Laura Tuck

I really appreciate things like graphics and animations in presentations. A plain presentation is harder to stay engaged with. 

Applying concepts to real life problems will really help my students with their critical thinking skills. I plan on trying to incorporate these into their assignments and quizzes. 

I look forward to using extra media and guest speakers to engage the student and provide real world application of the concepts they are learning. 

I think it is super cool that distance learning has such a long history. If teachers were able to engage learners via mail, then I look forward to engaging them via internet. 

Problem-based learning is very applicable to my classes. Helping students develop critical thinking skills will help them pass their boards and succeed in the work force. 

Active learning does take a lot of prep time for teachers. However, the payoff is the students taking a more active role in their learning and education. 

It is important for instructors to have flexibility in their teaching style. Setting expectations for quality of work can help emphasize that while I am trying to make learning fun and engaging, it is still work and requires commitment. 

Active learning is helpful for a variety of learning styles. I can see how I can apply this to my specialty. 

I have always enjoyed the autonomy of online learning. But, I need to remember some students struggle with self paced learning. As an instructor, I need to help them set goals and time frames to make sure they succeed. 

I think finding reputable sources is an important skill for modern students. There is so much information on the internet that isn't reputable to use for online classes and discussion boards.