The CCSU Continuing Education Blog
How to Learn Something New Everyday
Human beings are always learning from our environments and life experiences, but having some intentionality about what we are learning can greatly improve the quality of what we learn and its benefits for our lives. It is possible to learn something new that is of...
How to Get Started with Social Media for Your Business
In today’s marketplace, having a social media presence has many benefits for businesses. An effective social media presence with the right kind of interactions can help companies spread the word about their products and services, generate positive word of mouth, and...
7 Hidden Benefits of Lifelong Learning
The cognitive benefits of lifelong learning are fairly obvious, but there are other hidden benefits to lifelong learning that may not be so easy to see. Here are some of the less obvious (but still important!) benefits: 1. Improved social skills. Social skills are...
5 Pitfalls to Avoid when Using Social Media at Work
Social media use in the workplace is on the rise, both for aspects of the job and as a break from it. While social media can create benefits for companies in areas like recruiting, reputation management, and connecting with customers or colleagues, there are also...
Expert Interview Series: Monica Savage of Obsidian Learning on the Value of Advanced
Monica Savage, president of Obsidian Learning, is an experienced leader with a burning passion for learning and performance support. We recently asked Monica for her insight on the value of continuing education and how adult learners should approach getting advanced...
6 Reasons It’s Great for Different Generations to Learn Together
For the first time, four distinct generations are in the workplace (and in many classrooms) together: silents (mid-sixties and up), boomers (mid-forties to mid-sixties), gen Xers (mid-thirties to mid-forties), and millennials, the newest workers. Here are some reasons...
Use These 4 Approaches to Help Your Students Succeed
As an educator, you likely spend a great deal of time thinking about student success. It’s difficult to feel successful as a teacher when your students struggle to learn, and you see the obstacles standing in their way. While sound teaching methods, a quality...
7 Things HR Professionals Need to Know about Employee Benefits
Employee benefits are an important part of employees’ compensation, and as such, they are subject to a number of requirements and regulations at the federal, state and local levels. Here are some of the most important things HR professionals should know about employee...
CCSU Instructor Interview Series: Tom Pincince
CCSU's Office of Continuing Education has teamed up with Tom Pincince, CCSU's Assistant Athletic Director, to develop a social media education program that will be offered to middle and high school administrators and teachers. It focuses on encouraging safe student...
8 Great Ways to Keep Your Brain Active as You Age
Research into brain degeneration like Alzheimer’s and dementia has shown that the degeneration seems to be connected to decreased connections between brain cells, which can occur as you age. Fortunately, there are things you can do to stimulate your brain and increase...