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Learning Style: Verbal Learners

Elaine Huang — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:25 +0000

Another common style of learning is the Verbal Linguistic Style. These learners learn best by following verbal directions. Verbal Learners flourish exceptionally well in school activities that involves reading and writing. They are eloquent individuals who can express themselves well through speech and writings. Common characteristics among Verbal Learners are: Good-listening skills Fine memory of visual information Excellent recollection [...]

Technology: Wireless Technology Implications- are there any?

Tommy Parsons — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:01 +0000

What are the implications of wireless technology for corporate trainers? What opportunities seem to be emerging? What, if any, is the downside? Wireless technology has made the teacher and the corporate trainer more mobile in today’s technical environment. No longer are they stuck behind a desk or podium, delivering information they derived from the computer, or [...]

Learning Style: Kinesthetic Learners

Elaine Huang — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:38 +0000

If you find it impossible to sit still during a lecture, do not fear! It is not the professor’s fault, and it is certainly not yours either. The last common category of different learning styles is the Kinesthetic style. The inability to stay put and concentrate in classes may be that you are a kinesthetic [...]

How to Save on Entertainment

AnnSmarty — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:11:45 +0000

For some, entertainment can feel like a guilty pleasure, especially when adding up all those fees and admissions. According to the Department of Labor, the average U.S. consumer spends $2,827 to keep themselves entertained every year. Surprising? Maybe not. But there are definitely ways you can continue to enjoy those [...]

5 Ways to Lead Your Business from Different Places

AnnSmarty — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:04:12 +0000

One of the most effective ways to grow a business is to create flexible systems to manage it and make it accessible for those who are a part of it in any capacity. Today’s business climate dictates that things happen quickly, accurately, and thoroughly for a business entity to remain viable and competitive. Businesses no [...]

Learning Style: The Three Learning Styles?

Alex Gomes — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:49 +0000

The idea of the three learning styles were originally researched and defined by Dr. Robert Sternberg as follows: “Analytical abilities enable the individual to evaluate, analyze, compare and contrast information. Creative abilities generate invention, discovery, and other creative endeavors. Practical abilities tie everything together by allowing individuals to apply what they have learned in the appropriate [...]

Networking: Cleaning Up Your Social Network

Tommy Parsons — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:31 +0000

Hi this is Tommy. After completing my classes at The University of Alabama I wanted to share with you some of the current do’s and don’ts for sending out resumes in today’s environment. We have been guided tremendously in the Master’s program by our instructors so we will be successful in the corporate environment. Today, [...]

Learning Style: Visual Learners

Elaine Huang — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:27 +0000

A brief personal history: I still recall my very first day in kindergarten when I was pulled aside by my teacher when my parents came to pick me up. “I think your child has a mild case of ADHD, Mr. and Mrs. Huang…she can’t seem to concentrate at all in class. You might want to [...]

Technology: The Impact on the Global Economy

Tommy Parsons — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:00:01 +0000

Without a doubt the impact of information technology is changing the world around us every day, but what effects is it having around the world and at home. Those of us in the United States think that everyone has access to the internet, e-mail, cell phones, multi-media etc. This fact is just not true. My [...]

Learning Style: Understanding The Three Learning Styles

Alex Gomes — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:53 +0000

The first step to understanding the three learning styles, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic, is to find out which style you learn best with. Kelli Claypool has provided me with an excellent learning style test that is free to use. Another very useful way to determine which style you posses is by using the chart below. [...]