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OMC | QUICK READ As we countdown to the end of another amazing year, there’s no better time to reflect and take a look back at our most-loved blog posts in 2024! This list is a compilation of blogs that have been written over time and have garnered the highest readership during the course of this […]
Chalking the Line | BY Amanda (Amy) Passmore, | 6 MIN READ Beginning in the 1980s, the term “teacher leadership” was used to describe small-scale collaboration opportunities between teachers, rooted in context-specific teaching practices. Today, teacher leadership has become a practice frequently associated with whole-school reform and educational improvement, positioning practicing teachers as integral to teaching and […]
BY Office of Marketing and Communications | 6 MIN READ Returning to college as an adult is an exciting step toward reaching your personal and professional goals. However, achieving a work-life balance with family life and school can be overwhelming. Whether you’re juggling a demanding job, caring for children or maintaining relationships, finding time to complete […]
Unlimited Data | BY Jim Kulich | 5 MIN READ Artificial intelligence (AI)’s role in the workplace continues to evolve, and as it does, so too must our understanding of the balance between what humans and machines have to offer. Understanding the Role of AI Assistants in Modern Workflows I recently overheard a fascinating conversation on my […]
BY Eric Sanders, Ph.D. | 6 MIN READ “Plan the work, and work the plan.” That is the historical mantra of project management. Let’s start by assessing what project managers do, as well as understand the purpose behind project management. Project management is a great way to organize tasks and get things done. At the initiation […]
BY Elizabeth Wanka | 4 MIN READ Premature birth presents unique challenges for infants and their families, often leading to developmental delays due to the insufficient time spent in the womb. Michael’s story provides a compelling example of how targeted occupational therapy (OT) can significantly impact the developmental trajectory of a preterm infant. Here’s a closer […]
BY Beverly Troiano | 5 MIN READ When I started at Elmhurst in 2013, my goal was to develop an ESL (English as a Second Language)/bilingual endorsement program that integrated action research as a form of professional development. During my doctoral studies, I taught teachers how to use action research to study their classrooms of multilingual […]
BY Elizabeth Wanka | 3 MIN READ When I first embarked on my journey into the field of occupational therapy, the concept of “occupation” appeared like a labyrinth of complexities, its significance elusive. It wasn’t until I delved deeper that its profound meaning to individuals, families and communities began to unravel. What is Occupational Therapy? Let’s […]
4 MIN READ Returning to school to finish your degree can be a transformative step that not only enhances your qualifications, but also opens a world of new career opportunities. There are multiple reasons why an adult would go back to school, as well as some challenges to returning. However, returning to school to finish […]