The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Faculty Development are pleased to announce that Dr. M’hammed Abdous, is the new Associate Director for Faculty Innovation and Teaching with Technology at the CFD.
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View Patterns of Love in the Learning Commons at Perry Library
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The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Faculty Development are thrilled to announce that Ms. Kristal Kinloch-Taylor is the new CFD Educational Program Developer.
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In partnership with Old Dominion University (ODU), the Art of Living Foundation (AOFL) is hosting the World Culture Festival (WCF) Hampton Roads (HR) Edition.
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Meet Ms. Courtney Gipson, the new Director of the Office of Educational Accessibility (OEA). Ms. Gipson joined Old Dominion University in July of 2022.
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The nationally recognized expert on telehealth will be interviewed about her life and work at the Nov. 2 event.
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Since early in my teaching career I have experimented with a variety of assessment options, but most recently the “unessay” has intrigued me the most, a way of combining creativity and course content to demonstrate student learning.
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Looking for ways to support military students? Attend Green Zone Training offered by the Military Connection Center.
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The Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Faculty Development are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Course-based Undergraduate Research (CURE) competition. The winners are Lin Guo, Mahesh Gopinath and Cathleen Rhodes.
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Studying abroad can be an unforgettable experience, but also a pricey one. However, students can enjoy a stimulating, weeks-long cultural exchange without emptying their pocketbooks – and without leaving home or classroom.
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Learning communities are recognized by the American Association of Colleges & Universities as a high impact practice. The term "learning communities" refers to efforts where students take linked courses across disciplinary lines as a cohort and engage in co-curricular activities arranged by faculty and staff.
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Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that incorporates community service and community-engaged projects into the curriculum of a course. In service-learning courses, students apply classroom knowledge to address real community issues, and their experience in the community deepens their understanding of the course content.
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“Experience Guaranteed” is a commitment made by ODU to create, promote and connect students to experiential learning opportunities for career preparedness and future contribution to the regional workforce.
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For college students, a chance to do authentic field work can cement theoretical knowledge, spark the imagination, even reveal a new career path. Old Dominion University offers many such course-based opportunities. Over spring break, 10 ODU students traveled to northern Alaska with Victoria Hill, an assistant professor of Ocean and Earth Sciences, as part of her Arctic Change class (OEAS 395).
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Few of us are as self-absorbed as Narcissus, the mythical Greek youth who was so obsessed with his own beauty that he fell in love with his reflection in a pool of water.
We may know the type, though – self-centered, arrogant, heedless of others. Professor Nina Brown knows it better than most of us. An Eminent Scholar of counseling at Old Dominion University, Dr. Brown has made a deep study of what she calls the destructive narcissistic pattern (DNP).
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Imagine you’re 17 and your high school shuts down for a year. As a result, you have to learn online at home, away from teachers, classmates and guidance counselors.
Would you be ready for college after a year like that? In the wake of COVID-19 shutdowns, many current first-year university students were not, according to media reports.
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This month, a dozen ODU faculty members are discovering how to open the world to their students through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL).
The instructors were recently accepted to fill spots in the three-week COIL Foundations workshop offered by the SUNY COIL Center, which serves the State University of New York system.
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In celebration of Women’s History Month 2022, the Center for Faculty Development recognizes Margaret C. Phillips (1914-2009), a pioneering female math professor at ODU.
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Gamble is University Professor of Medical Humanities at The George Washington University. She will deliver two seminars at ODU as part of the annual Daniel E. and Helen N. Sonenshine Endowed Lecture Series in Infectious Diseases
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A host of events that pay tribute to the work of caregivers and frontline workers during the pandemic and recognize the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided healing and hope throughout history are scheduled in March.
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In honor of Black History Month, the Center for Faculty Development remembers James Fuller and William Carney.
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January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day the United Nations chose to recognize the six million Jews murdered during World War II as well as a date associated with the liberation in 1945 of the extermination camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we say goodbye to Dr. Tomeka Wilcher, the Center for Faculty Development’s educational program developer. She leaves at the end of this month to begin a new chapter of her life with family in Atlanta.
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As Old Dominion University’s Center for Faculty Development marks its fourth anniversary on January 31, 2022, we thought this would be a good time to revisit what faculty development centers do.
