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Academic Success: Courseroom Discussions

From Ask Doctoral Advising | Posted 25 hours ago

A learner recently shared how energizing it has been for her to participate in courseroom discussions with peers in other states. The discussions pique her interest and she finds herself spending more time than she thought she would conversing in the courseroom. Another learner recently lamented that she did not ... [Link]

Have you found “everything”?

From Off The Shelf | Posted 27 hours ago

Often when individuals are doing a literature review they wonder how they know it comprehensive. Both the Literature Review Search Plan and being able to answer the questions below, can help. Have you found all the alternative terms that describe you topic? If not, check out Using Controlled Vocabulary Have ... [Link]

Top Secret America

From Information Assurance and Security Community | Posted 46 hours ago

A very interesting two year research report from the Washington Post discusses the state of the United States Intelligent community, and the problems in dealing with its growth. What do you think? [Link]

Learner Spotlight: Phillip Griffin

From Information Assurance and Security Community | Posted 3 days ago

Capella Learner Phillip Griffin, who is completing his Masters of Information Assurance, has been asked to present at 2010 ISSA Web conference: Biometrics: State of the Union and discuss the latest in biometric access and security. Congratulations Phillip. [Link]

Leading Virtual Teams to Real Results

From Organizational Perspectives | Posted 3 days ago

“The reality of virtual leadership is apparent. Teams are increasingly spread across space and time, providing the benefit of obtaining talent anywhere in the world and allowing 24-7 work progression. However, virtual workers can feel a sense of isolation, and building bonded teams becomes more difficult when there are few ... [Link]

Talent and Talent Development: Webinars

From Organizational Perspectives | Posted 4 days ago

HCI’s Center for Human Capital Excellence (CHCE) is the global clearinghouse for thought leadership, best practices and innovation in strategic talent management and new economy leadership. A couple of upcoming webinars are: Accelerated Onboarding through Collaboration Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010 2:00pm EDT Organizational Productivity through Blended Learning Tuesday, Aug 10 ... [Link]

Recent podcasts

Tips and advice for new Capella learners

July 27th, 2010

Capella University Library

April 5th, 2010

Capella University receives coveted CHEA Award

February 19th, 2010

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