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Jaynelle D Nixon
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One thing I have started doing in class is posting motivational quotes and a brief message every few weeks. In classes I have taught several times, I make sure I post a quote and personalized message to the class after particularly tough assignments in order to keep morale high. The reaction has been incredible! Students not only respond by telling me that the message was right on time, but I have also noticed that they have started posting positive and encouraging words to each other in student forums. What other methods have you used to really boost morale and create… >>>
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Thanks to everyone for your comments! These are great preventative tips. I always set a positive tone in the classroom. I was referring to students who complain about the class itself, not my feedback or tone. They are few and far between, but they do appear. Therefore, I was looking for tips to help after they start up, rather than preventative tips.
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I am sure we have all had our share of negative students. As you know, negative attitudes spread like wildfire. The worst is when students set the tone for discussions. For example, if the first response to an online discussion is negative, there is a good chance that additional responses will also be negative. What tips do you have for not only helping the negative student see positives but also maintaining a positive tone in the classroom?
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