As an instructor, I feel it is important for the instructor to have knowledge of best practices related to real life experiences. Students usually understand and can relate when the instructor can provide them expamples from the industry.

Students need to understand exactly what they will be responsible for during the course of the class. Developing a game plan for the students to follow will let them know in advance what to expect making them successful in the course.

I have found that students will respect you as an instructor if they feel you are professional. It is important for you to model the behavior that you want your students to display.

I find it helpful to start the first day with a motivational topic and each day of the mod I allow the students to add to the motivational topics and we do this throughout the mod. This allows the students to focus on positive strategies of learning.