Yonsei University Study: Grit Boosts Psychological Capital and Educational Satisfaction in Adult Learners

Choi Min-a and Professor Soo-jeong “Crystal” Han of Yonsei University found that adult learners with higher grit levels tend to experience greater psychological capital, which in turn enhances their satisfaction with education.

The study highlights the role of positive psychological resources in lifelong learning settings. 

https://m.inews24.com/v/1609449

Dr. Soo Jeoung “Crystal” Han’s Cutting Edge Work Introduced in the Book Organizational Behaviour

Read the full article to learn how multinational virtual teams can overcome the challenges they face while working in team projects. 

Chapter 13 Teamworking, p. 427 (pdf) 

Online Learning Strategies

Why do some students hate online learning? How can we help students be satisfied with their learning outcomes? Let’s look into our principles of course design! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3aum8Z5UB0 

How Do Successful Culturally Diverse Virtual Teams Operate?

Successful virtual teams may already be difficult to achieve, but factors such as distance and cultural diversity can heighten challenges. Here researchers (Han & Beyerlein, 2016) could help you understand the dynamics of multinational virtual teams (MNVTs) for team process and performance improvement.

http://www.ioatwork.com/how-successful-diverse-virtual-teams-operate/

7 Ways to Help you Manage a Virtual Team

As technology improves, does our capability to communicate improve as well? Over the distance, communication can break down for dozens of reasons. Here these seven tips will help make your work environment a harmonious one.

http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/promo/7-ways-to-help-you-manage-a-virtual-team.htm

College of Engineering, Venture College Partner on ‘Invent for the Planet’ Event

Invent for the Planet is a 48-hour intensive design experience that engages student teams at different universities around the world on a single weekend to solve high-impact, global problems. The competition, scheduled for the weekend of Feb. 16-18, 2018, will be hosted by the Boise State Venture College. The event leadership team currently consists of Crystal Han, assistant professor, Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning; Mike Sumpter, director of the Venture College; and Marilyn Bickle, director of events at the Venture College.

https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2017/11/14/college-of-engineering-venture-college-partner-on-invent-for-the-planet-event/

Don’t Miss Feb. 5 Deadline: Sign Up Now for Invent for the Planet

Quotes from this newsletter: “As I continue to study interdisciplinary team dynamics, I have realized that to develop effective team skills, it is critical that students supplement their classroom learning through hands-on practice,” said Han. “By participating in Invent for the Planet, our students will have the opportunity to collaborate with students from diverse academic disciplines and explore a variety of ways to solve the most challenging issues facing our world today.”

https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2018/02/01/dont-miss-feb-5-deadline-sign-up-now-for-invent-for-the-planet/

Sustainable Night Lights and Mosquito-Killing Drones: Students ‘Invent for the Planet’

Boise State participated for the first time this year in Invent for the Planet, the global innovation challenge that asks students to spend an intense 48 hours trying to solve problems that affect communities around the world.

https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2018/02/28/sustainable-night-lights-and-mosquito-killing-drones-students-invent-for-the-planet/