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We understand that the disruptions and uncertainty of this period make it difficult or even impossible to balance life with school and work obligations. We encourage and support you in prioritizing your own wellness and relationships at this time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resources and suggested activities below are provided for those who wish to dedicate some time to academic and professional development or who are seeking concrete ways to continue learning and growing while research or other developmental activities are suspended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to learn more about Graduate Scholarships<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Online Learning Platforms, Open Courseware, and MOOCs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coursera<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

hundreds of free courses taught by top instructors from world-class universities and companies, on a wide range of academic, professional, and personal development topics. Free courses give you access to on-demand video lectures, homework exercises, and community discussion forums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

edX<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Supporting learners at every stage, whether entering the job market, changing fields, seeking a promotion, or exploring new interests, edX delivers courses for curious minds on topics ranging from data and computer science to leadership and communications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alison <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alison is one of the world\u2019s largest free learning platforms for education and skills training. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free, online, at any subject level. Through our mission we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CodeAcademy<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Basic coding lessons are free <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn Learning<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Online tutorials and courses on a wide selection of topics, including software products widely used on campus such as the Microsoft Office suite, Google Analytics, and Drupal, as well as topics to enhance key business skills such as project management, marketing, and collaboration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn (or practice) a language<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duolingo<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Learn a language by translating webpages. Duolingo provides free language courses; you provide the web with translations while you learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBC Languages<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

BBC Languages offers courses, interactive videos, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and exercises. Listen to the BBC World Service news in 27 languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visual Link Languages – Learn a Language<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Created by the U.S. Institute of Language, Visual Link courses offers free language lessons, games, vocabulary, and cultural information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research and Writing Workshops<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Visit the UMES Graduate Writing Center<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Learning and Teaching Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Schedule a remote, one-on-one consultation with CITOL<\/a> to get guidance on how to improve your virtual teaching and learning experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build Your Network <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n