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planning

This section gives a good overview of lesson planning

Objectives

I have used Bloom's in the past and this was a great refresher on how to adapt your objectives to map them according to Bloom's. 

Technolgy and Instructor and Course Notes

There are not very many tools available for me to use technology for instructor and course notes.  I intend to experiment with OneNote to be able to tag and organize information and keep version control and iterations of instructor notes as well as tag contemporary and relevent content to supplement the areas where I am assigned to facilitate.

teaching 101

tough test with multiple options for answers

Collaborating to Elevate Instructional Planning & Design

I believe that great instructional planning is the foundation of effective teaching and learning. When we design with intention, clarity, and flexibility, we create opportunities for all students to succeed. I’ve found that sharing best practices and challenges with others helps me grow and improve my own approach. I’m excited to learn from this community’s collective wisdom and to contribute my experiences as well. Together, we can make instructional design more impactful and meaningful!

68 vs 71 exam grades with 70 as the min. passing score.

If exam grades are posted and one student receives a 71 and another receives a 68 and minimum score required to pass is 70, the student with the 71 keeps the 71.  The 68 students needs to retest.  If the score on the retest is 93, that student does not receive a 93 for the exam grade.  The retest score is always a 70 no matter the retake passing score.  This keeps the retest student from profiting from remembering exam questions from the first exam.  Second chance exams are different from the first exam to ensure subject matter knowledge is tested and not exam question memory skills.

Lesson Plan

I find that planning my lessons is most effective way to prepare and deliver a solid lecture.

5 P's

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Teaching Methods

Utilizing as many different teaching methods as possible in class environments are vital to reach all different types of learners. 

The Importance of Lesson Planning

Lesson planning is important for several reasons, here are a few.  First, it provides a guideline for the instructor to use to present information to the class.  Secondly, it helps instructors to stay on task and make sure they are getting through the necessary information in a proper amount of time (not too fast but not too slow).  Next, lesson planning is necessary so the instructors can assure that the course is built properly and leading the students to their destination after its completion.  Lastly, it allows the instructor to improve things that did not go well and utilize things… >>>

Effective On-Boarding

As a new Director of Education this has enlighten me on new ways to help new educators with on-boarding and lesson planning. As well as evaluating students level of knowledge. 

Blooms

It is important to use action verbs when developing well written course objectives.  I plan to use Bloom's as a guide when writing objectives.  It is also important to use a variety of objective types.  I will try this as well.  Lastly, I will remember to have the outcome in mind.  I will make it clear what i want my students to demonstrate at the end of the course and work back from that.

Resources

I have personally found that when presenting  information to the class, I will use videos that share in dental treatments. Like allowing them to see a video on coronal polishing or placing in a composite filling . Its makes it real ,so they can actually see the materials, procedure and instruments.

story telling is great

I love telling stories to my students, it increases their attention and interest in the subject. 

The reality of things

Remembering, Understanding, and Applying should be valued at 20% each, to hold the majority of the grade. These basic concepts are essential for all students and future employees to know. But whiles these 3 are the majority, it does not mean it is more important or that we should not incorporate analyzing, evaluating and creating. These last three require greater in-depth skill and understanding. Not all students or employees are capable to completely grasp or have the desire to hone this higher form of learning. While this would be great for all students and employees to do, and I would… >>>

Bloom's Taxonomy

I learned that activities aligned with Bloom's taxonomy help learners develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and deepen the understanding and application of knowledge. I plan to ensure that my lesson activities represent the various levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.

Bloom's!

Sticking with Blooms Taxonomy structure helps to stay focused on the entire teaching process. It will keep you guided on your course objectives and help facilitate overall student learning.

Best practices

I think that nurse educators should adapt to students' culture and who the students are. 

GREAT LEARNING

VERY EDUCATIVE

This is a nice course. The content is very helpful

This is very important to create a mental image of wat you want to project on your screen. Learners need to see how the knowledge and skills that they 've developed can be used indifferent settings