Barry Westling

Hi George: Which point could you emphasize at your school? Regards, Barry Westling

Hi Manuel: Is there an example from your work setting you can cite as an example of how EC can be used effectively? Regards, Barry Westling

Hi Dave: A challenge many instructors face is how to maintain consistency. Some methods are oulined in this module. Good instructors will always be looking to assure consistency in their tests and quizzes and evaluations. Regards, Barry Westling

Hi David: Yes, Manuel does have a good point about the use of "customized" PPT's. A word of caution would be to avoid too much customization of publisher prepared slides. These are usually prepared by experts, and there might be the possibility of ruining the point expressed in the publisher PPT. It would be better to just create a different slide if too much alteration is going to be made. Regards, Barry Westling

Hi Manuel: PPT's have certainly enterend the mainstream of contemporary education. Your point about customizing them is a good one, and demonstrates both the creativity and flexibility that technology affords active instructors. What I've found with PPT's is sometimes there is too much information on a given slide, the slide goes by too fast, or information on the slide is incomplete. One way to approach slides is to keep each slide to one point, with 2-3 complementary bullet points, or a enlarged segment of a diagram. Regards, Barry Westling

Hi Scott: Correct, fair and flexible they should be. Fairness is best assured when consistent policies and planning are employed. An instructor wants to be sure their tests measure what topic content is applicable to their course. Regards, Barry Westling

Hi Tim: Wanting and being able to connect with your students is an extremely important attribute of effective instruction. The challenge is being accurate in selecting the media appropriate for your class. Regards, Barry Westling

Hello George: Can you provide an example or two how you can keep students focused? Barry Westling

Hi Tim: This is quite an inspirational thought. Can you cite an example or two? Regards, Barry Westling

Hi Manuel: Classroom organization and life-skill organization are similar in many ways. What examples can you share about your own personal experience? Regards, Barry Westling