This chapter went into engaging students that for some reason or another does not engage during class and the different ways to go about doing this such as asking opion questions, writing their answers on 3x5 cards or even a 60 second term paper. Also using REFOCUS: Recognize, Empower, Focus, Objective, Commit, Unburden, & Surprise (use this to regain momentum that may have been lost approaching the middle of the term.
Coming up with plans to reach out to the students in an effective instructional way at the same time making it fun will keep students focused and interested in what's next to come.
Get feedback from students about what is working and not working in regards to them connecting with and learning the material.
This module highlights a good point about respecting students' individual needs and presenting the learning information with relevancy to their own career and professional goals.
refocus was good tool to learn how to keep them focus
Engaging students to tell how their experiences relate to the subject will help ensure interest
I often struggle to get the students who aren't participating toward the end of the course. Great information!
Keeping the students motivated and wanting to learn is key to successful teaching and student retention.
Introduce change variety and surprises during the delivery of content to keep the students engaged.
Burnout for instructor and students is a real thing. It is important to take time to refresh for you and the student.
Thinking outside the box sometimes is helpful
This scission was a great reminder on the importance of properly reaching your audience. One great way to engage one's class is to tell a story that may help to support class content and to help the students visualize the concept.
I have learned that breaking up the class presentation and add a variety to the course helps students stay focused and engaged. Also building rapport with students is important for mutual respect. I would like to incorporate a mid semester check with the students to see how they are progressing and provide encouragement and variety.
surprising the students with some new idea will keep students engaged better in the class.
The discussion on how things can be different halfway through the class was informative.
I learn or it was confirmed that mid way through a course there can be a slump. This is a time for me as an instructor to revisit my course objectives and class plan. See am I on track? Have I told too many stories that I am now behind? For upcoming presentations mark where I will insert a story so I stay on track. Ask the students to do a writing of what they have learned so far. This will demonstrate that the there information that has been learned. This is also confirmed when they take ATI tests after subjects learned and pass, knowing the information.
It's important to keep in mind that instructors need to recharge just like students. Mid-semester is a great time to do so.
Using feedback from the students as a tool, is the best way to refocus.
Keep class engaged, motivated and set them up for success.
Enthusiasm and pacing go hand in hand to retain students' engagement.
