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The Realities of Working as a College Adjunct Professor

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And even though the semester was technically over, I was still receiving requests from students for extensions on their assignments: Hey Professor… Most people hear the title “adjunct professor” and are impressed. I’m now an adjunct professor at a minority-serving university teaching freshman English courses.

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What Would It Take to Attract Gen Z to Teaching?

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And according to a literature review conducted by the researchers, Americans who are part of Gen Z say they want jobs that provide financial security and ongoing support, along with flexibility, autonomy, collaboration and a sense of purpose. It is not, however, known for its flexibility or pay. Gen Z is looking for flexibility.

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Balancing Academics and Social Life in College

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Embracing Flexibility While structure is important, so is flexibility. The ability to adapt and be flexible with your plans is just as important as sticking to them. This flexibility will help you navigate through the ups and downs of college life more smoothly. College life is unpredictable.

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Will Hybrid Teaching Stick Around as the Pandemic Fades?

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Now, having gone to the trouble to design course resources that can be accessed remotely and feeling accustomed to turning on a webcam in the classroom, he has continued to embrace a teaching practice that is known as “HyFlex,” a portmanteau of hybrid and flexible. Students discovered the flexibility,” he says, “and now they're demanding it.”

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10 Online Video Resources About Math

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There are great reasons to use online videos to learn math: Visual Learning: for many, this makes complex topics easier to understand Flexibility: access content at their own pace Engagement: engaging and interactive Review and Replay: revisit specific sections of a video as many times as needed to reinforce understanding.

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The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged

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Flexible learning paths and self-paced modules are key components of personalized learning. This flexibility allows students to learn at their own pace which helps those who may need more time to grasp certain concepts. For instance, conducting a simple personality test for students can help to understand their preferences.

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Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

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By understanding these varying styles, you’re able to adopt a more flexible approach to your education. In addition to traditional high schools, online schools in Arizona have emerged as an alternative education option, providing flexibility and personalized learning experiences for students.

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