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Information Literacy It has been reported that people only read the headlines of news reports they encounter. While this can be a time-saving strategy, headlines do not provide enough information to understand the information provided. This episode focuses on reading beyond the headlines and exploring the reasons why people should read more of the news story. This is the first episode on Informati...

Editing with Kate! Creating and having an eNewsletter can be a great way to market your business. Once you know who your audience is and what content you want to share, it’s time to start putting it together. Check out our 12 tips for eNewletters.  Do you have any tips that you’d like to share? Share them in our discussion area . Reference What Is a Newsletter: The Ultimate Guide

Editing with Kate! Interviewing a subject matter expert (SME) doesn’t need to be intimidating if you are prepared. Do your homework and reach out to the SME with your questions. This episode is about interviewing a subject matter expert. What are some tips that work for you when you are interviewing someone? Share them in our discussion area . References The Do’s and Don'ts of Subject Matter Exper...

Editing with Kate! Digital literacy is about more than just being able to read online or being computer literate. It’s about being able to find the information you need and to evaluate what you find. Being digitally literate is important for children and adults alike. This episode discusses digital literacy—what it is and why it’s important. What are your thoughts about digital literacy? Share the...

Editing with Kate! Writing a report doesn’t have to be overwhelming or intimidating. Follow these eight simple tips to get it done. This episode focuses on report writing and provides eight easy steps. Check out our discussion area for more insights and to share your report writing tips. Resources · The Key Elements of a Report · Create a Simple Report Using Microsoft Word · Reporting Tools Softwa...

Editing with Kate! Self-reflection can be a great way to improve your self-awareness. There are many ways to self-reflect and a number of benefits, too. This episode focuses on taking time to self-reflect and the benefits of doing so.  Check out our discussion area for more insights and to share how you self-reflect. References · 15 Essential Ways to Practice Self-Reflection · What is Self-Re...

Editing with Kate! The MLA style is a style guide used by high school and college writers. It is a guide that provides information on formatting, citing sources, and word usage and grammar. There are many online resources, including the MLA Style Center to help you while you are writing. Check out our discussion area for more insights and to share your favorite MLA tips. Check all episodes at Edit...

Editing with Kate! The Chicago Manual of Style is a style guide used by many writers, researchers, and publishers. It is a comprehensive guide that provides information on style, usage, and grammar as well as how to cite sources. There are many online resources including CMOS online to help you while are writing. Check out our discussion area for more insights and to share your favorite Chicago St...

Editing with Kate! Blogging has become a common strategy for getting noticed online. Currently, there are 600 million blogs and 31 million bloggers – both of which are expected to continue growing. In this episode, we discuss how to start a blog and tips for getting noticed. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate...

Editing with Kate! An open-access journal is a type of publication that is distributed online, free of charge for the reader, with an open license for copyright. In this episode, we discuss how to get published in an open-access journal, its benefits, and factors to consider. As the current Editor-in-Chief of eLearn Magazine , open-access publication, Dr. Conceição shares the steps for getting an...

Editing with Kate! A doctoral degree is a step forward for becoming a scholar; however, it is a huge undertaking that demands significant time, energy, financial, and emotional commitments. Moving from student to scholar is not an easy task. In this episode, Dr. Conceição is interviewed by Kate Devlin about what it means to go from student to scholar, the process behind it, how a faculty member ca...

Editing with Kate! Journaling is the act of writing. It can be in a notebook, on a laptop, tablet, or even the phone. This episode focuses on journaling and why it is important to your mental health. It explores the benefits of journaling, the different ways to journal, and how to get started. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes a...

Editing with Kate! Writing can be fun and provides a few benefits. This episode focuses on writing and the benefits of putting thoughts and ideas on paper. It explores how to get started and available writing tools. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! Website.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH The escalating pace of technological innovation experienced during Industry 4.0 has drastically changed the nature of employment. It has catapulted us into a knowledge-based economy. Some effects of this emerging economy can be observed in the widespread lack of skilled workers, and in the increased difficulties many companies are experiencing filling job vaca...

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH Blockchain technology is disrupting the academic record-keeping and influencing processes for maintaining student information systems in adult and higher education organizations. Listen to our podcast to learn more about blockchain technology, key design features, and some of the ways adult and higher education organizations are currently deploying it. Join in...

Editing with Kate! Writing a dissertation can be a challenge – it’s time-consuming, intimidating, and requires a lot of writing. This episode focuses on using a coach to help graduate students as they work on writing their dissertation. It explores some of the benefits and tips from working with a coach. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all...

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH Educational data mining and learning analytics use big data generated from Learning Management Systems and organizational computer systems to track learner connections and interactions. These analytics can inform adult and higher education decision making and planning related to levels of learner attrition, course failures, and repeat classes. This episode exp...

Editing with Kate! A virtual community is a group of people brought together—online—by common interests, values, professions, and hobbies. Most common virtual communities include social media sites like Twitter and Facebook and blogs like this editing podcast series which is part of the Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community . This episode explores virtual communities and the benefits of being...

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH The Internet of Things is a ubiquitous system containing billions of everyday devices that have Internet connected embedded sensors, microcontrollers, and software that monitor and record activity (such as sound, movement, and temperature). This episode explores how Internet of Things is impacting the teaching and learning experiences of faculty and students i...

Editing with Kate! Style guides include information and examples on everything that goes into your paper – formatting, fonts, headings, and margins. This episode focuses on the types of style guides used for writing and tips for using them. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! Website.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH Several spatial web digital technologies are currently disrupting the teaching and learning environments of adult and higher education organizations. This episode explores how chatbots and digital holograms are impacting learning applications in adult and higher education. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion about chatbots and digital holograms a...

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH Education 4.0 is a major new development in the missions and instructional practices of Adult and Higher Education organizations as they transition from knowledge producing to innovation producing education. The purpose of this episode is to explore: (1) the meaning of Education 4.0 and the shift to innovation producing education, (2) The skills for digitally...

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH This episode focuses on identifying who is most affected by Industry 4.0. It explores the concept of Smart Factories and how digital innovations are disrupting the manufacturing jobs of workers. It concludes by examining Learning Factories as an example of collaborative work-learning opportunities for current and future workers. Join in the online forum to fol...

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH Web 3.0 inspired Industry 4.0 changes in the workplace have affected adult and higher education practices. Listen to our podcast to learn about the intersection between adult and higher education and workplace changes, what upskilling and reskilling mean in today’s workplace, how adult and higher education can partner with the workplace in upskilling and reski...

EDITING WITH KATE! Brainstorming is a creative way to generate new ideas for solving a problem or for getting started on a project, a presentation, or a paper. There are many techniques for brainstorming. This episode focuses on brainstorming principles and techniques. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! Webs...