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Fifteen ODU faculty members have begun a semester-long journey as enrollees in the Provost’s Leadership Series. Now in its second year, the series aims to nurture faculty members who want to seek leadership opportunities within their departments, across the campus and in professional organizations.
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Sharing ideas is often the basis of learning. Traditional Jewish learning supports intellectual development through the practice of hevruta, or studying Torah in pairs or small groups.
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In order to contribute to and thrive in today’s world, ODU students need a global education and an understanding of global citizenship. Study abroad is an ideal way to move toward this goal but is currently not a realistic option for many Monarchs.
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Stanford University study ranks more than 50 current and former faculty members based on how often their work is cited.
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Recently, the Center for Faculty Development hosted a workshop entitled Building Community & Relationships in the Classroom. During that workshop we discussed the connection between “sense of belonging” and student academic success.
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We are in that part of the semester when stress and anxiety are peaking and energy is declining for many of us. Although the end of the semester is near, we along with our students still have things to accomplish.
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During the pandemic, the Center for Faculty Development was unable to promote faculty funding for course-based undergraduate research. We are delighted to announce the return of this program.
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Some $50,000 in funding for the 2021-22 academic year is available for full-time ODU faculty through mini-grants offered by the University Libraries. The grants support research and creative works with new library acquisitions.
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Faculty are facing changes as the University trades learning management systems, replacing the outdated Blackboard LMS with Canvas. With change come questions.
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Annette Finley-Croswhite will discuss her latest book, “Assassination in Vichy: Marx Dormoy and the Struggle for the Soul of France,” on Nov. 18 at Smartmouth Brewing Co.
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The program offers faculty members insights into how the University operates and how they can grow their leadership skills.
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There’s no question that Old Dominion University’s Center for High Impact Practices had a high-impact name. But over time, that moniker reflected the place less and less. So last month it was retitled the Office of Academic Success Initiatives and Support.
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The Center for Faculty Development is happy to welcome Elijah Kelly as its new graduate administrative assistant.
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Contract grading is becoming more and more popular with faculty throughout academia. What is contract grading? In short, it is a system of assessing student work that separates workload, evaluation and grades.
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Lawrence Weinstein doesn’t slow down. If he’s not smashing atoms at the Jefferson Lab, he's lighting a fire in Old Dominion University undergraduates with his enthusiasm for physics.
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We invite you to attend the Day of Teaching on Sept. 17, and we thank the many presenters who have helped to generate a full schedule of intriguing topics. At the heart of this effort are professional development and student success.
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On Friday, Sept. 17, the Center for Faculty Development will hold its first “Day of Teaching” to offer professional development opportunities for instructors at all ranks.
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Check out these upcoming events for September 2021 and beyond.
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At the end of each academic year, Old Dominion University honors faculty members for excellence in teaching, research and service.
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During my morning commute to campus, I always enjoy listening to the podcast “Coffee and Books.” Each week, Marc Lamont Hill interviews authors who are diverse in their genres, experiences, races, beliefs, political views and cultures.
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During the pandemic, the Women’s Writing Forum (WWF) became an online oasis for faculty members seeking the time, motivation and encouragement to advance their research projects.
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Mark your calendars for Friday, Sept. 17, when the Center for Faculty Development launches its “Day of Teaching.” The day will be devoted to face-to-face and online workshops and panel discussions about multiple kinds of pedagogies, strategies, and best practices for student success, along with helpful advice for faculty.
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When students can link their coursework to what’s going on in the world around them, chances are they’ll learn more and retain it longer. On a grand scale, that’s the idea behind “Themester,” a new endeavor at Old Dominion University.
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The Center for Faculty Development is happy to welcome Old Dominion University’s new president, Dr. Brian O. Hemphill, and first lady, Dr. Marisela Rosas Hemphill.
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They are scheduled for Wednesday and Monday.
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The provost’s LeADERS program encourages students to participate in courses in the areas of Leadership, Academic Internship, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Research and Service Learning. Students who complete three, four or five of these areas and develop a LeADERS ePortfolio earn a LeADERS Bronze, Silver or Gold graduation medal and transcript designation.
