Service Learning

Service-learning is a teaching method that combines service to the community with classroom curriculum. However, service- learning is more than community service. Service-learning is a hands-on approach to mastering subject material while developing civic responsibility. From kindergarten to college students, service -learning allows them people to get involved with their communities in a tangible way by integrating service projects with classroom learning.

Service-learning allows students in the educational process to use what they learn in the classroom to solve real-life problems. Service-learning provides a situation for talking about learning in terms of not only what students know but also what they are able to do. It is important to this type of learning to build and reflect on their service experience. This helps students make the connection between classroom and community learning to ensure they understand the extent to which they can impact positive change.

Like all situations, service learning has some drawbacks. Here is a list of potential problems that may accrue while conducting a service learning project

1. Schedule inconsistency
2. lack of skills/desire
3.Students and organization unprepared for service learning
4.Lack of consistency in expectations across all
5. Students don't know options for Service learning
6. Lack of faculty understanding of Service learning

Although I have not encountered these problems, I do believe that most of these service-learning problems can be solved with basic communication. When entering a service learning project ask questions and keep scheduled appointment times, with your teacher or instructor, as well as the community organizer that you are working directly with and this should lead to a success outcome or your service.

PLCR Research Development List

In the medical office language and culture is very important.medical office managers must follow certain rules to implement the professionaism of the feild.here is a list of the correct choices to follow when communicating in the medical office

1. Stay away from slang and Jargon, only if you know that they are being understood, check the concept behind the word
2.Speak clearly, so that peole can understand you,oragnize what you say for easy access.
3. Be professional at all times
4. Be honest, don’t assume anything about anyone ask questions if needed
5. Keep an open mind, all cultures are different, people may not be honest with because of criticism

Do's and Dont's of Social Networking

More and more it seems like every day social networks are washing up on the internet shoreline. Social networking is here to stay and professionals need to know all of the ends and outs to be prepared of the dos and don’ts. Popular networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace give people a social outlet to share their personal profiles, interest, and photos with the world around them.However, what they forget is whatever is posted on the internet it is fair game for all to view, copy, and judge, including future employees. Here is list of Do’s and Don’ts to consider when participating in social networking:
Do’s:
Be positive
Post things that are relevant
Update your profile regularly
Join groups selectively
Remember everyone can see it
Be careful of friend selection
Use it as networking tool
Be careful of what you post
Keep information about co-workers private
Participate in relevant sites
Don’t
Make negative remarks about your job
Share things you will regret later
Access profile during work hours and make it known
Share personal Information like address
Type something you wouldn’t say in real life
Post derogatory pictures or videos
Join negative groups
Post misspelled words frequently
Comment on statues that may cause you to be judged negatively

Today Social networking has a reputation of increasing our brand or decreasing it and now over twenty percent of employers today access the internet to find new employees. Most employers already know what they are looking for before they even meet you in person. Social networking falls between first impression and last impression, so social networking is the middle man to success. From now on when you decide to join any online networks, take a look at the rules of the business, because whether you like it or not, once it’s posted its fair game to all.