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Backdrop of Sorrento, Italy with picture of and quote by Gianna Smurro.

November 7, 2023

A Global Perspective: Interning While Studying Abroad

by Gianna Smurro

In my previous blog post, “Interning Abroad: Work-Integrated Learning in a Global Context,” I discussed the positive impact of having an internship while studying abroad as an undergraduate student. In this post, I would like to delve deeper into my…

Two women sit side-by-side at a table, looking at a notebook. One has a pen in hand and the other is pointing to something on an open page. An overlay reads, "60-Second SoTL. Developing Students' Metacognition Through Peer Education."

August 24, 2023

Developing Students’ Metacognition through Peer Education

by Jessie L. Moore

60-Second SoTL – Episode 41 This week’s episode features an open access article from the International Journal for Academic Development and explores how professional development on metacognition informs the practices of peer educators: Wass, Rob Tracy Rogers, Kim Brown, Kelby Smith-Han, Jacqueline Tagg,…

Two students sit at an editing suite. A laptop and two large monitors sit in front of them. A woman leans over the students' shoulder as she looks at the video on the monitor. Text overlay reads "As a journalism and cinema major, my WIL experiences have produced shareable articles, social media campaigns, and videos that may be shown to future employers during the application and hiring process."

August 15, 2023

Integrating ePortfolios in Work-Integrated Learning Experiences

by Gianna Smurro

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) refers to the integration of practical work experiences with academic learning. Experiences falling under this umbrella provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge to professional work environments, research, and service learning. There are many benefits of…

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May 2, 2023

Learning about Publishing and Engaged Learning as a CEL Intern

by Carissa Pallander

The Center for Engaged Learning at Elon University is an incredible resource for faculty, staff, and students. I learned about their intern position from a posting on the Elon Job Network website and began working with CEL in the fall…

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December 29, 2022

Reflection and Authentic Learning

by Jessie L. Moore

60-Second SoTL – Episode 17 This week’s episode features an open-access article from Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in the South and examines what reflection on authentic tasks can illuminate about student learning: Bester, Johannes, and Erica Pretorius. 2022. “Linking Reflective…

January 27, 2015

Reflection as Preparation for Service-Learning Abroad

by Amanda Sturgill

I had the opportunity to take a group of graduate students to Costa Rica in January for a project. Our Interactive Project for the Public Good course is the centerpiece of our master’s program and combines project-based learning with very…

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