The University of Pennsylvania’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies has launched the LPS Commons: an interactive online learning platform that incorporates social learning exercises and tools, social media, and social networking.
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- Philadelphia, PA, 19104
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- 215-573-2053
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- Foundations of Positive Psycho...
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/common...
Monday, September 14 at 9:00am - Making Better Decisions
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/common...
Monday, January 11 at 8:00am
Penn LPS Commons
Penn LPS Commons
This blog post is about the Penn LPS Commons
online learning platform that we designed and developed to deliver the Foundations of Positive
Psychology course, the Global Environmental Collaborative, as well as
all of our credit bearing courses since this Summer. GoingOn is now taking their "show on the road" and seeking to launch new offerings with more universities.
The Wired Campus - Continuing Education and Social Networking Combine to Attract Students - The Chro
Source: chronicle.com
Denver -- Continuing education continues to evolve, and e-learning platforms presented here at the Educause conference are vying for attention from universities with promises of enhanced engagement of "lifelong learners" and alumni.
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We are excited to share feedback we have received from students that took the Summer 2009 Foundations of Positive Psychology course with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar:
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Source: www.sas.upenn.edu
The University of Pennsylvania's College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS)
Penn LPS Commons Social Media: a fundamental shift in the way we communicate.
Source: www.casttv.com
Is social media a fad? Or is it the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution? Welcome to the World of Socialnomics
Penn LPS Commons Where do you fit in on this ladder as a Social Tech User? While it's unlikely we have any "Inactives" as "Penn LPS Fans," we are curious about where you would consider yourselves to be on the spectrum from "Spectators" to "Creators." Thoughts?
Source: blogs.forrester.com
Winning In A World Transformed By Social Technologies
Penn LPS Commons “On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.”
Source: bits.blogs.nytimes.com
Education that includes at least some online work is more effective than classroom-only teaching, according to a major research review done for the Department of Education.
Penn LPS Commons Here are five areas of life where positive psychology can have an impact: 1. Getting ahead at work, 2. Raising resilient kids, 3. Building solid relationships, 4. Increasing your happiness, and 5. Balancing positive and negative emotions.
Positive Psychology: Power of Positive Thinking Is Psychology's Latest Focus - US News and World Rep
Source: health.usnews.com
5 areas of life where a positive approach can produce positive results.
Penn LPS Commons Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies offers the online, non-credit course: 'Foundations of Positive Psychology.' This new field focuses on positive emotions and communication, strengths-based character, and healthy institutions. Video lectures and social networking are part of this 12-week course starting September 14.
Penn LPS Commons Special programming airing on PBS stations in August 2009 (check local listings), helps everyone learn how to bring more happiness and satisfaction into their lives. Through his approachable self-deprecating humor and entertaining video examples, Ben-Shahar explains that every person has a base level of general happiness (given one’s genetic makeup and personality), but we all have the power to increase that level...
Source: pressroom.pbs.org
Tal Ben-Shahar taught one of the most popular courses at Harvard University. The subject? Happiness! Now he brings his “positive psychology” wisdom and humor to a new special that can help people be happier and more creative and stay healthier.
Penn LPS Commons See "Happiness 101 with Tal Ben-Shahar" on Thursday, Aug. 6 on Rocky Mountain PBS. The special also includes several insightful and hilarious video segments from comedians such as Ellen DeGeneres and Jim Gaffigan, as well as academic scholars on the subject of stress and depression.
Source: www.rmpbs.org
"Happiness 101 with Tal Ben-Shahar" is a new PBS special that helps everyone learn how to bring more happiness and satisfaction into your life. Through his approachable self-deprecating humor and entertaining ...
Penn LPS Commons "In the past decade, positive-psychology research has drawn hundreds of millions of dollars in grants. Studies of emotional well-being and its many facets, once next to impossible to find, are now routinely presented at meetings of the Association for Psychological Science and published in the discipline's leading journals."
Source: chronicle.com
Many scholars labor in obscurity, but the researchers presenting their work this summer at a meeting of the International Positive Psychology Association had no such problem: More than 1,500 people from 52 countries came to listen. ...
Source: www.time.com
The First World Congress on Positive Psychology took place last month in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, where researchers discussed what they've learned about happiness so far
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Renowned positive psychology scholar Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar will lead you in this new, non-credit exploration of the history and scientific underpinnings of one of psychology’s most fascinating branches, as well as its potential applications in your daily life.
Rooted in the work of Dr. Martin Seligman, founder of and lead...ing international scholar on positive psychology and Fox Leadership Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, this new area of psychology focuses on positive emotions, strengths-based character, and positive communication. Researchers and practitioners have found that individuals utilizing its principles can enhance work and home life by:
*Accessing strengths that act as buffers against unfavorable circumstances.
*Balancing immediate personal needs with long-term goals.
*Developing a more resilient psychological immune system based on optimism and self esteem.
Each of the course’s 12 weekly units will consist of 3–4 hours of video lectures that you can view at any time. The video content will be supplemented by short weekly assignments designed to encourage reflection and introspection, as well as guided discussion forums and expert Q&A Session to help you deepen your understanding of key concepts.
You will also have the opportunity to network with your fellow students through weekly blogs and discussion forums moderated by the course instructor and facilitator.
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Rooted in the work of Dr. Martin Seligman, founder of and lead...ing international scholar on positive psychology and Fox Leadership Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, this new area of psychology focuses on positive emotions, strengths-based character, and positive communication. Researchers and practitioners have found that individuals utilizing its principles can enhance work and home life by:
*Accessing strengths that act as buffers against unfavorable circumstances.
*Balancing immediate personal needs with long-term goals.
*Developing a more resilient psychological immune system based on optimism and self esteem.
Each of the course’s 12 weekly units will consist of 3–4 hours of video lectures that you can view at any time. The video content will be supplemented by short weekly assignments designed to encourage reflection and introspection, as well as guided discussion forums and expert Q&A Session to help you deepen your understanding of key concepts.
You will also have the opportunity to network with your fellow students through weekly blogs and discussion forums moderated by the course instructor and facilitator.
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Learn to apply the science of happiness to your own life!
Time:9:00AM Monday, September 14th
Penn LPS Commons The Department of History and Penn External Affairs are hosting a 5 week open class on the Commons for Alumni with noted Penn historians titled "Not Even Past: Conversations on American History". Join the conversation!
Source: pennlpscommons.org
In the spring of 2009, recent books by a number of faculty authors from the History Department were featured in series of campus events under the series title Not Even Past: New Perspectives on American History. ...
Penn LPS Commons The Global Environmental Sustainability Collaborative will move into archive in late-May at https://pennlpscommons.org/environment. You will still be able to view all of the course content and the interaction that occurred among participating community members.
Source: pennlpscommons.org
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