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April 2018
Innovations in Learning
 
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Join the Innovations in Learning team!
The Innovations in Learning team is looking for two graduate students who would like to gain experience in a professional environment without having to leave campus!

Job requirements include: strong oral and written communication skills, ability to work independently for long periods of time, and experience using D2L.

Graduate students interested in applying should send a cover letter and resume to innovations@uwp.edu . Estimated start date is May 14th; you will need to be available to work on campus over summer!
Resource Reminders: PARC and NetTutor
Hopefully you had a relaxing Spring Break and you were able to take some time off from focusing on school work. Now that we're getting into the final stretch of the semester, make sure you're aware of important resources for you both on campus and online!

The Parkside Academic Resource Center (PARC) offers free academic support on a variety of subjects! Meet with a tutor for walk-in math support, or get help with a writing assignment.

If you're an online student or are unable to meet with a tutor in person, use NetTutor , available through D2L! NetTutor is a free, online tutoring service that provides 24-hour tutoring with experienced tutors. You can get one-on-one support in a variety of subjects, or submit papers/assignments for feedback.
A 'Star Trek' writer made a 1999 prediction that absolutely nailed what technology is like today
How old were you in 1999? Whether you were in your 20s, 40s, or not even born yet, it's amazing to think about how far technology has come in such a relatively short period of time. Think about all of the children being born today; they will never know a world without smart technologies.

Science fiction author David Gerrold was asked about the future of computing in 1999, and he was spot on in his prediction, describing today's smartphone.

Check out Gerrold's full description from Business Insider's article . What do you think technology will look like in 2040?
Learning Tool of the Month: Freework
Freework helps you keep track of all of your projects at once, and shows you how long you spend working on various activities.

Each task has a timer that you can start and stop in order to seamlessly log your progress and see how much time you're spending on each project. Are you trying to juggle multiple final projects at once? Give Freework a try so you can spread out your workload. You can also download or export your reports to keep yourself organized.

Freework is available on Mac, Slack, iPhone, and Android. Visit their website to learn more and start time tracking!
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We promise not to be that page that posts 20 times a day, but we will keep you updated on any D2L news, and we'll also share cool tips and tricks with you throughout the semester!

Do you tweet? Follow our new Twitter handle, UW_ParksideIiL!

We're always posting new articles, the latest apps, cool gadgets, and more! 

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