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Stephanie Bowman
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I agree that the course was helpful. I am not in admissions and I found it helpful to understand what they do a little bit more. It appears that we are departmentalized and do not see what each department has to offer the students. It opened my eyes a bit more.
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I enjoyed the course. I am rather "new" to teaching so it is all new and fresh to me, but I realize that one day it will not be so new. I plan to use this knowledge to motivate my students and keep both the students and myself excited about the subject matter.
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I am new to the teaching sector. The course was a great overview for me. I plan to take many of the skills and incorporate into my teaching strategies, to hopefully become an effective educator.
I do allow my students to text me if they are going to be late or absent. Some students do not have access to home internet and cannot reach me in that manner. Attendance is part of their grade so it is important that they make the instructors aware prior to class. I also believe the internet can be a great teaching tool, if used properly in the classroom.
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I agree with you. I believe there is always room for improvement. You never start out perfect, "doing the right thing well." As you progress, you can get better!
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I have learned a great deal through this course. I am new to the teaching sector, but have been in my field of expertise for quite a while. It was interesting to me to learn the mistakes new instructors can make. I feel as if I could have easily fallen into 1 or 2 of them myself. I learned that I must take a step back and assess myself to assure that I am assessing the students in the best possible way.
Fortunately for me, I am working in an institution that has been very supportive. Other faculty members have taken… >>>
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I enjoyed reviewing this course. It refreshed the knowledge that students need different teaching styles in order to most effectively understand the content. As an instructor, I must incorporate different styles.