Communication is an integral part of everyday life as well as in the work environment.  Having good interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and collaborate as a team member is critical in almost every field.  Good refresher.

Jeanne,

I understand exactly how you feel and struggle with this myself.  A few things that I have implemented successfully when teaching information needed for certifications have been Kahoot! and Quizlet.  I generally give my instruction/lecture/demonstrate in smaller segments, then put the class in several groups to play a Kahoot! game in a competition format.  It is fun for students as well as a great review of what you have just instructed.  Most importantly, it breaks up the monotony and changes the tone of the class.  I am starting to use Quizlet more as there is a new feature that… >>>

I generally do this in each class as a group.  We go around the room and list all the different reasons that the students have decided to enter the program as well as their goals.  Then we list the obstacles that the students experience while in the program.  Then we discuss different ways to overcome those obstacles so as to not let them interfere with the important goals that the students have set. The entire class works as a team to help one another with whatever issues come up in this discussion.

ED 102- Student Retention discusses doing this in… >>>

I am curious to see what techniques you may be implementing or experimenting with in your classroom.  Also, I would love to hear some success stories as they are always motivating.  I am excited about sharing some of this information at a Faculty meeting in a few days!

I use a "Muddiest Point" envelope where a large envelope is passed around at the end of a segment and students anonymously write questions or topics that need clarification.  We then review and/or answer questions proposed.  It seems to help cover those students that are apprehensive about speaking out in class.