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Please see the following events of interest to faculty, and stay alert for other events that have not yet been scheduled
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This past year has seen a necessary evolution in study abroad, one of the most profound forms of experiential education. In short, the pandemic halted most programs at most universities in the world.
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For more than two decades what is now known as the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) at ODU was called the Office of International Programs. Aside from providing essential international services such as visas and other immigration documentation, it focused on providing study abroad opportunities and supporting international students, faculty, and staff. This may seem a broad range of activities, but, in truth, it had a relatively narrow scope compared to the totality of the ODU community.
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I have been taking students to France and Poland to study the Holocaust since 2013. To date, 67 students have made the journey with me to travel not just to other countries but also deep into the past.
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The 13th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, like many other symposia over the last year, was virtual. However, that did not prevent over 150 undergraduates from sharing their scholarship.
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We all want our students to have a meaningful learning experience, but how can we achieve this goal?
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“Transforming the Online Student Learning Experience” will be presented virtually on May 18.
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Helen Crompton, an expert in educational technology and mobile learning, will give the keynote address at Old Dominion University’s 2021 PACE (Program Acceleration for Collaborative Entrepreneurship) Institute on April 7. The virtual event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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This powerful approach can be used for a variety of purposes, including as an organizational change methodology, an instructional tool, and a way to engage students in experiential learning activities.
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“DISCARD” stamped on the bottom may have been sobering for Carolyn Rhodes to see.
She was long retired from ODU, where Perry Library holds her archives...
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ODU Researchers Andrew A. Bennett, Emily D. Campion, Kathleen R. Keeler and Sheila K. Keener Co-Author Study on Reducing Videoconference Fatigue
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February was Black History Month. On the morning news a few weeks ago, newscasters asked members of Congress to name their favorite person in African American history. It seemed this would be a great question to pose to our faculty and administrators at ODU. At the Center for Faculty Development and the Office of Faculty Diversity & Retention, we wanted to run this article in March to emphasize that every month is Black History Month.
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The Zoom event, which will focus on the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines, is scheduled for March 19 at noon.
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Dr. Iftekharuddin, a professor in Old Dominion University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will talk about his life and work at the spring Provost’s Spotlight, on March 2 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
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Please join an informative Center for Faculty Development Salon on Feb. 19 to discuss the origins, vectors, science and ethics of vaccines, with a focus on the rush for effective vaccines to counter the coronavirus pandemic currently sweeping the world.
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The Center for Faculty Development is creating a Teaching Toolkit that will be featured on their website and will consist of essays that provide insight on strategies, tools, frameworks, concepts, and best practices that can play a role in enhancing the teaching and learning experience.
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Five faculty members have been awarded money for their plans to improve the quality of instruction at Old Dominion University.
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TILT, or Transparency in Learning and Teaching, is a strategy for enhancing student success. On April 9, you are invited to join Dr. Mary-Ann Winkelmes, a significant scholar of transparent instruction, for a statewide workshop on the topic.
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A global audience urgently anticipates the COVID-19 vaccines. Please join the Center for Faculty Development for an informative Salon on Feb. 19 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. via Zoom to discuss the origins, vectors, science and ethics of vaccines, with a focus on the rush for effective vaccines to counter the coronavirus pandemic currently sweeping the world.
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Here we are back at it again. A new semester has dawned, and it resembles the last one, with COVID-19 raging and restrictions imposed on classroom formats. Most of us are facing more courses online and communicating with our students via Zoom.
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A recently released list of the world's top scientists contains an impressive 52 current and former Old Dominion University faculty members.
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It is a new semester with new students and fresh perspectives. Because faculty want their courses to remain fresh, too, they work to revise each one, even if they have taught it for years and know it intimately. As they go through this process, they ensure all components align with course objectives and outcomes.
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In December and January, Information Technology Systems teamed up with the Center for Faculty Development to host a series of faculty forums offering instruction in and hands-on demonstration of the Course Collaboration Tool crafted by ITS.
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By day, Assistant Professor of Physics Raul Briceno studies the effects of the strong nuclear force. In his spare time, he concerns himself with another force: the drive to broaden STEM recruitment in higher education.
