“Pausing” the LearnOnline Blog
Our goal for the Life Strategies LearnOnline blog has been to share tips and strategies for fitting learning into already busy lives and to share some of the latest research and musings around lifelong...
Author: Deirdre Pickerell, PhD
2015 . . . The Year to Finally Embrace the Chaos of “Career”
Many New Year’s resolutions focus on finding better or more satisfying work, improving work-life balance, or getting a raise or promotion. In seeking to fulfill these resolutions, people will set goals and create actions...
The Lost Art of the Written Word
Advances in technology have resulted in an increase in written communication. The simple act of walking down the hall or picking up the phone to connect with colleagues has largely been replaced with a...
Reflecting on Career Theories
By Anahita Kadkhoda I remember the first time I was introduced to career theories. It was my first class as part of my Master’s program in Career Counselling. In all honesty, I was quite...
Returning to School: How to Prepare for Learning
Originally posted Monday August 22, 2011 by Cassie Saunders Even though it may seem like summer has just arrived; the fall is looming with September just around the corner. For many children this marks...
Back to School: Accelerate Your Learning Success
Originally posted Friday August 12, 2011 by Roberta Neault I’m definitely a lifelong learner. I recall, as a preschooler, setting up my friends on apple crates, around a shiny blackboard that my Dad had...
Fitting Professional Development Into Lives That Are Already Full
Originally posted Tuesday March 1, 2011 by Roberta Neault It’s widely acknowledged that lifelong learning is important. Many professionals require a specific number of “continuing education units” (CEUs) each year to maintain their certification....
Credentialing and Certification
Originally posted by Cassie Saunders Monday February 14, 2011 Credentialing and certification is a timely topic in the career management sector. In BC, with the changes to government funding structure for labour market programs,...
Fitting Learning Into Your Life
Originally posted Thursday July 8, 2010 by Deirdre Pickerell Most everyone understands the importance of engaging in lifelong learning. The world of work is incredibly fast paced resulting in the need to keep up...
Picture Book of Goals: Lifelong Learning
Originally posted Thursday October 30, 2008 by by Joanne Elliott When putting together a picture book of goals, planning and deciding on sub-goals are important steps towards making those goals happen. Sometimes, the steps...
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