• Distance learners read more, write more, and do more research than students attending class in person.
• The costs of distance learning are comparable to classroom instruction.

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Some new college grads, lucky and talented enough to find an internship, often wonder why they aren’t given more important work to do.

Here’s some advice for interns who want to excel:

Be a keen observer. Learn how departments interact and study organizational dynamics.

Don’t feel slighted or disrespected if at first you aren’t given work that you feel is justified by your training. This is just the start of your career. Adopt an attitude of learning.

If you’re used to being praised and being a star, don’t expect it here. Remember you are there to be a work horse, not a show horse.

Though your job is temporary, look for ways to contribute to the organization. Bring enthusiasm and your full attention to even simple tasks.

Meanwhile, managers could cut interns a little slack and realize their anxieties. Try giving them some actual challenges instead of busy work.

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