@dbriscoeedy

I also get distracted by pauses - I think because they feel awkward.  And focusing isn't the thing I do best.

But one habit I don't have is "listening to reply."  I think I'm more aware of it b/c I've been on the receiving end (haven't we all?!) and you can just see the person formulating his reply without hearing the gist of what you're saying.  It's a good thing to avoid, since it can be obvious to the person trying to communicate something, and actually derails the whole communication process.

@vsanders : "My generation is not computer" - what generation is that? because I'm 60, and I much prefer computer-learning (classroom learning, OTOH, is utter torture).  I think it's great we have these courses presented in an online environment.  But what's really great is the use of computers in our schools - the increase in efficiency also means we have more time to spend assisting our students, which is the most important thing we do.

@BethKeener :

I agree - the course was also a good reminder that even a seemingly innocuous comment can be non-compliant, so we have to be careful how we express our pride in our schools, especially where superlatives are concerned.