Just exert a little self-control, you tell yourself. But it’s so hard! People frequently think of self-control as something ...

This module is about self-control and how it is crucial to achieving your goals. This is the first of two videos in the module. After each video, there will be a short quiz. You’ll have to get most of ...

Understand the advantages of online learning, including flexibility, cost savings, and practical skills that fit real daily routines ...

You’re one week into your new diet and all of your meals have consisted of day-old chicken breast and soggy vegetables. It’s Friday night, and your buddies are tempting you with an invite out for beer ...

Self-control, the ability to override or change internal impulses for the benefit of longer-term, strategic goals, has always been treasured as an admirable human trait. For example, Confucius taught ...

Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their skills, knowledge, learning goals, and progress in a course. These practices can range from quick, low-stakes check-ins on lecture content to in ...

I have the Self-Directed Learning course to thank for many accomplishments…SDL allowed me to think about my passions in an academic setting. Without this course I would not have had the tools to ...