Discussion Comment

I really like to "mix" up student groups by age and agree that by doing this, we are creating rapport across different generational gaps. I think it is important for students of all ages to recognize and appreciate the value of each other's ideas. Because I teach online, I need to pay close attention to the discussion cues so I am able to mix groups appropriately to ensure variety. Clearly, this is much easier in the residential classroom.

Katrina Neckuty-Fodness

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Note cards

I really liked the idea of having students write down their questions on note cards during the lecture. By collecting the cards at "break time" and reviewing them, I could be better equipped at answering questions when class resumes. I also think this would be helpful for students who may be a bit shy about asking questions.

Katrina Neckuty-Fodness

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Learning students' names

One thing that has helped me learn students name better in the past is to arrange the students in a circle and have them say their name clearly one by one. Next, I repeat their name before the next student says their own. When everyone in the circle is done stating their name, I repeat everyone's name (in order of the circle). Finally, I have each student in the circle try to repeat and name off everyone that follows them. Typically, it makes the environment lighter and everyone gets a chance to repeat (or guess everyone else's name. This works… >>>