alan-admin – Alan Ackmann https://alanackmann.com Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:36:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.10 Learning Brightspace by D2L https://alanackmann.com/learning-brightspace-by-d2l/ https://alanackmann.com/learning-brightspace-by-d2l/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:36:07 +0000 https://alanackmann.com/?p=136 Learning Brightspace by D2L

IPowerPoint fD2L–otherwise known as Desire2Learn–is one of the most commonly used course management systems, playing an active role in eduction in high schools and colleges worldwide. This course includes a range of step-by-step instructions to help educators apply the tools of D2L in their in-person or online classrooms, taking full advantage of what the platform can offer and enhance.

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PowerPoint 365 for Educators https://alanackmann.com/powerpoint-365-for-educators/ https://alanackmann.com/powerpoint-365-for-educators/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:33:41 +0000 https://alanackmann.com/?p=133 PowerPoint 365 for Educators

IPowerPoint for Teachers identifies the most effective–and sometimes most hidden–features of PowerPoint in Office 365, and discusses strategies for putting those features in an educational context. You’ll learn how animations, templates, transitions, custom shapes, and more can help enhance your teaching and engage your students. Unlike Reimagining PowerPoint in the College Classroom, PowerPoint for teachers also guides viewers step-by-step through creating a range of slides and exercises.

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Managing Your Emotions in the Workplace https://alanackmann.com/managing-your-emotions-in-the-workplace/ https://alanackmann.com/managing-your-emotions-in-the-workplace/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:29:43 +0000 https://alanackmann.com/?p=127 Managing Your Emotions in the Workplace

It is unreasonable to expect that you can check your emotions at the door when in a workplace; there are going to be moments when your emotions get the best of you, or when they emerge at unexpected times. There are also many situations where recognizing emotions and their power can be helpful, making workplace challenges easier to handle or creating opportunities. This course will help you recognize the role that emotions play in professional environments, and how to manage your own.

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Understanding and Appreciating Differences in Others https://alanackmann.com/understanding-and-appreciating/ https://alanackmann.com/understanding-and-appreciating/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:19:11 +0000 https://alanackmann.com/?p=121 Understanding and Appreciating Differences in Others

An important part of emotional intelligence involves working alongside people who are different than you, and in recognizing the range of perspectives, identities, experiences, and values found throughout the workplace and the world. Understanding and Appreciating Differences in Others will help you recognize diversity and its role within your organization, whether as a worker or a leader.

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Managing Anger and Frustration in the Workplace https://alanackmann.com/managing-anger-and-frustration-in-the-workplace/ https://alanackmann.com/managing-anger-and-frustration-in-the-workplace/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:08:06 +0000 https://alanackmann.com/?p=118 Managing Anger and Frustration in the Workplace

Managing Anger and Frustration in the Workplace identifies tips and strategies for dealing with circumstances where things aren’t going quite right in the workplace. The course addresses common causes and symptoms of anger and frustration, along with strategies for calming and confrontation.

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Dealing with Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace https://alanackmann.com/dealing-with-stress-and-anxiety-in-the-workplace/ https://alanackmann.com/dealing-with-stress-and-anxiety-in-the-workplace/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:06:12 +0000 https://alanackmann.com/?p=115 Dealing with Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace

Dealing with Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace helps viewers understand the difference between anxiety and stress, as well as the different coping strategies for each. We examine common causes and types of stress and anxiety, exploring short-term intervention techniques for managing stressful or anxious episodes as well as long-term lifestyle changes.

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Self-Assessing Your Emotional Intelligence https://alanackmann.com/self-assessing-your-emotional-intelligence/ https://alanackmann.com/self-assessing-your-emotional-intelligence/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:01:23 +0000 https://alanackmann.com/?p=110 Self-Assessing Your Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence and self-awareness go hand-in-hand. This course will familiarize you with the fundamentals of emotional intelligence, while also guiding your through a series of exercises and self-reflections designed to help you understand your own expertise and gaps in the area of emotional intelligence.

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Fundamentals of Written Proposals https://alanackmann.com/fundamentals-of-written-proposals/ https://alanackmann.com/fundamentals-of-written-proposals/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:44:27 +0000 https://alanackmann.com/?p=101 Fundamentals of Written Proposals

Fundamentals of Written Proposals gets up close and personal with how to write professional proposal. You’ll learn strategies for effective persuasion, as well as the nuts and bolts of the document itself (whether that’s a proposal written for a supervisor, or in response to a grant or bid request). 

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Storytelling to Engage and Motivate https://alanackmann.com/storytelling-to-engage-and-motivate/ https://alanackmann.com/storytelling-to-engage-and-motivate/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:40:49 +0000 https://alanackmann.com/?p=98 Storytelling to Engage and Motivate

Everybody loves a good story–including your customers and colleagues. This course will help you learn how to tell a story that can capture attention or imagination, demonstrate the value of an idea, unite a team, express a shared vision, or emotionally move your listeners.

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Writing Process Instructions and Directions https://alanackmann.com/writing-process-instructions-and-directions/ https://alanackmann.com/writing-process-instructions-and-directions/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:39:24 +0000 https://alanackmann.com/?p=95 Writing Process Instructions and Directions

Writing Process Instructions and Directions takes a deep dive into user-centered instructions–helpful for anything from help-desk requests to developing full-fledged manuals or product documentation. 

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