by Christa Sterling | Jan 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Human resources has become a complex field requiring a great deal of knowledge. Becoming certified by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) is an important step for HR professionals. Here are some reasons that HR certified employees become an asset to their...
by Christa Sterling | Jan 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
“We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.” –John Dewey Experiential learning has gained prominence in recent years as an effective way for students to learn both inside and outside the classroom. Focused around...
by Christa Sterling | Jan 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Geographical Information Systems have been around for a few decades, but their true potential is only now being realized. Initially, GISs were used to create maps and collect spatial data. After that process was established, users discovered that the systems could be...
by Christa Sterling | Jan 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
The “forgetting curve” is the rate at which people typically forget new information they have learned, such as information taught to them in school. The 19th century researcher Herman Ebbinghaus developed the concept of the forgetting curve after he tested...
by Christa Sterling | Jan 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are many benefits to creating a learning culture in the workplace. When employees continually learn, their job performance improves, and they may even develop needed skills to advance to higher positions. Efficiency also increases, and employees may begin to...