Lirim Neziroski

Author: Lirim Neziroski

  • LMS Availability Dates and Due Dates

    Many Learning Management Systems (LMS) for online courses – such as Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Blackboard, and Moodle – have “Availability Dates” and “Due Dates” for assignments, quizzes, and discussions. These dates can control when students are able to submit assignments and whether they are able to earn full credit. This post will describe the difference…

  • Developmental Education Reform in Illinois

    Developmental Education is coursework students complete “below” the college level. These are often courses that don’t count towards a college degree. Traditionally, students may be required to take two to four developmental courses – especially in English, Reading, or Math – before beginning their college-level courses in English Composition or College Algebra. In recent years,…

  • Teaching Theater History with Lord Byron’s Historical Dramas

    Lord Byron is most prominently known and celebrated as a poet and cultural icon.  His long poems (Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage, Don Juan, The Giaour) helped define the British Romantic movement, and he inspired generations of writers, including Mary and Percy Shelley, Letitia Landon, Tennyson, the Bronte sisters, and many others.  He was also personally involved…

  • Tax Free Investment Plans for Educators

    Tax season often inspires people to think about their financial status and to explore financial investments for the future. Fortunately, educators often qualify for many tax-free or tax-deferred investment plans. (Traditionally, educators have said that the retirement benefits are worth pursuing a career in education.) These plans allow educators to grow their investments without paying…

  • Goal-Setting for the New Year

    The beginning of the year is a great time to reflect on the previous year’s goals and to start planning for the next year’s annual plan. An annual plan is a document that lists goals, strategies, action items, deadlines, and metrics for success. As a college administrator, I regularly create goals and strategies for my…