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For many years, scholars have drawn attention to inclusive pedagogies supporting an approach to teaching that takes into consideration the backgrounds of students in any classroom. Inclusive pedagogies promote consideration of classroom community as well as course content.
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Please see the following events of interest to faculty, and stay alert for other events that have not yet been scheduled.
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As we work to understand and navigate the mighty challenges of 2020, many of us have experienced an inpouring of emotions that can be overwhelming at times.
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Many faculty members felt a new level of pressure and anxiety when the University moved to online-only instruction in the spring. Not Sharan Asundi.
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Down they came, in late spring and all through the summer.
In city after Southern city, Confederate statues fell, whether removed by municipalities or toppled by crowds. Dozens of icons surrendered their prominence as a wave of protests over police brutality and racially motivated violence swept the nation.
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Don’t miss these October events on Zoom!
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On Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 3 p.m., Lane Dare, an adjunct instructional faculty member in the Department of World Languages & Cultures, will lead a workshop on the benefits of conscious, controlled breathing.
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Virtual reality immerses the user in a 360-degree, 3D simulation. With augmented reality, the user sees an overlay on the physical world. Extended reality is an umbrella term encompassing both.
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April Baker-Bell's new book was introduced at the panel discussion by Michelle Fowler-Amato, assistant professor of English.
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ODU faculty share valuable teaching strategies that they use to help students forestall the negative ramifications of COVID-induced isolation and anxiety while creating Monarch community.
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In the remote teaching environment, high-quality connections consist of actions that relay the message to students that “you matter.”
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Annette Finley-Croswhite writes that her son’s experience as a new college freshman has led her to view her role as a teacher differently.
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Don’t miss these September events on Zoom!
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Nearly three weeks ago I watched my son walk away from me. My husband and I got in the car and drove off, leaving him at a top R1 research university for his freshman year.
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COVID-19 presents us with unique challenges at the University. Faculty have had to learn to teach online. Some people on campus have lost family and friends to the terrible disease. In returning for the fall semester, we must now figure out how to best engage those who might not be wearing a face covering.
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As we move into a new academic year, let's take time to reflect on lessons learned. Teaching through a pandemic and social protests has motivated many of us to rethink our teaching.
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What if there was a tool that could help your students archive their coursework, think about their growth and retain what they’ve learned? Plus, help them build their digital skills? And even get a job? There is such a tool. You’ve surely heard of ePortfolios (ePs) – they’ve been around for a couple of decades – but maybe you’re not using them in your classes.
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The Summer Women's Writing Forum was so successful that virtual writing sessions will be held during the fall to keep the momentum going.
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Providing students with opportunities to showcase their learning — and to choose for themselves how to do so — creates a learning environment that promotes respect, trust, and community. It encourages innovative productivity. It nurtures free thought and inquiry. And it cultivates a meaningful learning experience.
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During the first surge of the COVID-19 pandemic in April, reporter Colleen Flaherty published an article in Inside Higher Ed that generated much attention. In a piece entitled “No Room of One’s Own,” Flaherty quoted several editors of academic journals who expressed concern about the decline in article submissions authored solely by women scholars.
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Supporting and Empowering LGBTQ+ Students. Using small group activities and facilitator feedback, this workshop will provide participants the opportunity to revise current classroom strategies to better meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ students.
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COVID-19 has affected most if not all aspects of our individual lives. Many of us have been amazed at how a disease has altered our everyday existence, changing our routines and challenging our patience. For some, the realities of COVID have generated increased anxiety, especially as we worry about loved ones who may be near or far away. And undoubtedly our professional lives as teachers have been turned upside down as we have moved to an online environment.
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In this age of Zoom and Blackboard and worldwide contagion, it’s easy to forget that not every university course easily translates to the online arena. In fact, many don’t.
Lab courses, for instance. Field courses. Many health sciences and arts offerings. The list goes on.
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Imagine you’re the CEO of a health care corporation and, one day, a hacker breaches your patients’ data. In an instant you’ve lost your customers’ trust.
Public relations disaster. Urgent security matter. Possibly, a hit to your bottom line.
Maybe you needed an extra layer of protection, like the blockchain-based system developed by Sachin Shetty and his team at Old Dominion University along with their partners at Sentara Healthcare.
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