Alexis joins us once again in a debate about which is better, typed or hand-written notes. With Dan supporting hand-written notes and Alexis typed notes, they both argue why their respective style is best. Join the conversation on social media and let us know what your thoughts are!--Connect with USU OnlineWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

Darrell Harris joins Jessica to talk about the Student Money Management Center (SMMC), USU's FREE financial resources geared towards helping students develop good money habits that make them more likely to persist and thrive while studying. You can learn more about the SMMC at usu.edu/smmc.--Connect with USU OnlineWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

Learn more about the Health Education and Promotion track of USU Online's Master of Public Health. We talk with program director Julie Gast about the curriculum, expectations for students, and the various experience students will have. If you're passionate about public health and education, this is a program for you! You can reach out to Julie Gast for more information or visit usu.edu/online.--Connect with USU OnlineWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

This semester for #USUOnlineReads is Grit by Angela Duckworth. Join us as we talk about what it means to be gritty and how we can develop our own grit.--Connect with USU OnlineWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

With the start of not only a new year, but a new semester, we talk about how to make goals for this semester that you'll stick to. --Connect with USU OnlineWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

We kick off this season of Online with USU by talking about how to identify the ways you're prepared for online learning and areas that may be weaker. USU Online offers a SmarterMeasure evaluation that allows you to look at how life factors, learning habits, and natural aptitudes will support your online learning environment. You'll also get tools and resources in each area so you can turn weak spots into strengths. You can take the survey at usuonline.smartermeasure.com.

We've talked a lot this semester about how to be successful in your online learning endeavors. Today, we share the experiences where we didn't take sage advice and had to face the consequences. Take a study break and enjoy our confessions and funny stories!--Connect with USU OnlineFacebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

With finals fast approaching, we talking about how to recognize and manage stress during one of the busiest times of the semester for students. For a more in-depth conversation on managing stress and anxiety during tests, watch the webinar that Dan hosted with Lisa Whitfield a few years ago. You can view that webinar here.--Connect with USU OnlineFacebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

In this episode we wrap up our discussion about 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. We talk about the four areas that are important to maintain and renew often to help us in our progress in developing the first six habits. If you've read the book along with us, share your thoughts or tell us about any changes you've noticed in your life as you've worked on developing these habits.--Connect with USU OnlineFacebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

We take a look at how people view online programs and how it has changed in recent years. Why do some people find online programs difficult when others find them much easier? How does our approach to online programs impact our perception of and success in online programs? Share your thoughts with us!--Connect with USU OnlineFacebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter