Before taking this course I didn't realize how much I was actually using active learning strategies. We have a lot of lecture and I can tell when I'm losing them. By involving training aids to pass around and asking more questions and increasing interaction, I have noticed on lecture days that the students stay engaged longer and pay more attention than if I just stand and recite information. It's become the standard way that I teach my class. I try to have the students involved as much as possible.

I've always believed that holding students accountable and not making things easy is the best way. They do know when they are being cheated and seem to appreciate it when challenged, as well as supported and shown that it can be done.