From Istanbul to New York: Nejla Gul-Saglam’s Inspiring Path to Education and Empowerment
When Turkish native Nejla Gul-Saglam began her journey in Computer Programming at Sakarya University, in Turkey, back in 2007, she didn’t yet know how many times her dreams would evolve—and be tested. Today, as a full-time engineering management professional, mother, and proud 2025 graduate of the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from CU Boulder,…
From Exile to Empowerment: How Nejla Gul-Saglam’s Determination Led to a Degree
When Turkish native Nejla Gul-Saglam began her journey in computer programming at Sakarya University back in 2007, she didn’t yet know how many times her dreams would evolve—and be tested. Today, as a full-time employee, mother, and proud 2025 graduate of the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from CU Boulder, Nejla’s story is one…
How Josh accelerated his bachelor’s degree journey with UNT’s BSGB
Personal ambition and career acceleration with UNT online Balancing life and career is a challenge for many, especially when contemplating a return to higher education. Josh Chandler’s story exemplifies the intricate dance between personal ambition and professional growth. He embarked on a remarkable educational journey with the University of North Texas’ Bachelor of Science in…
Perseverance and Growth: John Iglehart’s Inspiring UNT Degree Story
20 years later, John Iglehart pursues a UNT BAAS Life rarely follows a straight path, and Oklahoma native John Iglehart’s story is a testament to perseverance and rediscovery. Now living in Louisiana and working as an Assistant Manager at Cinemark, John is preparing to advance to Senior Assistant Manager—a role that requires additional education and…
Real-World Application: Revolutionizing Learning and Skill Acquisition
Where were you? I’m sure you heard this phrase where someone said, “Where were you when ABC happened?” “What was your reaction?”The same can be applied to the first time you heard of whateverX. I remember sitting on a bench in Mexico City, where I saw three teens lip-synching to a song and posting it…
Learning Technology and Learning Systems: Trust and Profitability
Learning Technology: LMS, LXP, LMS/LXP, Skills Platform, Learning Platform, Authoring Tools, Third-Party Content Providers, EdTech (K-12, Higher Education). E-Learning tools. EDP, and the list continues. Trust. Customer support, technical support, meeting obligations presented before or as part of the signing, promises unfilled, survival one minute, sale the next, consolidation (albeit the numbers are very small),…
Frontline Workers + Online Learning – Does it work?
I don’t know about you, but I remember you from my first job. I was 16 years old. I was hired by a department chain (name not to be released because they are out of business now, and I can’t fully recall it). Rather than placing me into the music section, a dream for any 16-year-old,…
Surprises so Far in 2023
Happy post Valentine’s Day or as many refer to it, Happy Card Company who created this billion-dollar industry. We can thank Coca-Cola for helping to create the image of Santa Claus, to this day! Yep, the world back then was in perfect harmony – according to Coke. Holidays, okay, the amount of money dropped on…
Discovering Your Learning Style
Here’s what we know for sure. When it comes to learning, what works for you may not necessarily for me. We all learn differently. You need to discover your learning style and what method works best for you to not just make the grade to progress, but to enjoy the learning process. Keep reading to…
The Learning Library
For those folks under the age of 35, a library is a place where one goes to find this ancient things known as books. And Audio Books, and lots of index cards – do they still use them? Growing up, the only place to find and read books, magazines was to go to the library.…
