Jebette Caterina

Always start with the rubric when introducing a written task; but I can always run this by AI first and see what the tool suggests as well.

Excited and curious to see how AI can assist in ELA tasks; doesn't seem possible, but we will see! I am certainly open to advice and real-life suggestions.

I remember when sharing with folks that I wanted to earn a degree in Psychology and many tried to dissuade me. The familiar reaction sounded like, "What are you going to do with that degree?" I have never regarded earning that degree (my first one) in that part of academia for it has served me well a million times over my past six decades of working in business and in education. Human behavior is a cornerstone from which we start---always.

AI needs to be addressed while we are all, in some way or another, in agreement that computer literacy is elemental and certainly not enough. Yet-we need to start with a base of usage and proficiency, but probably those learning outcomes need to be updated!~

Define "learning." Important not to minimize and shrink this concept to a minor dialogue. Millions of words have been written on this subject and should be regarded in a mature and meaningful way.

At times when teaching"gifted" students, they see group work as a possible danger to their grade. So-I steer clear from a group grade and that usually assuages their fear.

WAC and WID is almost always appreciated by students because these tasks (usually) are meaningful and directly connects them to what they are learning at the time. In other words, they see the relevancy and believe the writing has value for them to understand performance tasks they are doing in other classes. Years ago, some teachers thought that composition was the sole responsibility of the ENG department folks---we are glad that changed!

Most important to include the CT (critical thinking) aspect in this module and I am glad to see this aspect included in "soft skills." Also, the dimension of creativity is absolutely needed in problem-solving and being solution oriented.

Consistency is also key to a well-organized and high functioning learning space. Without fail, each day I post/write on board, the daily agenda and review it so the class understands what the content and targeted learning outcomes are for the session. Additionally, returning work expeditiously shows a tremendous respect for the student and their effort.

Remembering that to guide students to be able to think critically in order to make their own, measured decisions that they can apply to their education and personal lives is significant. I appreciated the clarity of stating there are different types of advising was useful.