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I use humor in teaching. I will try to pronounce the word in their language so they can see it is ok to pronounce something wrong. Also, I try to understand the word in their language translated to english.

Students have many questions about pursuing a career in Journalism and Media. whether to study in India or abroad, new media or traditional media, which subjects to take in high school, formal media studies vs. learning on the job, practical courses vs. theoretical studies and much more !!
 
Watch - http://bit.ly/1RSsQ1x - Journalism & Media- career advice from Narinder Kapur (Masters from University of Sussex) - everything you wanted to know and all your questions answered 

Hello to all

It's been a while since I last posted. I have been instructing for over a year now, have earned my CHEP cert. and still very much enjoy my new carrier.

My experience as a Machinist, has been invaluable, it has provided for me and my family, and I’ve been fortunate to have made components that have entertained, defended our country, and have advanced planetary exploration…in a small way.

Stan, you’re absolutely correct, there is quite a difference between being a machinist and being an instructor. As a machinist I used a tactile method of learning and showing… >>>

Hello to all

It's been a while since I last posted. I have been instructing for over a year now, have earned my CHEP cert. and still very much enjoy my new carrier.

My experience as a Machinist, has been invaluable, it has provided for me and my family, and I’ve been fortunate to have made components that have entertained, defended our country, and have advanced planetary exploration…in a small way.

Stan, you’re absolutely correct, there is quite a difference between being a machinist and being an instructor. As a machinist I used a tactile method of learning and showing… >>>

I think there are many ways we as educators can show that we care for our students such as: 

Be avaialble to them - I personally give my cell number in the first class so they can contact me if they have any issues or concerns.

Know them as human beings: I also like to know my students as who they really are and not just one student sitting in my class. Normally within first two weeks I know what is bothering any body in my class.

Connect with them: I also contact student if they miss a class as… >>>

Yes! Technical schools need the technology.

How do we make it around the bend to become more successful in this climate?

I think the school needs to have Skype installed on the school computers, if the instructors are required to connect with students enrolled in their online classes. Many online students come to campus to use the school computers because they cannot afford a computer, or home Internet.

I think having a ‘chat’ with the Instructor in Moodle would be easier to keep the student in Moodle, and not have them go out to Skype, where there might be other distractions.

Has anyone asked permission to use a different ‘chat’ application? If so, what are you using?

Online Instructors what are… >>>

I think we could change the world if everyone stepped up and put in the extra effort.

Also what would happen if we stopped caring?

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