There has never been a back-to-school season like this one. Schools across the country—from small, private elementary schools to large, public universities—grappled with how to open. There’s no “pandemic playbook,” after all. As plans unfolded, teachers stepped up, ready to educate students, whether their schools opened remotely, in person, or with a hybrid format somewhere in between.

Now, more than ever before, we have so much to learn from teachers. Those working from home had to start from scratch and figure out how to effectively teach students remotely. Longstanding lesson plans had to be revised. “Classroom space” had to be carved out at home. Equipment had to be set up. Talk about a lesson in adapting to circumstances!

Teachers going to their schools to teach in person might be uncomfortable, afraid of getting sick. They must constantly take measures to keep themselves and their students safe. These days, in addition to clearly conveying the curriculum, teachers must ensure that students keep their masks on and remain at least six feet apart from one another. They must learn the names of students whose faces are blocked by masks while struggling to be understood through their own mask.

Last year, being a teacher was just being a teacher. This year, being a teacher is being a teacher, a medical professional, a therapist, and a juggler extraordinaire.

If you’re a teacher, thank you! These unfamiliar routines and long days can be draining, so be sure to take steps to minimize stress. Consider these options:

Answer emails once or twice a day. Checking your inbox all day long can make you crazy. Looking less often can save time and reduce stress.

Schedule “me time.” Set aside time throughout the week to do yoga, go for a run, take a long bath, sit outside with a cup of tea, or listen to your favorite music. Whatever helps you unwind, do it!

Give yourself credit. These are unusual times. With all the unknowns and unexpected challenges you’re sure to face as the school year unfolds, you’re stepping up to handle them. You’re still teaching, and the students are still learning.

All of us at Corexcel are in awe of teachers during the pandemic.

We respect you and we’re learning from you. Thank you Teachers!!!

You’re home, socially isolating. Maybe you’re working remotely. Unless you’re on the front lines of medical care or you work for “essential” business, chances are you have extra time on your hands. Why not take that online course you’ve long said, “I’ll take someday”?

Taking an online course can pave the way to a new career or do wonders for the career you’re in—and you never have to leave your home. Corexcel offers a full suite of online courses for you to consider.

For healthcare professionals and those looking to get into a medical field, there’s:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Comprehensive Medical Coding
• Introduction to Electrocardiography

For those in the business world, there are courses in a wide array of topics, including:

• Communication
• Cyber Security
• Data Analytics
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Leadership
• Management
• Marketing
• Project Management

We offer 12 online certificate programs as well. These help you stay current, improve your skills, and enhance your marketability. Corexcel is approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training, and many of the courses we offer carry multiple accreditations.

Being stuck at home because of the coronavirus can seem like a big bowl of lemons. Why not boost your career and make lemonade?

Email us at learn@corexcel.com to learn more.

Perhaps you’ve heard of something called emotional intelligence, or EQ. It’s mentioned a lot these days! In the workplace, it’s important to understand not only what emotional intelligence is, but also the effect it can have on your team. According to Psychology Today, emotional intelligence is the “ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.”   

The key elements of emotional intelligence are: 

• Self-awareness: How well an individual identifies their emotions.
• Self-management: How well an individual controls their emotions and adapts when thinking and solving problems.
• Social awareness/relationship management: How well an individual can empathize and maintain healthy relationships.

Having a handle on your emotions and using that awareness to react differently in times of conflict is called agility. That’s why many agile leaders are integrating an EQ test in their workplace, by providing EQ assessments to better understand their teams. The idea is that managers and team members who have control of their emotions and an awareness of others are agile enough to have productive relationships with coworkers, and thus be an asset to the team.  

“It is very important to understand that emotional intelligence is not the opposite of intelligence, it is not the triumph of heart over head—it is the unique intersection of both.” 

David Caruso, Ph.D., Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

We are thrilled to introduce an online emotional intelligence assessment for organizations. With the information this DiSC®-based assessment provides, you can make effective hiring decisions, create agile teams, and facilitate workplace harmony. 

Please contact us for more information.

The International Accreditors of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) will be recognizing Corexcel as a Spotlight Provider!

When: Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Where: Visit the Corexcel Profile on IACET

Corexcel is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU.

Corexcel has been an accredited provider for IACET for more than 25 years and has successfully helped thousands of students earn Continuing Education Units. It is an honor to work with an organization so dedicated to helping others achieve their goals!