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by TBG Staff July 28, 2022
How I Design: B.J. Kennedy, M.A.

The video conference for the course development kickoff starts. My SME (subject matter expert) and I exchange introductions and some background stories to establish the dialog before we settle into the big conversation: How will we design this course? As an instructional designer I ask the SME to explain the course as they see it… Continue reading How I Design: B.J. Kennedy, M.A.

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by TBG Staff July 26, 2022
How I Teach: Dana Leland, BA, Ph.D., MBA, MTX, MACC

by Dana Leland, BBA, Ph.D., MBA, MTX, MACC Creating Online Communities Creating online communities to share the learning journey is at the heart of my teaching philosophy. I teach business courses online and in person, including accounting and finance. Both formats allow me opportunities to share my experiences working in the business world with students… Continue reading How I Teach: Dana Leland, BA, Ph.D., MBA, MTX, MACC

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by Dorothy A. Miraglia March 19, 2020
How Utilizing Technology Can Reduce Work from Home Isolation

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are required to social distance ourselves, which is nothing new for those teaching online. We are accustomed to working alone and communicating through a computer screen. However, our ability to work from a coffee shop, for example, has temporarily been suspended. An increased feeling of isolation may occur and… Continue reading How Utilizing Technology Can Reduce Work from Home Isolation

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by Dorothy A. Miraglia January 24, 2019
An Adjunct’s Recipe for Success

We are well into the new year. How are you doing in establishing your goals for this calendar year? Have you reflected on the past year as an adjunct? Are you preparing yourself to increase your competitive edge against others who are vying for your teaching job? Are you inching closer to Making A Living… Continue reading An Adjunct’s Recipe for Success

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by Dorothy A. Miraglia January 31, 2018
8 Biggest Mistakes I See Online Professors Make When Searching for an Online Teaching Job

After spending time in the online teaching job market myself and now helping others find positions, I wanted to share what I find are the 8 biggest mistakes I see online professors make when searching for an online teaching job. Searching for online teaching jobs takes time, effort and dedication. Many say that looking for… Continue reading 8 Biggest Mistakes I See Online Professors Make When Searching for an Online Teaching Job

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by Dorothy A. Miraglia October 2, 2017
The Adjunct’s Lifestyle: The Need for Essential Moments of Unproductivity

The Adjunct’s lifestyle I work an average of 60 hours a week for my normal job (that’s being kind to myself) plus an additional 20 plus hours when I am teaching, and another 20 plus hours a week working on things like my side hustles, writing, researching, and yes looking for my next “opportunity”. Opportunities… Continue reading The Adjunct’s Lifestyle: The Need for Essential Moments of Unproductivity

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by Dorothy A. Miraglia April 10, 2017
Showing Your Human Side in the Online Classroom

To many online students, the instructor is simply a person on the other side of the computer screen who they never see. The instructor grades the discussion posts, essays, and responds to student emails. It is rare the student and instructor speak on the phone and even more rare they ever see each other in… Continue reading Showing Your Human Side in the Online Classroom

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by Dorothy A. Miraglia January 9, 2017
The Long Road to Success to Become an Online Professor

Hello again and happy New Year!! I hope that you and your loved ones will share a wonderful, safe, and prosperous New Year!! It has been some time since I last posted. Quite frankly, there was little activity other than submitting applications; a daunting task to be sure. Many voiced their views on the application… Continue reading The Long Road to Success to Become an Online Professor

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by Dorothy A. Miraglia September 30, 2016
“We Have Selected Another Candidate”: How Rejection Emails Can Empower You to Get Hired

Dear Dorothy A. Miraglia: Thank you for submitting your application to (insert name of university) for the position of (Insert title of position). We appreciate the time that you took to apply for our position. While it is never easy to narrow a search, we have selected the candidate we believe best meet our needs… Continue reading “We Have Selected Another Candidate”: How Rejection Emails Can Empower You to Get Hired

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by Dorothy A. Miraglia August 16, 2016
How Submitting Your Transcripts Helps You Get Hired

Transcripts are your permanent academic record listing courses you took and your academic performance. Your transcript is a documentation of your education journey. I like to view my transcripts as the roadmap to my degrees. My transcripts showcase the courses I took, which led me to the end result of becoming a Doctor of Philosophy.… Continue reading How Submitting Your Transcripts Helps You Get Hired

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