By Denise Seguin An article I read recently brought to mind my note-taking habits from my university days. I went to university long before laptops appeared in classrooms. I recall my younger self struggling to take good notes from the lectures I attended. I know I would have appreciated a few tips back then.

It is important to be approachable so that your students and co-workers feel comfortable talking to you, especially when raising their questions and concerns about course material and exams. Being unapproachable often creates a communication barrier which can lead to larger, unpleasant problems such as resentment, fear, and disrespect. These issues can significantly inhibit student learning. Many instructors don’t realize they may be behaving in ways that can make them seem unapproachable to their students. Some examples of those behaviors include:

With more than 9.6 billion people connected to the Internet, technology is advancing the way people communicate, engage, and learn. Technology is heavily utilized by both teachers and students and quickly becoming a staple in today’s classrooms and lecture halls. A report from TalentLMS.com reveals that by 2019, 50% of all college students will be engaged in eLearning.

For instructors, it is important to remember that each student learns a little differently. Studying school systems and teaching styles from across the globe can inspire instructors to invigorate their current teaching plan with fresh ideas. Here is a look at how various countries approach learning.Denmark

The Department of Labor (DOL) reports that of the three million students who graduated from high school last year, just shy of 70% were enrolled in college for the 2015 fall semester. Of that 70%, how many will actually earn a degree? According to the U.S. Department of Education, nearly 41% of students who pursue higher education will drop out before graduating. College admission departments assess whether or not an applicant is academically prepared for college, but how do they assess a student’s soft skills and life skills?

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While in college, I had a professor who inspired me to think critically and be innovative to achieve my goals. His classes reinforced my decision to choose entrepreneurship for my degree path, and while it’s easy to lose focus of why one chooses their major, I fell in love again with my choice and the path I was pursuing. Not only was he a business owner educating me on being successful in all aspects of business, he was a teacher in the truest sense, and he was my role model for balancing business and education.