Life

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Orkut: A Social Media Marketing Case Study

What is Orkut?  Orkut is a now defunct social networking site that was the brainchild of Google. Launched in 2004, the site lasted just ten years. Orkut’s popularity was extremely high in Brazilians, who were responsible for 90% of Orkut’s page views. While it didn’t have the longevity of other social networking sites, Orkut did… Read more »

I write. I teach. I mom.

Yup, that’s pretty much what I do. I’m not new to blogging, but I am in the newest phase of my writing journey. During those moments when I daydreamed about being a writer, I never thought that I’d try writing children’s literature. To be fair, this writing daydream changed a few times. Version 1: I’ll… Read more »

Warby Parker: A Social Media Marketing Case Study

No one chooses to not have perfect vision. As someone who is wholly discombobulated until finding her glasses in the morning, I could do without that particular morning ritual. However, I must live in my truth. I can’t see much without my glasses. Here’s the thing: glasses can cost a pretty penny even when you… Read more »

A Close(r) Look at Distance Education

I’ve worked in online education for nearly 15 years. Still, I am aware that some are still skeptical about the quality of the education distance learning can provide.  Because I am in the unique perspective of having experience as an online instructor and now student, I can give an honest assessment from both sides. I look forward to sharing my experience.

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My Experience as an Online Graduate Student

What’s going on in the life of one of your favorite authors? Well, as you know (ahem): I write. I teach. I mom. What you may not know: I just finished my first graduate-level marketing course at SNHU! I am pleased and proud to report that I ended up with an A-. I went into… Read more »