Most of my students were not passionate about the election and seemed most focused on the here and now.

When I was growing up, we always joked about how teachers were bad dressers. I have always remembered that and considered it important to look professional. For me, this always include wearing a tie. From male and female perspectives, what do others think?

When a person has low self-esteem, they might want to raise themselves by lowering others. They become overly critical of other students. What do you do?

Has anyone ever had a student or students who were "experts" and felt the need add to the lecture all the time? what did you do?

Sometimes I have a class that ends on a Thursday night. While grades are not officially due until Monday at noon, it is preferred that grades are in by Friday afternoon so Monday morning reports can be run. Under these circumstances, whenever I have given a test that includes a written component, I work frantically to "power read" and grade the essays. Then, I am upset with myself for not giving a Scantron test. Any ideas how to include and grade a written assignment under sever time constraints?

How do you handle the student who wants to answer every question?

Justin,

I agree with you. As far as equipment not working, I recommend you check it before class starts so you don't have any unexpected surprises.