UW-Madison welcomes lifelong learners

Jeffrey S. Russell discusses Continuing Studies’ outreach to community members of all ages.

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Raise the Bar advocates higher standards for engineers

Jeffrey S. Russell believes that engineers need more training to meet 21st century challenges.

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Lights, camera, action! Preparing for a video job interview

Videoconferencing is on the rise, so applicants have to be ready.

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Making use of alternative credentials

Certificates, MOOCs and digital badges are becoming more valuable to job seekers.

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UW-Madison MOOCs for Wisconsin and the world

New Massive Open Online Courses offer a UW–Madison experience to state residents who might not otherwise feel connected to the university

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Parents as career counselors

With a little forethought, you can create an effective plan for setting your child on the path to a satisfying career.

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The Wisconsin Idea: Under Siege and Stronger Than Ever

Here’s why citizens feel protective of the University of Wisconsin’s guiding principle.

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Do’s and don’ts for digital teachers

Prof. Jesse Stommel preaches the value of experimentation.

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Wanted: Leaders in engineering

Jeffrey S. Russell, dean of the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies, explores the idea of nontraditional leadership programs.

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Who controls your dissertation?

Prof. Jesse Stommel denounces ProQuest’s practice of selling authors’ work without their knowledge.

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Why Congress won’t end the net neutrality fight

Politicians like the big campaign contributions that come with a protracted battle, says UW Prof. Barry Orton.

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Critical Digital Pedagogy: a Definition

Jesse Stommel offers a definition of critical digital pedagogy, which centers its practice on community and collaboration. It cannot be defined by a single voice, and must have application outside traditional institutions of education.

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