• Our second video this week is “The Elevator Pitch.” Here is another one of my favorite speakers, Vanessa Van Edwards; she shares tips for perfecting your elevator pitch and some REALLY GREAT non-verbal tips.  Let’s talk about the “elevator pitch.” If you have never heard of it, imagine you are at a conference, event, or…

  • Part 1: Enchantment

    The following video by Mr. Guy Kawasaki (early Apple marketing executive) is based on his book “Enchantment.” This is a very high-tech, business-focused brief, but the concepts apply to retail, military, government, or any other organization. This video gives the meat and potatoes of his book and provides relevant strategies for working with others. There…

  • Much of the discussion around middle and late childhood development centers around school and education although there are others as well.  What do you feel is the biggest challenge faced in middle to late childhood?  Once you have identified a challenge, do some research to see what is being done to address this challenge. 

  • Identify concerns you may have with yourself- presentation in a resume, cover letter, or interview process. Explain these concerns and devise some ideas about how to address them. For example, you may be concerned that you have been out of the workforce for a while and how to present this. You may be concerned that…

  • At its core, pathology is the study of disease. Diseases occur for many reasons. But some, such as cystic fibrosis and Parkinson’s Disease, occur because of alterations that prevent cells from functioning normally. Understanding of signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. For…

  • Scenario: Patient is a 45 year old male presenting with acute onset of pain that began in his legs and has since spread to his lower back. The pain is rated 9/10 and described as deep, throbbing, and constant. He has had several similar episodes in the past year, usually following dehydration or infection. He…

  • Part 1: In your own words, summarize and contrast the harms and benefits of privacy, offering your commentary. Your commentary can include illustrative examples based on your perspective and experience. Part 2: Offering your own commentary as you see fit, critically evaluate the idea that whistle blowing is a moral duty, focusing primarily on the…

  • Alcohol derivatives are a diverse group of organic compounds derived from alcohols through chemical reactions. These derivatives feature functional groups where an oxygen atom is bonded to a carbon atom that is also bonded to another atom or group. Alcohol derivatives, such as phenols and thiols, play a significant role in chemical reactions crucial to…

  • Students will complete a reflection paper on the Florida funding for school districts. They will perform guided tasks related to school operations and finance at their selected school sites. The candidate will use course readings, current research, and articles to analyze the process of state funding for school districts. Reflection Paper Format Title Section: Introduction…

  • 1. How does the amount of sunlight affect the growth rate of plants? 2. How does the type of soil influence plant height and leaf size? 3. What effect does the amount of water have on seed germination? 4. How do different temperatures impact the health and color of plant leaves? 5. How does fertilizer…